Vacay Stay and Play

08/01/2026

🌴 Your Rockport home away from home is waiting.

At Horizon Cottages, guests love the peaceful setting, comfortable spaces, easy parking, and convenient location close to the beach, marina, restaurants, and downtown Rockport.

Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, a fishing trip, a family vacation, or a longer coastal stay, our cottages make it easy to settle in and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

⭐ Clean and comfortable
🐾 Pet-friendly
🏖️ Minutes from Rockport Beach
🏡 Great for short or extended stays

Come see why so many guests return to Horizon Cottages year after year.

Book your stay at www.VacayStayAndPlay.com

07/10/2026

Mark your calendars — Second Saturday is back downtown on July 11th! 🇺🇸🎉
Start the morning at the Rockport Downtown Farmers Market, then wander over to the brand new Rockport Central Market right next to Rockport Little Theatre. Afterwards, stop by the Maker's Market at Daily Grind for more local goods, art, and handmade treasures from Rockport artisans.
Catch live music and grab a drink on the Rockport Railroad Depot Museum Deck, hop aboard the train for a ride through downtown, and end the night at the Rockport Center for the Arts for an artist reception from 5–7 PM! Sounds like one fun day in the District!!
Art, shopping, music, and so much more — all within walking distance in the heart of Downtown Rockport. See you there! 🎨🚂— in Rockport

07/04/2026

Things to do : Rockport Art Festival, Rockport Texas

🎉 Join Us for the 58th Annual Rockport Art Festival Presented by Salemi's ACE Hardware July 4th & 5th at the Rockport Festival Grounds (1500 E. Laurel)!

😎 Enjoy 2️⃣ HUGE Air-Conditioned Tents - One With 🎶 Live Music & Food Then One With 🎨 Artists' Booths (Presented by AEP Texas Foundation), a Kids' Activities Tent (Presented by H-E-B Helping Here), and of Course ART by Over 120 Artists from All Over the Country!

👇Click the Link Below or the One in Our Bio for Tickets!
https://www.rockportartcenter.com/artfest

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

🚔 Rockport Beach Post-Fireworks Traffic Plan 🎆

Approximately 30 minutes prior to the Fourth of July fireworks show, the Rockport Police Department will implement a traffic control plan to help safely and efficiently clear vehicles from the Rockport Beach and Rockport harbor area.

The included graphic gives an overview of the plan. Important to note:
🚦 Both lanes of the beach road will be used to exit.
🚦 The right lane will be directed to turn right onto Laurel Street and then directed to turn right (North) at Highway 35.
🚦 The left lane will be directed to continue straight to Austin Street and then directed to turn left (South) on Austin Street.

To help keep everyone safe:
🚦 Follow the directions of police officers and all posted signs.
🚧 Do not drive around barricades.
📵 Eliminate distractions, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency personnel.
🚗 Drive cautiously and be courteous to other motorists.

Your cooperation is essential to ensuring a safe and successful end to the holiday celebration. Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep Rockport safe.

07/03/2026

Looking for some fun this 4th of July weekend? Let Texas Coast Kayaking help you with that. We deliver to your home, Airbnb or launch spot. No delivery fees and PFDs included at no additional charge. We are a military family and honor our troops with a discount. Call 361-724-1332 to get your adventure started.

06/26/2026

06/14/2026

✨ Coastal comfort with room for everyone. 🌊

Just three blocks from the water, The Salt & Sea Cottage is a fresh, beautifully furnished Rockport getaway designed for families, friends, and easy coastal living.

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage sleeps up to 10 guests and features bright white finishes, warm wood floors, coastal touches, and comfortable spaces made for gathering. 🤍

The spacious farmhouse-style kitchen is fully furnished and stocked for all your cooking needs, from beach-day breakfasts to snacks for the kids and family dinners after a day on the coast. 🍳☕️

Right off the kitchen, the cozy sitting area overlooks the backyard, so you can relax, sip coffee, or keep an eye on the kids while they enjoy the playset. 🌿🛝

Clean, relaxed, family-friendly, and close to the water, The Salt & Sea Cottage is made for the kind of Rockport stay you’ll want to come back to. ✨

📍 The Salt & Sea Cottage | Rockport, Texas
🌐 Book direct: https://vacaystayandplay.com/property/thesaltandseacottage
🏡 Airbnb: airbnb.com/h/saltandseacottagerockport