Danielle's Guidebook
Food scene
The line is usually long on the weekends but definitely worth the wait. They do take reservations and there is a beverage bar for drinks while you wait. Within walking distance.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StThe line is usually long on the weekends but definitely worth the wait. They do take reservations and there is a beverage bar for drinks while you wait. Within walking distance.
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StWithin walking distance! A great brunch choice!
If you’re in a hurry, they’re quick with sit down and/or to go orders! Fajitas are a family favorite and the prices aren’t too bad either!
88 locals recommend
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StIf you’re in a hurry, they’re quick with sit down and/or to go orders! Fajitas are a family favorite and the prices aren’t too bad either!
A local and tourist favorite! Good service, food, views, prices, and even better times!
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdA local and tourist favorite! Good service, food, views, prices, and even better times!
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdHearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StFancy but reasonably priced and good atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th StMoody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JThe Bryan Museum
1315 21st StGalveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Seawolf Park
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardKids
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdPleasure pier
2501 Seawall BoulevardGalveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlGalveston Beach
6285 Seawall BlvdThe Batting Cages
9040 Seawall BlvdMagic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdWalk on ferry rides are free and kill some time if you don’t have other things to do. You can also get a free dolphin tour out of it! Sorry but pets are not allowed to get out of vehicles or walk on for safety.
48 locals recommend
Galveston Ferry Terminal
1000 Ferry RdWalk on ferry rides are free and kill some time if you don’t have other things to do. You can also get a free dolphin tour out of it! Sorry but pets are not allowed to get out of vehicles or walk on for safety.
Clay Cup Studios
2219 Postoffice StCoffee/tea/beer
Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdKid friendly
Devil and the Deep Brewery
2425 Postoffice StKid and pet friendly
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StRed light coffee roasters
2728 Market StFreckleberry Teahouse
2724 Market StreetGolfers
Moody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor LnLocals restaurant scene
Press Box
2401 Postoffice StThe club sandwich is HUGH!
One of the newest local small businesses on the island! They started as a food truck and look at em now!
7 locals recommend
Galveston Bagel Company
1110 23rd StreetOne of the newest local small businesses on the island! They started as a food truck and look at em now!
Gotta try the muffuletta or the spaghetti. There the bomb digging!
56 locals recommend
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StGotta try the muffuletta or the spaghetti. There the bomb digging!
It’s way down nearer the west end but it’s away from all the chaos and it has beach access if your hanging out on the water all day! Kids and pets welcome!
31 locals recommend
Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill
11745 Termini-San Luis Pass RdIt’s way down nearer the west end but it’s away from all the chaos and it has beach access if your hanging out on the water all day! Kids and pets welcome!
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdGo for the tuna tostadas! Super yummy!
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LMigas all the way!
Good Dough
1506 39th StreetIt’s all good dough at good dough!
Pools
Kids allowed until 3 pm. Free entry. Serves food and drinks.
61 locals recommend
Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardKids allowed until 3 pm. Free entry. Serves food and drinks.
Three dollar fee per non-resident. Life guards on duty at all times.
15 locals recommend
Galveston Community Pool At Lasker Park
2016 43rd StThree dollar fee per non-resident. Life guards on duty at all times.
$20 per non-drinker(kids) and free for those of drinking age.
51 locals recommend
Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall Blvd$20 per non-drinker(kids) and free for those of drinking age.