ONE DAY TRIP IDEA
If you're planning to have one day trip to Rockport Beach, there's plenty of things to do. Outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, camping, and many more are available. You can enjoy the warm summer sunshine by doing canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding on the beach. You can also go fishing, hunting, and camping in the nearest spot like Goose Island.
THINGS TO DO FOR FREE
Rockport Beach facilities include water ski trails, free boat launches, fishing piers, pedestrian paths, picnic cabanas, windsurfing and volleyball launch areas, children's play areas, birding opportunities, toilets and showers. Camping, fishing, hiking, geocache, boating, and observing and taking photos of wildlife are recommended, especially birds. It is not recommend swimming here, because the coastline has concrete barriers, oyster shells, mud flats and marsh grass.
HEALTH ADVISORY
It is necessarily needed to pay attention on the authorities regulations in regard to the pandemic outbreaks. You can still enjoying the view of the beach and do some outdoor activities. Do mind to the health protocol and keep the distance.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Most visit Rockport in the summer and this is the busiest season. You should also try to avoid the Memorial Day week (May 25-29) and July 4 Holiday week (June 29 to July 9), because accommodation can be expensive during these dates.
BEST WATER SPORTS
Variety of water sports activities you can do near Rockport Beach such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. You can head to Goose Island as well, where you can do fishing and also camping. Goose Island is a state park where you can do camping with campfire at night. This park covers 321.4 hectares. Surrounded by St. Charles and Aransas Bays. This park was founded on land obtained from private owners between 1931-1935.
Goose Island State Park
BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas is located on Highway 35 and 35 miles from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), our attractive hotel is just minutes from shopping and dining centers in downtown Rockport. Local points of interest such as the Texas Maritime Museum, Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, and Goose Island State Park are within driving distance. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View is located between Rockport hotels due to its convenient location and facilities. Offering impressive views of Aransas Bay and easy access to local businesses and attractions, this hotel is perfect for your Rockport, TX trip.
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View
BEST RESTAURANTS
Our Family Kitchen with its home-cooked American dishes are served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with rustic-style decoration. This restaurant has become one of the favorite eating places near Rockport Beach with its typical American cuisine. 495 Chesapeake Eats which specializes in Maryland cuisine and craft cocktails, also provides a unique dining experience like no other in the Rockport-Fulton area. We use fresh ingredients available for all our menu items and cocktails including fresh fish and local shrimp, grass-fed beef, and free-range chicken.
Our Family Kitchen
495 Chesapeake Eats
TOP FOODS
Rockport offers simple seasonal dishes using local products, seafood, and wild games. They also offer gluten free items and the locals love the relaxed atmosphere. You can bustling around and find your best cuisine for the best taste.
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Poor Man's Country Club is a bar where everyone is a member. You can relax with an ice cold beer or a drink from our full bar while looking out at the ski areas and Little Bay. You can also enjoy salads, fish tacos, fried shrimp baskets or cheeseburgers from our grill. Rock Bottom Park & Pub is a Pub that proudly brings delicious food, craft beer and nightlife to Rockport, Texas. This fully equipped bar has a variety of unique cocktails and your traditional favorites. When you are on vacation in Rockport Beach, you must visit this bar.
Poor Man's Country Club
Rock Bottom Park & Pub
