City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
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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 ฿2,343 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,343
฿2,929 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,291 reviews)
"Loved the staff! Very helpful throughout the duration of our trip."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,898 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿1,898
฿2,216 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,074 reviews)
"The staff was very pleasant and will go out of their way to get you what you need. Very good breakfast, everything got and fresh. The room I was in was very clean and well stocked of supplies. They have covered picnic tables and charcoal grills. Will be staying there again next time down there."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,313 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,313
฿2,659 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! (1,469 reviews)
"Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,390 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,390
฿2,749 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,355 reviews)
"Hotel is clean the staff was great. The free hot breakfast was pretty good. For the price we paid it was better than the Best Western by far."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,217 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,217
฿3,704 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (740 reviews)
"It’s exactly what we needed in terms of location, pet friendly, and kitchen set up and I liked that it was a small cottage. But when we walked in the mold smell hit you like a ton of bricks and never went away, the furniture and bed was really uncomfortable and worn. The door frame looked rotted ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,447 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,447
฿2,815 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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 Port Aransas Museum 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.
