Fulton, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Fulton is a small town in Texas, just north of Rockport and about 45 minutes north of Corpus Christi, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is along the coast of the Aransas Bay, with the Gulf of Mexico about 5 miles out across the bay. To the west and north is Copano Bay. A public fishing pier extends across the bay for several miles. It's more a regular small town than a resort town.

1 sights · 1 places to eat · 7 places to stay

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Best things about Fulton

Goose Island State Park

Includes a live oak tree (Quercus virginiana) over a thousand years old, a huge fishing pier, and free WiFi Internet access from the Visitors Center.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jun. (climate data from nearby Corpus Christi)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CRP Corpus Christi International Airport, Corpus Christi — 35 mi away. Directions
VCT Victoria Regional Airport, Victoria — 55 mi away. Directions
SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 134 mi away (major hub). Directions

Fulton is reachable primarily from San Antonio via Interstate 10 to Corpus Christi, then 40 miles north on Highway 35.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $59–$85 a night (typical $82), from 4 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$250.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

Fulton is reachable primarily from San Antonio via Interstate 10 to Corpus Christi, then 40 miles north on Highway 35.

There is also a very nice, from all appearances as viewed by a non-aviator, airport in Fulton.

Get around

Transit around Fulton, Texas is primarily done by automobile. However, golf carts have become more popular since they are now legal to drive around town. This unique mode of transportation allows for a more leisurely and enjoyable way to explore the town's beautiful neighborhood. Although sidewalks are mainly available at the waterfront area, walking or biking is also an excellent method to get around.

See

See Goose Island State Park

Includes a live oak tree (Quercus virginiana) over a thousand years old, a huge fishing pier, and free WiFi Internet access from the Visitors Center.

north of town across the bay💲 Adult (13 years & over) day passes $5; 12 years & under, free

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Fulton Fishing Pier 1500-ft wooden fishing pier on Aransas Bay. Pier is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. It is free to go onto the pier but costs $5 per pole (max 4 poles per person) The pier has an attendant shack which sells frozen bait and snacks. Has a fish cleaning station and green LED fish attracting lighting.

Eat

Eat Charlotte Plummers Seafare

Very good service and food. A view of the bay and docks. Dinner around $18 per person.

📍 202 N. Fulton Beach RdAlong Fulton Beach☎ +1 361 729-1185

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Maps

Sleep

There are a number of places to stay right along the coast, many with piers extending out into the bay. Some of them even look like they'd support a person walking along them or fishing from them. Some are in pretty questionable shape.