The Tarpon Inn in Port Aransas is known for its paranormal activity, with common reports including the sounds of children running, doors opening and closing on their own, unexplained flickering lights, and the feeling of being watched. Specific areas often associated with these phenomena include Room 40, Room 37, and Room 36, along with the restaurant and courtyard. One of the most frequent reports is the sound of children running and playing down the breezeway, even when no children are present. Guests have experienced doors closing on their own, unexplained flickering lights, and the faint sound of electronic voice phenomena (EVP). Shadow figures are sometimes seen in the courtyard, and guests have reported seeing strange apparitions of children on camera. Some visitors feel an uneasy sense of being watched, particularly in the inn's restaurant. People have reported hearing their names called out in unexplained ways. Room 40: A couple once claimed the husband waved to a pair of young girls the wife couldn't see, suggesting the presence of child spirits in this room. Rooms 36 and 37 are also mentioned as being particularly haunted. Courtyard and Restaurant: These are locations where shadow figures and other unease are reported.