Guidebook for Galveston
Essentials
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdFood Scene
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StCute restaurant, good food, great for Sunday Brunch
Star Drug Store
510 23rd StOld timey drugstore great for breakfast
Stunning old Hotel with an incredible Sunday Brunch. A little pricey though.
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Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall BlvdStunning old Hotel with an incredible Sunday Brunch. A little pricey though.
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StGreat place for Breakfast.
There is always IHOP. We have a 7 year old, so I know the importance of IHOP.
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IHOP
5224 Seawall BlvdThere is always IHOP. We have a 7 year old, so I know the importance of IHOP.
The food is good but the view of the Harbor and the tall-ship Elissa are incredible.
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Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrThe food is good but the view of the Harbor and the tall-ship Elissa are incredible.
Good food and a beautiful view of Galveston Harbor
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Olympia the Grill at Pier 21
2100 Harborside DrGood food and a beautiful view of Galveston Harbor
A remote and somewhat secluded restaurant and marina. Located on the West End on Galveston Bay, it's the perfect place to enjoy dinner while watching the Sun set over the Bay.
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Waterman Marina
14302 Stewart RdA remote and somewhat secluded restaurant and marina. Located on the West End on Galveston Bay, it's the perfect place to enjoy dinner while watching the Sun set over the Bay.
Great burger joint with an upstairs balcony overlooking the beach. Kids love it. They also have good ice cream and deserts.
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The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdGreat burger joint with an upstairs balcony overlooking the beach. Kids love it. They also have good ice cream and deserts.
Located in the San Luis Hotel, this is an upscale Italian restaurant.
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Grotto Ristorante
5222 Seawall BlvdLocated in the San Luis Hotel, this is an upscale Italian restaurant.
Fun for kids. The food is ok, but the experience is better. The Volcano erupts every half hour. They usually have music and activities for families outside on weekends. There is also a river ride that's fun for families.
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Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdFun for kids. The food is ok, but the experience is better. The Volcano erupts every half hour. They usually have music and activities for families outside on weekends. There is also a river ride that's fun for families.
Local dive with good barbecue. Just two blocks from the house as you are heading to the beach.
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Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SLocal dive with good barbecue. Just two blocks from the house as you are heading to the beach.
Fuddruckers
111 23rd StFun for the kids. There is a second and third floor for dining that most never see.
This an absolute MUST. It's an old-timey candy store with ice cream, lots of candies, coffee, fountain drinks and more.
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StThis an absolute MUST. It's an old-timey candy store with ice cream, lots of candies, coffee, fountain drinks and more.
A local coffee shop on a beautiful street in the Historic Strand District. Hey, you can get Starbucks anywhere.
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MOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StA local coffee shop on a beautiful street in the Historic Strand District. Hey, you can get Starbucks anywhere.
Blue Water Grill & Ignoble Pizzeria
16718 Termini-San Luis Pass RdUpscale dining. Great seafood.
Good upscale restaurant but you will need a reservation.
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StGood upscale restaurant but you will need a reservation.
Entertainment & Activities
Great waterpark. Best to go on weekdays to avoid the crouds.
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdGreat waterpark. Best to go on weekdays to avoid the crouds.
A lot of things to do here. A Rainforest Pyramid, newly renovated Aquarium, 3-D movies, IMAX movies, a waterpark, and more.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdA lot of things to do here. A Rainforest Pyramid, newly renovated Aquarium, 3-D movies, IMAX movies, a waterpark, and more.
Your ticket to the Seaport Museum give you access to board the Elissa, Galveston's tall ship.
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Your ticket to the Seaport Museum give you access to board the Elissa, Galveston's tall ship.
Lone Star Flight Museum
11551 Aerospace AveBeautiful old planes, many from World War II
They rent Surrey Bikes, Electric Bikes, Fat Tire Bikes, Elliptical Bikes, All Aluminum Beach Cruisers. Ask for Al and tell him Tom and Subic sent you and he will give the kids free sno cones and 30 minutes FREE on a surry rental.
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Jungle Surf Rentals
1020 Seawall BlvdThey rent Surrey Bikes, Electric Bikes, Fat Tire Bikes, Elliptical Bikes, All Aluminum Beach Cruisers. Ask for Al and tell him Tom and Subic sent you and he will give the kids free sno cones and 30 minutes FREE on a surry rental.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdGreat fun.