City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
฿328
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
GlowRow Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay
฿1,966
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in City-by-the Sea
Hotel Lydia
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,143 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,143
฿2,679 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,310 reviews)
"We were so happy about hotel, service and hospitality. We will be back next year. Thank you."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,072 reviews)
"We have stayed here three times quite and off the path very nice staff."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,319 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,319
฿2,666 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,496 reviews)
"The room was nice, and the air-conditioning was cold, although there was a slow drip from the fixture above the commode in the restroom. The outside of the hotel was poorly maintained with some trash around the premises."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,223 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,223
฿2,556 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,367 reviews)
"Easy access to stores and beach."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,049 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,049
฿3,514 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
2000 On The Beach Drive Port Aransas TX
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 Holiday Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (62 reviews)
"clean, nice beach view, good parking, private beach access. comfortable bed. friendly staff. 2 clean and beautiful pools."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 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.
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.
