Nadia’s Galveston Island guidebook
Food scene
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StGreat Breakfast/Brunch Place
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StThe Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StGaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardGreat Seafood
Porch Cafe
1625 E Beach DrBeautiful Cafe by the beach
Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StKatie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdMI Abuelitas Homestyle Mexican Restaurant
1728 45th StRainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdBrick House Tavern + Tap
3502A Seawall BlvdRudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StVargas Cut and Catch
2102 Postoffice StGreat Options for Healthy Smoothies, Acai Bowls and Snacks
15 locals recommend
Lolo Kai Smoothies and Wraps
528 23rd StGreat Options for Healthy Smoothies, Acai Bowls and Snacks
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StBeautiful Patio
Red light coffee roasters
2728 Market StGreat place to take kids. Hard to choose between ice cream or candy.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StGreat place to take kids. Hard to choose between ice cream or candy.
Really slow service and the place is a bit run down, but the food is tasty and they always have lots of people waiting.
27 locals recommend
Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
1212 Seawall BlvdReally slow service and the place is a bit run down, but the food is tasty and they always have lots of people waiting.
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar Galveston
2107 Postoffice StGood food at the Strand
Cajun Greek
2226 61st StI love this place. Good food.
Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside DrSan Luis Steakhouse
5222 Seawall BlvdReally delicious.
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StVintage Crown - Michelada Bar
215 23rd StShark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand StBahama Buck's
500 Seawall BlvdDelicious shaved-ice and desserts & smoothies!
Sightseeing
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdFun place for food and activities
Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdYou’ll have to pay a small fee to enter the park, but once inside, a variety of activities await including hiking, kayaking, surfing, biking, and fishing.
There are plenty of bird-watching opportunities from the shoreline as well. Keep your eyes peeled for blue herons, egrets, pelicans, and Mexican eagles as you soak up some sun.
104 locals recommend
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005You’ll have to pay a small fee to enter the park, but once inside, a variety of activities await including hiking, kayaking, surfing, biking, and fishing.
There are plenty of bird-watching opportunities from the shoreline as well. Keep your eyes peeled for blue herons, egrets, pelicans, and Mexican eagles as you soak up some sun.
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlFun Place for Kids. Aquarium, rainforest, paddle boat and water park to play at.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdFun Place for Kids. Aquarium, rainforest, paddle boat and water park to play at.
Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdThe Bryan Museum
1315 21st StBeaches On Galveston Island
Popular beaches on Galveston Island.
Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdA popular family beach on the west end of Galveston, Jamaica Beach City Park offers a plethora of activities for kids of all ages and is a short drive from my property. Spend the day playing in the waves and relaxing on the warm sand.
31 locals recommend
Jamaica Beach
A popular family beach on the west end of Galveston, Jamaica Beach City Park offers a plethora of activities for kids of all ages and is a short drive from my property. Spend the day playing in the waves and relaxing on the warm sand.
East Beach is another favorite beach in the Galveston. This one is popular with adults, as it is the only beach on the island that allows alcohol. Just be sure you don’t pack any bottles in your cooler, as glass is prohibited at East Beach.
There is also a number of fun events hosted throughout the year including festivals, concerts, and sandcastle building competitions. This beach is high energy from March through October, making it one of the most fun places to sit back and relax while you soak up some rays.
66 locals recommend
East Beach
Seawall BlvdEast Beach is another favorite beach in the Galveston. This one is popular with adults, as it is the only beach on the island that allows alcohol. Just be sure you don’t pack any bottles in your cooler, as glass is prohibited at East Beach.
There is also a number of fun events hosted throughout the year including festivals, concerts, and sandcastle building competitions. This beach is high energy from March through October, making it one of the most fun places to sit back and relax while you soak up some rays.
Porretto Beach is located in town by the Galveston Seawall, just West of Stewart Beach and Galveston's East Beach.
This beach is very close to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier which has food, rides, and games. It is definitely an all-around top hit in terms of location and access.
22 locals recommend
Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardPorretto Beach is located in town by the Galveston Seawall, just West of Stewart Beach and Galveston's East Beach.
This beach is very close to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier which has food, rides, and games. It is definitely an all-around top hit in terms of location and access.