Day one of Texas SandFest 2025, the three-day sand sculpting festival in Port Aransas, already has a sand-tactic turnout.

2016 On The Beach Dr., Port Aransas, TX 78373, portabeachlodge.com A mainstay of Port A for decades, the Sandpiper offers more than 100 privately owned condominiums, each with its own balcony.