Galveston Guidebook
Great Local Restaurants
Check out some of the great food the island has to offer.
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OPo-boys and the delicious catfish plate are a MUST.
Classic Galveston. A little something for everyone. Easy to find on The Strand.
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StClassic Galveston. A little something for everyone. Easy to find on The Strand.
For great Texas BBQ, try Pennies. Located in a little house with outdoor seating on a private patio, this local gem flies under the tourist radar. Try the tamales and the smoked chicken and you'll understand real BBQ.
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Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
1713 37th StFor great Texas BBQ, try Pennies. Located in a little house with outdoor seating on a private patio, this local gem flies under the tourist radar. Try the tamales and the smoked chicken and you'll understand real BBQ.
The Gumbo Diner is where classic American dining and New Orleans flair meets the beach. Offering Southern breakfast staples, chicken & waffles, tasty burgers and the best Texas gulf fried shrimp on the coast. They also serve a great breakfast.
The Gumbo Diner is a hit among locals and visitors to the island. This Galveston spot is guaranteed to please anyone’s taste buds.
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The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdThe Gumbo Diner is where classic American dining and New Orleans flair meets the beach. Offering Southern breakfast staples, chicken & waffles, tasty burgers and the best Texas gulf fried shrimp on the coast. They also serve a great breakfast.
The Gumbo Diner is a hit among locals and visitors to the island. This Galveston spot is guaranteed to please anyone’s taste buds.
Just a short walk from the apartment, you can’t go wrong at The Spot, Galveston Island’s premier beachfront dining and entertainment destination. Dive into a mouthwatering burger or fresh seafood, grab a beer and find a sweet spot to relax inside or out on our multi-level beachfront patios. Whether you want to catch the game on one of our many HDTVs or enjoy the sparkling views of Gulf of Mexico, every seat’s the best seat in the house.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdJust a short walk from the apartment, you can’t go wrong at The Spot, Galveston Island’s premier beachfront dining and entertainment destination. Dive into a mouthwatering burger or fresh seafood, grab a beer and find a sweet spot to relax inside or out on our multi-level beachfront patios. Whether you want to catch the game on one of our many HDTVs or enjoy the sparkling views of Gulf of Mexico, every seat’s the best seat in the house.
Located at the end of the block at the seawall you can enjoy the Gulf Coast's finest seafood at BLVD. Seafood. Galveston Island's seawall dining destination, BLVD. is your stop for great island dining!
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Located at the end of the block at the seawall you can enjoy the Gulf Coast's finest seafood at BLVD. Seafood. Galveston Island's seawall dining destination, BLVD. is your stop for great island dining!
Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StGreat food and casual atmosphere near the Strand.
At Mosquito Café you'll find very fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a warm casual atmosphere, and friendly helpful service. Our guests upon perusing the menu and chalkboard specials place their order with the cashier, select a table of their choice, and sit back and relax. Our staff delivers the entrées, silverware, napkins, refreshes beverages, clears plates upon finishing, take dessert orders, and will fulfill any guest request.
We look forward to serving you in our restored 1870 location in the East End Historical District of Galveston Island.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StAt Mosquito Café you'll find very fresh, homemade, eclectic, trendy food, a warm casual atmosphere, and friendly helpful service. Our guests upon perusing the menu and chalkboard specials place their order with the cashier, select a table of their choice, and sit back and relax. Our staff delivers the entrées, silverware, napkins, refreshes beverages, clears plates upon finishing, take dessert orders, and will fulfill any guest request.
We look forward to serving you in our restored 1870 location in the East End Historical District of Galveston Island.
Known for our wonderful products and food, Maceo Spice is a historical landmark of Galveston history. We have been in business since 1944, providing only the finest quality products available. Whether you are looking for a great lunch, or the ingredients to make your next meal, make sure Maceo Spice & Import is your first stop.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StKnown for our wonderful products and food, Maceo Spice is a historical landmark of Galveston history. We have been in business since 1944, providing only the finest quality products available. Whether you are looking for a great lunch, or the ingredients to make your next meal, make sure Maceo Spice & Import is your first stop.
