Top Port Aransas Attractions Near Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort

Explore Mustang Island, Port Aransas, and Beyond

Discover the best of Port Aransas—beaches, dining, shopping, and local events—all just minutes from your site at Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort.

Visitors walking along a wooden boardwalk at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, surrounded by greenery and water.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute

750 Channel View Drive
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-6711

Port Aransas Community Theatre building with colorful exterior, featuring decorative sandcastle sculpture in foreground, located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Port Aransas Community Theatre

104 North Alister Street
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-7334

Woman painting on an easel in the Port Aransas Art Center, surrounded by art supplies and framed artworks on display.
Port Aransas Art Center

2327 St. Hwy 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-6036

Sunset view over water with vibrant colors, wooden observation deck, and lush greenery at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas, Texas.
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center

710 W. Avenue A
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-4158

Children observing dolphins swimming in a large aquarium tank at the Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi.
Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi

2710 N. Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
(361) 881-1230

Port Aransas Museum exterior with sign displaying hours of operation, surrounded by palm trees and landscaping, located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Port Aransas Museum

400 N. Alister @ Brundrett
Port Aransas, Texas 78373
(361) 749-3800

USS Lexington aircraft carrier museum docked in Corpus Christi, Texas, with waves splashing against the pier and a clear blue sky.
USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum

2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78402
(361) 888-4873

Interactive science exhibits at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, featuring colorful displays and educational installations for children.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

1900 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
(361) 826-4667

Beach scene at Mustang Island State Park featuring wooden picnic tables and visitors walking along the sandy shore.
Mustang Island State Park

P. O. Box 326
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-5246

Cast of Harbor Playhouse Community Theatre performing a dramatic scene with characters in costumes, set against a vibrant stage backdrop.
Harbor Playhouse Community Theatre

1802 North Chaparral
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-SHOW (7469)

Aerial view of Padre Island National Seashore, showcasing the sandy beach, turquoise waters, and surrounding coastal vegetation, highlighting a natural attraction near Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort.
Padre Island National Seashore

P.O. Box 181300
Corpus Christi, TX 78480
(361) 949-8068

Family working together on a woodworking project in a workshop, featuring a girl and a woman using clamps on a wooden piece, with a man in the background.
Farley Boat Works

716 W Avenue C
Port Aransas Texas 78373
(361) 416-1614