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Food scene
A local stable since 1976. Consistent good food and lovely staff. Grab a po'boy and side of crab balls. Plenty of parking out back.
162 habitants recommandent
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OA local stable since 1976. Consistent good food and lovely staff. Grab a po'boy and side of crab balls. Plenty of parking out back.
We literally come here every morning before we do anything else on the island. Good coffee and awesome vibe. The kids love the chocolate milk and blueberry muffins.
139 habitants recommandent
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StWe literally come here every morning before we do anything else on the island. Good coffee and awesome vibe. The kids love the chocolate milk and blueberry muffins.
Best value breakfast burrito on the island. Don't bother with the menu, just order the Bronco Burrito. They close at 12 p.m., you snooze you lose! Call your order in, take it to go, walk to Seawall, and enjoy the morning sun.
23 habitants recommandent
Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue JBest value breakfast burrito on the island. Don't bother with the menu, just order the Bronco Burrito. They close at 12 p.m., you snooze you lose! Call your order in, take it to go, walk to Seawall, and enjoy the morning sun.
Solid Mexican food, and a local favorite. Good for large group.
88 habitants recommandent
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StSolid Mexican food, and a local favorite. Good for large group.
This is THE spot. It is 5 venues in one: a seafood joint, burger joint, ice cream parlor, bakery, and tiki/rum/tequila bar. It has perhaps the best dining views on the island. You can see the Gulf from pretty much any table. It is super popular and busy, so planned accordingly. There is a parking structure across the street.
327 habitants recommandent
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdThis is THE spot. It is 5 venues in one: a seafood joint, burger joint, ice cream parlor, bakery, and tiki/rum/tequila bar. It has perhaps the best dining views on the island. You can see the Gulf from pretty much any table. It is super popular and busy, so planned accordingly. There is a parking structure across the street.
Hands down the most famous seafood restaurant on the island. Excellent food and service. Good for a fancy date night. Pro-tip: The adjoining restaurant: Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar is owned by same family, uses the same kitchen, and almost has the same menu, but for half the price.
183 habitants recommandent
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardHands down the most famous seafood restaurant on the island. Excellent food and service. Good for a fancy date night. Pro-tip: The adjoining restaurant: Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar is owned by same family, uses the same kitchen, and almost has the same menu, but for half the price.
A must for beer lover! Drink onsite or take a growler to go. Tiki is a personal favorite.
87 habitants recommandent
Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdA must for beer lover! Drink onsite or take a growler to go. Tiki is a personal favorite.
Awesome fish tacos, burgers, and mini corndogs. Friendly staff and cold beer. Like any food joint in the Strand, it gets busy around chow time, so plan ahead.
43 habitants recommandent
Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand StAwesome fish tacos, burgers, and mini corndogs. Friendly staff and cold beer. Like any food joint in the Strand, it gets busy around chow time, so plan ahead.
Causal comfort food with generous portions. Awesome for breakfast and lunch. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
213 habitants recommandent
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StCausal comfort food with generous portions. Awesome for breakfast and lunch. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Excellent soups, salads, sandwiches, and pies. One of our main staples.
129 habitants recommandent
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LExcellent soups, salads, sandwiches, and pies. One of our main staples.
Cute little bakery across the street from Mosquito Cafe. The kids love the chocolate chip cookies. The lemon bomb is likewise excellent.
43 habitants recommandent
PattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StCute little bakery across the street from Mosquito Cafe. The kids love the chocolate chip cookies. The lemon bomb is likewise excellent.
Great bar food all day. At night, they move the table out for a lively bar scene and live music.
102 habitants recommandent
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StGreat bar food all day. At night, they move the table out for a lively bar scene and live music.
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StDelicious brunch spot with lovely pastries.
Another old school favorite dive. Most known for the locals who refuse to leave the island during a hurricane and sitting out on the Poop Deck to give mother nature the finger.
34 habitants recommandent
THE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall BlvdAnother old school favorite dive. Most known for the locals who refuse to leave the island during a hurricane and sitting out on the Poop Deck to give mother nature the finger.
