10 Reasons Families Love Cinnamon Shore

This Gulf Coast village in Port Aransas, Texas attracts families looking for their next, best beach vacation.

Discover why--and see 11 new reasons families are loving Cinnamon Shore condos and our beautiful coastal town more than ever!  

Located on the outskirts of Port Aransas, Texas, on slender Mustang Island, this charming village has become a go-to destination and gathering place for family traditions. Backed by Corpus Christi Bay and facing the sparkling Gulf of Mexico, this community offers stylish homes, condos, and cottages in a resplendent setting rich with six dreamy pools, on-site restaurants, and more amenities. 

No. 1 New Splish Splash Family Pool 

With infinity views and a splash pad, this luxury pool invites families to lounge and play debuted over Spring Break 2024. A tower backs the primary pool, lined with lounge chairs, while an adjacent mural-backed splash pad invites photo ops and Instagram-worthy posts, declaring "It's a Beautiful Day at Cinnamon Shore."

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No. 2 New & Old Favorite On-Site Restaurants

After opening this spring, Coastline Grill now serves the family pool and neighboring Cabana Pool daily, offering an array of food and beverage options. From frosty beverages to burgers and fish sandwiches, you're sure find something to fuel your fun or a beverage to sip that will enhance your lounging experience.

Last fall, Shore Cafe opened at North Town Center at Cinnamon Shore, a popular all-day cafe open from breakfast to dinnertime. They join Dylan's Coal-Oven Pizzeria, C Bar at Keira's Pool, and Lisabella's Bistro, where reservations are recommended for upscale dinners to remember. And Luca, a new Spanish-Mediterranean concept, will open later in the year.

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 No. 3 A Designated Adults-Only Pool

The dreamy Cabana Pool overlooks South Town Lake, and this year it's been designated an adults-only zone for ages 18 and up.

Bubbling water features and shady nooks line the pool, while a sun deck on a lower level borders the lake. Hammocks of thick rope suspended over the lake waters make a fun place to lounge. This pool also enjoys service from neighboring Coastline Grill.

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 No. 4  An Elevated Beach Bonfire Experience

In addition to the Private Beach Bonfire booked by countless couples and families, owners and guests can now book a special Social Bonfire, perfect for groups of 8 to 25! Enjoy seating on a rounded, sand-carved bench, beach chairs, Bluetooth speakers, and four hours of bonfire burn time! Extras such as live music and catering are available.

Let our beach crew tend to all the details for you, while you sit back and relax and the waves murmur behind you.

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No. 5 Guided Bay Fishing 

Part of the services from new Mustang Island Adventures at Cinnamon Shore, our fishing guide can help anglers of all skill sets explore the Upper Laguna Madre. Capt. Hunter Thompson will take our your party out to try your luck in the rich waters that have drawn fishermen for decades. Then you can return to Cinnamon Shore to share stories of your fishing adventures!

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No. 6 Shady Pergolas Now at Dune Pool

The original Dune Pool at Cinnamon Shore North has long been a main attraction, a serene oasis in the shadow the natural dune along Grand Boulevard.

Now the spacious pool complex has new shady shelters, with pergolas placed over lounge chairs to filter the Texas sunlight as your lounge. Plus, the pool complex offers an adjacent fitness center with state-of-the-art workout equipment.

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No. 7 The Shore Shop is Open!

Only open during the summertime, this poolside boutique at Keira's Pool in Cinnamon Shore North offers almost everything you need for spending time by cool waters or at the beach! From hats and stylish beach cover-ups to sunscreens and kids toys, there's something for the whole family at this thoughtfully curated shop, including Cinnamon Shore merch you'll love!

Plus, the shop will open a pop-up shop in the parking lot near the Splish Splash Family Pool over at "South" midsummer! 

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No. 8 Dreamy Real Estate Listings to Explore

From well-loved beach homes and condos at Cinnamon Shore North to brand-new, large-scale homes, charming cottages, and blank-slate home sites at "South," there are many properties to check out this summer when you're visiting Cinnamon Shore.

The experienced Team at Cinnamon Shore Realty would love for you to stop by their office on Market Street and see what's available for a tour or talk with you about the kind of property you're looking for.

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No. 9 No Pet Left Behind!

Cinnamon Shore is perhaps the most dog-friendly destination on the Texas Coast! Joining the popular Dune Dogs Playground at Cinnamon Shore North, the new Sandy Paws Dog Park opened this summer at "South." With challenging tunnels and obstacles that delight your pet, the fenced-in space gives you a great place to walk to with your dog and a way for pets to socialize away from the sandy shore. 

Plus, we have a whole portfolio of pet-friendly rentals available, so your whole family can enjoy a beach getaway.

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No. 10 More Rentals Available | Homes, Condos & Cottages!

Cinnamon Shore has added more than 50 new rental residences to our already stellar portfolio of places to stay. All of the dreamy vacation homes and condos  in our stable of trusted and reliable vacation homes offer immaculate, coastal retreats for small or large groups, and many are designed for families to share.

It's just a matter of how many bunk rooms or primary suites you need, which part of the community suits you best, and what's available! To find a match and to secure your stay this summer (or to make sure you have first choice next year!), browse rentals now!

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