Vivian's Guidebook
Food scene
Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StRudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StThis is my family’s favorite place. We love the pancakes here and fried oyster.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StThis is my family’s favorite place. We love the pancakes here and fried oyster.
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StLandry's Seafood House
5310 Seawall BlvdLove the seafood here, so fresh and price is reasonable.
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StLeon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue JIf you like wood-fried oven pizza, this place is a must try. Absolutely delicious. All ingredients and beers from local vendors. They have live music on the weekends.
17 locals recommend
Sharky's Tavern
504 25th StIf you like wood-fried oven pizza, this place is a must try. Absolutely delicious. All ingredients and beers from local vendors. They have live music on the weekends.
Sightseeing
Great place for kids and adults. Amusement park located on the historic pleasure pier. Including over 15 rides, roller coasters, carnival games and souvenirs shop.
37 locals recommend
Pleasure pier
2501 Seawall BoulevardGreat place for kids and adults. Amusement park located on the historic pleasure pier. Including over 15 rides, roller coasters, carnival games and souvenirs shop.
1859 Ashton Villa
2328 Broadway Avenue JOne of Galveston’s beloved Victorian residence.
Beach
Public beach with many amenities. Lifeguards on duty, concession, restroom, showers, chairs, umbrellas, rentals, beach volleyball courts. Food and drink are allowed except alcohol.
113 locals recommend
Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdPublic beach with many amenities. Lifeguards on duty, concession, restroom, showers, chairs, umbrellas, rentals, beach volleyball courts. Food and drink are allowed except alcohol.
Located at very end to the East of Galveston island, this place is perfect for party. Alcohol is permitted. Has all necessary amenities such as restrooms, showers and rentals. The famous festival annual Sand Castle competition is here.
66 locals recommend
East Beach
Seawall BlvdLocated at very end to the East of Galveston island, this place is perfect for party. Alcohol is permitted. Has all necessary amenities such as restrooms, showers and rentals. The famous festival annual Sand Castle competition is here.
Family friendly beach with parking, concession stands, umbrella rentals, chairs and jet-ski rentals.
22 locals recommend
Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardFamily friendly beach with parking, concession stands, umbrella rentals, chairs and jet-ski rentals.