San Jose Island (Port Aransas, TX) Exploration

 San Jose Island Exploration

On Day 2 of my trip I headed to meet a few other ladies to explore San Jose Island.  TX361S takes you to Aransas Pass and the Port Aransas Ferry.  The Ferry is operates 24/7 and is free.  It's a 10 minute ride and puts you out on Mustang Island.  More info HERE.  San Jose Island is only accessible by water.  21 miles long and 5 miles wide.  More info about this privately owned island HERE.  

After you exit the ferry it is just a couple minute's over to Fisherman's Wharf.  Enter the store to purchase your $18 ticket for a Jetty Boat ride to the Island.  Jetty Boat info HERE. Note the boat schedule, you don't want to miss the last trip back!  Oh, and just as important ... there are no facilities of any kind!  So make sure you use the bathroom at Fisherman's Wharf before getting on the Jetty Boat.  

We enjoyed watching bird watching and dolphins swimming along with us.  

Pelicans

I got lucky and got this video of a dolphin.

We started our hike heading down to the end of the Jetty.  

 

It begins as a side walk and then to get to the end you have to walk over uneven rocks.  Proceed with caution, some could be slippery especially if wet.  I did fine with my hiking boots.

We met fisherman along the way who were fishing for "sheepheads".  

Some people had carts with all their gear / cooler in it. I think I read you can rent them from The Fisherman's Wharf.

I enjoyed birding along the way!

Brown Pelicans

Snowy Egret.  I love this little guy.  Hey makes a "fashion statement" with his yellow Converse sneakers, teehee

Great Blue Heron

I'm never sure what shots I got till I get home and start reviewing.  I LOVE how I caught this one landing!

Next we began treasure hunting on the beach.  A couple of my favorite finds.

We found this little guy out looking for a good deal on a starter home, teehee.

This beautiful cross.

A wonderful day with some wonderful ladies!

We wrapped up the day with a late lunch at Virginia's on The Bay HERE.  A very short walk from Fisherman's Wharf.  I look forward to many more adventures with Houston Women's Hiking Group!

Other links :

Port Aransas - The Island Life : things to do

Next up ... Exploring Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.