Texas Gulf Coast guides
Guides to the Coastal Bend around Rockport, written by the people who run Salty Breeze Cottage.
Area guides
- Rockport & FultonWhat to do, when to go, a little history and how to get around Rockport and Fulton.
- Lamar & Goose IslandWhat to do, when to go, a little history and how to get to Lamar and Goose Island.
- Aransas PassWhat to do, when to go, a little history and how to get to Aransas Pass.
- Ingleside & PortlandWhat to do, when to go, a little history and how to get to Ingleside and Portland.
- Port AransasWhat to do, when to go, a little history and how to get to Port Aransas and Mustang Island.
- Corpus Christi & Padre IslandWhat to do, when to go, a little history and how to get to Corpus Christi and Padre Island.
Activity guides
- Beaches guideBay beaches, Gulf beaches and state park sand on the Coastal Bend, and what to know before you park.
- On the water guideKayak trails, windsurfing, jet skis, parasailing and sailing on the Coastal Bend, and what to know before you launch.
- Boat tours and cruises guideDolphin watches, sunset cruises, pirate ships, crane tours and a boat to San Jose Island, and what to know before you book.
- Fishing guidePiers, jetties, bays and offshore charters on the Coastal Bend, with the license basics and the seasons.
- Birding guideWhooping cranes, oak mottes, marsh boardwalks and hawk migration on the Coastal Bend, and when each one peaks.
- Parks and trails guideLive oak woods, marsh boardwalks, hike and bike paths and a national seashore, with what each place says about itself.
- Golf and sports guideLinks golf by the dunes, city courses, a lighted nine, disc golf and minor league baseball on the Coastal Bend.
- Indoor fun guideAquariums, a WWII carrier, museums and bowling for a rainy or very hot day on the Coastal Bend.
- Arts and history guideA Second Empire mansion, maritime museums, a WWII carrier, historic homes and art centers on the Coastal Bend.
- Shopping guideMonthly markets, farmers markets, souvenir shops and local boutiques on the Coastal Bend.
- Food and drink guideWaterfront seafood, cook-your-catch kitchens and seafood festivals from Rockport to Corpus Christi.
- Desserts and coffee guideGelato, coffee shops, bakeries and ice cream on the Coastal Bend, from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi.
- Nights out guideLive music, breweries, patio bars and karaoke in downtown Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.
Trip ideas
- Family trip ideasBeaches, aquariums, museums, boats and arcades for toddlers, big kids and teens on the Coastal Bend.
- Romantic trip ideasSunset cruises, waterfront dinners, quiet beaches and evening walks for couples on the Coastal Bend.