Guidebook for Bolivar Peninsula
Food Scene
Great view of the inter coastal Canal as you dine. Below main restaurant is Down Under. This is a casual restaurant and bar with live music on the weekends.
170 locals recommend
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree DrGreat view of the inter coastal Canal as you dine. Below main restaurant is Down Under. This is a casual restaurant and bar with live music on the weekends.
Very casual. GREAT food and our favorite hamburger! This is a bar, so go early to avoid heavy smoke!
87 locals recommend
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
1369 State Hwy 87Very casual. GREAT food and our favorite hamburger! This is a bar, so go early to avoid heavy smoke!
Beautiful new restaurant overlooking the inter coastal canal. Enjoy the beautiful decor as you watch the water traffic. Great for sunset dinners.
117 locals recommend
Steve's Landing Restaurant
1290 Bay Vue RdBeautiful new restaurant overlooking the inter coastal canal. Enjoy the beautiful decor as you watch the water traffic. Great for sunset dinners.
A favorite restaurant with the locals! The menu can't be beat! Don't forget a stop by the bakery counter for dessert!
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StA favorite restaurant with the locals! The menu can't be beat! Don't forget a stop by the bakery counter for dessert!
Locals like to keep this place a secret! Tucked away in a neighborhood, you won't want to miss this place for breakfast or lunch!!!
129 locals recommend
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LLocals like to keep this place a secret! Tucked away in a neighborhood, you won't want to miss this place for breakfast or lunch!!!
A longtime favorite for wonderful seafood. White tablecloths. Expect a wait on busy weekends. It's worth the wait!!!
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardA longtime favorite for wonderful seafood. White tablecloths. Expect a wait on busy weekends. It's worth the wait!!!
Willie G's Seafood & Steaks
2100 Harborside DrGreat seafood. Pricey!!!
Located on Strand. The kids will love you! Old fashioned soda shop.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StLocated on Strand. The kids will love you! Old fashioned soda shop.
Dannay Donuts
2124 State Hwy 87You'll see the line each morning! Hamburgers are good as well.
Everything Else
Best place on the peninsula for souvenirs. You will be surprised with the selections.
31 locals recommend
Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
1400 State Hwy 87Best place on the peninsula for souvenirs. You will be surprised with the selections.
Essentials
EVERYTHING you need is at The Big Store! The made to order pizza is delicious. For a treat, take home some gelato.
135 locals recommend
The Big Store and Ace Hardware
2385 State Hwy 87EVERYTHING you need is at The Big Store! The made to order pizza is delicious. For a treat, take home some gelato.
Shopping
HUGE souvenir shop over the Gulf. Take a seat in an adirondock chair in the breezeway and enjoy a marguerita!
79 locals recommend
Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdHUGE souvenir shop over the Gulf. Take a seat in an adirondock chair in the breezeway and enjoy a marguerita!
Shopping district with bars and restaurants. Don't miss the old time soda shop.
124 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
502 20th StShopping district with bars and restaurants. Don't miss the old time soda shop.
Sightseeing
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JCheck website for tour schedule.
Arts & Culture
Rainforest Pyramid
1 Hope BlvdNext to Schlitterbahn.
Great waterpark. Free parking and you can take an ice chest in with food and drinks. Rent a locker for valuables and just leave your ice chest near a picnic table. I recommend a 1/2 day pass.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdGreat waterpark. Free parking and you can take an ice chest in with food and drinks. Rent a locker for valuables and just leave your ice chest near a picnic table. I recommend a 1/2 day pass.
Art Gallery. Beautiful work! Spend an afternoon walking down the street and hopping in and out of the galleries.
11 locals recommend
René Wiley Gallery
2128 Postoffice StArt Gallery. Beautiful work! Spend an afternoon walking down the street and hopping in and out of the galleries.
Pier 21
Pier 21View The Great Storm - The storm of 1900 that devastated Galveston.
Fun Spot Water Slide
2061 State Hwy 87Short lines and lots of fun! Snack bar.
Step back in time and enjoy a show! Beautiful theater, but, seating is tight.
99 locals recommend
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StStep back in time and enjoy a show! Beautiful theater, but, seating is tight.
This pirate-themed family experience invites you to learn the legends of the last buccaneers. The venue features a ship captain’s cabin with actors who help to tell the story.
12 locals recommend
Pirates and Ghosts
2313 Harborside DrThis pirate-themed family experience invites you to learn the legends of the last buccaneers. The venue features a ship captain’s cabin with actors who help to tell the story.
Arts & Entertainment District – a charming tree-lined street that features art galleries, coffee houses, restaurants and restored historic buildings
10 locals recommend
Postoffice Street
Postoffice StreetArts & Entertainment District – a charming tree-lined street that features art galleries, coffee houses, restaurants and restored historic buildings
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JCheck website for tour times