Maureen’s guidebook
Food scene
Great place to grab a burger or a snack before or after beach. Drinks available in four different themed bars: Tiki Bar, SideYard, Squeeze Tequila & RumShack.
https://www.islandfamous.com/thespot/
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdGreat place to grab a burger or a snack before or after beach. Drinks available in four different themed bars: Tiki Bar, SideYard, Squeeze Tequila & RumShack.
https://www.islandfamous.com/thespot/
BLVD seafood has one of the best menus close to the house with a casual atmosphere.
https://blvdseafood.com/
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2BLVD seafood has one of the best menus close to the house with a casual atmosphere.
https://blvdseafood.com/
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Diner with a New Orleans flair.
https://thegumbodiner.com/
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The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall BlvdBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner Diner with a New Orleans flair.
https://thegumbodiner.com/
Shrimp and stuff has the best grab n go shrimp and seafood. Diner atmosphere, order at the counter, sit in or take out. Additional dining location downtown.
https://www.shrimpnstuff.com/
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OShrimp and stuff has the best grab n go shrimp and seafood. Diner atmosphere, order at the counter, sit in or take out. Additional dining location downtown.
https://www.shrimpnstuff.com/
Great seafood cuisine in a quaint elegant energized yet relaxed atmosphere.
https://saltwatergrill.com/
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Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StGreat seafood cuisine in a quaint elegant energized yet relaxed atmosphere.
https://saltwatergrill.com/
Amazing old time homemade candy and ice cream parlor. A must stop in when on the Strand in downtown.
https://lakingsconfectionery.com/
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StAmazing old time homemade candy and ice cream parlor. A must stop in when on the Strand in downtown.
https://lakingsconfectionery.com/
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdGreat fresh catch on the fishing pier.
Cordray Drug Store rolled ice cream
3827 Avenue LYummy sweets, chill vibe and fun folks.
Great place to grab lunch or a cocktail after shopping.
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Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand StGreat place to grab lunch or a cocktail after shopping.
Freckleberry Teahouse
Super chill zen vibe and bubble tea! If you don't know what that is, try it!
I highly recommend the muffaletta! A great sandwich shop with a relaxing outdoor patio.
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Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StI highly recommend the muffaletta! A great sandwich shop with a relaxing outdoor patio.
Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StA great place for steamed seafood and drinks.
A really nice dining atmosphere and the food is delicious.
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Riondo's Ristorante
2328 Strand StA really nice dining atmosphere and the food is delicious.
Sightseeing
The 33rd street beach is great place to relax and is close to many of the locales and activities in this guide. Umbrella and chair rentals are available between 25th and 33rd.
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Galveston Beach
6285 Seawall BlvdThe 33rd street beach is great place to relax and is close to many of the locales and activities in this guide. Umbrella and chair rentals are available between 25th and 33rd.
SUP Gulf Coast offers paddle & surf board rentals, instruction and lessons. You can find them directly on the beach at 29th street.
https://supgulfcoasttx.com/
29th Street & Seawall Boulevard
SUP Gulf Coast offers paddle & surf board rentals, instruction and lessons. You can find them directly on the beach at 29th street.
https://supgulfcoasttx.com/
Get your pedal on with a surrey bike (4 person or more carriage powered by pedaling). A great way to sightseeing with the family or friends along the seawall (and burn some calories).
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joy%20Bike%20Rental%20&%20Gift%20Shop/689471611185285/
Joy Bike Rental & Gift Shop
3114 Seawall BlvdGet your pedal on with a surrey bike (4 person or more carriage powered by pedaling). A great way to sightseeing with the family or friends along the seawall (and burn some calories).
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joy%20Bike%20Rental%20&%20Gift%20Shop/689471611185285/
Ghost tours are a great way to learn the island's history and have some fun too. Tours include cemeteries, pirate's tales, old mob haunts and of course, The 1900 storm tragedy.
https://ghostcitytours.com/galveston/
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Galveston Ghost Tour
519 25th StGhost tours are a great way to learn the island's history and have some fun too. Tours include cemeteries, pirate's tales, old mob haunts and of course, The 1900 storm tragedy.
https://ghostcitytours.com/galveston/
There are many historical homes to visit on the island. Moody Mansion is one of the more well known and popular locations.
https://www.moodymansion.org/
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JThere are many historical homes to visit on the island. Moody Mansion is one of the more well known and popular locations.
https://www.moodymansion.org/
The 1892 Bishop's Palace is in the National Register of Historical Places and a great place to explore a Victorian residence museum.
https://www.galvestonhistory.org/sites/1892-bishops-palace
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Bischofspalast
1402 Broadway Avenue JThe 1892 Bishop's Palace is in the National Register of Historical Places and a great place to explore a Victorian residence museum.
