Going Coastal Galveston guidebook

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Going Coastal Galveston guidebook

Food scene

Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2
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Bright, modern establishment offering New American seafood creations, plus a full bar.
American Southern comfort menu specializing in cajun crawfish & seafood platters in a relaxed space.
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Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
1212 Seawall Blvd
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American Southern comfort menu specializing in cajun crawfish & seafood platters in a relaxed space.
Relaxed spot at The San Luis Resort offering salads, burgers & seafood entrees, plus breakfast fare.
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Blake's Bistro
5222 Seawall Blvd
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Relaxed spot at The San Luis Resort offering salads, burgers & seafood entrees, plus breakfast fare.
Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.
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Brick House Tavern + Tap
3502A Seawall Blvd
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Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.
Family-friendly chain for seafood & American fare served in a fishing-boat-themed setting.
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
2501 Seawall Blvd
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Family-friendly chain for seafood & American fare served in a fishing-boat-themed setting.
Cheery seaside hangout with balcony seating offering casual American seafood & tropical cocktails.
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Fish Tales
2502 Seawall Blvd
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Cheery seaside hangout with balcony seating offering casual American seafood & tropical cocktails.
Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill is a unique and authentic restaurant that proudly serves the Galveston area. We are the only bar ON the beach and have the largest Palapa on the island. Our mission is to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and an enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.
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Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill
731 Seawall Blvd
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Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill is a unique and authentic restaurant that proudly serves the Galveston area. We are the only bar ON the beach and have the largest Palapa on the island. Our mission is to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and an enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.
This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme.
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Gaido's Seaside Inn
3700 Seawall Blvd
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This elegant seafood restaurant, opened in 1911, offers Gulf views and has a nautical theme.
Seafood & steaks served in an elegant space with vaulted ceilings located at the Hotel Galvez & Spa.
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Galvez Bar & Grill
2024 Seawall Blvd
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Seafood & steaks served in an elegant space with vaulted ceilings located at the Hotel Galvez & Spa.
Neapolitan-style Italian dishes paired with fine wines in an upscale setting with old-world charm.
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Grotto Ristorante
5222 Seawall Blvd
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Neapolitan-style Italian dishes paired with fine wines in an upscale setting with old-world charm.
Restaurant & bar located on a pier, serving breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including seafood.
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Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
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Restaurant & bar located on a pier, serving breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including seafood.
Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
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Joe's Crab Shack
3502 Seawall Blvd
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Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
Laid-back restaurant with a terrace & ocean views serving traditional Greek cuisine.
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KritiKos Grill
4908 Seawall Blvd
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Laid-back restaurant with a terrace & ocean views serving traditional Greek cuisine.
Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
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Landry's Seafood House
5310 Seawall Blvd
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Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
Family-owned & -operated landmark serving Italian food in elegant, old-school environs since 1967.
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Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st St
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Family-owned & -operated landmark serving Italian food in elegant, old-school environs since 1967.
No-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard
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No-frills eatery serving giant breakfasts along with lunch & dinner fare with views of the water.
Local seafood is prepared a variety of ways at this lively joint with a pool bar & happy hour.
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Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall Blvd
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Local seafood is prepared a variety of ways at this lively joint with a pool bar & happy hour.
Rainforest-themed chain for American fare & cocktails amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
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Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall Blvd
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Rainforest-themed chain for American fare & cocktails amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Casual chain serving pizza along with soups, sandwiches & pastas.
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Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
500 Seawall Blvd
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Casual chain serving pizza along with soups, sandwiches & pastas.
Local eatery featuring a large menu of south-of-the-border favorites accompanied by gulf views.
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Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall Blvd
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Local eatery featuring a large menu of south-of-the-border favorites accompanied by gulf views.
Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch décor.
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Saltgrass Steak House
1502 Seawall Blvd
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Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch décor.
Spin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds.
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue O
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Spin-off of a local longtimer offering fried & broiled seafood & breakfast in casual surrounds.
Sports-bar chain serving Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches with a Texas twist & various pub eats.
Texadelphia
1228 Seawall Blvd
Sports-bar chain serving Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches with a Texas twist & various pub eats.
Counter-serve BBQ place offering Texas-style ribs, brisket, sausage & sides in spacious digs.
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Texas Pit Stop BBQ
6612 Seawall Blvd
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Counter-serve BBQ place offering Texas-style ribs, brisket, sausage & sides in spacious digs.
Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall Blvd
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Comfy joint offering Cajun & Creole dishes along with weekly specials for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Chill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
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Chill spot for American grub including burgers & wings with open-air deck seating & Gulf views.
Elegant mahogany- & leather-adorned steakhouse inside the San Luis Resort for meat, seafood & more.
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San Luis Steakhouse
5222 Seawall Blvd
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Elegant mahogany- & leather-adorned steakhouse inside the San Luis Resort for meat, seafood & more.
This casual chain branch offers a seafood-leaning Mexican menu in environs with an ocean view.
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Tortuga Mexican Kitchen
4910 Seawall Blvd
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This casual chain branch offers a seafood-leaning Mexican menu in environs with an ocean view.
Waterfront party spot with swim-up bar, plus DJs, live music & events such as karaoke.
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Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall Boulevard
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Waterfront party spot with swim-up bar, plus DJs, live music & events such as karaoke.
Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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Fresh baked goods plus an all-day menu of down-home American meals in a homey setting with a patio.
Fast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.
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Mosquito Cafe
628 14th St
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Fast & casual American eats with an eclectic touch served in an 1870s building with a sunny patio.

