Guidebook for Galveston
Drinks & Nightlife
They have an amazing live cover band that plays top 70s, 80s, and 90s.
102 locals recommend
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StThey have an amazing live cover band that plays top 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Club 21 is a great cocktail and wine bar with a sophisticated contemporary feel with plenty of cozy seats.
2102 Postoffice St
2102 Postoffice StreetClub 21 is a great cocktail and wine bar with a sophisticated contemporary feel with plenty of cozy seats.
Great Tiki Bar right off Seawall Blvd facing the beach. Perfect place to dance with great cocktails.
Drip
3204 Seawall BlvdGreat Tiki Bar right off Seawall Blvd facing the beach. Perfect place to dance with great cocktails.
Slick Brewpub offering creative American bar bites and unique craft brews in warmly lit surroundings.
36 locals recommend
Brews Brothers
2404 Strand StSlick Brewpub offering creative American bar bites and unique craft brews in warmly lit surroundings.
Shopping
Beer, T shirts souvenirs shells in a local fixture with porch hairs that overlook the gulf.
79 locals recommend
Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdBeer, T shirts souvenirs shells in a local fixture with porch hairs that overlook the gulf.
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1320 Seawall BlvdT shirts, souvenirs, bathing suits, towels, flip flops, everything you need for the beach.
Store specializing in high-performance apparel, shoes & accessories for runners & triathletes.
Galveston Island Running Co.
518 23rd StStore specializing in high-performance apparel, shoes & accessories for runners & triathletes.
Exposed brick walls surround this metaphysical shop carrying statues, herbs & books galore.
11 locals recommend
The Witchery
2116 Postoffice StExposed brick walls surround this metaphysical shop carrying statues, herbs & books galore.
Tangerine Boutique
2218 Postoffice StArts & Culture
Small theater showing family-friendly documentaries about storms, pirates & other regional lore
40 locals recommend
Pier 21
Pier 21Small theater showing family-friendly documentaries about storms, pirates & other regional lore
Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration
121 locals recommend
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration
Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides.
Galveston Railroad Msm the Center
2602 Santa Fe PlHistoric locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides.
Bishop's Palace was built in 1888 for Walter Gresham, a Galveston attorney. It was later purchased for Bishop Christopher Byrne in 1923 by the Galveston-Houston Diocese. The home features woodwork of rosewood, satinwood and white mahogany and various fireplaces from all over the world.
228 locals recommend
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JBishop's Palace was built in 1888 for Walter Gresham, a Galveston attorney. It was later purchased for Bishop Christopher Byrne in 1923 by the Galveston-Houston Diocese. The home features woodwork of rosewood, satinwood and white mahogany and various fireplaces from all over the world.
Entertainment & Activities
Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdOld-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
Laid-back shack packed with bikes of all styles for sale or rent with parts & repairs available too.
26 locals recommend
Island Bicycle Company
1808 Seawall BlvdLaid-back shack packed with bikes of all styles for sale or rent with parts & repairs available too.
Beachside resort with modern rooms, a spa, golf, dining & 3 glass pyramids with tropical exhibits.
68 locals recommend
Moody Gardens Convention Center
7 Hope BlvdBeachside resort with modern rooms, a spa, golf, dining & 3 glass pyramids with tropical exhibits.
Colorful mini golf facility, with 36 ornately-designed holes & views of the waterfront.
99 locals recommend
Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdColorful mini golf facility, with 36 ornately-designed holes & views of the waterfront.
Food Scene
Spacious Italian eatery with mosaic walls offers classic entrees including lobster ravioli & gelato.
88 locals recommend
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdSpacious Italian eatery with mosaic walls offers classic entrees including lobster ravioli & gelato.
Fast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.
213 locals recommend
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StFast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.
Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
Heaps of steamed seafood including shrimp & mussels as well as prime steaks in a relaxed atmosphere.
57 locals recommend
Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StHeaps of steamed seafood including shrimp & mussels as well as prime steaks in a relaxed atmosphere.
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StThe Best GUMBO BAR!
Casual eatery serving local seafood, grilled meats & signature cocktails with waterfront views.
83 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrCasual eatery serving local seafood, grilled meats & signature cocktails with waterfront views.
Quaint cafe serving sandwiches & other deli fare, classic breakfast grub, pastries & cakes.
129 locals recommend
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LQuaint cafe serving sandwiches & other deli fare, classic breakfast grub, pastries & cakes.
Contemporary locale with a beachfront bar & patio featuring seafood dishes & frozen cocktails.
Ocean Grille & Beach Bar
1228 Seawall BoulevardContemporary locale with a beachfront bar & patio featuring seafood dishes & frozen cocktails.
Parks & Nature
Coastal spot for swimming & outdoor fun Volleyball
Open until 5:00 PM
9 locals recommend
Stewart Beach Snack Bar/Gift Shop
301 Seawall Blvd
Coastal spot for swimming & outdoor fun Volleyball
Open until 5:00 PM
Sandy, gulf-front beach with parking & concession stands, plus umbrella, chair & jet-ski rentals. -
22 locals recommend
Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardSandy, gulf-front beach with parking & concession stands, plus umbrella, chair & jet-ski rentals. -