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 below received the most votes from family, friends and viewers of the contest gallery. We also chose staff favorites, like this family that built an impressive sandcastle:

“Beautiful beaches and a great morning spent with the Port Aransas Sand Castle Guy!”--Stephen R.

Now we're launching our new "Cozy at the Coast" contest, running through Feb. 28, 2025. Enter for your chance to win a return trip to Cinnamon Shore! In the meantime, peruse the gallery of all the winners below!

Enter 'Cozy at the Coast'

1st Place: Smile!

This smile earned a 4-night stay to Cinnamon Shore, garnering the most votes of all entries from family, friends, and gallery viewers.

“Having fun playing on the lawn after dinner at Dylan's Pizza!...Cinnamon Shore is an absolute must for a Texas beach vacation!! The community is so clean, cozy and pretty!” –Kristine S.

2nd Place: Joy!

Voters also liked this shot, earning $500 toward a future visit to Cinnamon Shore.

"The pure joy Cinnamon Shore creates for my family never ceases to amaze me. We cherish each summer we get to spend here. Thank you for making this our happy place! “This was our third year at Cinnamon Shore, and it was a dream as always! Everything is well maintained and our kids are non-stop happy when we are here, which makes us happy and life easy!—Shayla B.

3rd Place: Chill!

Finally, a relaxed moment with in-laws earned the third-highest votes, earning a $150 gift card toward a future stay.

"Sister-in-law and brother-in-law chilling on the beach at Cinnamon Shore. How can life get any better than this?—Denise S.

Staff Favorite: Everyone Load Up!

Nonni and Poppi with all 8 grandkids at Cinnamon Shore this summer. We came from Connecticut, Kansas and Texas to reunite at the beach and let all the cousins be together. Sand crabbing, swimming, fishing, golf carting, bonfire, shrimp boil and more—we did it all and have such special memories for our three-generation family vacay to Cinnamon Shore.—Erika S.

Staff Favorite: Before the Kids Wake

"The morning hour before the kids arise there are peaceful moments when fishermen throw their nets, sea birds search for a morning snack and the colors of the creation are revealed. Today will indeed be a good day at Cinnamon Shore."—Carolyn N.

Staff Favorite: A New Family Tradition

"It was unanimous. We found the place we want to make our new family tradition. It was our first visit to Cinnamon Shore...It is a great family atmosphere where we always felt safe...Cinnamon Shore makes it easy to have a fun experience.. Planning to bring more when we come back. See you next year!"—Tanya S.

Staff Favorite: Shhh! Don't Tell

"South TX’s Best Kept Secret!"—Diana W.

Staff Favorite: Have a Cookie & a Smile

"Our family was built through adoption, and our twins birth family moved to Texas from the Midwest a couple years ago. This was our first time visiting them, and we had the pleasure of staying at Cinnamon Shore! Our trip got cut short due to Hurricane Beryl but that didn’t stop us from enjoying all that the community has to offer,  including ice cream treats each night at C Treats!”—Alli M.

Staff Favorite: Beach for a New Generation

"Generational memories! These grandkids were able to experience the first beach trip at a beach their grandparents experienced in the 1960s! Amenities were first class! Pool was family friendly...we were able to catch a few redfish in the lake which was a special memory!”—Cindy C...

Staff Favorite: Golden Hour under the Pavilion 

Sunsets at 'South'…no better way to end a beach day!—Diana W.

Staff Favorite: Pickleball Anyone?

“Cinnamon Shore is a well-planned vacation community that supports my family in an opportunity to spend intentional, laid-back time together. From the beach activities, golf cart cruising with our Goldendoodle to a a friendly (but highly competitive) game of pickleball, swimming, and relaxing in the pools or challenging each other at chess or corn hole…we absolutely love it!”—Amy S.

Staff: Favorite: Bond of Sisterhood

We take a photo like this of our girls every year at Cinnamon Shore. It’s a beautiful image of their bond in sisterhood, and they are our favorite photos. It brings up so many memories and fills our hearts with joy.

Our daughter has a disability and the ability to go from the door of the house to our spot on the beach or pool on the golf cart is a game changer. A beach trip just wouldn’t be possible for her without this kind of accessibility. We’re so grateful to have Cinnamon Shore and love to make lasting memories there.

"This was our third year coming back and it keeps getting better."—Nick H.

Staff Favorite: Nowhere but Cinnamon Shore

Our first visit back to Cinnamon Shore in over three years. The girls would pick CS over any other spot on the map. So glad to be back.—Carly R.

Staff Favorite: Chosen Spot to Make Memories

“Here Comes the Son! Cinnamon Shore is our favorite family vacation spot. Our son Mike loves to explore, swim, and create forever family memories!”—Elizabeth L.

Enter the Next Contest!

Show us your best shots from fall and winter at the shore. Snuggle close at the bonfire or warm up with a brisk walk on the beach. You may still enjoy some warm days under the Texas sun too! However you spend time in our village, we’d love to see how you create the warmest memories during this season at the shore!

Prizes*: 

1st: A 4-Night Stay in a 2-Bedroom Condo
2nd: $500 toward a future stay at Cinnamon Shore
3rd: $150 toward a future stay at Cinnamon Shore

Enter 'Cozy at the Coast'

Staff Favorite: "We love Cinnamon Shore because we are able to re-connect and make wonderful memories. My kiddos love time at the nightly movies, beach and, of course, the Virgin Pina Coladas poolside! —Sarah M.

*Previous Cinnamon Shore photo contest winners may share a photo in the contest gallery but are not eligible to win.