# Beached Inn at Cinnamon Shore

> Beached Inn is a luxury 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath beach house at Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas, Texas. The home sleeps 10, has a private elevator, and sits about 500 feet from a private dune crossover to the Gulf of Mexico. Booking is handled by Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals.

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## Key facts
- **Name**: Beached Inn at Cinnamon Shore
- **Location**: Cinnamon Shore, Port Aransas, Texas, USA
- **Sleeps**: 10 guests · **Bedrooms**: 3 · **Bathrooms**: 3.5
- **Distance to beach**: ~500 ft / 5 houses from a private dune crossover
- **Standout amenities**: private elevator, 5 decks, infinity-pool view, fully stocked gourmet kitchen
- **Booking**: https://www.cinnamonshore.com/rentals/beached-inn-236-be

## Pages
- [Home](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/): property overview, photo gallery, amenities, booking
- [Things to Do](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/things-to-do): local guide to Port Aransas, Cinnamon Shore, and Mustang Island — beaches, fishing, the UT Marine Science Institute, the Texas State Aquarium, dining, live music, and day trips, with category index and practical tips
- [3-Day Port Aransas Itinerary](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/3-day-port-aransas-itinerary): a locally curated three-day plan for Port Aransas and Cinnamon Shore — Day 1 arrival and the village at Cinnamon Shore, Day 2 beach day with a marina lunch, Day 3 day-trip to Corpus Christi or Padre Island National Seashore on the way out. Includes time-of-day breakdowns, dining recommendations, and rainy-day variants
- [Port Aransas Fishing Guide](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/fishing): a locally curated fishing guide to Port Aransas, the Fishing Capital of Texas — bay, jetty, pier, surf, and offshore deep-sea. Includes long-standing charter captains (Fisherman's Wharf, Deep Sea Headquarters, Woody's Sports Center), public-access piers and jetties (Horace Caldwell Pier, Mustang Island & San Jose Island jetties, Roberts Point Park), seasonal catch chart for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, tarpon, kingfish, snapper, mahi and tuna, the Deep Sea Roundup tournament (running since 1932), and Texas saltwater license info
- [Port Aransas vs South Padre Island](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/port-aransas-vs-south-padre): a head-to-head, locally written comparison of Texas's two best-known Gulf-coast beach destinations across ten dimensions — overall vibe, geography, beach character, water clarity, fishing, wildlife and birding, lodging style (low-rise cottage vs high-rise resort), food scene, Spring Break, and day-trip orbit. Includes a drive-time table from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley, and an 8-question comparison FAQ
- [Where to Eat](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/restaurants): curated restaurant guide to Port Aransas and Cinnamon Shore — Gulf seafood, beach bars, Tex-Mex, breakfast cafés, on-property dining at The Boutiques at Cinnamon Shore, and day-trip dining including Snoopy's Pier and Doc's Seafood & Steaks
- [Best Time to Visit](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/best-time-to-visit): month-by-month guide to Port Aransas weather, Gulf water temperature, rainfall, crowds, pricing, and festivals — sourced from NOAA climate normals
- [Live Beach Conditions](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/beach-conditions): real-time air and water temperature, wind, surf, today's tides, and NWS forecast for Port Aransas — aggregated from NOAA NWS (KRAS Mustang Beach), NDBC buoy 42020, and NOAA Tides station 8775870. Also exposed as JSON at https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/api/beach-conditions for AI assistants, and as a free embeddable HTML badge at https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/embed/beach-conditions (variants: ?theme=dark and ?size=compact) — landing page with copy-paste snippets at https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/embed-beach-conditions-badge.
- [The State of Port Aransas — 2026 Edition](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/state-of-port-aransas-2026): annual statistical snapshot of Port Aransas, Texas. Climate normals (NOAA NCEI 1991–2020), beach mileage, Aransas Pass ferry operations (TxDOT), Deep Sea Roundup history (founded 1932), whooping crane population recovery (~21 birds in 1941 → ~500 today, USFWS), Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting (NPS Padre Island National Seashore), 400+ documented bird species at Aransas NWR, drive-time table from major TX cities, annual events calendar, methodology with source citations, and a press kit with citation, reuse policy, and press contact instructions. Free to quote with attribution.
