Bayou Galveston Guidebook
Beaches
This is one of the most popular beaches in Galveston. It is located at the east end of the island and is very family-Friendly. You will find showers and rest rooms, a playground, chair and umbrella rentals among many other useful amenities. The beach does have a lifeguard for added safety.
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Plage Stewart
401 Seawall BlvdThis is one of the most popular beaches in Galveston. It is located at the east end of the island and is very family-Friendly. You will find showers and rest rooms, a playground, chair and umbrella rentals among many other useful amenities. The beach does have a lifeguard for added safety.
This beach is know as Galveston’s “party” beach. It is the only beach where alcohol is permitted and sold.
66 habitants recommandent
East Beach
Seawall BlvdThis beach is know as Galveston’s “party” beach. It is the only beach where alcohol is permitted and sold.
Most could argue this is one of Galveston’s best beaches. Galveston’s historic Seawall backs up to most of the beach. If you want to head out for a morning jog, the beach or Seawall are perfect!
23 habitants recommandent
Babe's Beach
Farm to Market Road 3005Most could argue this is one of Galveston’s best beaches. Galveston’s historic Seawall backs up to most of the beach. If you want to head out for a morning jog, the beach or Seawall are perfect!
If fishing is your method of relaxation, look no further than Seawolf Park. Although, the beach is fairly rocky, it is one of the most popular fishing areas on the island.
74 habitants recommandent
Parc Seawolf
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardIf fishing is your method of relaxation, look no further than Seawolf Park. Although, the beach is fairly rocky, it is one of the most popular fishing areas on the island.
If you want to drive up and cook some Texas-style BBQ, this beach is a must go. It allows parking on the sand and it tucked away from the main crowd. So head on down and get your BBQ on!
9 habitants recommandent
Beach Pocket Park
11102 Termini-San Luis Pass RdIf you want to drive up and cook some Texas-style BBQ, this beach is a must go. It allows parking on the sand and it tucked away from the main crowd. So head on down and get your BBQ on!
Sightseeing
On the west end is Galveston Island State Park. It has beautiful boardwalks to stroll along and take in the surrounding nature. You can go kayaking through the bayou, choose the ocean or the bayside which makes for a great all-around outing.
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Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005On the west end is Galveston Island State Park. It has beautiful boardwalks to stroll along and take in the surrounding nature. You can go kayaking through the bayou, choose the ocean or the bayside which makes for a great all-around outing.
If you want to take a stroll down memory lane, this is the perfect spot for you. This historic district survived the Great Storm of 1900 and now has many cafes, art galleries, restaurants, and antique stores. Whether you want to eat, shop, sightsee, or all of the above, this outing is perfect little day away from the beach.
73 habitants recommandent
Strand Historic District
2100 The StrandIf you want to take a stroll down memory lane, this is the perfect spot for you. This historic district survived the Great Storm of 1900 and now has many cafes, art galleries, restaurants, and antique stores. Whether you want to eat, shop, sightsee, or all of the above, this outing is perfect little day away from the beach.
This destination is one of America’s most significant Victorian mansions. Completed in 1893, it took more than 7 years to build. If you want to see the beautiful mansion from the attic to the basement, book a specialized tour that only occurs on Saturday mornings!
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Palais de l'évêque
1402 Broadway Avenue JThis destination is one of America’s most significant Victorian mansions. Completed in 1893, it took more than 7 years to build. If you want to see the beautiful mansion from the attic to the basement, book a specialized tour that only occurs on Saturday mornings!
Moody Gardens can be an all-day outing with its expansive complex. The crown jewel has to be the Aquarium Pyramid with many different marine types of life. The Rainforest Pyramid has animals and flora from different rainforest regions.
For the movie buffs, Moody Gardens has the largest movie screens in all of Texas! Huge screens with the latest projection technology that have MG 3D and 4D Special FX features!
This complex truly has something for any and everyone!
