FORBES Highlights Christmas Magic at Cinnamon Shore

Cinnamon Shore Shines Bright in Port Aransas

Cinnamon Shore glows during Christmastime, and Forbes magazine saw us shining at the edge of Port Aransas.

Shimmer at the Shore runs from Thanksgiving to New Year's, with our Town Center tree, lighted palms, and rental homes decorated for the holidays.

'These enchanting small towns teem with holiday magic..."

The venerable publication's headline puts Cinnamon Shore in good company.

In its roundup of best Christmas small towns, our village is featured alongside Estes Park, Colo., Carmel, Ind., Bardstown, Ky., Gulfport, Miss., Door County, Wis., and Homestead in Midtown, Utah, and more.

A Coastal Christmas Amid Mountain Town

Forbes recognizes the charm of Cinnamon Shore holiday scenes, and refers to our village as "a premier master-planned seaside community on the Texas Gulf Coast."

"This holiday season, the community comes alive with its annual Shimmer at the Shore celebration, where streets and lakeside promenades boast twinkling lights and festive décor." 

The write-up goes on to describe the other festivities, including a holiday home tour, cozy beach bonfires, and more.

Stay Seaside for the Holidays

Exchange snowy mountain scenes or charming Midwest lake towns for sandy beach vistas with waves rolling in. 

You can even stay in our collection of homes decorated for the holidays, with homeowners in our rental pool opening their homes to guests, including some that are part of our Best in Texas Holiday Home Tour--Holiday Edition.

RESERVE A STAY IN A HOLIDAY HOME

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogersands/2025/11/05/these-enchanting-small-towns-teem-with-holiday-magic/

Published on Saturday, December 6, 2025