We at Sandcastle Condominiums love our hometown of Port Aransas. Offering that classic beach lifestyle while also providing a small-town charm in which our neighbors are our friends and smiles and waves from passing drivers are most common, we can’t imagine living anywhere else on earth. Chances are, however, our small town is not one you have heard of before, as it often overshadowed by the much larger city of Corpus Christi that lies just 40 miles away, so today, we would like to take a few minutes out of your day to introduce you to our Texas hometown and describing all the differences between the two cities, perhaps encouraging you to check it out for yourself and ultimately choose Sandcastle Condominiums for your vacation sanctuary.
Small Town vs Big City
The first difference you will immediately notice is the difference in size. Corpus Christi offers a population of over 300,000 city dwellers, in comparison to the just over 3000 people who make Port A their home. As such, Corpus Christi offers more of a big city experience for those who visit and provides more big city entertainment options, such as theaters and fancy restaurants. Port Aransas adventures tend to be of the small-town variety, leaning more towards community theater and family diners, encouraging visitors to spend more time with family. The Port Aransas Community Theater, 2327 TX-361, is a much loved tradition in our community, offering family friendly shows with local actors in the starring roles. MacDaddy’s Family Restaurant, located at 118 Beach Street, is known for its downhome Southern comfort food that will enhance your family vacation experience.
The Beaches You Will Love
Perhaps the biggest difference between the two towns will be the sandy beaches that frame the waters that surround us. Corpus Christi is a city on a bay, offering calm waters that have a starting and stopping point, but in Port Aransas, the crystal-clear waters extend out to the horizon and open seas, as the waters that surround our barrier island hometown are a part of the Gulf of Mexico. Both towns, however, offer serenity and a low-key vacation experience that is guaranteed to relax all who are visiting; the beaches around the bay of Corpus Christi may just be a little more crowded. It is almost impossible to have a bad day at the beach, but when you choose Sandcastle Condominiums for your home sweet vacation escape, your day at the beach doesn’t have to end, you can just move the party to your balcony overlooking the Gulf and continue reaping its benefits.
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, 440 W Cotter Avenue, (361) 749- 2469
With all the cruise options in both Port Aransas and Corpus Christi it may surprise you that only Port Aransas offers the Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, but when considering our history, it shouldn’t be a surprise at all. Our island community was known for its pirates in the early 19th century being a favorite spot for the world famous pirate, Captain Jean Lafitte, and is even reputed to have pirate treasure buried somewhere in the area. The Red Dragon Pirate Cruises offers a safe and fun way to recreate those early adventures, giving your children the opportunity to play pirate aboard a reproduction pirate ship that provide the backdrop for buccaneering adventures that include photo opportunities with the pirates, cannon battles, and all sorts of pirate fun on the high seas that surround Port Aransas. They even offer adults only Pirate Ship cruises, so don’t feel left out if you aren’t traveling with children, you too can enjoy the pirate lifestyle during your Port A getaway.
Only in Port A
Perhaps the most distinctive difference between the two cities is that no matter how comfortable you may be in a Corpus Christi vacation rental, it will never compare to how you feel when you choose Sandcastle Condominiums for your Texas sanctuary. We offer condos that range in size from cozy and compact studios to spacious and charming 3-bedroom retreats that will stand up to the challenges larger families can cause. Modern conveniences include state-of-the-art televisions, updated kitchens, and spacious and spa-like baths, all things that will make your travel experience feel luxurious. Also providing all the comforts of home, our furnishings are designed to make you want to sink into their luxurious depths, grab a book or the remote control, and forget that the outside world exists, at least for a few hours at a time. It is the expansive patios that wrap around the units, however, that will be where you want to spend much of your at home time, featuring views that will bring you the happiest moments of your getaway. Reserve your favorite property with Sandcastle Condominiums today!
