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Postcard Moments: Contest Winners + New Giveaway!

From August through February, we encouraged guests to share photos of their time at the shore to the public gallery, Postcards From Cinnamon Shore. The collaborative album amassed over 70 images, capturing the intimate whimsy that defines the fall...

Read Published on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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Proposing Again on Their 50th!

Romance at Cinnamon Shore! For Valentine's Weekend, we're re-posting a love story... He popped the question a second time, and she said “Yes!” all over again! On a family beach vacation to celebrate five decades together, Bob Clark...

Read Published on Friday, February 13, 2026

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Winter Sun & Holiday Fun

Festive Days, Cozy Nights at Cinnamon Shore Enjoy cozy nights when you stay in the cottages, Cinnamon Shore condos and homes in the prettiest seaside village in Port Aransas. This winter experience a place made for families, made for memories, made...

Read Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

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PICTURE PERFECT! CONTEST WINNERS + NEW GIVEAWAY

Our Seasonal Highlight Reel March through August we asked you to share your best seaside snapshots to our “It’s a Cinnamon Shore Thing” photo gallery. We collected dozens of memorable moments showcasing the joy, unity, and magic...

Read Published on Friday, September 12, 2025

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A Season to Savor: Summertime at Cinnamon Shore

Morning Calm, Coastal Clarity There's something about summer at Cinnamon Shore that feels both timeless and entirely your own. Mornings stretch out slowly, beginning with beach yoga, or for the more adventurous, surf lessons! Elevate your...

Read Published on Thursday, June 5, 2025

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Shops & Summer Fun

New Shopping Fun, Daily Activities & More All the fun of browsing at the beach awaits with our brand-new shops on Market St., The Boutiques at Cinnamon Shore. Our summer schedule promises daily activities from beach yoga to kids' sandcastle...

Read Published on Friday, April 11, 2025

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WIN A STAY IN NEW CONTEST: See Current Winners!

See Winners & New Photo Contest! Thanks to all who entered our "Cozy on the Coast" Photo Contest! It ended Feb. 28, with entries showcasing so great moments from fall and winter stays. Check out the winners below and don't miss your...

Read Published on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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Feel the Love on the Texas Coast!

Showing the Love in Our Port Aransas Seaside Village Cinnamon Shore makes you feel special, with our extraordinary setting on the Texas Coast and curated experiences and accommodations. Our goal is to delight every beachgoer’s...

Read Published on Friday, January 31, 2025

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Great Shots! Winners of 'Family is Forever' Contest

Showcasing Family Time at the Shore From March through Labor Day , we invited you to enter our "Family is Forever," photo contest, celebrating families of all ages and stages enjoying life at Cinnamon Shore! The three winning photos showcased...

Read Published on Friday, September 20, 2024

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Real Commitment: 10 Years of Vacations + A Proposal!

10 Annual Trips to Cinnamon Shore Led to Marriage Proposal! After growing up visiting Cinnamon Shore, Jackson Kinney chose to propose there. Having dated as far back as middle school, he and girlfriend Britain had rekindled their romance at Cinnamon...

Read Published on Sunday, August 18, 2024

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"State of Mind" Winners + NEW PHOTO CONTEST

One look at these photos transports us to Texas' best beach! Our most recent photo contest ran fall through February and asked you to share stories and photos that depict a "Cinnamon Shore State of Mind." Boy, did you all deliver! See winners below,...

Read Published on Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Happiness Hack: Beach Time Taps Hormones that Help!

Release all the right hormones for that peaceful, easy feeling when you visit Cinnamon Shore! Here's how. A U.K. site "Happy Place" shares how to hack hormones with simple activities and habits. Turns out, being at the beach can help you do many of...

Read Published on Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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Cozy on the Coast

Snuggle in Close! It’s Fall on the Coast! From private beach bonfires to s’mores at our inaugural Beach, Boos & BBQ weekend Oct. 27-28, there are all sorts of ways to feel the warmth when you stay at Cinnamon Shore. This fall, enjoy...

Read Published on Thursday, September 28, 2023

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See the Winners: 'Beach Days are the Best Days' Contest

Winning Photos Showcase the Beachy Side of Cinnamon Shore Our most recent photo contest confirmed what we all know: "Beach Days are the Best Days"! More than 300 entries showcased all the ways you enjoy your time in our beach town of Cinnamon...

Read Published on Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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Hear the Cinnamon Shore Theme Song!

Mark McKinney appeared on the Cinnamon Shore stage during Port A Live Music Fest! During he set, he sang the official theme song we commissioned when we launched Cinnamon Shore South. Lyrics say: “I’ll take it all day, this...

