Cinnamon Shore – a luxurious coast-line in beautiful Texas! Marci, from ChatterboxPR, reached out to me a few months back, and I hadn’t had the time yet to explore this little gem!! I’m so glad I finally did, though!! Next up on my bucket list, for sure!
Per the press release:
With global travel on hold or canceled, Texans are looking for vacation destinations closer to home. And they do not have to look far or settle for less. Consider a feature on “Road Trips to Luxury” about easy-to-drive-to destinations right here in Texas—with Cinnamon Shore as the obvious choice for the coastal destination!
“Road Trip to Luxury”
There’s an idyllic community on the Texas Coast that combines all the resort amenities a family could want—a broad and breezy beach, luxury accommodations, gorgeous pools, great dining options, family-friendly activities—all without the slog of a drive to Florida or boarding a plane.
New-found luxury on the Texas Coast
Luxury hasn’t always been synonymous with the Texas Coast. But that changed when Cinnamon Shore was established in 2008 on the outskirts of Port Aransas, Texas. The master-planned community nestled behind protective dunes on the Gulf Coast now boasts almost 300 high-end beach residences that serve as second homes and vacation rentals, drawing discriminating, yet down-to-earth families who enjoy beachside luxury when they vacation.
What Sets Cinnamon Shore Apart
The epitome of the New Urbanist architectural movement, Cinnamon Shore, is a walkable village that offers the charm of small-town America. Front porches lined with rockers recall the best of Southern architectural traditions, while paver sidewalks and pocket parks promote a neighborly feel. Cottage-style details reminiscent of the grand, old East Coast beach homes that line the Atlantic Coast, help the new community feel rooted in the past. And great dining options, fitness classes, and a roster of activities and events year-round keep guests entertained when they’re not enjoying the beachfront.
Resort highlights include:
- Easy beach access over three, visually striking dune crossovers.
- Three community pools:
- The Dune Pool, which hosts paddleboard yoga in a palm-lined setting
- Kiera’s Pool, with an infinity-edge looking to scenic Lake Gavin
- Stillwater Pool, heated year-round
- Great on-site dining options: upscale Mediterranean-style Lisabella’s Bistro; family-friendly Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, way more than a pizza parlor; and Coffee Waves, with a premium selection of java, smoothies, and breakfast fare.
- Entertainment and activities: Live Music concerts on an outdoor stage; Movies Under the Stars on grassy Town Center; Yoga on the Beach; Paddleboard Yoga at The Dune Pools; Pilates on the Deck around Kiera’s Pool; Beach Bonfire Set-up; Bike Rentals; Fishing Gear rentals; and more.
- Two community lakes: Lake Colby, fully stocked with a fishing pier for everyone to use, and Lake Gavin.
- Fitness Center, a stand-alone facility with plenty of equipment accessible to all guests.
- In-car Check-In and On-Site Property Management for quick solutions to any maintenance needs during a stay.
Drive times if you’re already in Texas:
Drive times from Dallas/Fort Worth (6.5 hours), Houston (3.75 hours), Austin (3.5 hours) and San Antonio (2.5 hours) beat the 13- to 16-hour drive over to Florida beach resort towns. Instead, Texans can have the same kind of accommodations and beach access right here in Texas.
My thoughts on this luxurious place:
Well, WOW! I’ve never seen a place quite so put-together! Everything is in its’ home, and it seems that you can walk everywhere! Which, for my family and me, is perfect! There are playgrounds, places to eat, the beach (DUH!), lakes and more!
I played around a bit with the interactive map, which you can find here, to see what kind of price points there are. For about a week, depending on what type of property you’re looking at (condo, home, townhome, or cottage), you’re looking at upwards of $1,500 for a week-long stay. If you get several of your friends together to chip in, that isn’t too bad of a price!
The super great thing about this place is all of the freebies that come with a stay! Your kids (if you have any) can get sandcastle lessons!! I didn’t even know that was a thing! They even offer surf lessons, movie nights on the lawn throughout the summer, music on an outdoor stage, and yoga on the beach!! I must admit, I’d probably want to partake in all of these activities LOL!
They have a full list of things to do on Labor Day weekend, which you can find here! I don’t know about you, but the more I read up on this place, the more I want to get out of dodge!! Which, for us, is St. Louis, Missouri LOL – so, by my calculations, it would take us about 16 hours of drive time, or a 4-hour flight!
Guess I need to get planning! What do you think of this incredible destination?!
I’d love it if you let me know! For other amazing places that I want to visit (eventually LOL), take a look at this post.
Love ya,
Kelly Ann
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