City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
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Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in City-by-the Sea
Hotel Lydia
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,386 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿3,386
฿4,233 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,127 reviews)
"I liked that the Hotel has friendly staff. Has clean rooms, Breakfast was very satisfying. I like that they have a clothes washer and dryer. Its walking distance from the Beach park. And you get a discount with Kasie's Cart if you stay at Hotel Lydia."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿5,305 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿5,305
฿6,101 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
"Everything went well and will come back."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,073 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,073
฿3,534 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,291 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, ice cold AC was very welcoming after a day out fishing in the Texas heat!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,972 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,972
฿3,452 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"This was our second time staying with Plantation Suites. Awesome experience and staff is always helpful and nice! Would stay here again! Happy Sunmer!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿4,337 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,337
฿4,987 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"I stayed for 3 nights and all I got each day was clean towels. Never was my room cleaned or bed made. And I paid $140 for each night."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,763 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,763
฿5,479 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (651 reviews)
"The location is great. The room was perfect. It came equipped with everything we needed and more. The one and only drawback was the clerk at checkout. We made an error & misunderstood checkout time so we literally had 10 minutes to pack up & leave. While that was understandable, the clerk at the ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in City-by-the Sea
Find the best City-by-the Sea areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cinnamon Shore
While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by Lacey Al Masri
Open Photo by Lacey Al Masri
Padre Island
If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Port Aransas
If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Russ Lee
Open Photo by Russ Lee
North Beach
North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