Sightseeing
My kids go nuts in this place! A landmark chocolate and ice cream shop a large selection of sweets. Kids would enjoy the live taffy making demonstrations.
163 habitants recommandent
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StMy kids go nuts in this place! A landmark chocolate and ice cream shop a large selection of sweets. Kids would enjoy the live taffy making demonstrations.
A must see in Galveston and merely blocks away. There is a self-guided tour that depicts the home life of one of the most powerful Texas families.
180 habitants recommandent
Maison Moody
2618 Broadway Avenue JA must see in Galveston and merely blocks away. There is a self-guided tour that depicts the home life of one of the most powerful Texas families.
The Bishop's Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop's Palace (Gresham House) as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country.
228 habitants recommandent
Palais de l'évêque
1402 Broadway Avenue JThe Bishop's Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop's Palace (Gresham House) as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country.
Such a fun little time on the island … amusement rides, food, snacks, and people watching. The Pier feature 16 amusement rides, including the second tallest swing in Texas. It's a few blocks toward the beach on Rosenberg/25th Street. Hop on the trolley and get there in minutes.
662 habitants recommandent
Jetée de Plaisance Historique de l'Île Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdSuch a fun little time on the island … amusement rides, food, snacks, and people watching. The Pier feature 16 amusement rides, including the second tallest swing in Texas. It's a few blocks toward the beach on Rosenberg/25th Street. Hop on the trolley and get there in minutes.
Second cousin to its New Braunfels counterpart. Water slides and lazy river, loads of fun.
481 habitants recommandent
Parc aquatique Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdSecond cousin to its New Braunfels counterpart. Water slides and lazy river, loads of fun.
3 different pyramids, 3 different experiences. Check out the gardens, and the IMAX theater. In the winter time, check out the beautiful trail of lights, or check out the ice skating rink.
620 habitants recommandent
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd3 different pyramids, 3 different experiences. Check out the gardens, and the IMAX theater. In the winter time, check out the beautiful trail of lights, or check out the ice skating rink.
If the natural beaches and the large crowds ick you out, and you're not feeling the thrill of Schlitterbahn water slides, check out this man-made beach experience. It is a heck of a lot easier to keep an eye on your toddlers.
36 habitants recommandent
Palm Beach At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdIf the natural beaches and the large crowds ick you out, and you're not feeling the thrill of Schlitterbahn water slides, check out this man-made beach experience. It is a heck of a lot easier to keep an eye on your toddlers.
Putt Putt golf course west of 61st street, great time for families.
99 habitants recommandent
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdPutt Putt golf course west of 61st street, great time for families.
Popular fishing pier with a tackle shop located on the pier. Go to Walmart to pick up some bait and fish away at the piers. Admission fee is charged.
29 habitants recommandent
61st Street Fishing Pier
61st Street Fishing PierPopular fishing pier with a tackle shop located on the pier. Go to Walmart to pick up some bait and fish away at the piers. Admission fee is charged.
Conseils sur la ville
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Boliver Ferry
A great time for the whole family. Drive over to the ferry terminal, drive directly onto the ferry, and enjoy the amazing views. The kids will get a kick of being on a car boat for this quick 12 minute ride.
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Trolley
The trolley runs directly in front of the house. It is a dollar per adult and kids ride for free. It will be the most hassle free and fun way to get to the Strand/downtown and the beach. Visit the Galveston trolley website to locate the trolley in real time and avoid the wait time.
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Bring Flip Flops and Plenty of Sunscreen
The sun can be deceiving down here, especially on a cloudy day. Nothing can ruin a trip faster than discovering that, after 4 hours on the beach, you have been burned to a crisp. Be sure to bring sun screen and apply often.
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Galveston Island Tree Sculptures
One of the beautiful things that came out of 2008's Hurricane Ike are the sculptures made from some of the majestic oaks that were killed from the backwash of salty seawater. Find a fun, free interactive map and take a tour of the various sculptures. Read more about them at: https://www.galveston.com/whattodo/tours/self-guided-tours/treesculpturetour/