Gerilyn’s guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
I love seafood, Mexican food and Home cooking here are my local picks.
The GrooveThe pizza is amazing! There is something for everyone on this menu. The place is small but cozy and clean the fresh fish will not disappoint.
38 locals recommend
The Groove
Highway 35 North BypassThe GrooveThe pizza is amazing! There is something for everyone on this menu. The place is small but cozy and clean the fresh fish will not disappoint.
BIG Nachos! I love the fried shrimp, chicken fried NY strip, and the Margaritas are amazing.
140 locals recommend
Paradise Key Dockside Bar N Grille Cove Harbor Rockport Tx
165 Cove Harbor NBIG Nachos! I love the fried shrimp, chicken fried NY strip, and the Margaritas are amazing.
Home Cooking! Love the meatloaf and chicken fried chicken :) Good place to eat breakfast.
37 locals recommend
JJ's Cafe
1820 Colorado StHome Cooking! Love the meatloaf and chicken fried chicken :) Good place to eat breakfast.
Great little seafood joint. Very good fish tacos and the Chiken Fried steak is awesome too!
48 locals recommend
Mickey's Bar and Grill
430 Ransom RdGreat little seafood joint. Very good fish tacos and the Chiken Fried steak is awesome too!
Hoot's Country Kitchen
2203 FM 1781Shempy's
3913 TX-35 BUSLocal Attractions
Places to see things to do.
Just a few minutes from The Boat House! This 1000 year old tree has survived the Civil War, Pirates, Cannibals and HURRICANES!
59 locals recommend
The Big Tree
1622 12th StJust a few minutes from The Boat House! This 1000 year old tree has survived the Civil War, Pirates, Cannibals and HURRICANES!
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
317 Fulton Beach RdWell Worth your time. Amazing tour.
Winery on the Bay / Dog'Gone Brewery
1007 E North StWine tasting anyone? Local wine YUM
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdThis is next door to the aquarium. And a must if you love history.
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286DOLPHINS!!! Very educational with a great show.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StSo much to see here
Surfing? Surf Fishing! Paddle boarding and basking in there sunshine.
87 locals recommend
Port Aransas Beach Park
Surfing? Surf Fishing! Paddle boarding and basking in there sunshine.
Rockport. Each and Little Bay Ski basin are great places to paddle board! Check out the brochure in the house manual and tell them I sent you for a big discount :)
249 locals recommend
Rockport Beach
Rockport. Each and Little Bay Ski basin are great places to paddle board! Check out the brochure in the house manual and tell them I sent you for a big discount :)
Check out Sunny Ray Cruises! You will be treated to a sailing adventure and beverages and snacks by the nicest couple I have ever meet! Dan And Marty are staying in Port Aransas while their kids finish High School. They will go back to sailing there Caribbean as soon as their youngest graduates. Sunnyraycruises.com
Port Aransas Mun. Boat Harbor
301 J C Barr BlvdCheck out Sunny Ray Cruises! You will be treated to a sailing adventure and beverages and snacks by the nicest couple I have ever meet! Dan And Marty are staying in Port Aransas while their kids finish High School. They will go back to sailing there Caribbean as soon as their youngest graduates. Sunnyraycruises.com
Free Fishing with no license required when you are in the park.
83 locals recommend
Goose Island State Park
202 S Palmetto StFree Fishing with no license required when you are in the park.
Rockport Beach
Fulton
Clothing
Bay Window
705 Hwy 35 N BypassI LOVE THIS STORE!!! Cute Beachy clothing galore!!
Treasure Islander
301 S Austin StVery reasonable souvenir shop.
Sightseeing
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StI like to take this tour!
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation CirGreat place to learn about history!
Rockport Kayak Rentals
Rent a kayak and see the dolphins up close :)
Food scene
It’s across the street and Harley can really dish up some great BBQ
6 locals recommend
Hoot's Country Kitchen
2203 FM 1781It’s across the street and Harley can really dish up some great BBQ
City advice
What to pack
SUN SCREEN, SWIMSUIT, SUNGLASSES, HAT,,, yeah :) Be sure to bring your own beach and pool towels.
Pack 2 bags,,, the first bag goes all the things you are going to need on your trip, Clothes and FLIP FLOPS!
THE SECOND BAG,,,, Pack your worries, problems, stress and anger. LEAVE THIS BAG AT HOME!!! :) now you can truly RELAX :)))
Ways to save
You can Buy fresh shrimp right off the boat, usually 4.00 a pound for jumbo shrimp fresh caught!!
Go to the ship yards in Fulton on Fulton Beach Road, in season these hard working guys sell their shrimp off the boats fresh caught that day!! Cant ever eat store bought shrimp agin after having the fresh caught ones!!
Don't miss
The Sunrise on Rockport Beach!
Go early and watch the sun rise under your very own Palapa, its very relaxing and after all your ON VACATION :)
Customs and culture
If Bringing a Dog,
Pick up the poo.
Getting around
Use the map on your phone.
All of the places in this guide book can be mapped from the guidebook on your phone, love technology,,, sometimes