Neighborhoods

Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County. https://www.galveston.com/
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Galveston
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Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County. https://www.galveston.com/

Sightseeing

The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jack-up rig set up in the Galveston harbor.
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Ocean Star Offshore bušotina i muzej
2002 Wharf Rd
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The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry. Located next to the Strand National Historic Landmark District, the museum is housed on a retired jack-up rig set up in the Galveston harbor.
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The Museum is owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization.
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Željeznički muzej Galveston
2602 Santa Fe Pl
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The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The Museum is owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization.
Dive into the oceans of the world in a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more!
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Akvarij u Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
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Dive into the oceans of the world in a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more!
One of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Kiddie Big Top Area, Midway Games, Party Zone, and Brew Station. There is even a stage for live music and entertainment.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd
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One of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Kiddie Big Top Area, Midway Games, Party Zone, and Brew Station. There is even a stage for live music and entertainment.
The waterpark features an exciting collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. A one-mile river connects the three distinct sections and has four high trill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas Blvd
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The waterpark features an exciting collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. A one-mile river connects the three distinct sections and has four high trill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.
Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park
Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park
2249 27th Street
Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park
It offers a variety of activities for adults and children. The recreation center features a basketball gym, computer lab, game room, racquetball courts and a variety of fitness equipment. The property also features a large outdoor playground, splash pad, basketball court and tennis courts.
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McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th St
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It offers a variety of activities for adults and children. The recreation center features a basketball gym, computer lab, game room, racquetball courts and a variety of fitness equipment. The property also features a large outdoor playground, splash pad, basketball court and tennis courts.
Garten Verein is a beautiful, historically significant facility most popular for weddings, reunions, and many other fun get-togethers! If you are interested in renting this facility, please contact the GHF by clicking here! Kempner Park is free of charge and open to the public!
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Kempner Park
2704 Avenue O
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Garten Verein is a beautiful, historically significant facility most popular for weddings, reunions, and many other fun get-togethers! If you are interested in renting this facility, please contact the GHF by clicking here! Kempner Park is free of charge and open to the public!
Maynard Dog Park
Maynard Dog Park
128 Waltham Street
Maynard Dog Park
Splash Pad at Menard Park - Menard Park is located behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at 28th & Seawall. It is a nice little splash pad! It's right across from the beach, a good way to rinse your sandy feet! Go on Thursday afternoon when you can browse Galveston's Own Farmers Market, then let the kiddos play on the playground and splash pad. The Farmers Market is from 3-7pm.
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McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th St
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Splash Pad at Menard Park - Menard Park is located behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at 28th & Seawall. It is a nice little splash pad! It's right across from the beach, a good way to rinse your sandy feet! Go on Thursday afternoon when you can browse Galveston's Own Farmers Market, then let the kiddos play on the playground and splash pad. The Farmers Market is from 3-7pm.
Tennis Courts at Menard Park. Dog-friendly grounds with a recreation center & picnic shelters, plus basketball & tennis courts.
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McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th St
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Tennis Courts at Menard Park. Dog-friendly grounds with a recreation center & picnic shelters, plus basketball & tennis courts.