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar s a unique dining concept created by the Galveston Restaurant Group, bringing expertise in steam kettle cooking with offerings such as traditional gumbos, seafood stews, and cioppino.
In addition to their menu of spoon-fed fare, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar assembles a team of po’ boys served on fresh baked baguettes, complemented with zesty Tabasco-infused mayonnaise. Add a side of crispy sweet potato fries for a complete Southern comfort dining experience.
With more than 62 refreshing beer varieties and a broad wine list, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar is the newest place to cheer your favorite sports team (on three 52” televisions), celebrate a casual night on the town or warm your soul with traditional Gulf of Mexico comfort food.
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Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StLittle Daddy’s Gumbo Bar s a unique dining concept created by the Galveston Restaurant Group, bringing expertise in steam kettle cooking with offerings such as traditional gumbos, seafood stews, and cioppino.
In addition to their menu of spoon-fed fare, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar assembles a team of po’ boys served on fresh baked baguettes, complemented with zesty Tabasco-infused mayonnaise. Add a side of crispy sweet potato fries for a complete Southern comfort dining experience.
With more than 62 refreshing beer varieties and a broad wine list, Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar is the newest place to cheer your favorite sports team (on three 52” televisions), celebrate a casual night on the town or warm your soul with traditional Gulf of Mexico comfort food.
They are proud to make “Houston’s Best Burger” Galveston’s Best Burger! They are still a family friendly venue, but in Galveston we have a complete bar including specialty drinks. This location goes next level!
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Hubcap Grill
800 Bradford AveThey are proud to make “Houston’s Best Burger” Galveston’s Best Burger! They are still a family friendly venue, but in Galveston we have a complete bar including specialty drinks. This location goes next level!
The commitment they have to their customers is to provide top quality products always fresh, never frozen, using four generations of authentic Louisiana recipes. From specialty sausages and boudin to homemade deserts. They always put their very best into everything they do.
Leo's is a cajun butcher/restaurant offering specialty meats by the pound plus gumbo, sandwiches & plate lunches and much more.
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Leo's Cajun Corner
3201 Broadway Avenue JThe commitment they have to their customers is to provide top quality products always fresh, never frozen, using four generations of authentic Louisiana recipes. From specialty sausages and boudin to homemade deserts. They always put their very best into everything they do.
Leo's is a cajun butcher/restaurant offering specialty meats by the pound plus gumbo, sandwiches & plate lunches and much more.
Huli Huli Hut is a Hawaiian-style bar & grill serving lunch and dinner in a tropical setting. Great atmosphere and great food. A local favorite!
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Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StHuli Huli Hut is a Hawaiian-style bar & grill serving lunch and dinner in a tropical setting. Great atmosphere and great food. A local favorite!
Taquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina has been serving authentic quality Tex Mex cuisine & the best fajitas & margaritas in Galveston since June 2016! Enjoy chicken, shrimp, or Certified Angus Beef® fajitas with award-winning specialty margaritas in a fun, upbeat atmosphere or relax and enjoy the Postoffice Street vibe on the covered sidewalk patio. We invite you to join us seven days a week for the same impeccable handmade food & customer service that has made them Galveston’s favorite place to unwind. They welcome their guests like they are part of their family. Great Happy Hour too.
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Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StTaquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina has been serving authentic quality Tex Mex cuisine & the best fajitas & margaritas in Galveston since June 2016! Enjoy chicken, shrimp, or Certified Angus Beef® fajitas with award-winning specialty margaritas in a fun, upbeat atmosphere or relax and enjoy the Postoffice Street vibe on the covered sidewalk patio. We invite you to join us seven days a week for the same impeccable handmade food & customer service that has made them Galveston’s favorite place to unwind. They welcome their guests like they are part of their family. Great Happy Hour too.
Great happy hour! Perfect spot to grab a drink and have some delicious Italian food.
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Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StGreat happy hour! Perfect spot to grab a drink and have some delicious Italian food.
