Port Aransas

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

Fires & grillsAllowed

Small fires no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet are permitted on the beach in Port Aransas.

Tents & shadeDepends, by area

Tent camping is permitted on the beach, but it is prohibited landward of the bollards and south of the last city approved lavatory facility, within 25 feet of either edge of the obvious driving lane, within 200 feet of any beach access road and within 50 feet of the water's edge. Camping is limited to three nights during any three-week period.

Not verified here

DogsNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

AlcoholNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

DronesNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

GlassNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

SmokingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

FishingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Amplified musicNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Metal detectingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Source: City of Port Aransas - Beach Parking Permit Information ยท checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Allowed only in places or at certain times: tents & shade. Allowed: fires & grills. Checked against City of Port Aransas - Beach Parking Permit Information on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Port A are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.