Overview
Rockport is a small city in the South Barrier Coast region of Texas, about 45 minutes north up the Gulf of Mexico coast from Corpus Christi. It's right between Copano Bay to the west, on the coast of Aransas Bay. Aransas Bay is around 4 miles wide at this point, with the Gulf of Mexico beyond.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Rockport
Fulton Fishing Pier
The Fulton Fishing Pier is a 1500-foot wooden fishing pier located in Aransas County Texas. It was built in 2021 and has state-of-the-art LED fishing lights. The pier is open 24/7 and is open to the public. Entry to the …
Texas Maritime Museum
The Mission of the Texas Maritime Museum is to educate and excite the public about maritime history and its importance to the development and current livelihood of the state.
Rockport Beach Park
Rockport Beach Park overlooks Aransas Bay on the south Texas coast. This man-made beach is known for its pristine sand and amenities as well as its family-friendly environment. Vacationers will find volleyball courts, pi…
Rockport Country Club
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 — 32 mi away. Directions
- VCT Victoria Regional Airport, Victoria — 58 mi away. Directions
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 135 mi away (major hub). Directions
The primary way to enter Rockport is via Corpus Christi then Portland. Take Highway 181 to 35, in Rockport turn on Business 35. It's approximately 3.5 hours south of San Antonio.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $59–$59 a night (typical $89), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Rockport Beach Park, Fulton Fishing Pier
- Lunch The Boiling Pot
- Afternoon Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport Country Club
- Dinner Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Also see nearby Fulton, which has some really good restaurants.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
The primary way to enter Rockport is via Corpus Christi then Portland. Take Highway 181 to 35, in Rockport turn on Business 35. It's approximately 3.5 hours south of San Antonio.
There is also a very nice airport near Fulton, just a few miles north, though Corpus Christi is the nearest commercial airport. Many of the major airlines fly into Corpus, though most flights originate in Houston or San Antonio.
Get around
Local transit seems to largely be via automobile, but bicycles are also a good way and the city has many sidewalks linking the various parts. Electric vehicles such as Golf Carts are permitted within the city limits as well.
See
See Rockport Beach Park (Rockport Beach)
Rockport Beach Park overlooks Aransas Bay on the south Texas coast. This man-made beach is known for its pristine sand and amenities as well as its family-friendly environment. Vacationers will find volleyball courts, picnic tables, play areas, and a pier that’s a hot spot for bird watching and fishing. Additionally, travelers can go for a stroll along the promenade that backs the sands or set up chairs for relaxing and sunbathing on the beach, which past sun-seekers praised for its overall cleanliness. In fact, the shore is so pristine that it was recognized as the first Blue Wave Beach in Texas by the Clean Beaches Coalition.
Do
Do Fulton Fishing Pier (Fulton Pier)
The Fulton Fishing Pier is a 1500-foot wooden fishing pier located in Aransas County Texas. It was built in 2021 and has state-of-the-art LED fishing lights. The pier is open 24/7 and is open to the public. Entry to the pier is free to the public but a $5 per pole charge will be collected for those that want to fish.
Eat
Also see nearby Fulton, which has some really good restaurants.
Eat The Boiling Pot
Along Fulton Beach, Cajun-style fresh seafood, served dumped on butchers paper on your table. Extremely good food and service. It looks pretty questionable from the outside, but that's all for appearances. $19.95 per person for the Cajun Combo.
Eat Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill (Paradise Keys)
Enjoy breathtaking views of nature at its finest…and while you’re here, enjoy the finest cuisine the Coastal Bend has to offer. We specialize in freshly prepared seafood and unique “Marina Munchies”, plus steaks, Rockport’s best burgers, and delicious tropical drinks.
Sleep
Go next
North of town across the bay is the 'Goose Island State Park, which includes a tree over a thousand years old, a huge fishing pier, and free WiFi Internet access from the Visitors Center. Day passes are available for $2 per person.
- Fulton offers some additional attractions and lodging.
Nearby
Fulton
City / town · 9 listings · 3 mi away
Port Aransas
City / town · 15 listings · 13 mi away
Ingleside
City / town · 6 listings · 14 mi away
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Park · 22 mi away
Refugio
City / town · 24 mi away
Mustang Island State Park
Park · 26 mi away
Corpus Christi
City / town · 56 listings · 29 mi away
Port Lavaca
City / town · 3 listings · 49 mi away
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