The Sand Castle Guidebook
Food scene
A minute walk from the house. Great views of the gulf. Volleyball court, live music, and outside area for kids to run around. Oysters, loaded fries & burgers, plus weekend brunch in an easygoing locale by the beach.
51 habitants recommandent
Castaway's Bar & Grill
111 Fort Velasco DrA minute walk from the house. Great views of the gulf. Volleyball court, live music, and outside area for kids to run around. Oysters, loaded fries & burgers, plus weekend brunch in an easygoing locale by the beach.
About a 10 minute walk down the beach from the house. An oceanfront venue serving burgers & other American fare, with a seasonal beach bar downstairs.
70 habitants recommandent
Seahorse Bar & Grill
310 Ocean AveAbout a 10 minute walk down the beach from the house. An oceanfront venue serving burgers & other American fare, with a seasonal beach bar downstairs.
Good burgers....can play pool or darts or just hang out. Just as FYI - this place allows smoking.
42 habitants recommandent
Jetty Shack
412 Parkview RdGood burgers....can play pool or darts or just hang out. Just as FYI - this place allows smoking.
American fare & seafood share the menu at this lively bar & grill known for live rock & blues bands.
32 habitants recommandent
Pier 30
1601 Texas 332American fare & seafood share the menu at this lively bar & grill known for live rock & blues bands.
Seafood specialist with other American fare & craft cocktails in an airy, open setting with views.
42 habitants recommandent
Dorado's Dive Club
135 Shark LnSeafood specialist with other American fare & craft cocktails in an airy, open setting with views.
Cozy, popular seafood house with nautical decor & a menu featuring Greek-influenced fare.
70 habitants recommandent
Red Snapper Inn
402 Bluewater HwyCozy, popular seafood house with nautical decor & a menu featuring Greek-influenced fare.
Creative & traditional sushi & Japanese fare in a casual space with happy hour specials & catering. 17 minute drive off the island.
Yoshi Sushi Asian Fusion
90 Oak DrCreative & traditional sushi & Japanese fare in a casual space with happy hour specials & catering. 17 minute drive off the island.
Allstar Pizza in Clute - Calzones, Pizza, Subs,Breadsticks, Wings & more. About a 20 min drive, off the island.
All Star Pizza
804 Brazospark DriveAllstar Pizza in Clute - Calzones, Pizza, Subs,Breadsticks, Wings & more. About a 20 min drive, off the island.
Cute Gem - Poly Pop is all about a laid back experience, delicious food and drinks, and spending time with friends. Hawaiian food and it has an eclectic mix different American foods. About an 18 min drive off the island.
Poly Pop
Cute Gem - Poly Pop is all about a laid back experience, delicious food and drinks, and spending time with friends. Hawaiian food and it has an eclectic mix different American foods. About an 18 min drive off the island.
Casual bakery with outdoor seating serving coffee, homemade desserts, sandwiches, salads & wraps.
Brew N Bake
145 Oyster Creek DrCasual bakery with outdoor seating serving coffee, homemade desserts, sandwiches, salads & wraps.
Good BBQ - Its pretty smoky inside from the meat smoker, but it is definitely worth a visit and is close by to Surfside
Sista White's Cafe
Good BBQ - Its pretty smoky inside from the meat smoker, but it is definitely worth a visit and is close by to Surfside
On the River has earned recognition as one of the region's premier dining experiences. They have been voted "#1 in Brazosport” by local diners, and Named “Top 40 Small Town Cafes in Texas” by Texas Monthly Magazine. This restaurant offers a casual dining experience in a laid back atmosphere.
About a 20 minute drive.
On the River Restaurant
919 W 2nd StOn the River has earned recognition as one of the region's premier dining experiences. They have been voted "#1 in Brazosport” by local diners, and Named “Top 40 Small Town Cafes in Texas” by Texas Monthly Magazine. This restaurant offers a casual dining experience in a laid back atmosphere.
About a 20 minute drive.
Long-running local chain offering classic Tex-Mex dishes in a casual atmosphere.
About 18-20 minute drive
6 habitants recommandent
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
120 Commerce StLong-running local chain offering classic Tex-Mex dishes in a casual atmosphere.
About 18-20 minute drive
Sightseeing
Great view and about a 45 min walk (or 5 minute drive) up the beach from the house. It has a playground for kids. Also a splash pad and a trail for families to do the exercise challenges along the trail.
47 habitants recommandent
Jetty Park
101 Parkview RdGreat view and about a 45 min walk (or 5 minute drive) up the beach from the house. It has a playground for kids. Also a splash pad and a trail for families to do the exercise challenges along the trail.
Takes a bit of a detour to get here, but worth the trip! Lots of cool birds packed into a small area. Enjoy from ground level or the observation deck. Make sure to check is open before leaving.
9 habitants recommandent
Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
814 Lamar StTakes a bit of a detour to get here, but worth the trip! Lots of cool birds packed into a small area. Enjoy from ground level or the observation deck. Make sure to check is open before leaving.
