Guidebook for Galveston

Tom
Guidebook for Galveston

Essentials

135 locals recommend
Kroger
5730 Seawall Blvd
135 locals recommend

Food Scene

Cute restaurant, good food, great for Sunday Brunch
213 locals recommend
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th St
213 locals recommend
Cute restaurant, good food, great for Sunday Brunch
Old timey drugstore great for breakfast
48 locals recommend
Star Drug Store
510 23rd St
48 locals recommend
Old timey drugstore great for breakfast
Stunning old Hotel with an incredible Sunday Brunch. A little pricey though.
46 locals recommend
Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall Blvd
46 locals recommend
Stunning old Hotel with an incredible Sunday Brunch. A little pricey though.
Great place for Breakfast.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
271 locals recommend
Great place for Breakfast.
There is always IHOP. We have a 7 year old, so I know the importance of IHOP.
14 locals recommend
IHOP
5224 Seawall Blvd
14 locals recommend
There is always IHOP. We have a 7 year old, so I know the importance of IHOP.
The food is good but the view of the Harbor and the tall-ship Elissa are incredible.
83 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside Dr
83 locals recommend
The food is good but the view of the Harbor and the tall-ship Elissa are incredible.
Good food and a beautiful view of Galveston Harbor
32 locals recommend
Olympia the Grill at Pier 21
2100 Harborside Dr
32 locals recommend
Good food and a beautiful view of Galveston Harbor
A remote and somewhat secluded restaurant and marina. Located on the West End on Galveston Bay, it's the perfect place to enjoy dinner while watching the Sun set over the Bay.
95 locals recommend
Waterman Marina
14302 Stewart Rd
95 locals recommend
A remote and somewhat secluded restaurant and marina. Located on the West End on Galveston Bay, it's the perfect place to enjoy dinner while watching the Sun set over the Bay.
Great burger joint with an upstairs balcony overlooking the beach. Kids love it. They also have good ice cream and deserts.
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
327 locals recommend
Great burger joint with an upstairs balcony overlooking the beach. Kids love it. They also have good ice cream and deserts.
Located in the San Luis Hotel, this is an upscale Italian restaurant.
29 locals recommend
Grotto Ristorante
5222 Seawall Blvd
29 locals recommend
Located in the San Luis Hotel, this is an upscale Italian restaurant.
Fun for kids. The food is ok, but the experience is better. The Volcano erupts every half hour. They usually have music and activities for families outside on weekends. There is also a river ride that's fun for families.
105 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall Blvd
105 locals recommend
Fun for kids. The food is ok, but the experience is better. The Volcano erupts every half hour. They usually have music and activities for families outside on weekends. There is also a river ride that's fun for families.
Local dive with good barbecue. Just two blocks from the house as you are heading to the beach.
39 locals recommend
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave S
39 locals recommend
Local dive with good barbecue. Just two blocks from the house as you are heading to the beach.
Fun for the kids. There is a second and third floor for dining that most never see.
Fuddruckers
111 23rd St
Fun for the kids. There is a second and third floor for dining that most never see.
This an absolute MUST. It's an old-timey candy store with ice cream, lots of candies, coffee, fountain drinks and more.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand St
163 locals recommend
This an absolute MUST. It's an old-timey candy store with ice cream, lots of candies, coffee, fountain drinks and more.
A local coffee shop on a beautiful street in the Historic Strand District. Hey, you can get Starbucks anywhere.
139 locals recommend
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice St
139 locals recommend
A local coffee shop on a beautiful street in the Historic Strand District. Hey, you can get Starbucks anywhere.
Upscale dining. Great seafood.
7 locals recommend
Blue Water Grill & Ignoble Pizzeria
16718 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
7 locals recommend
Upscale dining. Great seafood.
Good upscale restaurant but you will need a reservation.
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice St
151 locals recommend
Good upscale restaurant but you will need a reservation.

Entertainment & Activities

Great waterpark. Best to go on weekdays to avoid the crouds.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas Blvd
481 locals recommend
Great waterpark. Best to go on weekdays to avoid the crouds.
A lot of things to do here. A Rainforest Pyramid, newly renovated Aquarium, 3-D movies, IMAX movies, a waterpark, and more.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
620 locals recommend
A lot of things to do here. A Rainforest Pyramid, newly renovated Aquarium, 3-D movies, IMAX movies, a waterpark, and more.
Your ticket to the Seaport Museum give you access to board the Elissa, Galveston's tall ship.
121 locals recommend
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
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121 locals recommend
Your ticket to the Seaport Museum give you access to board the Elissa, Galveston's tall ship.
Beautiful old planes, many from World War II
45 locals recommend
Lone Star Flight Museum
11551 Aerospace Ave
45 locals recommend
Beautiful old planes, many from World War II
They rent Surrey Bikes, Electric Bikes, Fat Tire Bikes, Elliptical Bikes, All Aluminum Beach Cruisers. Ask for Al and tell him Tom and Subic sent you and he will give the kids free sno cones and 30 minutes FREE on a surry rental.
7 locals recommend
Jungle Surf Rentals
1020 Seawall Blvd
7 locals recommend
They rent Surrey Bikes, Electric Bikes, Fat Tire Bikes, Elliptical Bikes, All Aluminum Beach Cruisers. Ask for Al and tell him Tom and Subic sent you and he will give the kids free sno cones and 30 minutes FREE on a surry rental.
Great fun.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd
662 locals recommend
Great fun.