Guidebook for Crystal Beach
Essentials
If they don't have it - you don't need it.
The Big Store is a great place to shop for groceries as well as beach supplies, hardware, automotive, as well as a great place to shop for gifts.
135 locals recommend
The Big Store and Ace Hardware
2385 State Hwy 87If they don't have it - you don't need it.
The Big Store is a great place to shop for groceries as well as beach supplies, hardware, automotive, as well as a great place to shop for gifts.
Food Scene
One of the best places to eat on the peninsula with WONDERFUL views of the Intercoastal Canal. You can sit and watch boats go up and down the canal. Go at sunset -- absolutely beautiful!
170 locals recommend
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree DrOne of the best places to eat on the peninsula with WONDERFUL views of the Intercoastal Canal. You can sit and watch boats go up and down the canal. Go at sunset -- absolutely beautiful!
Great place to eat and wonderful atmosphere. We lost the original Steve's Landing in Hurricane Ike, but it came back even better!
117 locals recommend
Steve's Landing Restaurant
1290 Bay Vue RdGreat place to eat and wonderful atmosphere. We lost the original Steve's Landing in Hurricane Ike, but it came back even better!
Best Mexican food! But, go before you get super hungry -- they make everything fresh and you may have to wait while it's prepared.
21 locals recommend
La Playita Restaurant
703 Madison AveBest Mexican food! But, go before you get super hungry -- they make everything fresh and you may have to wait while it's prepared.
Shopping
Great place to shop for swimsuits and clothing. They also have gifts and souvenirs.
31 locals recommend
Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
1400 State Hwy 87Great place to shop for swimsuits and clothing. They also have gifts and souvenirs.
Tropical Accents
2950 State Hwy 87If you're shopping for tropical designs, this is the place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to eat. They have great onion rings! You can sit outside and enjoy music and have a drink.
87 locals recommend
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
1369 State Hwy 87Great place to eat. They have great onion rings! You can sit outside and enjoy music and have a drink.
Everything Else
Our lighthouse saved hundreds of people during he 1900 hurricane. It is privately owned now, but still a wonderful place to see.
Everett
EverettOur lighthouse saved hundreds of people during he 1900 hurricane. It is privately owned now, but still a wonderful place to see.
My grandchildren LOVE this place and the prices aren't bad, either!
67 locals recommend
Fun Spot Water Slide
2061 State Hwy 87My grandchildren LOVE this place and the prices aren't bad, either!
Take a ride on the ferry and watch the dolphins frolic in the bay. You can park your car at the ferry & walk on or you can drive onto the ferry, but the lines can be VERY long in the summer.
22 locals recommend
Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry station
123 State Hwy 87Take a ride on the ferry and watch the dolphins frolic in the bay. You can park your car at the ferry & walk on or you can drive onto the ferry, but the lines can be VERY long in the summer.
Rollover Pass
If you like to fish - this is the place to go!
Sightseeing
Enjoy some history while in Port Bolivar. It's open during daylight hours and is free to explore.
27 locals recommend
Fort Travis Park
900 State Hwy 87Enjoy some history while in Port Bolivar. It's open during daylight hours and is free to explore.