Cinnamon Shore Blog

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 staff picks, and you can see all the contest winners below! For our NEW CONTEST, running now through Labor Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Wildflower Season on the Coast

Lacing the Dunes Wildflowers tangled among dune grasses help fortify the mounds of sand that guard Mustang Island. Springtime at the shore is particularly beautiful, with breezy, warm days and colorful flowers popping up around downtown Port Aransas and along the dune line. Wildflower season lasts through May, and the wetter the winter, the more likely Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Coast is Calling You!

Living the Dream: Live & Work at the Beach! As our merchant village expands, we're talking with exclusive Texas brands and proven entrepreneurs about a few, select retail spaces coming up! And we have room for a few more! Do you have a proven boutique concept and long for a coastal collection and lifestyle?  We're looking for a few unique boutiques Continue reading

Published on Thursday, February 23, 2023

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 Wine Auction Dinner is dedicating all proceeds to three, highly deserving charity groups. Featuring premier wines from small-batch winery Dakota Shy of Napa Valley, this exclusive evening invites 35 couples Continue reading

Published on Thursday, February 16, 2023

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 cold and warm air collide, spectacular cloud formations give light more ways to splash across the sky Continue reading

Published on Thursday, February 9, 2023

A Taste of Napa at Cinnamon Shore

Respected vineyard Dakota Shy of Napa Valley highlights charity event at Cinnamon Shore Join us Sat., March 25! At our first annual Charity Wine Auction , 35 couples will experience sophisticated pairings of highly rated Dakota Shy wines from celebrity vintner Todd Newman and coastal cuisine from Chef Spencer Cox at Lisabella's Bistro & Bar Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, February 8, 2023

From the Ground Up: Follow the Progress!

Meet the Wiggans Family--And Watch Their New Home Go Up! Already part of the Cinnamon Shore Family, this San Antonio family of four is building a new vacation home at Cinnamon Shore South--and we'll walk through the process with them from start to finish! Melissa and Scott Wiggans with daughters Brooke and Blair at their new homesite, Cinnamon Shore Continue reading

Published on Thursday, January 26, 2023

5 Must-Haves in a Vacation Rental

Buying or renting, check out the top items that make a rental home stand out. Many who buy a vacation home want to aim for supplemental income from the rental pool. We asked our vacation rental team what elements make the most popular homes or condos. Here’s the top 5 on the list! No. 1 Kitchen Extras . First, no one wants to rent a home without Continue reading

Published on Monday, January 16, 2023

A Perfect Plan

Sharing a Vacation Home~ Greg Fox and his brother envisioned a three-story home to share, building at a site with easy access to lake, pool, and beach. On the lakeside boardwalk of Cinnamon Shore South stands The Great White, a gleaming, brand-new vacation home shared by two beach-loving brothers. Greg and Brian Fox grew up vacationing in Port Aransas Continue reading

Published on Friday, January 13, 2023

All About Texas SandFest 2023

Come Play in the Sand! Texas SandFest 2023 | April 14-16 Cinnamon Shore is an official sponsor of this family-friendly, internationally known event! At this festive weekend, you can:    • Marvel at master sand sculptors who turn their gritty medium into incredible modern art on the beach! Enjoy the work of Master Duo Sculptors, Master Continue reading

Published on Sunday, January 8, 2023