https://www.galvestonhistory.org/sites/1892-bishops-palace
Galveston Island State Park has a lot of activities to offer including fishing, kayaking, beach access and bird watching to name a few. Entrance fee $5/person, 12 & under free, $15 - $35 plus $2/person camp site fees.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island
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Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Galveston Island State Park has a lot of activities to offer including fishing, kayaking, beach access and bird watching to name a few. Entrance fee $5/person, 12 & under free, $15 - $35 plus $2/person camp site fees.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island
The Grand 1894 Opera House brings arts and entertainment to the Gulf Coast region and has Grand Performances.
http://www.thegrand.com/
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Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StThe Grand 1894 Opera House brings arts and entertainment to the Gulf Coast region and has Grand Performances.
http://www.thegrand.com/
Shopping
A great souvenir shop with rocking chairs looking over the Gulf while you enjoy a cool drink, ice cream or refreshment.
https://www.galveston.com/whattodo/shopping/shopping-search/murdochsbathhouse/
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdA great souvenir shop with rocking chairs looking over the Gulf while you enjoy a cool drink, ice cream or refreshment.
https://www.galveston.com/whattodo/shopping/shopping-search/murdochsbathhouse/
Family owned and operated gift, home accessory and year-round Christmas store on The Strand in Galveston! They have such great stuff. I always get compliments on my jewelry from here.
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Strand Brass and Christmas on The Strand
2115 Strand StFamily owned and operated gift, home accessory and year-round Christmas store on The Strand in Galveston! They have such great stuff. I always get compliments on my jewelry from here.
A modern gift shop offering curated items, accessories, jewelry, candles. home décor and more.
https://mercantileonthestrand.com/
Mercantile on The Strand
2301 Strand StA modern gift shop offering curated items, accessories, jewelry, candles. home décor and more.
https://mercantileonthestrand.com/
Tangerine Boutique has upscale, sophisticated, and bohemian fashion curated by local surfer girl.
https://tangerine.boutique/
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Tangerine Boutique
2218 Postoffice StTangerine Boutique has upscale, sophisticated, and bohemian fashion curated by local surfer girl.
https://tangerine.boutique/
A whimsical gift shop with accessories, home décor, books, fragrances, special occasions gifts and a children's section.
https://www.graciesgiftshop.com/
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Gracie's
2202 Strand StA whimsical gift shop with accessories, home décor, books, fragrances, special occasions gifts and a children's section.
https://www.graciesgiftshop.com/
Cocktails
The Rooftop Bar at the The Tremont House is a great place to have a cocktail at sunset. On the 4th floor, the terrace overlooks Galveston and the ship channels. Call ahead for hours of operation and a reservation.
https://www.thetremonthouse.com/eat-drink/rooftop-bar-galveston
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StThe Rooftop Bar at the The Tremont House is a great place to have a cocktail at sunset. On the 4th floor, the terrace overlooks Galveston and the ship channels. Call ahead for hours of operation and a reservation.
https://www.thetremonthouse.com/eat-drink/rooftop-bar-galveston
The Spot has four cocktail venues: Rum Shack, SideYard, Tiki Bar & Squeeze. Rum Shack is my favorite. SideYard is a great place to watch sports. This location is super popular with visitors and locals alike and has large crowds in summer.
https://www.islandfamous.com/rumshack/
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Rum Shack
3204 Seawall BlvdThe Spot has four cocktail venues: Rum Shack, SideYard, Tiki Bar & Squeeze. Rum Shack is my favorite. SideYard is a great place to watch sports. This location is super popular with visitors and locals alike and has large crowds in summer.
https://www.islandfamous.com/rumshack/
Galvez Bar and Grill is a great place to have a drink, a light snack or meal and listen to some piano playing in the early evenings. The hotel is also known for it's Sunday Brunch buffet.
https://www.grandgalvez.com/bar-and-grille
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Galvez Bar & Grill
2024 Seawall BlvdGalvez Bar and Grill is a great place to have a drink, a light snack or meal and listen to some piano playing in the early evenings. The hotel is also known for it's Sunday Brunch buffet.
https://www.grandgalvez.com/bar-and-grille
The only karaoke bar in Galveston. A fun place to hop on stage and belt it out or sing along from the crowd. Back outdoor patio.
Galvez Bar and Grill is a great place to have a drink, a light snack or meal and listen to some piano playing in the early evenings. The hotel is also known for it's Sunday Brunch buffet.
https://www.grandgalvez.com/bar-and-grille
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The Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic StThe only karaoke bar in Galveston. A fun place to hop on stage and belt it out or sing along from the crowd. Back outdoor patio.
Galvez Bar and Grill is a great place to have a drink, a light snack or meal and listen to some piano playing in the early evenings. The hotel is also known for it's Sunday Brunch buffet.
https://www.grandgalvez.com/bar-and-grille
A large beer hall with pool table, shuffleboard, a roof top bar and patio with great view of cruise ships coming and going.
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Stuttgarden Tavern
111 23rd StA large beer hall with pool table, shuffleboard, a roof top bar and patio with great view of cruise ships coming and going.