Read Published on Friday, August 25, 2023

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Favorite Beach Traditions

Come to the shore and repeat these carefree rituals. Epic card games. Sandcastle contests. Lifelong memories start simply at the beach—from walking on the beach at sunset to taking a week to complete a puzzle laid on the dining table. We asked...

Read Published on Thursday, April 6, 2023

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Announcing: Photo Winners + New Contest!

What Will You Remember About Cinnamon Shore? Our most recent contest asked you to share "My Cinnamon Shore Memories" -- and we had some gorgeous photos, like "Tranquility" submitted by Bert. E. showcasing sunrise-tinted waves. It's one of our...

Read Published on Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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A Toast to 3 Area Charities: Giving Back

Cinnamon Shore Wine Auction Dinner Helps 3 Groups Doing Noteworthy Work in South Texas ~ On Sat., March 25, 2023, the first annual Cinnamon Shore Charity Wine Auction Dinner celebrated an evening of coastal elegance and raised funds for three,...

Read Published on Thursday, February 16, 2023

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Why Winter Sunsets are Better

Brighter Colors, Clearer Skies If the sunset seems to burn brighter this time of year, it’s not your imagination. Science says winter sunsets are best—thanks to clearer air, colder temperatures, and the angle of the sun. Plus, when...

Read Published on Thursday, February 9, 2023

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Serene Sunrises at Cinnamon Shore

Majestic mornings at Cinnamon Shore~ Mustang Island faces east—guaranteeing that you start each day with a serene sunrise over Gulf waters. Many of our guests start their day at dawn—with photos to prove it! We pulled some of the...

Read Published on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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Winners! Sun, Sand & Snapshots Contest

So Many Submissions! Last summer's contest drew the largest number of people sharing their stories about Cinnamon Shore than in any contest ever! We love depictions of family bonding, beachside fun, and the gorgeous architecture of Cinnamon Shore....

Read Published on Friday, October 21, 2022

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What to Do When You See a Sea Turtle!

It was a normal day at the beach -- until someone spotted a sea turtle on the beach at Cinnamon Shore ~ Beach & Lifestyle Manager Jordan Tucker was working away in his office at Cinnamon Shore when word came that the giant Loggerhead sea turtle...

Read Published on Monday, May 2, 2022

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Get Your Vitamin Sea! Beach Time Is Good for the Soul

Do you relax and feel better at the beach? Here’s why: 'Blue Space' Studies show areas by ocean, lake, pond or pool elevate your mood. Looking out at the color blue actually changes your brain waves’ frequency, making you feel calm and...

Read Published on Saturday, January 15, 2022

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A Day in the Life...

See what it's like to own at Cinnamon Shore. Dr. Marylin Goodwin, a Gulf-front homeowner at Cinnamon Shore South and founder of a beach cleanup non-profit, has loved Port Aransas beaches since she was 5 years old—and she turns 75 next week....

Read Published on Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Explore Bayside Beauty-A Nature Walk at Port Aransas' Birding Center

Take this easy excursion from Cinnamon Shore to the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. It's an unusual location--right next door to the Nueces County Water Treatment Facility--but here you'll find a landscaped pathway leading behind the gurgling...

Read Published on Monday, August 2, 2021

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Top 5 Best Sellers in our Gift Shop!

Stop by the Gift Shop in the Cinnamon Shore Vacation Rentals office to pick up a memento. Choose your favorite T-shirt or sweatshirt. Popular tumblers come in various sizes, and the tall, 35-ounce version holds an entire bottle of wine....

Read Published on Thursday, July 15, 2021

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Get the Cinnamon Shore Playlist!

Chill With Hours of Summertime Tunes~ Our Summer Play Lists starts with Mark McKinney’s “Cinnamon Shore,” a perfect summertime anthem that reminds you of being under our coral-and-white-striped umbrella! It's on Spotify, so log in...

Read Published on Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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Make Time for Family Time

There's never enough time. Make some when you come to Cinnamon Shore. A study from a SoCal tourism board found that families only spend just 37 minutes of quality time together on weekdays. Of the 2,000 surveyed, 60% of those with school-age...

Read Published on Friday, April 16, 2021

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Sit Back & Relax

Our picks for embroidered, stitched, and hand-painted pillows offer instant coastal style and comfort. Use pillows with coastal themes to establish your vacation home’s locale or to change the look of a living room, bunk room or master suite....

Read Published on Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Dogs Love The Beach

Bring Your Dog To Cinnamon Shore Meet Briggs! He's an 8-year-old golden retriever who had a blast in the “sun and sand … and water!” according to owner Natalie T., who snapped the photo above during a stay at Cinnamon...

