Sara’s Galveston Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you love roller coasters and games then this is the place. You can spend all day here. Best to pay for parking across the street.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdIf you love roller coasters and games then this is the place. You can spend all day here. Best to pay for parking across the street.
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlThe Strand
Plage de Galveston
6285 Seawall BlvdPublic Beach
Built the same year as the Happy House. This grand palace has been restored and is maintained by the Galveston Historical Foundation. It is only a 7 minute walk from the house. Go to their website to check on your tickets for self guided tours or on Saturday they have a guided tour.
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Palais de l'évêque
1402 Broadway Avenue JBuilt the same year as the Happy House. This grand palace has been restored and is maintained by the Galveston Historical Foundation. It is only a 7 minute walk from the house. Go to their website to check on your tickets for self guided tours or on Saturday they have a guided tour.
Currently they are requiring 😷 ace mask. P
Restored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Please check thei website for more details about the Moody family and this amazing home.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JCurrently they are requiring 😷 ace mask. P
Restored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Please check thei website for more details about the Moody family and this amazing home.
If you love a good scare then you will love this ghost tour. They have several your options. So check out their website.
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Galveston Ghost Tour
519 25th StIf you love a good scare then you will love this ghost tour. They have several your options. So check out their website.
Food scene
5 minute walk from home, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, excellent GF and VEGAN options.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th St5 minute walk from home, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, excellent GF and VEGAN options.
Must see for their taffy pulling show. Delicious handmade candies and the best milk shakes and banana splits.
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StMust see for their taffy pulling show. Delicious handmade candies and the best milk shakes and banana splits.
Breakfast & Brunch
We love their Huevos Ranhceros and their Berries -N-Cream cinnamon French Toast
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LBreakfast & Brunch
We love their Huevos Ranhceros and their Berries -N-Cream cinnamon French Toast
The ambiance is excellent and the cocktails are delicious.
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StThe ambiance is excellent and the cocktails are delicious.
CLOSED on MONDAY. Coolest restraurant and live enertainment. Most decor has come from customers. Great sandwiches, tacos, huge burgers and pizzas.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StCLOSED on MONDAY. Coolest restraurant and live enertainment. Most decor has come from customers. Great sandwiches, tacos, huge burgers and pizzas.
Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StFresh seafood and fun environment. On Seawall Blvd.
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdTry the Fish Wings and fish tacos.
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StThis coffee shop is easy to walk to from the house and f the weather is nice sit outside under the pergola.
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StThis coffee shop is easy to walk to from the house and f the weather is nice sit outside under the pergola.
Great breakfast and lunch spot that you can walk to from the house.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StGreat breakfast and lunch spot that you can walk to from the house.
Step back in time in Texas’ oldest Drug Store. Definitely a good stop for your favorite milkshake. Open for breakfast/lunch and weekend brunch.
They have fun nostalgic gifts as well.
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Star Drug Store
510 23rd StStep back in time in Texas’ oldest Drug Store. Definitely a good stop for your favorite milkshake. Open for breakfast/lunch and weekend brunch.
They have fun nostalgic gifts as well.
Great place for Vegan/Vegetarian/GF dietary restrictions but they also have great dishes for the carnivores.
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Eatcetera
408 25th StGreat place for Vegan/Vegetarian/GF dietary restrictions but they also have great dishes for the carnivores.
I recommend getting reservations this is a more upscale dining experience for the island so leave the flip flops at home. This is a staple of the island. Opening in 1911. I love their ambiance and everything on the menu. Nice spot for a romantic dinner but also good for groups.
If you love shell fish and want to splurge then get the shellfish tower (market price).
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardI recommend getting reservations this is a more upscale dining experience for the island so leave the flip flops at home. This is a staple of the island. Opening in 1911. I love their ambiance and everything on the menu. Nice spot for a romantic dinner but also good for groups.
If you love shell fish and want to splurge then get the shellfish tower (market price).
Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand StClose walk from the house. Casual atmosphere and they have crawfish.
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Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StClose walk from the house. Casual atmosphere and they have crawfish.
This is a food truck. The freshest and crispiest fried shrimp. About $20 for shrimp and fries but it’s enough to split. Get extra tartar sauce. Outdoor picnic tables. NO bathroom.
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Darlene's Shrimp Shack
1727 61st StThis is a food truck. The freshest and crispiest fried shrimp. About $20 for shrimp and fries but it’s enough to split. Get extra tartar sauce. Outdoor picnic tables. NO bathroom.
You won’t be disappointed with this place. Everything including the staff and ambiance is wonderful. I highly recommend the chocolate martini.
Sugar & Rye
You won’t be disappointed with this place. Everything including the staff and ambiance is wonderful. I highly recommend the chocolate martini.
