Deena’s guidebook
Food scene
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StNice for breakfast, lunch or supper. Good food and baked goods.
Hubcap Grill
800 Bradford AveGreat burgers! Located on the Strand.
Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StGreat food, drinks and atmosphere. Right on the Strand.
Great Mexican restaurant. The oldest family owned Mexican restaurant on the island.
88 locals recommend
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StGreat Mexican restaurant. The oldest family owned Mexican restaurant on the island.
Great food and fantastic view. You can walk or drive (there is ample parking adjacent to restaurant).
88 locals recommend
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdGreat food and fantastic view. You can walk or drive (there is ample parking adjacent to restaurant).
Family activities
Awesome place to visit for families with young children. So much to do and explore....lots of hands on activities that will keep everyone busy!
59 locals recommend
The Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue JAwesome place to visit for families with young children. So much to do and explore....lots of hands on activities that will keep everyone busy!
This is good for families with children in different age groups. There are areas for young children and tweens and teens will enjoy different water slides and the lazy river.
You can bring your own cooler with snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) in non-glass containers.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdThis is good for families with children in different age groups. There are areas for young children and tweens and teens will enjoy different water slides and the lazy river.
You can bring your own cooler with snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) in non-glass containers.
All ages enjoy. You can bring strollers. Good year-round.
20 locals recommend
Aquarium At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdAll ages enjoy. You can bring strollers. Good year-round.
Moody Gardens 3D Theater
1 Hope Blvd3D Theater - check shows and times
Sightseeing
An interesting house tour to learn about the history of the island. The tours are very well done.
Probably not recommended for those with young children as you have to follow the group and can't touch things. The Children's museum is located underneath the Moody Mansion and is an awesome place for families with young children.
180 locals recommend
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JAn interesting house tour to learn about the history of the island. The tours are very well done.
Probably not recommended for those with young children as you have to follow the group and can't touch things. The Children's museum is located underneath the Moody Mansion and is an awesome place for families with young children.
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Great new trails for hiking or biking.
Beaches
Only a few miles away at the tip of the Island.
There is a building with restrooms/ bathrooms and food.
It's the only beach on the island where open alcohol is permitted and sold.
Good for birdwatching, adjacent to bird sanctuary areas.
14 locals recommend
R.A. Apffel East Beach Park
1923 Boddeker RdOnly a few miles away at the tip of the Island.
There is a building with restrooms/ bathrooms and food.
It's the only beach on the island where open alcohol is permitted and sold.
Good for birdwatching, adjacent to bird sanctuary areas.
Other
Fun!
Toys for all ages (unique and retro) - encouraged to try out while you're in the store.
23 locals recommend
Play on The Strand
2119 Strand StFun!
Toys for all ages (unique and retro) - encouraged to try out while you're in the store.
A collection of vendors each with a unique specialty and artistic touch - a variety of products (collectibles, jewelry, furniture, mirrors).
Island Relics Resale Shop
911 22nd StA collection of vendors each with a unique specialty and artistic touch - a variety of products (collectibles, jewelry, furniture, mirrors).