Awesome food and a great happy hour! Located right by the Strand.
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Shrimp 'N Stuff Downtown
2506 Avenue HAwesome food and a great happy hour! Located right by the Strand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Easy walk there and back from the rental. Live music sometimes, pool and darts. View of the gulf. Try the Michelob special.
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Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2Easy walk there and back from the rental. Live music sometimes, pool and darts. View of the gulf. Try the Michelob special.
Amazingly beautiful, classic speakeasy with delicious cocktails and a chill vibe. Creative food for every taste. New to The Strand.
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StAmazingly beautiful, classic speakeasy with delicious cocktails and a chill vibe. Creative food for every taste. New to The Strand.
A must experience, The Rooftop Bar features comfortable sectional seating areas and bar-high tables. Galveston's only rooftop bar boasts a captivating view of downtown and the harbor. Enjoy an array of wine selections, signature cocktails, craft beers, single malt scotch, and more.
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StA must experience, The Rooftop Bar features comfortable sectional seating areas and bar-high tables. Galveston's only rooftop bar boasts a captivating view of downtown and the harbor. Enjoy an array of wine selections, signature cocktails, craft beers, single malt scotch, and more.
Featuring a great view of the Texas Gulf Coast, Float Pool Bar is the island’s favorite spot for fun in the sun. Located on Seawall Boulevard, Float offers great drinks and fantastic island dining with a one of a kind atmosphere. Summer months offer a swim up, pool-side bar perfect for cooling off from the sun.
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Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardFeaturing a great view of the Texas Gulf Coast, Float Pool Bar is the island’s favorite spot for fun in the sun. Located on Seawall Boulevard, Float offers great drinks and fantastic island dining with a one of a kind atmosphere. Summer months offer a swim up, pool-side bar perfect for cooling off from the sun.
We are a local brewery in the Galveston - Houston area featuring onsite tap room showcasing classic beer styles from around the world!
Tap room open 7 days a week.
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdWe are a local brewery in the Galveston - Houston area featuring onsite tap room showcasing classic beer styles from around the world!
Tap room open 7 days a week.
Three floors with open patios, live music, view of the ships in the harbor. The cheese LOGS are amazingly huge and the homemade pretzel with beer cheese is a winner!
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Stuttgarden Tavern
111 23rd StThree floors with open patios, live music, view of the ships in the harbor. The cheese LOGS are amazingly huge and the homemade pretzel with beer cheese is a winner!
Stop by and enjoy the amazing views, refreshing drinks, fantastic food, and the best damn drag show you'll ever see!!! Just a short walk down to the Seawall from our place. Drag shows every Friday & Saturday at 10pm..
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Rumors Beach Bar
3102 Seawall BlvdStop by and enjoy the amazing views, refreshing drinks, fantastic food, and the best damn drag show you'll ever see!!! Just a short walk down to the Seawall from our place. Drag shows every Friday & Saturday at 10pm..
Market Station
2310 Market StreetGreat bar with free pool and great happy hour!
Sightseeing
1900 hurricane survivor. Architecture and history rolled into a beautiful setting.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue J1900 hurricane survivor. Architecture and history rolled into a beautiful setting.
Parks & Nature
Try your hand fishing off the pier. Rod rental available.
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Galveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdTry your hand fishing off the pier. Rod rental available.
Come to the island to stroll the beach or splash in the waves. Or come to the island to go fishing or look for coastal birds. No matter what brings you here, you’ll find a refuge at Galveston Island State Park.
With both beach and bay sides, Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover.
You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Visit the nature center to learn more about the park and its programs.
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Parke ng Estado ng Galveston Island
14901 FM3005Come to the island to stroll the beach or splash in the waves. Or come to the island to go fishing or look for coastal birds. No matter what brings you here, you’ll find a refuge at Galveston Island State Park.
With both beach and bay sides, Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover.
You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Visit the nature center to learn more about the park and its programs.
Great park for kids of all ages. Several playgrounds, splash area and a skateboard park. Tennis courts as well.