Get the bagels or get a burger. I promise you will love everything they make.
Galveston Bagel Company
Get the bagels or get a burger. I promise you will love everything they make.
Bars and Nightlife
Rooftop Bar Galveston
You'll feel like royalty surveying your kingdom as you drink and socialize on our 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.
The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StThey do have bar food and it’s only a 9 minute walk from the house. The bartender has been there for 30 years. Very relaxed atmosphere.
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O'Malleys Stage Door
2022 Postoffice StThey do have bar food and it’s only a 9 minute walk from the house. The bartender has been there for 30 years. Very relaxed atmosphere.
Located in the West Market District this fun place has crafted cocktails with fresh juices. 🍹Definitely a fun stop in day or night.
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StLocated in the West Market District this fun place has crafted cocktails with fresh juices. 🍹Definitely a fun stop in day or night.
Located on The Strand this is a new place that offers a lot. Great for groups or date night fun. There are great cocktails, ace throwing , and an arcade.
Axecade
2217 The StrandLocated on The Strand this is a new place that offers a lot. Great for groups or date night fun. There are great cocktails, ace throwing , and an arcade.
Neighborhoods
Galveston
East End Historic District
1880 Garten Verein
2704 Avenue OFishing and Fun
Located on Galveston's Pelican Island, Seawolf Park boasts one of the island's most popular fishing piers and picnic sites. The park also features a playground for the kids and plenty of tourist attractions, including the WWII submarine, the USS Cavalla, and one of only three destroyer escorts, the USS Stewart. The remains of the WWI tanker S.S. Selma, the largest concrete ship constructed, can be seen northwest of Seawolf Park's fishing pier.
Parking (One Time Entry Per Vehicle with Paid Entry):
$6 per car
Seawolf Park
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardIf you love to skate then plan on packing your board.
Named after the youngest professional skateboarder Johnny Romano.
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Johnny Romano Skatepark
2249 27th StIf you love to skate then plan on packing your board.
Named after the youngest professional skateboarder Johnny Romano.
Check their website for seasonal hours and they have a live camera to check current conditions. There is an admission fee.
Best part is that they have guided fishing. I’m not a very skilled fisherman but I always have fun doing it. You have to book in advance but definitely worth it to get the locals help and guidance.
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Galveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdCheck their website for seasonal hours and they have a live camera to check current conditions. There is an admission fee.
Best part is that they have guided fishing. I’m not a very skilled fisherman but I always have fun doing it. You have to book in advance but definitely worth it to get the locals help and guidance.
Golf Cart Rental
Carriage Haus Rentals
2127 Broadway Avenue JGalveston Golf carts
1919 Strand StBeach Fun
Yes, you can surf 🏄♂️ in Galveston. Definitely get some lessons at Good Vibes Surf Lessons.
Good Vibes Surf Lessons
6301 Seawall BlvdYes, you can surf 🏄♂️ in Galveston. Definitely get some lessons at Good Vibes Surf Lessons.
Clean beach with a $15 charge for entrance, Lifeguard on duty
*Showers and changing rooms available
*Playground available
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Plage de l'Est
Seawall Blvd
Clean beach with a $15 charge for entrance, Lifeguard on duty
*Showers and changing rooms available
*Playground available
22 minute walk so if you have a lot of gear you may want to drive.
There is an admission fee of $12 during the week and $15 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Located where historic Broadway Avenue meets the Seawall, Stewart Beach offers plenty of amenities for a day at the beach as well as regular supervision of highly trained lifeguards. The park is home to a pavilion, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts, children’s playground and more. Alcohol is not permitted at Stewart Beach.
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall Blvd22 minute walk so if you have a lot of gear you may want to drive.
There is an admission fee of $12 during the week and $15 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Located where historic Broadway Avenue meets the Seawall, Stewart Beach offers plenty of amenities for a day at the beach as well as regular supervision of highly trained lifeguards. The park is home to a pavilion, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts, children’s playground and more. Alcohol is not permitted at Stewart Beach.
They set you up right on the beach. Located at 39th and Seawall across from Gaido’s restaurant.
Beach Service, LLC Jet Ski Rentals Galveston TX
3900 Seawall BoulevardThey set you up right on the beach. Located at 39th and Seawall across from Gaido’s restaurant.
Located at the end of 16th St. this is a great beach that tends to be a little less crowded then Stewart and near the Pleasure Pier.
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Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardLocated at the end of 16th St. this is a great beach that tends to be a little less crowded then Stewart and near the Pleasure Pier.
Awesome surf shop with great rental prices and all the gear you could want to look the part even if you don’t surf.
Southern Spears Surf Shop
6026 Seawall BlvdAwesome surf shop with great rental prices and all the gear you could want to look the part even if you don’t surf.