Bolivar Peninsula Guidebook
Things to do
Mini golf and great night-life scene for live music, food and drinks.
28 locals recommend
The Gulf Range
1987 State Hwy 87Mini golf and great night-life scene for live music, food and drinks.
FUN TOWN WATER PARK
995 Noble Carl DrGreat break from the sand.
Fun Spot Water Slide
2061 State Hwy 87Bolivar Escape Room
4298 Texas 87https://bolivarescaperoom.com/
East Bay Charter - Captain Marty Reid
Fishing Charter
Crystal Beach Community Golf Course
664 State Hwy 87Third Coast Parasail
1295 N Stingaree DrA Shore Venture
894 S Crystal Beach RdBeach Party Rentals. They will bring anything needed for a fun day at the beach!
Large resort-style pool with swim-up bar. Concerts. RV Park. Day passes available.
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach
Large resort-style pool with swim-up bar. Concerts. RV Park. Day passes available.
Crystal Beach Jet Ski and Water Toy Rentals llc
Galveston AvenueFraternal Order of Eagles 3719
Bingo every Sunday at 2 pm and first Friday of the month at 6 pm.
Texas Paramotor Training
Take an introductory Paramotor flight!
Ships Wheel
1271 State Hwy 87Nightclub with a dance floor.
M.O.M.S Petting Zoo
They offer several packagesand tours!
7 locals recommend
Crystal Beach Jet Ski and Water Toy Rentals llc
Galveston AvenueThey offer several packagesand tours!
Honey hole outfitters llc
Fishing Guide
Food scene
Great sunset on the patio. Love their soft shell crab tacos. Live music on weekends.
170 locals recommend
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree DrGreat sunset on the patio. Love their soft shell crab tacos. Live music on weekends.
Mamma Mia's
2017 State Hwy 87Great pizza! check hours and order early!
Excellent food with an upstairs sports bar. Love their chips and green salsa!
65 locals recommend
Jose's Cantina Restaurant
1021 State Hwy 87Excellent food with an upstairs sports bar. Love their chips and green salsa!
G’s Molcajete
1698 State Hwy 87Good for breakfast
B & Dub's Grub
1757 Texas 87Best Burgers on the Peninsula!
Dannay Donuts
2124 State Hwy 87Great donuts with a drive-thru or dine-in!
Great vibe! Full Bar, Good Food, Friendly Owners and Staff. This is the most consistent place on the Peninsula as far as being open year-round. This has become our favorite go-to place to watch sports, grab a drink at the bar or have lunch and dinner.
87 locals recommend
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
1369 State Hwy 87Great vibe! Full Bar, Good Food, Friendly Owners and Staff. This is the most consistent place on the Peninsula as far as being open year-round. This has become our favorite go-to place to watch sports, grab a drink at the bar or have lunch and dinner.
Live music, great food and drinks. Always something fun happening there!
52 locals recommend
HARDHEADS IceHouse GRILL & Scratch kitchen
1035 State Hwy 87Live music, great food and drinks. Always something fun happening there!
JB'S SEAFOOD
1263 Canal WStop by and grab a few pounds of fresh shrimp to cook at the house!
Beer, Wine, Liquor sales. They also have great food, live music, DJ, dancing, and always a fun party vibe!!
Nauti Beaver Hut
Beer, Wine, Liquor sales. They also have great food, live music, DJ, dancing, and always a fun party vibe!!
Ritas and Cream
1945 State Hwy 87Ice Cream, Boozy Drinks
Busta-Lime Premium Frozen Drinks
Drink truck
Lighthouse Grille
Food Truck
La Playita Restaurant
703 Madison AveGreat Mexican Food!
Fins Bar & Grill
Located at Margaritaville RV Resort.
Crystal Beach Cafe
Great Vietnamese food and Pho.
Island Cafe
Great coffee drinks!
The Panini Press-Crystal Beach
Food truck with breakfast and paninis
PizzaForno
24/7 Hot pizza vending machine!
Tacos Rosita
Great breakfast tacos. Next to the big store. Open year round!
Texas Fireboy BBQ
Food Truck opened March 2023
Frio Loco
JayLa’s Bar & Grill
Located in Gilcrest east of Crystal Beach.
Shopping
If you can't find what you need here, you don't need it! Groceries, hardware, beach supplies, bbq supplies.
135 locals recommend
The Big Store and Ace Hardware
2385 State Hwy 87If you can't find what you need here, you don't need it! Groceries, hardware, beach supplies, bbq supplies.
Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
1400 State Hwy 87Beach necessities and souvenirs.
Friendly owner. Great mani/pedi! If you're going to spend time on the beach, I recommend the gel pedicure.
I Love Nails
2275 State Hwy 87Friendly owner. Great mani/pedi! If you're going to spend time on the beach, I recommend the gel pedicure.
Kites Unlimited
1815 State Hwy 87Large selection of kites.
Owned by our next-door neighbor. Go-to place for Crystal Beach shirts, tumblers and Coozies. Great beach decor as well as sand shoes. They also sell Pinon wood for the fire pit. Smells wonderful and a great mosquito repellant!
9 locals recommend
Crystal Beach Decor and More
1959 State Hwy 87Owned by our next-door neighbor. Go-to place for Crystal Beach shirts, tumblers and Coozies. Great beach decor as well as sand shoes. They also sell Pinon wood for the fire pit. Smells wonderful and a great mosquito repellant!
The Salty Mermaid
2950 Texas 87Greatplace for unique gifts and clothing.
Ray's fireworks
2902 State Hwy 87Dollar General
2046 State Hwy 87Family Dollar
2275 State Hwy 87Island Liquor
2275 State Hwy 87Miss Nancys Bait Camp
Bait shop
Harold's Bait & Tackle
1755 State Hwy 87Bait and tackle shop. Also serves great food!
Sightseeing
This place is amazing if you love birds! Beautiful nature setting with walkways to watch the birds nesting. https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/high-island/smith-oaks.html
7 locals recommend
Smith Oaks Sanctuary
2205 Old Mexico RdThis place is amazing if you love birds! Beautiful nature setting with walkways to watch the birds nesting. https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/high-island/smith-oaks.html
Take the ferry to Galveston. Check wait times ahead of time. get out of your car on the ferry and watch the dolphins.
22 locals recommend
Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry station
123 State Hwy 87Take the ferry to Galveston. Check wait times ahead of time. get out of your car on the ferry and watch the dolphins.
Fort Travis Park
900 State Hwy 87Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
4318 Farm to Market Road 1985Bolivar Point Lighthouse
419 EverettGolf Cart Rentals
Jay's Golf Carts
1163 State Hwy 87Texas Custom Carts
2101 State Hwy 87West Canal Beach Buggies
2292-4 Canal EGolf Car Connection
1746 State Hwy 87Crystal Beach Golf Carts
2902 State Hwy 87City advice
Customs and culture
$10 Beach Pass
Needed if you plan to park or drive on the beach. Can be bought at most local retailers.
Customs and culture
Plan to eat and shop early!
Most businesses close early so check hours before going.
Customs and culture
Building a fire on the Beach
If you want to build a fire on the beach you'll need a shovel, firewood, starter log, lighter fluid and a bucket for water. Please be sure to put the fire completely out with water before leaving. Covering it with sand is dangerous as the coals still burn and can injure someone the next day. Don't forget the ingredients for smores and sticks for roasting marshmallows!
Getting around
Vehicle/Golf Cart/ATV Requirements
All vehicles must have a beach pass, license plate and registration. This includes Golf Carts, ATVs and side-by-sides. Beach patrol will ticket you without it.