Guidebook for Hitchcock
Entertainment & Activities
Local brewery open to the public. It's where the locals go.
87 locals recommend
Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdLocal brewery open to the public. It's where the locals go.
Bayou Wildlife Zoo
5050 FM517Wildlife Park with tram that takes you through. Cash only.
The have an aquarium, and a giant indoor rain forest both built inside huge pyramids. There's also a small waterpark. It's tourist central and pricey but worth going.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdThe have an aquarium, and a giant indoor rain forest both built inside huge pyramids. There's also a small waterpark. It's tourist central and pricey but worth going.
Cool local farm where you can pick your own fruits and veggies. They grow all kinds of stuff depending on the season. Peaches, figs, blackberries, and tomatoes are my favorites.
Fruit 'N Such Orchard
6309 Avenue UCool local farm where you can pick your own fruits and veggies. They grow all kinds of stuff depending on the season. Peaches, figs, blackberries, and tomatoes are my favorites.
Food Scene
Farley Girls Cafe
801 Postoffice StMosquito Cafe
628 14th StFried Chicken and Waffles
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdBurgers
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StPricey but always good. Local staple.
Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StGood (not touristy) seafood and steaks.
Good pizza right around the corner from the house. Get it to go and enjoy it on the deck.
11 locals recommend
Bayou Bistro and Bar
3111 Hwy 6Good pizza right around the corner from the house. Get it to go and enjoy it on the deck.
Leo's Cajun Corner
3201 Broadway Avenue JAwesome BBQ. Try the "Riblets"
MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StCoffee, Local, not a Starbucks
One of the few restaurants left built out over the water. Decent food, great views.
130 locals recommend
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdOne of the few restaurants left built out over the water. Decent food, great views.
Parks & Nature
Picnic spots right off the beach. Nature walks. $5 per person, per day.
104 locals recommend
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Picnic spots right off the beach. Nature walks. $5 per person, per day.
East Beach
Seawall BlvdArts & Culture
Postoffice Street
Postoffice StreetArt galleries, curio shops, restaurants
Seawolf Park
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardTour a WW2 Submarine
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant during the day, bar at night, usually with bands on weekends. Younger crowd, popular with A&M Students
102 locals recommend
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StRestaurant during the day, bar at night, usually with bands on weekends. Younger crowd, popular with A&M Students
Buckshot Saloon
2409 Market StDancing, cheap booze
Sightseeing
Seawall Boulevard
Seawall BoulevardGalveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryRide the ferry across and back. Might see dolphins.
Shopping
Baybrook Mall
500 Baybrook MallBig
One of the largest gas stations in the country. HUGE! Texas staple. Great for Texas souvenirs. Good Jerky.
15 locals recommend
Buc-ee's
6201 Gulf FwyOne of the largest gas stations in the country. HUGE! Texas staple. Great for Texas souvenirs. Good Jerky.
Tanger Outlets Houston
5885 Gulf Fwy