620 habitants recommandent
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdMoody Gardens can be an all-day outing with its expansive complex. The crown jewel has to be the Aquarium Pyramid with many different marine types of life. The Rainforest Pyramid has animals and flora from different rainforest regions.
For the movie buffs, Moody Gardens has the largest movie screens in all of Texas! Huge screens with the latest projection technology that have MG 3D and 4D Special FX features!
This complex truly has something for any and everyone!
Pleasure Pier is one of the most inviting features along Galveston’s famous Seawall. This is a great family outing! It has numerous rides and games that are fun for all ages! Also, numerous places to eat along the way!
662 habitants recommandent
Jetée de Plaisance Historique de l'Île Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdPleasure Pier is one of the most inviting features along Galveston’s famous Seawall. This is a great family outing! It has numerous rides and games that are fun for all ages! Also, numerous places to eat along the way!
This is one of the finest homes of it’s age in all of Texas. It is a 28,000 square foot home build in 1895. Tours through it’s more than 20 rooms are available! Check out the vintage caddie’s in the garage!!
180 habitants recommandent
Maison Moody
2618 Broadway Avenue JThis is one of the finest homes of it’s age in all of Texas. It is a 28,000 square foot home build in 1895. Tours through it’s more than 20 rooms are available! Check out the vintage caddie’s in the garage!!
Fun for young and old alike, this museum has 6 permanent exhibits showcasing both steam and Diesel engines. If you time your trip to coincide with one of the train shows, you just might get the unique chance to ride one of these beautiful machines.
140 habitants recommandent
Musée du chemin de fer de Galveston
2602 Santa Fe PlFun for young and old alike, this museum has 6 permanent exhibits showcasing both steam and Diesel engines. If you time your trip to coincide with one of the train shows, you just might get the unique chance to ride one of these beautiful machines.
Food scene
Is one of Galveston’s old fashioned candy stores. Stop in for a taffy-making demonstrations or try one of the thousands of sweet treats. Go on…you are on vacation!
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StIs one of Galveston’s old fashioned candy stores. Stop in for a taffy-making demonstrations or try one of the thousands of sweet treats. Go on…you are on vacation!
This is a Galveston staple. If you want steak or seafood with a Central and South America influence, this is your spot. Right in the heart of the Strand Historic District.
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StThis is a Galveston staple. If you want steak or seafood with a Central and South America influence, this is your spot. Right in the heart of the Strand Historic District.
Located in the Historic Strand District as well, if you have a more modern vibe, this is your spot. USDA prime steaks and fresh seafood galore!
38 habitants recommandent
Vargas Cut and Catch
2102 Postoffice StLocated in the Historic Strand District as well, if you have a more modern vibe, this is your spot. USDA prime steaks and fresh seafood galore!
This bar is a legendary spot! Stop in for the fresh Gulf oysters and stay for the cooked delights as well!
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Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd StThis bar is a legendary spot! Stop in for the fresh Gulf oysters and stay for the cooked delights as well!
One of the best Italian spots in all of Galveston! It is a quaint and quiet spot with world class food! Indulge and enjoy!
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Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th StOne of the best Italian spots in all of Galveston! It is a quaint and quiet spot with world class food! Indulge and enjoy!
This is a Galveston staple! With it’s solid menu of sandwiches, come for lunch, and leave a happy soul!
56 habitants recommandent
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StThis is a Galveston staple! With it’s solid menu of sandwiches, come for lunch, and leave a happy soul!
This is one the local’s want to keep a secret! Bambu serves up some of the best local Mexican food!!! You won’t leave hungry and you wont’ be disappointed! Stop in for some delicious Mexican food!!!!
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Bambú
1220 23rd StThis is one the local’s want to keep a secret! Bambu serves up some of the best local Mexican food!!! You won’t leave hungry and you wont’ be disappointed! Stop in for some delicious Mexican food!!!!