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McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th StGreat park for kids of all ages. Several playgrounds, splash area and a skateboard park. Tennis courts as well.
A state-of-the-art swimming facility, which includes a recreational pool with kid-friendly play structures and a body slide, as well as an eight-lane short course yard pool.
Spring 2020 - Starting March 7, 2020 -
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM to 1 PM
Lap Pool Only (Heated between 80-82* F)
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Lap Pool Only (Heated between 80-82* F)
***ATTENTION: Due to Spring weather and staffing (lifeguards in school) - Hurricane Slide and/or Splash Pool may be closed. Splash Pool will be closed if water temp is under 78. Please call to check availability.
Summer 2020 - Starting May 27, 2020
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM to 7 PM
Lap Pool Only: 7-11 AM - Lap Swimming or Water Fitness (scheduled class) ONLY until 11 AM
Entire Facility (Lap & Splash Pool: Open starting at 11 AM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Entire Facility (Lap & Splash Pool): Open starting at 10 AM
Fees: Adults $6, Child $4, Senior $4, Under 2 Free
Lasker Park
2016 43rd StA state-of-the-art swimming facility, which includes a recreational pool with kid-friendly play structures and a body slide, as well as an eight-lane short course yard pool.
Spring 2020 - Starting March 7, 2020 -
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM to 1 PM
Lap Pool Only (Heated between 80-82* F)
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Lap Pool Only (Heated between 80-82* F)
***ATTENTION: Due to Spring weather and staffing (lifeguards in school) - Hurricane Slide and/or Splash Pool may be closed. Splash Pool will be closed if water temp is under 78. Please call to check availability.
Summer 2020 - Starting May 27, 2020
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM to 7 PM
Lap Pool Only: 7-11 AM - Lap Swimming or Water Fitness (scheduled class) ONLY until 11 AM
Entire Facility (Lap & Splash Pool: Open starting at 11 AM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Entire Facility (Lap & Splash Pool): Open starting at 10 AM
Fees: Adults $6, Child $4, Senior $4, Under 2 Free
Essentials
This Kroger has a great selection of local beer, organic products and homemade sandwiches and lunch specials. Trolley is available for free ride up and down the seawall.
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Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdThis Kroger has a great selection of local beer, organic products and homemade sandwiches and lunch specials. Trolley is available for free ride up and down the seawall.
Entertainment & Activities
Introduce yourself to Moody Gardens! EXPLORE the ocean and meet penguins, sharks and more at the Aquarium Pyramid. ENJOY an authentic rainforest adventure and close encounters with free-roaming monkeys, macaws and other endangered animals and plants at the Rainforest Pyramid. LEARN about the mysteries of science at the Discovery Museum or IMMERSE yourself at the MG 3D Theater, and 4D Theater. EMBARK on a Colonel Paddlewheel Boat cruise, HAVE FUN during the summer at the lazy river, wave pool and more at Palm Beach, Galveston's only white sand beach or LIGHT up the holidays with the Festival of Lights.
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Mga Hardin ng Moody
1 Hope BlvdIntroduce yourself to Moody Gardens! EXPLORE the ocean and meet penguins, sharks and more at the Aquarium Pyramid. ENJOY an authentic rainforest adventure and close encounters with free-roaming monkeys, macaws and other endangered animals and plants at the Rainforest Pyramid. LEARN about the mysteries of science at the Discovery Museum or IMMERSE yourself at the MG 3D Theater, and 4D Theater. EMBARK on a Colonel Paddlewheel Boat cruise, HAVE FUN during the summer at the lazy river, wave pool and more at Palm Beach, Galveston's only white sand beach or LIGHT up the holidays with the Festival of Lights.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection of thrilling water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. Longer rides, more thrilling slides, always free parking and picnics welcome. Galveston is a great destination for families, friends, large groups to play together.
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdSchlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection of thrilling water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. Longer rides, more thrilling slides, always free parking and picnics welcome. Galveston is a great destination for families, friends, large groups to play together.
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides,
midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdFeaturing waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides,
midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.