Read Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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Why Cinnamon Shore? One Austin Couple’s Answer

Get to know one of our Founding Neighbors at Cinnamon Shore South and find out why they’re building a coastal dream home there. Meet the Neighbors: Lavonne and Robert (Andy) Blalock, Texas natives and residents of Austin, married for 36...

Read Published on Sunday, November 1, 2020

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Happiness During Coastal Quarantine

One family found togetherness and joy during the pandemic in a vacation rental at Cinnamon Shore. When the Wilson family booked Spring Break at Cinnamon Shore, as usual, they had no idea how well they would get to know their favorite beach community...

Read Published on Tuesday, July 21, 2020

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Vacation Longer, Live Longer

40-year Study Shows How Long You Should Vacation You know it’s true: Vacations help you unwind and help your health. Now, a new, 40-year study from the University of Helsinki, Finland, proves it. The finding, published in The Journal of...

Read Published on Friday, July 10, 2020

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What People Are Saying About Cinnamon Shore

We appreciate the kind words! We have enjoyed seeing some great, recent feedback and wanted to share these positive reviews about our community and staff. Always a pleasant atmosphere ! Breathtaking views, staff always ready to help,...

Read Published on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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Look Out for Blue Buttons!

Have you spotted these little wonders washing up on the shore? In June, media around South Texas started reporting sightings of these curious little creatures washing up on the shores of Port A and Texas Coast. Commonly known as Blue Buttons, they...

Read Published on Monday, June 15, 2020

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A Cinnamon Shore Sea Turtle Story

A special encounter Over Mother's Day Weekend, some Cinnamon Shore homeowners out for a walk happend upon one of the most miraculous events on the Coast--a lumbering sea turtle laying her eggs and then returning to the waters....

Read Published on Friday, May 22, 2020

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Capture the Quiet Season: Photo Contest

ENTER NOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! Every fall and winter, Port Aransas showcases its quiet beauty, making for memorable moments. From sharing good times with family and friends on the beach to relaxing on the deck of a great beach home in our...

Read Published on Thursday, January 2, 2020

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Science Says Best Gift for Your Family: Vacations!

Research Encourages You to Spend Time With Loved Ones at Places Like Cinnamon ShoreWe often give trinkets and toys for birthdays and holidays. But according to Matador Network, the best present to give your family is time away together on vacation....

Read Published on Monday, December 30, 2019

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Under the Umbrella: How to Pack for a Day on the Beach

Get tips and tricks for packing up gear for the beach! It's a beachgoer's dilemma: How to load up anad transport the picnic bag, toys, towels, sunscreen and more? We've got tips for efficient ways to get there and ideas for...

Read Published on Friday, July 12, 2019

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5 Ways to Relax at Cinnamon Shore

Beach lovers know it's true: Just coming to the beach changes your state of mind and induces almost immediate relaxation. When you arrive at Cinnamon Shore you'll have the setting and the amenities to transform your vacation into time away...

Read Published on Thursday, April 4, 2019

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Family Traditions Matter at Cinnamon Shore

(Photos by Shannon Lafayette) Family Traditions Matter at Cinnamon Shore Make memories tinged with saltwater and sprinkled with sand during a visit to Cinnamon Shore. On visits to Port Aransas, people post Instagram pic of...

Read Published on Friday, March 1, 2019

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10 Reasons We're Grateful at Cinnamon Shore

Thanksgiving is a special time of year as it's spent in the company of those we cherish most. This year, we have plenty to be thankful for and we'd love to share this time with you. In addition to our great fall rates, we have a...

Read Published on Friday, October 19, 2018

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It's Time to Retreat to the Coast

“Port Aransas has always been a place for Texas to relax, play, and make lasting memories. Now, after Harvey, it needs us just as much as we need it.” These powerful words can be found in this month’s Texas Monthly. Both Texas Monthly and Texas...

Read Published on Thursday, June 7, 2018

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Your Perfect Spring Break Reading List

Spring Break is fast-approaching, which means it’s just a matter of time before you’ll start packing to head somewhere warmer. Of course, a perfect packing list isn’t complete without a few must-reads -- after all, is there anything better than...

Read Published on Monday, February 26, 2018

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Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets

We've all heard urban legends about when is best to book your flight, but a new study by Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation indicates that 2017 will bring lower prices and better deals for airline passengers. According to Chuck Thackston,...

Read Published on Friday, January 27, 2017

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Our Blog: The Cinnamon Shore Experience

Get Away to the Great Outdoors at Cinnamon Shore This winter, Cinnamon Shore concierge services can connect you with some of the best duck hunting and fishing grounds on the Texas Coast. Mild South Texas winters attract duck hunters and fishermen to...

Read Published on Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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