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The beach at Port Aransas makes for a great Christmas card background. The beach at Port Aransas makes for a great Christmas card background.

A pair of dolphins lead a ship through the Aransas Pass at Port Aransas. A pair of dolphins lead a ship through the Aransas Pass at Port Aransas.

Chillin’ out with a good book on a sunny winter day. Chillin’ out with a good book on a sunny winter day.

An angler casts a line in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from the J.P. Luby Pier at Roberts Point Park. An angler casts a line in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from the J.P. Luby Pier at Roberts Point Park.

An egret forages for dinner among the rocks of the south jetty. An egret forages for dinner among the rocks of the south jetty.

The Kiwanis Club Beach Dash, slated for Saturday, Feb. 25, attracts hundreds of contestants, including the younger set for the Kids’ Dash. The Kiwanis Club Beach Dash, slated for Saturday, Feb. 25, attracts hundreds of contestants, including the younger set for the Kids’ Dash.

Ice is not a frequent visitor to Port Aransas, and when it arrives, the kids go out to play! Ice is not a frequent visitor to Port Aransas, and when it arrives, the kids go out to play!

A surfer rides a wave at the I.B. Magee Beach Park. A surfer rides a wave at the I.B. Magee Beach Park.

Aerobic classes are held each week, through March, at the JELM (Joint Effort Leisure Ministry) Center for residents and visitors alike. A number of other classes, trips and activities are also offered. Aerobic classes are held each week, through March, at the JELM (Joint Effort Leisure Ministry) Center for residents and visitors alike. A number of other classes, trips and activities are also offered.

Dogs are allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash and are picked up after. Dogs are allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash and are picked up after.

Crushed granite trails and boardwalks lead visitors into island wildlife and plant habitates. Crushed granite trails and boardwalks lead visitors into island wildlife and plant habitates.