Driving Directions to Cinnamon Shore
Cinnamon Shore is on Mustang Island in Port Aransas, Texas — about 35–45 minutes from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP). The reliable way in is the JFK Causeway from Corpus Christi and TX-361 north up Mustang Island. Your exact Beached Inn street address and door codes arrive with your Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals booking confirmation.
Short answer: from San Antonio ~3 hours, Austin ~3h 45m, Houston ~4h 15m, Dallas/Fort Worth ~7 hours. All routes go through Corpus Christi, then east on TX-358, across the JFK Causeway, and ~20 minutes north on TX-361. You do not need to take the ferry — the Mustang Island route is paved and ferry-free. Closest airport: Corpus Christi (CRP), 35–45 minutes.
How to get to Cinnamon Shore: 5 steps
What you need: a vehicle and a GPS or maps app. Your exact street address and door codes arrive with your Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals booking confirmation.
- Set your destination to Cinnamon Shore. Set your GPS or maps app destination to Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas, Texas. Your exact street address, gate codes, and arrival instructions for Beached Inn arrive in your booking confirmation email from Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals.
- Drive to Corpus Christi, Texas. From San Antonio or Austin, take I-37 south. From Houston, take US-59 / I-69 then US-77 south. From Dallas/Fort Worth, take I-35 south to US-77. All routes converge in Corpus Christi.
- Cross the John F. Kennedy Causeway onto Padre Island. In Corpus Christi, take TX-358 / South Padre Island Drive east. Cross the JFK Causeway onto North Padre Island.
- Drive north on TX-361 up Mustang Island. Continue north on TX-361 up Mustang Island for about 20 minutes. Cinnamon Shore is on your right, on the Gulf side of the highway, just south of downtown Port Aransas.
- Check in at Beached Inn. Park in your private driveway. Check-in at Beached Inn is fully self-guided — there's no in-person meet. Use the door codes from your Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals confirmation.
How long does it take to drive to Port Aransas?
| From | Drive time | |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Airport (CRP) | 35–45 min | Closest airport |
| San Antonio | ~3h | |
| Austin | ~3h 45m | |
| Houston | ~4h 15m | |
| Dallas / Fort Worth | ~7h |
What are the two ways to drive onto Mustang Island?
JFK Causeway via Corpus Christi (recommended)
The reliable, paved route in. From any major Texas city, drive to Corpus Christi, then take TX-358 (South Padre Island Drive) east, cross the John F. Kennedy Causeway onto North Padre Island, and continue north on TX-361 up Mustang Island. About 20 minutes from the causeway to Cinnamon Shore.
Aransas Pass ferry (alternate from the north)
If you're coming down from the north, you can take TX-361 south through Aransas Pass and ride the free Port Aransas ferry across the channel. The ferry runs 24/7 and is a fun arrival, but waits can stretch during summer and holiday weekends — when in doubt, take the JFK Causeway.
Frequently asked questions
What address should I use for GPS?
Set your GPS for Cinnamon Shore, Port Aransas, TX. Once your reservation with Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals is confirmed, you'll receive an email with the exact street address, gate codes, and arrival instructions for Beached Inn.
What's the closest airport?
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) is about a 35–45 minute drive. San Antonio (SAT) is about three hours and Austin (AUS) about three and three-quarter hours if you'd like more flight options.
Do I have to take the ferry?
No — the Mustang Island route via the JFK Causeway and TX-361 is a paved, ferry-free drive into Port Aransas and is the most reliable way in. The Aransas Pass ferry is a fun shortcut from the north, but it can have wait times during summer and holiday weekends.
When can I check in?
Check-in times, parking instructions, and access codes are all sent by Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals as part of your booking confirmation. There's no in-person meet — your stay is fully self-guided.
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