61% off (Sale price $65.00, Reg. Price $169.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Days Inn Port Aransas TXWith free parking, free WiFi, and free continental breakfast, this Days Inn welcomes guests to Port Aransas, the only town on Mustang Island. Just 10 miles south of the hotel is Mustang Island State Park and its 5 miles of unspoiled beach. If sands not your thing, take a dip in the hotels outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. Closest beach: 1 block away Where youll stay: a double-queen room with a refrigerator and microwave Take the kids to Funtrackers, which offers go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, and other diversions. Its less than 30 minutes away by car. Tee off amid views of the Gulf of Mexico at the Arnold Palmer–designed Palmilla Beach Golf Club, less than a mile from the hotel.Port Aransas, Texas: Sunny Beach Town with Excellent FishingPort Aransas is located at the northern end of Mustang Island, a narrow landmass that stretches for 18 miles off the Gulf Coast in Texas. The area’s frequent sunshine and uncrowded public beaches have made it increasingly popular with vacationing families as well as spring-breaking college students. Out-of-towners often frequent the beachside clubs and bars, or rent kayaks and surfboards to paddle through the waves.Fishing is a major pastime in Port Aransas. More than 20 competitive tournaments are held here, thanks to the tuna, kingfish, and marlin you can catch out on the water (keep your eyes peeled for dolphins while you’re out there). There are also 1,200 acres of tidal flats and undeveloped shore land to explore at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve, which features a boardwalk and 3 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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