City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
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Top hotels in City-by-the Sea
Hotel Lydia
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,774 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,774
฿4,717 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,157 reviews)
"It was expensive over the 4th of July weekend for two nights I paid almost $1,300 for two people. However I did call it last minute and it was the weekend of the 4th. I had a balcony room and I could watch the fireworks right in front of the hotel. Very convenient since I'm old and I have an 8 year ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿4,296 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,296
฿4,940 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,320 reviews)
"Everything was great , easy access to the beach ."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,699 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,699
฿4,287 total
13 Jul - 14 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! (1,018 reviews)
"Good location. Nothing fancy."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,065 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿3,065
฿3,525 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (1,294 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, the pool staying open late was the main reason we booked this hotel and the outdoor seating area was nice late at night to relax"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿4,446 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿4,446
฿5,112 total
9 Jul - 10 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! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel could have been cleaner. The grounds around the building were dirty- cleaning supplies and smelly trash cans were in sight. The lobby was mostly clean and we enjoyed the pool table. The swimming pool was clean. Overall not terrible but not what it seemed online through the pictures and ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
2000 On The Beach Drive Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿7,887 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿7,887
฿11,972 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach ...
8.4/10 Very good! (55 reviews)
"The property is pet friendly, clean & very welcoming. The location has great beach access."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
