City-by-the Sea Travel Guide

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Top hotels in City-by-the Sea

Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,075 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,075
฿2,593 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Lydia
Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,567 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿1,567
฿1,836 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿3,291 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿3,291
฿3,785 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (1,535 reviews)
"You get what you pay for! The room was dirty. The water pressure in the shower was extremely low. Good price though."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Seaside Boutique Hotel
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

2.5 out of 5
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,039 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,039
฿3,498 total
18 Nov - 19 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (766 reviews)
"Our room was overall fine. However, the room next door had some very creepy piano music on all night. Quiet, but unnerving because it took a while to figure out where it was coming from. Best guess is someone left something on and fell asleep to it? Problem is when we woke up it was still going. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort

2.5 out of 5
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! (63 reviews)
"Great location and right at the beach. Cool restaurant right next door with roof top views. The room was generally clean and the pools were great!"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay

Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay

3.5 out of 5
200 S Fulton Beach Rd Rockport TX
The price is ฿4,054 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿4,054
฿5,046 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay
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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.

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.

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.

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.



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