Galveston Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious Tex-Mex favorites plus some fresh seafood options! The shrimp enchiladas are my favorite!
81 locals recommend
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdDelicious Tex-Mex favorites plus some fresh seafood options! The shrimp enchiladas are my favorite!
Great for fresh, local, good old fashioned fried seafood. If you like a casual hole in the wall type of place where the food is fresh and hot, this is your place!
162 locals recommend
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OGreat for fresh, local, good old fashioned fried seafood. If you like a casual hole in the wall type of place where the food is fresh and hot, this is your place!
Great breakfast spot! Menu has everything from chicken and waffles to omelettes and fresh baked muffins. There's something for everyone here! Cute little place in the historic district.
271 locals recommend
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StGreat breakfast spot! Menu has everything from chicken and waffles to omelettes and fresh baked muffins. There's something for everyone here! Cute little place in the historic district.
Legendary local favorite for a nice seafood dinner. Gaidos has been a staple in Galveston for generations.
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardLegendary local favorite for a nice seafood dinner. Gaidos has been a staple in Galveston for generations.
If you're looking for a traditional pizzeria style pizza or a calzone, Papa's Pizza is a good choice.
17 locals recommend
Papa's Pizza
4400 Seawall BlvdIf you're looking for a traditional pizzeria style pizza or a calzone, Papa's Pizza is a good choice.
THE place for a special treat while visiting Galveston. Located on the historic strand, La King's offers homemade treats ranging from ice cream to candy, in a nostalgic old-time setting.
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StTHE place for a special treat while visiting Galveston. Located on the historic strand, La King's offers homemade treats ranging from ice cream to candy, in a nostalgic old-time setting.
This is a fun place to grab a beer, a meal, or cast your line out! Check out their website for info on options for fishing off their walk on pier.
130 locals recommend
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdThis is a fun place to grab a beer, a meal, or cast your line out! Check out their website for info on options for fishing off their walk on pier.
For the full experience, eat on the patio overlooking the harbor.
83 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrFor the full experience, eat on the patio overlooking the harbor.
Enjoy cooking?? Pick up some fresh off the boat seafood at Katie's market. They'll even tell you how to cook it!
174 locals recommend
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdEnjoy cooking?? Pick up some fresh off the boat seafood at Katie's market. They'll even tell you how to cook it!
Locals rave about this long-time Galveston staple. They serve breakfast too!
88 locals recommend
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StLocals rave about this long-time Galveston staple. They serve breakfast too!
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdSightseeing
Popular local attraction with several aquariums and other unique attractions.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdPopular local attraction with several aquariums and other unique attractions.
Family fun with a view that can't be beat! Pleasure pier offers carnival style amusements and rides, as well as dining.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdFamily fun with a view that can't be beat! Pleasure pier offers carnival style amusements and rides, as well as dining.
Great way to spend the day with the kiddos while visiting the Galveston area. Kemah boardwalk offers rides and amusements, as well as dining and shopping. About a 30-45 minute drive from Galveston.
575 locals recommend
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveGreat way to spend the day with the kiddos while visiting the Galveston area. Kemah boardwalk offers rides and amusements, as well as dining and shopping. About a 30-45 minute drive from Galveston.
The battleship tour, once it reopens, is a neat historical stop worth the trip!
67 locals recommend
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Independence PkwyThe battleship tour, once it reopens, is a neat historical stop worth the trip!
Tour the beautiful and historic Bishop's palace, while listening to a recorded narration of the history of the home and it's famous Galveston residents.
228 locals recommend
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JTour the beautiful and historic Bishop's palace, while listening to a recorded narration of the history of the home and it's famous Galveston residents.
Galveston is one of the most haunted cities in America! There are several options for ghost tours in the Galveston area. Check out Groupon for discounts!
31 locals recommend
Galveston Ghost Tour
519 25th StGalveston is one of the most haunted cities in America! There are several options for ghost tours in the Galveston area. Check out Groupon for discounts!
Fun souvenir to remember your trip by! Check out Groupon for discounts!
Busters Old Time Photos Galveston Texas
2217 Strand StFun souvenir to remember your trip by! Check out Groupon for discounts!
The original Galveston walk on fishing pier! They offer pole rental and sell bait. Check out Groupon for discounted pricing!
29 locals recommend
61st Street Fishing Pier
61st Street Fishing PierThe original Galveston walk on fishing pier! They offer pole rental and sell bait. Check out Groupon for discounted pricing!
Visit Galveston's historic Strand for shopping, dining, or having a few drinks with friends!
15 locals recommend
Taste of the Strand
102 20th StVisit Galveston's historic Strand for shopping, dining, or having a few drinks with friends!
Indoor and Outdoor water park with plenty of water fun for the whole family!
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdIndoor and Outdoor water park with plenty of water fun for the whole family!
Great selection of souvenirs or just go to have a front row seat to enjoy a cold beer overlooking the gulf!
79 locals recommend
Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdGreat selection of souvenirs or just go to have a front row seat to enjoy a cold beer overlooking the gulf!