Today we drove over to
Roberts Point Park in Port Aransas. It's a city park right on the water. Half of the park is a marina with lots of boats and of course a ramp to launch from. The other side of the park is a mix of jungle gym, fish cleaning station, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, volleyball courts, bocce ball lanes, fishing jetties, bike path, amphitheater, observation tower(closed due to hurricane Harvey), fishing pier(also closed) and a whole lot more. You can bird watch, dolphin watch, people watch and boat watch. The park encloses roughly 50 acres. This park sets the bar for other waterfront parks. You can view the ferry operation from the park along with the opposite bank going towards Aransas Pass.
Aerial view of the park
Today's weather was in the high 60s. The town is busy with everyone putting their finishing touches on Christmas. A few of the stores are still closed until next month. They keep telling us that next month it will be busier with the winter Texans arriving for the new year.
Port A promotional video
Port A has a lot to offer to the casual tourist. I'm shocked this place isn't packed this time of year. It shows well and isn't jam packed with humanity. Our campground is filling with the San Antonians on Christmas break. There are plenty of kids riding bikes and having fun. A few have even gone into the swimming pool. I may venture over to the hot tub but not sure I'm up to swimming just yet.
We only have just over a week here. I plan to try out a few of the fishing spots. I'm sure a taco or 2 are in my future as are some grilled gulf shrimp. Then its off to South Padre Island.
And if you are still reading, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!