Following is a list of favorite
places to eat and unique places to stay
L O D G I N G
Unique or Historic:
Eliza’s Close-to-the-Beach House -
Quiet, great deck, 2BR, 2BA- Good for a
couple’s get-away or girlfriend’s weekend. Call 361.960.9797 or visit
www.vrbo.com/101165
for description, photos and rates.
Tarpon Inn - 361-749-5555/800-365-6784 www.thetarponinn.com
Paul’s Coastal Cottage - www.vrbo.com/81222
Lainey’s Loft - www.vrbo.com/262653
Linda’s Cottages - www.theenclaveporta.com
Jill’s houses - www.vrbo.com/53536 and www.vrbo.com/39892
BG’s houses - 361-332-8212 www.vrbo.com/132944
Delia's Coral Cottage - 4 BR - 1 block from beach - 512-227-4343
Coastal Breeze Cottages - 749-3083 - coastalbreezecottages.com
Dancing Dunes - 1607 11th St - Lots of porches, colors and cozy comfort.
Refurbished island buildings 361-749-3029 www.5dancingdunes.com
Kingfish Courts - 1600 11th St - 361-749-5527 www.kingfishcourts.com
Beach Views:
Belle's By the Sea - 361-749-5221 www.bellespa.com
Beach Lodge - 361-749-5713
Sand Castle Condo 361-749-6201
Sandpiper Condo 361-749-6251
D I N I N G
Shell's Pasta and Seafood - always, oh! so good
La Playa Mexican Grille - really good! Variety of Tequilas!
Venetian Hot Plate - real Italian owners! Wonderful.
Pelican Club - eclectic and fresh. Best deck on the water. Sushi!
Hooks - great food, great bar, Outside!
Winton's Candy - home of "It's just called good"
Port A Seafood - Fresh fish market, sushi grade tuna too! Deals on shrimp!
On Alister
- 361-749-6456
Moby Dick’s -on Alister - 749-9447. Great food, great prices. Lots
of room for families
Bundy’s Coffee House - on Alister and White St. behind souvenir
shop, 361-749-4286,
breakfast casseroles, cinammon rolls and lunch too,
www.thattakesthecakeporta.com
Café Phoenix - on Beach St. Eclectic. Fresh. 316-749-9277
F U N I N P O R T A R A N S A S
Birding Center - Paradise Pond for Bird watching
Kayaking/ Bird watching Tours - 210-932-2388 - Bill Miner
Dolphin Interaction - 361-776-2887
Potters on Cotter - 361-749-7712 handmade pottery, earrings and
whimsies
Community Skate Park @ the Community Pool
Fly It Port A - Kite Shop
Back Porch Bar - Great Live Music, 361-749-2800
Slow Ride Guide Services & Kayak Rentals - 361-758-0463 www.slowrideguide.com
Lighthouse Trails Kayak Routes - www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Nautical Wheelers - Electric buggies and rent bikes www.nauticalwheelers.net
361-749-3003
Captain Doug Hooker - 361-949-6939 He will take groups out for different
lengths
of time for sunset or dinner charters
Gratitude - On Station St at Beach St. next to Crazy Cajun restaurant. Great cards,
inspirational magnets, cool stuff to hang on your porch or in the window, fun eye
wear and purses and baby’s squeaky shoes. Eclectic—you’ll love the glitter on the
floor and Sally’s pink hair!
www.portagratitude.com
Third Coast Kite Surfing - Lessons, etc. Jamie is a very patient
teacher
361-563-4640,
www.thirdcoastkitesurfing.com
Aransas on the Fly - Kayak Guide Service -Ken Bankes
361-758-0729/ 361-332-2143
Carol Elliott - Kerrville Queen! Singer Songwriter – She is
local! Book her for private
parties, 361-749-7554
Ted’s Board House - on Alister St, 361-749-3100
C O R P U S C H R I S T I
Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi -
http://yogastudioofcc.blogspot.com,
361-883-1052
Blucher House Bed & Breakfast - 361-884-4884
www.GeorgeBlucherHouse.com
Third Coast Photo & Web -
http://thirdcoastphoto.com, 361-883-7245, beach portraits,
wedding/event photography, stock images, web design & maintenance
