People and golf carts on the beach at Cinnamon Shores

Port Aransas

Travel Region

Gulf Coast

Population

4,000

The former sleepy fishing village that anchors the northern tip of Mustang Island has been through a lot. But Hurricane Harvey couldn’t keep this community down for long, and it shows in the bounty of attractions and restaurants ready to welcome new visitors.

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The May 2023 cover of Texas Highways Magazine

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