Mustang Island’s Hidden Gem Revealed
San Antonio Magazine Claims Cinnamon Shore Fills Luxury Void
In a heartfelt tribute to cherished memories of Port Aransas vacations, writer Becca Hensley credits Cinnamon Shore with restoring her admiration for the staple Texas Coast destination.
As the premiere lifestyle publication of Alamo City, San Antonio Magazine is the leading resource on trending community styles and experiences. Monthly editions, available at major retailers and boutique hotels throughout the city, are enjoyed by over 90,000 readers. What an honor it is to be featured in the publication’s first release of 2026!
The Missing Piece of Paradise
In the aptly titled article, “Nostalgic Luxury at Cinnamon Shore”, Hensley, a Texas native, captures the elevated experience Cinnamon Shore offers Southern Coast tourists. While acknowledging the quirky, vintage character that grants Port A its intoxicating appeal, Hensley admits she often yearned for more from the sleepy holiday retreat.
Fulfilling her desires with its upscale accommodations, lavish amenities, and curated events Cinnamon Shore boosted the island’s reputation, making it “as likely a vacation option for pampering repose as Hawaii or the Caribbean,” states Hensley. Noting the community’s New Urbanism design, responsible for convenient walk-ability and high quality public spaces, Hensley compares Cinnamon Shore to popular destinations such as Seaside and 30A.
“Cinnamon Shore offers breezy freedom, casual fun — even a sense of summer camp brilliance and excitability. The brightly painted storybook houses, all in a row with shared gardens and sidewalks, invite conviviality, and new friends are quickly met. Contemporary and picturesque in style, topped with gabled roofs and wrapped with huge porches, the homes have an element of fantasy.”
The Cinnamon Shore Advantage
The ultimate playground for guests of all ages, Hensley goes on to list several of the exclusive attractions available to Cinnamon Shore guests including: Fully-stocked fishing ponds, s’mores, perfect beach bonfires, resort-worthy pools, whimsical playgrounds, life-size lawn games , an outdoor movie venue, pickleball courts, delectible dining options.
In addition to top-notch amenities, Hensley also praises the advanced design and vast selection of available rental homes, making the ever-growing community an accessible choice for every visit no matter the guest count or duration of stay.
“Cinnamon Shore does more than bring a swankiness to this storied island and its laid-back hamlet. The community-style resort fulfills that wistfulness travelers share for simple pleasures, less complicated times and mindful holidays spent with those we love best.”
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Published by Jessica Loechel
Tuesday, March 10, 2026