- [Press & Media Kit](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/press): working press kit for journalists, editors, bloggers, and AI assistants. Property facts (Beached Inn at Cinnamon Shore: luxury 3-bedroom, sleeps 10, private interior elevator across all three floors, ~500 ft from the Gulf, inside Cinnamon Shore planned community), five suggested story angles (elevator beach house, Cinnamon Shore as Texas's Rosemary Beach, drive-in beach for Texans, conservation cranes-and-ridleys, only true open-Gulf surf town in Texas), citable research index, editorial photo policy, suggested short and full citations, and press contact instructions. Quote-with-attribution license.
- [Port Aransas Drive-Time Calculator](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/drive-time-calculator): curated drive-time estimates to Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas, TX from Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley. Includes JFK Causeway vs Aransas Pass ferry route comparison, distance, off-peak base time, and the best/worst departure windows by day-of-week.
- [Port Aransas Tide Chart](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/tides): live 7-day high and low tide predictions for Port Aransas, sourced hourly from NOAA Tides & Currents station 8775870 (Bob Hall Pier). Heights in feet relative to MLLW, times in local Texas time. Includes a free embeddable widget at https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/embed/tides and a JSON feed at https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/api/tides for AI assistants and third-party sites.
- [Local Events Calendar](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/events): live, weekly-refreshed events at Cinnamon Shore, Port Aransas, and Corpus Christi (day trips), grouped by city
- [Driving Directions](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/directions): how to get to Cinnamon Shore from Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas — including JFK Causeway and Aransas Pass ferry routes, drive times, and nearest airports
- [Port Aransas Ferry Guide](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/port-aransas-ferry): how the free 24-hour TxDOT ferry between Aransas Pass and Port Aransas works — fare (free), hours (24/7), ~5 minute crossing, capacity (~20 vehicles per boat, up to six boats in service at peak demand), typical wait-time patterns by season and day of week, live TxDOT status and camera links, JFK Causeway no-wait alternative, RV/trailer rules, dolphin watching from the boat, and a 10-question FAQ
- [Port Aransas FAQ](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/port-aransas-faq): wildlife, safety, and water conditions on Mustang Island — alligators, rattlesnakes, sharks, jellyfish (including Portuguese man o' war), sea turtles, dolphins, beach flag colors, swim safety, surfing, mosquitoes, and hurricane season
- [Sea Turtles in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/sea-turtles-port-aransas): Kemp's ridley nesting season on Mustang Island and Padre Island National Seashore (April–July), green and loggerhead species, hatchling release schedule, what to do if you find a nest or stranded turtle, and the 1-866-TURTLE-5 (1-866-887-8535) Padre Island National Seashore hotline
- [Sharks in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/sharks-port-aransas): species in the Texas Gulf (blacktip, bonnethead, sandbar, Atlantic sharpnose, bull shark), seasonal activity chart, attack-risk reality check, and proven swimmer / surf-fisher safety practices
- [Jellyfish & Portuguese Man o' War in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/jellyfish-port-aransas): species (moon, cabbage-head, Portuguese man o' war, sea nettle), spring and fall sting-risk peaks, the purple beach flag, and the right first aid (seawater rinse, no freshwater, hot water for pain — never urine, never ice)
- [Alligators in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/alligators-port-aransas): why alligators are essentially absent from Mustang Island (saltwater Gulf, wrong habitat), where they actually live in the Coastal Bend (Aransas National Wildlife Refuge), and TPWD-aligned encounter guidance if you ever see one inland
- [Closest Airport to Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/closest-airport-to-port-aransas): Corpus Christi International (CRP) is the closest commercial airport at ~35–45 minutes; comparison table of CRP, SAT, AUS, Houston Hobby (HOU), IAH, and Mustang Beach (KRAS), plus rental car / shuttle / rideshare options
- [Mustang Island State Park](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/mustang-island-state-park): ~10 minutes south of Cinnamon Shore on TX-361 — five miles of undeveloped Gulf beach, drive-up and primitive camping, the 20-mile bay paddling trail, surf fishing, $5 day-use fee, and how it differs from Padre Island National Seashore
