On the north end of Mustang Island lies Port Aransas, a quaint coastal city that makes a great daytrip from Corpus Christi. Despite its small size, Port Aransas always has something to do.

Port Bay Entrance, Smith Channel, Copano Reef and Lap Reef Bank in Copano Bay; Scotch Tom, Mack Reef, Long Reef and Poverty Reef in Aransas Bay; Third Chain, Ayers Reef and Second Chain in the ...