Guidebook for Galveston
Sightseeing
Pack your beach chairs and a cooler! Pet and alcohol friendly beach. $8/day to park or free parking with a bit of a walk.
14 locals recommend
R.A. Apffel East Beach Park
1923 Boddeker RdPack your beach chairs and a cooler! Pet and alcohol friendly beach. $8/day to park or free parking with a bit of a walk.
Kayak rentals start at $15/hour on Offats Bayou. Best sunsets on the Island are here!
Caribbean Breeze
Kayak rentals start at $15/hour on Offats Bayou. Best sunsets on the Island are here!
Everything Else
Ferry Terminal To Port Bolivar
Free!
Food Scene
Great locally owned restaurant! Fresh choices and outside options for dining.
213 locals recommend
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StGreat locally owned restaurant! Fresh choices and outside options for dining.
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StGreat food, close to the house
Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StBest seafood!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bubba's Sports Bar
110 I-45They have a new location on The Strand
Iconic! If you love Texas Singer/Songwriter venues then this is the place!
21 locals recommend
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
413 20th StIconic! If you love Texas Singer/Songwriter venues then this is the place!
3 Doors Down
102 20th StWine & Beer & Live Music
Parks & Nature
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Kayaking.. nature.. birding
Arts & Culture
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JOnly a few blocks away... stunning historic house tour!
Shopping
Strand Street
The StrandEverything Galveston can be found here.. shop til you drop!
Huge indoor consignment market; clothing, artwork, antiques, fresh coffee, etc.. live music, wine and beer
The Marketplace at Peanut Butter Warehouse
100 20th StHuge indoor consignment market; clothing, artwork, antiques, fresh coffee, etc.. live music, wine and beer