Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Deep Sea Headquarters
( 800-705-3474, 361-749-5597;
www.deepseaheadquarters.com
; 440 Cotter Ave)
The name says it all.
Daily five-/eight-hour fishing trips cost $40/60, including equipment and bait.
FISHING
Sleeping
There are more motel/condo rooms in Port A than there are permanent residents, so there
are plenty of options and something to meet most budgets. Not surprisingly, summer
weekends are when rooms are at their dearest; book in advance. Lots of options let you
wander the walkable part of Port A; avoid the unsightly large condo developments south
of town.
You can camp at both IB Magee Beach Park (
Click here
) and Mustang Island State Park
(
Click here
)
. At the former, primitive beach camping is $12 per night while a tent site with
utilities costs $25.
Port A has scores of locally owned motels that are filled with character, if not charac-
ters. All the ones listed here are close to nightlife. Rates often drop in low season.
Amelia's Landing
( 888-671-8088;
www.ameliaslanding.com
; 105 N Alister St; r $95-200; )
This centrally located
motel has an aviation theme, with each unit decorated for a different bit of flying lore (star
in the
Top Gun
room, blast off in the Apollo room etc). All are loaded with amenities
(fridges, DVDs, microwaves) and some have kitchens. It books up early in high season.
MOTEL
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Sea Shell Village
( 361-749-4294;
www.seashellvillage.com
;
502 E Ave G; r $100-260; )
These bright, colorful
units are close to the beach and can each sleep two to six people. Floor plans differ, but all
come with kitchens or kitchenettes and are ideal for a longer stay (weekly rates are also
available).
CABINS
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Sea Breeze Suites
( 361-749-1500;
www.seabreezeportaransas.com
;
407 Beach St; r $100-220; )
Close to both the
beach and the center of town, the building won't win any architecture awards but the 24
rooms are large and have balconies with views of the gulf and channel. Each has a full kit-
chen.
HOTEL
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