An Insider's Guide to Galveston
Food Scene
Laid-back Tex-Mex, tasty 'ritas swirl together a great time while dining indoors or on outside patio. Colorful, vibrant decor, lunch specials weekdays until 3:00 pm.
46 locals recommend
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StLaid-back Tex-Mex, tasty 'ritas swirl together a great time while dining indoors or on outside patio. Colorful, vibrant decor, lunch specials weekdays until 3:00 pm.
Sharky's Tavern
504 25th StMusic, pizza, games & good times.
Theater/Film
Short documentary film examines the 1900 Great Storm in Galveston, still the deadliest natural disaster in our country's history...
40 locals recommend
Pier 21
Pier 21Short documentary film examines the 1900 Great Storm in Galveston, still the deadliest natural disaster in our country's history...
Modest neighborhood theater delivers big-city productions year-round, from the traditional fare to modern, eclectic forays....
7 locals recommend
Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company
2317 Mechanic StModest neighborhood theater delivers big-city productions year-round, from the traditional fare to modern, eclectic forays....
Sightseeing
Part city tour and part Maritime adventure equals maximum sightseeing! Captivating stories and lesser-known history of this great Island from a seasoned boat captain. All aboard!
90 locals recommend
Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdPart city tour and part Maritime adventure equals maximum sightseeing! Captivating stories and lesser-known history of this great Island from a seasoned boat captain. All aboard!
Come as you are in this gay-friendly longtime neighborhood bar serving stiff drinks, cold beer and campy drag shows. Lush garden patio with pool and lots of eye-candy...
8 locals recommend
Robert's Lafitte
2501 Avenue QCome as you are in this gay-friendly longtime neighborhood bar serving stiff drinks, cold beer and campy drag shows. Lush garden patio with pool and lots of eye-candy...
Grocery/Convenience Store
Less than 500 feet from the apartment makes this place so very convenient for those quickie munchie runs.
Moe's Corner Store
1902 23rd StreetLess than 500 feet from the apartment makes this place so very convenient for those quickie munchie runs.
Less than two blocks from the apartment makes this a convenient pitstop for last-minute items.
SPEEDY MART
1702 23rd StreetLess than two blocks from the apartment makes this a convenient pitstop for last-minute items.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Ride Historic Trolley Cars
Don't miss our unique, historic open-air trolley cars that circle the island daily. There's a trolley stop one block away on 23rd Street & Avenue P½.