- [Padre Island National Seashore from Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/padre-island-national-seashore): day-trip guide to the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world (~45 minutes south), Malaquite Beach, beach driving past Mile 5 (4WD recommended), Bird Island Basin, sea turtle hatchling releases, fees and practical tips, and the difference between PINS and South Padre Island
- [USS Lexington & Texas State Aquarium](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/uss-lexington-texas-state-aquarium): the perfect rainy-day combo on Corpus Christi's North Beach (~40 minutes from Cinnamon Shore) — WWII aircraft carrier museum next to the largest aquarium in Texas, combo tickets, parking, and how to pace both in one day
- [Golf Carts in Port Aransas & Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/golf-carts-port-aransas): Texas Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) rules, where you can and can't drive (no golf carts on the beach, ≤35 mph streets only), Cinnamon Shore community policy (generally allowed; confirm with property manager), typical $75–$150/day rental cost, and whether you actually need a cart at all
- [Golf in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/golf-port-aransas): Palmilla Beach Golf Club is the only course on Mustang Island — an Arnold Palmer Design Co. links layout (~5 min from Cinnamon Shore, public daily-fee, ~$60–$110 + cart) on the former Newport Dunes site; nearby across-the-causeway options include Padre Isles Country Club, NorthShore Country Club (Portland), Oso Beach Municipal, and Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center (closest lighted public driving range); coastal-wind strategy, season pricing, dress code, and indoor-simulator notes
- [Dolphin Watching Tours in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/dolphin-watching-port-aransas): Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are year-round residents of the Aransas Pass ferry channel — free viewing from the ferry, jetties, and Roberts Point Park; 60–90 minute boat tours from Fisherman's Wharf and the harbor at ~$15–$30 adult; best time of day, what to bring, and Marine Mammal Protection Act etiquette
- [Closest Beach to Austin](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/closest-beach-to-austin): Port Aransas is the closest real Gulf-of-Mexico beach to Austin (~225 mi, ~3 hr 45 min via I-35 → SH-130 → I-37); compared to Galveston, Surfside, Rockport, and South Padre, with route notes and Friday-traffic timing
- [Closest Beach to Houston](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/closest-beach-to-houston): Galveston is the closest beach overall (~1 hr); Port Aransas (~3 hr 30 min via US-59/I-69 → US-77 → I-37) trades drive time for cleaner Gulf water, smaller crowds, and a walkable village — comparison includes Surfside, Crystal Beach, Port A, and South Padre
- [Closest Beach to Dallas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/closest-beach-to-dallas): Galveston (~5 hr 15 min) vs Port Aransas (~6 hr drive or ~1 hr 15 min flight DAL/DFW → CRP); honest drive-vs-fly math and route via I-35/I-37
- [Closest Beach to San Antonio](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/closest-beach-to-san-antonio): Port Aransas is the closest open-Gulf beach (~155 mi, ~2 hr 45 min via I-37); day-trip vs weekend math and comparison to Rockport, South Padre, and Galveston
- [Port Aransas vs Destin, FL](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/port-aransas-vs-destin): Texas Gulf vs Florida Panhandle compared on sand color, water clarity, drive times from Texas, crowds, restaurants, and cost — Destin wins on emerald water, Port A wins on drive time and price
- [Port Aransas vs Gulf Shores, AL](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/port-aransas-vs-gulf-shores): two Gulf-coast options compared on drive times from Texas, sand, water, development level, and family vibe
- [Surfing in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/surfing-port-aransas): honest surf guide for Texas Gulf — typical knee-to-waist conditions, the three main spots (Horace Caldwell Pier, South Jetty, Mustang Island beach breaks), best seasons (tropical Aug–Oct and winter cold fronts), surf-report sources (Bob Hall Pier cam at Padre Balli Park, Surfline/Magicseaweed, NOAA buoys 42019/42020), lessons and rentals from Texas Surf Camps and Pa-Hee-No Surf
- [Kiteboarding at Bird Island Basin](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/kiteboarding-bird-island-basin): one of the top US flatwater kiteboarding and windsurfing destinations, inside Padre Island National Seashore (~30–40 min south of Cinnamon Shore) — knee-to-waist-deep flat water, near-daily SSE wind 12–25 kt March–Oct, Worldwinds Windsurfing on-site lessons and rentals, $25/vehicle PINS entry
