✦ THE TEXAS WAVES JOURNAL ✦
Stories, Events & What’s Next
Local adventures in New Braunfels & Port Aransas — and a look at what we’re building next.
Travel Diaries
Stories from our guests and team — little moments that make a Texas Waves stay unforgettable.
A Slow Float Down the Comal
Sunscreen, a cooler, and three lazy hours on the water — here’s how a perfect New Braunfels afternoon unfolds.
Sunsets & Sandcastles in Port Aransas
From morning beach walks to golden-hour on the dunes, a family weekend on Mustang Island.
First Catch off the Jetty
A beginner’s guide to a great fishing morning on the Gulf — gear, timing, and where to cast.
Catching Fish in the Bay
Where to find redfish and trout in the bay — a half-day on the water with rod, reel, and patience.
Jet Skiing on Lake Dunlap
Open water, warm sun, and a full tank — our guide to a high-energy morning on the lake.
Kayaking the Comal River
Glide along the crystal-clear, spring-fed Comal as towering cypress trees line the banks.
A Morning at the Birding Center
Boardwalks, blinds, and binoculars — a relaxed stroll through one of the coast’s best birding spots.
Upcoming Events
Festivals, music & coastal happenings near your stay — dates are seasonal, confirm before you travel.
Wurstfest
Ten-day “Salute to Sausage” — German food, polka, and biergartens along the Comal River.
Float Season on the Comal
Tube the spring-fed rivers all summer long; peak season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Live Music at Gruene Hall
Texas’ oldest dance hall hosts live acts most nights — a Hill Country must.
Wine & Wassail Trail
Holiday tastings across local wineries as the season turns cozy.
Texas SandFest
The largest native-sand sculpture competition in the U.S., right on the beach.
Deep Sea Roundup
Texas’ oldest fishing tournament — offshore, bay, and pier categories.
Dolphin Watch Tours
Year-round bay cruises to spot bottlenose dolphins off Mustang Island.
Lighted Boat Parade
Decorated boats glide through the marina for the holidays.
Sunny Waves: A Lakefront Retreat With a Private Pool
Follow along as Sunny Waves, our newest Lake Dunlap home, takes shape — the same relaxed luxury you love at Happy Waves & Salty Waves, now with its very own private pool and water's-edge views.
✦ EXPLORE OUR DESTINATIONS ✦
Two Unforgettable Texas Getaways
HILL COUNTRY
Explore New Braunfels
Float the spring-fed Comal and Guadalupe rivers, two-step at the historic Gruene Hall, splash through Schlitterbahn, and soak up live music, wineries, and festivals all year long.
GULF COAST
Explore Port Aransas
Eighteen miles of sandy beach, world-class fishing charters, dolphin watching, and laid-back island sunsets — Mustang Island living with 300+ sunny days a year on the Texas coast.