Sandcastle Blog

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...

We all have those dreams that we sometimes keep close to our hearts, unwilling to share with the people we are closest to in fear of being laughed at. Maybe you wanted to be a popular author, but you really don’t do well in grammar, or maybe your dreams involved climbing the highest mountains in the world even though you are afraid of heights. We at Sandcastle Condominiums may not...

The joy of summer is always enhanced with a beach vacation, and as you start planning your own beach vacation on the shores of Port Aransas, we at Sandcastle Condominiums thought that now would be the perfect time to fill you in on some events that could quite possibly be taking place during your visit. We want our guests to have Texas-sized adventures while exploring all that Port A has...

Dads are often the unsung heroes of any family, killing the bugs we are afraid to even look at, making sure our cars are clean before we head out on road trips, and doing all the chores that we really don’t even want to consider, like taking out the garbage, getting our oil changed in our cars, and mowing the lawns. On Father’s Day, however, we tend to forget all...

Summer will be here before you know it and if you haven’t begun making plans for a beachy getaway to Port Aransas, will you even be able to consider the season a success? Summer is best enjoyed hanging out on sandy beaches, frolicking in the surf, and relaxing in comfortable beach escapes where beds are soft, chores are minimal, and views of the sea are best enjoyed from balconies lined...

When you need a break, make sure it’s full of island sand, water, sun, and fun. Zero in on the Texas Gulf Coast and Port A and load your vacation schedule with plenty of beach and island fun. There are a variety of things to do, places to go, rest, relaxation, and more to make your trip just what you hope it will be. There are many other reasons to...

Even as you may be looking out your living room window at gray skies and unexpected mid-spring snowstorm, thoughts of summer help you dodge the blues, and we at Sandcastle Condominiums often find that planning a beach vacation will help bring you even closer to summer joy. Memorial Day Weekend has often been considered the kick-off to summer, and now is the perfect time to plan an escape to the...

While you’re out enjoying your Port Aransas beach vacation, you’ll want to spend time at local attractions and enjoying the many activities the area has to offer. With all the fun and activity, you’re bound to hear your stomach rumble. Satisfy your hunger while taking your taste buds on a trip through Port A while you explore the town with these Port Aransas dining destinations. Coffee Waves Start your morning...

No matter when or why you need a break, add a little island sand, sun, fun, water, and adventure. While there are a number of things to do and see that will surely pack your schedule, there are some must-see and do activities and attractions you’ll want to add. You won’t want to miss some of our favorites, so you can get the full Port A experience you came to...

When you just can’t stand staying home another moment, we at Sandcastle Condominiums are here to tell you that the beaches of Port Aransas await and the Easter holiday is the ideal time to explore their wonders. Easter may not be the most popular of traveling holidays, but we are already near the end of the first quarter of 2024, and life is too short to color inside the lines....