Fulton (Texas)
Fulton is a small town in Texas, just north of Rockport and about 45 minutes north of Corpus Christi, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is along the coast of the Aransas Bay, with the Gulf of Mexico about 5 miles out across the bay. To the west and north is Copano Bay. A public fishing pier extends across the bay for several miles. It's more a regular small town than a resort town.
Get in
editFulton is reachable primarily from San Antonio via Interstate 10 to Corpus Christi, then 40 miles north on Highway 35.
There is also a very nice, from all appearances as viewed by a non-aviator, airport in Fulton.
Get around.
editTransit around Fulton, Texas is primarily done by automobile. However, golf carts have become more popular since they are now legal to drive around town. This unique mode of transportation allows for a more leisurely and enjoyable way to explore the town's beautiful neighborhood. Although sidewalks are mainly available at the waterfront area, walking or biking is also an excellent method to get around.
See
edit- Goose Island State Park (north of town across the bay). Includes a live oak tree (Quercus virginiana) over a thousand years old, a huge fishing pier, and free WiFi Internet access from the Visitors Center. Adult (13 years & over) day passes $5; 12 years & under, free.
- Fulton Fishing Pier 1500-ft wooden fishing pier on Aransas Bay. Pier is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. It is free to go onto the pier but costs $5 per pole (max 4 poles per person) The pier has an attendant shack which sells frozen bait and snacks. Has a fish cleaning station and green LED fish attracting lighting.
Do
editBuy
editEat
edit- Charlotte Plummers Seafare, 202 N. Fulton Beach Rd (Along Fulton Beach), ☏ +1 361 729-1185. Very good service and food. A view of the bay and docks. Dinner around $18 per person.
Drink
editSleep
editThere are a number of places to stay right along the coast, many with piers extending out into the bay. Some of them even look like they'd support a person walking along them or fishing from them. Some are in pretty questionable shape.
- Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Rockport-Fulton, 3902 Hwy 35 North, ☏ +1 361 729-8351.
- Fulton Beach Bungalows, 130 Prairie Rd, ☏ +1 361-727-7204, toll-free: +1 830-931-3532. $85-125.
- Harbor Lights Cottages, 108 Laurel St, ☏ +1 361 729-6770. 12 cottages and each have two bedrooms. Larger cottages for family of 6 to stay longer than a weekend.
- Inn at Fulton Harbor, 215 N. Fulton Beach Rd, ☏ +1 361 790-5888, toll-free: +1 866-301-5111, host@innatfultonharbor.com. $79+.
- Pelican Bay Resort, 4206 Hwy 35 North, ☏ +1 361 729-7177, toll-free: +1 866-729-7177, info@pelicanbayresort.com. $99-149.
- Sandollar Resort, 919 N. Fulton Beach Rd, ☏ +1 361 729-2381, toll-free: +1 877-463-4747. $59-85.
- Sun Harbour, 1141 N. Fulton Beach Rd, ☏ +1 361 729-2073.