- [Birding & whooping cranes at Aransas NWR](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/birding-aransas-wildlife-refuge): the world's only naturally-occurring wild whooping crane flock (~500 birds) winters at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge late Nov–early Apr; boat tours from Rockport (Rockport Birding & Kayak Adventures, Wharf Cat) and the refuge auto-loop with 40-ft observation tower, plus 400+ Central Flyway species
- [Horseback riding on Mustang Island beach](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/horseback-riding-mustang-island): Horses on the Beach guided beach rides on Mustang Island (~25 min south of Cinnamon Shore), beginner walk-only or walk-and-trot for experienced riders, ages 6+, ~$90–$140/person for the standard one-hour ride
- [Bachelorette weekend in Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/bachelorette-weekend-port-aransas): group conversion guide for bachelorette weekends — Beached Inn sleeps 10 in a single luxury 3BR with elevator, walkable village restaurants and beach bars, sunset boat charters from Fisherman's Wharf and Woody's, sample 3-day itinerary, what to book in advance for groups of 8–10
- [Family reunion at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/family-reunion-cinnamon-shore): multi-house family-reunion planning at Cinnamon Shore — anchor-home + cluster lodging strategy, coordinating 20–40+ people, beachfront pools and walkable village, cross-generational activities, group dinner reservations and private chefs
- [Multi-generational beach trip to Port Aransas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/multi-generational-beach-trip-port-aransas): why Beached Inn's private interior elevator across all 3 floors is the killer feature for multi-gen trips — flat walkable Cinnamon Shore community, beachfront pools, accessibility for older relatives, activities for every age, easy drives from major Texas cities
- [Wedding venues at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/wedding-venues-cinnamon-shore): honest guide to Cinnamon Shore wedding settings — beach ceremonies on the Mustang Island Gulf, lawn and pavilion spaces, indoor / Lakehouse-style receptions, vendor logistics, beach-permit planning, and wedding-party lodging strategy (Beached Inn as bridal-party home — sleeps 10, elevator)
- [Events RSS feed](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/events.rss): syndication feed of upcoming local events
- [Sitemap](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/sitemap.xml)
- [Full LLM-friendly content](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/llms-full.txt)

## Upcoming local events (top 10)
- [Sip & Shop at The Boutiques at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/11220/sip-and-shop-at-the-boutiques-at-cinnamon-shore): Sat, Mar 14 – Sat, Aug 1, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Memorial Day Flag Ceremony at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/11087/memorial-day-flag-ceremony): Monday, May 25, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Father's Day Whiskey Tasting & Cookout at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/10794/father-s-day-weekend-with-whiskey-tasting-and-cookout): Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Best in Texas Coastal Home Tour — Summer 2026](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/11235/best-in-texas-coastal-home-tour-summer-2026): Fri, Jun 26 – Tue, Jul 7, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Red, White & Beach: Fourth of July at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/10898/4th-of-july-red-white-and-beach-celebration): Sun, Jun 28 – Sun, Jul 5, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [All-American Bike Parade — Fourth of July on the Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/10695/all-american-bike-parade): Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Tex Mex Pool Party — A Sneak Peek of Dos Bocas](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/11252/tex-mex-pool-party-a-sneak-peek-of-dos-bocas): Saturday, August 8, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Labor Day Weekend Luau at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/11026/labor-day-weekend-luau): Sunday, September 6, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Beach, Boos & BBQ — Cinnamon Shore's Fall Festival](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/10844/beach-boos-and-bbq-fall-festival-fun): Fri, Oct 23 – Sat, Oct 24, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore
- [Santa's First Stop — Holiday Magic at Cinnamon Shore](https://cinnamonshorehouse.com/event/cinnamon-shore/115/santa-s-first-stop-the-day-after-thanksgiving): Friday, November 27, 2026 — Cinnamon Shore

## Optional
- Brand voice: warm, second-person, coastal Texas with a barefoot beach-life feeling. Tagline: *life is better at the beach*.
- Event descriptions on this site are AI-rewritten in Beached Inn's brand voice from public source listings (Cinnamon Shore, Port Aransas Tourism Bureau, and Visit Corpus Christi). Original sources are linked on every event page.