Sandra’s Island Handbook
Visitor info and discounts
Galveston Visitor Center
Inside Historic Ashton Villa
Water/Activity Park
The day or 2 day pass is the best value. Waterpark costs less after 3 during Summer. The Aquarium Pyramid is my favorite, but the Rainforest Pyramid and the penguins are cool too. All about a mile away.
68 locals recommend
Moody Gardens Convention Center
7 Hope BlvdThe day or 2 day pass is the best value. Waterpark costs less after 3 during Summer. The Aquarium Pyramid is my favorite, but the Rainforest Pyramid and the penguins are cool too. All about a mile away.
Within 1 1/2 mile of your condo.
Cheaper after 3 during summer.
Eat after. beach is better, please don't litter.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdWithin 1 1/2 mile of your condo.
Cheaper after 3 during summer.
Eat after. beach is better, please don't litter.
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdGalveston Go Kart & Fun Center
9402 Seawall BlvdNeighborhoods
The Strand Historic District, walk, shop, see, eat. Watch the cruise ships come in.
56 locals recommend
Strand Street
The StrandThe Strand Historic District, walk, shop, see, eat. Watch the cruise ships come in.
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
413 20th StCruise Ship Parking/Loading
Here's where you'll end up if your visit to the island has a cruise on the side.
22 locals recommend
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 1
2502 Harborside DrHere's where you'll end up if your visit to the island has a cruise on the side.
Food scene
Great place, local favorite, you will most likely have to wait, but it is well worth it. Parking lot is the size of a tic tac, park on street areas around restaurant.
198 locals recommend
Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardGreat place, local favorite, you will most likely have to wait, but it is well worth it. Parking lot is the size of a tic tac, park on street areas around restaurant.
Texas Pit Stop BBQ
6612 Seawall BlvdReal good food. Walk, drive or have it delivered.
Local favorite, great lunch specials. Try the Grand Gold Margaritas! Then try Yellow cab 4097633333 !
81 locals recommend
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdLocal favorite, great lunch specials. Try the Grand Gold Margaritas! Then try Yellow cab 4097633333 !
Great lunch buffet. Best pizza on the island. You want pizza you do Mario's, you want pasta you do Gino's.
37 locals recommend
Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st StGreat lunch buffet. Best pizza on the island. You want pizza you do Mario's, you want pasta you do Gino's.
Fish n chips so good! Funky cool little vibe. Right next to the tallest building on the island, American National Insurance Building (Bonnie and Clyde's insurance provider) just a little unfun fact.
37 locals recommend
Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StFish n chips so good! Funky cool little vibe. Right next to the tallest building on the island, American National Insurance Building (Bonnie and Clyde's insurance provider) just a little unfun fact.
Gino's Italian Restaurant
6124 Stewart RdGood stuff!
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StOne of the oldest on the island. BOI favorite.
OMG so good! Not fancy...canned sodas and bottled water, I don't think they even have real dishes, but you won't be disappointed!
21 locals recommend
Viet Cajun
8910 Seawall BlvdOMG so good! Not fancy...canned sodas and bottled water, I don't think they even have real dishes, but you won't be disappointed!
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StGreat birdbath..I mean bowl of gumbo!!
Schlotzsky's
2705 61st StreetDoc Holliday's Roadhouse
good food, good service, neat scenery
Katie's Seafood House
El Rey
1519 39th StLittle Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StMaceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StMAC-IES
Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdIt's all good.
I went to school with one of the Tong brothers, the school had lunch at their restaurant! Lunch specials Monday thru Friday.
7 locals recommend
Tongs Happy Buddha
2827 61st StI went to school with one of the Tong brothers, the school had lunch at their restaurant! Lunch specials Monday thru Friday.
Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue JHome Cut Donuts
6807 Stewart RdJoe's Crab Shack
3502 Seawall BlvdGaido's
Sightseeing/ Free parking
On 25th Street. Free parking with ticket. The Strand starts right outside the front door, plenty to do and see for blocks in almost every direction, and you avoid all the pay parking.
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlOn 25th Street. Free parking with ticket. The Strand starts right outside the front door, plenty to do and see for blocks in almost every direction, and you avoid all the pay parking.
Galveston Slingshot Rentals
2115 61st StRide N Sea Rentals
Relaxing fun, supports locals, doesn't hurt the island.
17 locals recommend
Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides
1929 Boddeker RdRelaxing fun, supports locals, doesn't hurt the island.
Saltwatersoul
2228 The StrandScallywag Air
spa
2724 61st St
Paris Nails
2724 61st Streetcall Ms. Lee 4097446284
Studio 3 Salon and Spa
6511 Stewart Road