An older small, cute planetarium. Fun to visit on a rainy day or just needing to get out of the house and do a nice low key activity in town. About 17 minutes away.
Look online to see what is showing and the available times before visiting.
BASF Planetarium
400 College BlvdAn older small, cute planetarium. Fun to visit on a rainy day or just needing to get out of the house and do a nice low key activity in town. About 17 minutes away.
Look online to see what is showing and the available times before visiting.
15 minute drive from Surfside, Local aquarium and discovery center. Free admission - donations appreciated.
Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. See saltwater aquariums showcasing the diversity of the Texas coast and tour the largest redfish hatchery in the world. Reservations required for hatchery tours. Hours for visitation are Tuesday through Saturday 9 am-4 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm, Closed Mondays. Aquarium feedings Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am. Free Admission and Tours.
35 habitants recommandent
Sea Center Texas
302 Medical Dr15 minute drive from Surfside, Local aquarium and discovery center. Free admission - donations appreciated.
Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. See saltwater aquariums showcasing the diversity of the Texas coast and tour the largest redfish hatchery in the world. Reservations required for hatchery tours. Hours for visitation are Tuesday through Saturday 9 am-4 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm, Closed Mondays. Aquarium feedings Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am. Free Admission and Tours.
Learn about the shells you are finding on the beach, explore the collection of dinosaur bones, Native American artifacts and more! FREE admission. Check capacity policy before going.
Brazosport Museum-Natural Science
400 College BlvdLearn about the shells you are finding on the beach, explore the collection of dinosaur bones, Native American artifacts and more! FREE admission. Check capacity policy before going.
Charters
Deepsea and bay fishing charters out of Surfside and Freeport & San Luis pass Galveston bay ! Full-time service!
Reel Threel Charters
211 Sailfish LaneDeepsea and bay fishing charters out of Surfside and Freeport & San Luis pass Galveston bay ! Full-time service!
Cowboy Charters, is not your typical Freeport or Galveston fishing charter, it's a Gulf of Mexico deep sea and Bay fishing adventure! We are a full time first class Offshore and Inshore fishing charter company that runs out of Freeport Texas. We run hard and fish further than the average Gulf Coast fishing charter companies out there.
We leave the dock for fishing before the others and return after they have sent their customers home. Our
offshore fishing trips are at a plus fuel rate, and we will work hard to not just earn our money, but more importantly earn your repeat business.
Cowboy Charters
719 South Avenue ACowboy Charters, is not your typical Freeport or Galveston fishing charter, it's a Gulf of Mexico deep sea and Bay fishing adventure! We are a full time first class Offshore and Inshore fishing charter company that runs out of Freeport Texas. We run hard and fish further than the average Gulf Coast fishing charter companies out there.
We leave the dock for fishing before the others and return after they have sent their customers home. Our
offshore fishing trips are at a plus fuel rate, and we will work hard to not just earn our money, but more importantly earn your repeat business.
Groceries
Very good grocery store about 18 minutes away.
HEB will deliver groceries to the house!
Make sure to book in advance to ensure there is availability on the day you want or need.
21 habitants recommandent
H-E-B
97 Oyster Creek DrVery good grocery store about 18 minutes away.
HEB will deliver groceries to the house!
Make sure to book in advance to ensure there is availability on the day you want or need.
Kroger Marketplace
800 Dixie DrVery good grocery store about 18 minutes away.
ALDI
206 TX-332Local grocery store - limited selection but typically reasonable prices on the basics.
Walmart Supercenter
121 Texas 332Local grocery store about 20 minutes away.
Seafood market supplying crabs, oysters, crawfish, shrimp & other local catch, plus fishing bait.
Captain Mark's Seafood
603 W 2nd StSeafood market supplying crabs, oysters, crawfish, shrimp & other local catch, plus fishing bait.
Clothing and Souvenirs
Quaint beach clothing store in Surfside Beach, Texas. Souvenirs, T-shirt a few sundries and essentials
14 habitants recommandent
Surfside Loco
1306 Bluewater HwyQuaint beach clothing store in Surfside Beach, Texas. Souvenirs, T-shirt a few sundries and essentials
Recreational Rentals
If you are looking for something fun to do in Freeport, Surfside Beach, or the surrounding Gulf Coast area give us a call! We rent jet skis, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, body boards, and other watersport rentals.
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Local Convenience Stores
Close by place to pick up firewood, charcoal, beer, or other quick beach essentials.
12 habitants recommandent
CIRCLE K
91 Fort Velasco DrClose by place to pick up firewood, charcoal, beer, or other quick beach essentials.
Close by place to pick up firewood, charcoal, beer, or other quick beach essentials
11 habitants recommandent
Surfside Food Mart
111 Fort Velasco DrClose by place to pick up firewood, charcoal, beer, or other quick beach essentials