Things to Do on Lake Travis
A captained boat day with Island Pontoon Rentals is the heart of a trip on Lake Travis, but the lake and the hills around it have more to offer before you leave the dock or after you come back in. This page gathers local places and guides we recommend, so you can plan the rest of the day on your own.
We launch from Hurst Harbor Marina at 16405 Clara Van Street in Austin. Use the links below to find the marina, local trip-planning guides, a lakeside resort, and a zipline tour over the water.
Hurst Harbor Marina
Hurst Harbor Marina is a full-service marina on the south shore of Lake Travis at 16405 Clara Van Street in Austin, where Island Pontoon Rentals launches its captained trips. The marina has operated since 1978 and offers covered slips, dry stack storage, on-site boat repair, and independently operated charter partners. It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit Hurst Harbor MarinaVisit Austin
Visit Austin is the official destination site for planning a trip to the area, including time on the water. Its Insider Blog guide, The Complete Guide to Lakes in the Austin Area, covers Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, and Lake Travis, and notes that Lake Travis is Austin’s largest lake, with boating, parks, and swimming coves. Use the guide to plan what to do around the lake before or after your charter.
Read the lakes guideTribeza
Tribeza’s June 18, 2026 feature, How to Plan the Perfect Boat Day on Lake Travis, walks through rentals, lake-access parks, and waterfront dining. The article’s “Where to rent a boat” section includes Hurst Harbor Marina at 16405 Clara Van Street as a launch point for independently operated charter partners. It is a useful local planning guide for a day on the lake.
Read the boat-day guideTexas Highways
Texas Highways is the official travel magazine of Texas. In a July 26, 2018 Daytripper story, Chet Garner spent a summer day at Lake Travis, including Mansfield Dam Park, a swim at Bob Wentz Park, a visit to Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, and sunset at The Oasis. The piece is a good starting point for a land-and-water itinerary around the lake.
Read the Daytripper storyLakeway Resort & Spa
Lakeway Resort and Spa sits on Lake Travis at 101 Lakeway Drive in Lakeway, a short drive from the marina. The resort describes lakeside rooms, a boutique spa, pools, and dining at Sixty Three Restaurant & Bar, The Back Porch, and Sunset Poolside Grill. It is an option for guests who want a place to stay, eat, or unwind before or after a boat day.
Visit Lakeway Resort & SpaLake Travis Zipline Adventures
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures offers guided zipline tours over Lake Travis, including a five-line tour and a shorter single-line option, with a boat ride across the lake as part of the experience. Their Complete Guide to Lake Travis covers more ways to spend time on and around the water. It is an easy add-on for a morning or afternoon when you also have a captained boat trip planned.
Read the complete guideBook your Island trip
When you are ready to get out on the water, book a captained Island Pontoon Rentals trip from Hurst Harbor Marina. We offer 2- to 5-hour charters, and booking is sometimes available as little as an hour ahead.
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