Sailor's Guidebook
Favorite things To Do
I’ve added my list of favorites things to do with family, children or friends! Hope you enjoy!
Galveston is a great beach spot. You can park on the sea wall or find different beach pockets that allow you to drive on the sand. If you are going all day bring plenty of water, snacks and shade. My favorite time of day is to go later afternoon to dusk. It is not as crowded or hot and you can get so many beautiful sunset images. There is one spot right in front of the San Luis that will set up an umbrella and chairs for around $40 if you don’t want to bring your own.
161 locals recommend
Galveston Beach
6285 Seawall BlvdGalveston is a great beach spot. You can park on the sea wall or find different beach pockets that allow you to drive on the sand. If you are going all day bring plenty of water, snacks and shade. My favorite time of day is to go later afternoon to dusk. It is not as crowded or hot and you can get so many beautiful sunset images. There is one spot right in front of the San Luis that will set up an umbrella and chairs for around $40 if you don’t want to bring your own.
Kemah Boardwalk is part of the Tillman Fertitta ongoing list of entertainment venues located right on the bay. It’s a delightful boardwalk with lots of games, rides and restaurants to accommodate the whole family. We especially love the rides for the little kids and enjoy visiting anytime of the year! Make sure you do the train ride, eat at the aquarium and take a ride on the Ferris wheel for beautiful coastal views.
575 locals recommend
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveKemah Boardwalk is part of the Tillman Fertitta ongoing list of entertainment venues located right on the bay. It’s a delightful boardwalk with lots of games, rides and restaurants to accommodate the whole family. We especially love the rides for the little kids and enjoy visiting anytime of the year! Make sure you do the train ride, eat at the aquarium and take a ride on the Ferris wheel for beautiful coastal views.
This is one of our favorite safari animal zoos. Try to go earlier in the day when it is not as crowded. You will see all sorts of animals and everyone will have so much fun!
29 locals recommend
Bayou Wildlife Zoo
5050 FM517This is one of our favorite safari animal zoos. Try to go earlier in the day when it is not as crowded. You will see all sorts of animals and everyone will have so much fun!
Welcome to Space City! There is so much to do and see here for the whole family! Beat the houston heat but visiting and go early to avoid the crowds!
426 locals recommend
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyWelcome to Space City! There is so much to do and see here for the whole family! Beat the houston heat but visiting and go early to avoid the crowds!
Baybrook mall is owned by the same mall company as the houston galleria and they have done an outstanding job expanding an outdoor section with tons of restaurants, shops and a large green space where kids can run free and play. We love to sit outside Sweet Paris Creperie and have a bottle of Rose while the kids run around. It won’t disappoint on a breezy night!
164 locals recommend
Baybrook Mall
500 Baybrook MallBaybrook mall is owned by the same mall company as the houston galleria and they have done an outstanding job expanding an outdoor section with tons of restaurants, shops and a large green space where kids can run free and play. We love to sit outside Sweet Paris Creperie and have a bottle of Rose while the kids run around. It won’t disappoint on a breezy night!
This is a great and beautiful Museum in the Bay Area. You don’t want to miss this if you are fan of vintage airplanes and history.
45 locals recommend
Lone Star Flight Museum
11551 Aerospace AveThis is a great and beautiful Museum in the Bay Area. You don’t want to miss this if you are fan of vintage airplanes and history.
This is a really fun place for adults or kids! It’s an incredible interactive art display for selfies, pictures and enjoying color! Try going M-TH when the ticket prices are less expensive. Great to beat the heat or on a rainy day.
92 locals recommend
Color Factory
3303 Kirby DrThis is a really fun place for adults or kids! It’s an incredible interactive art display for selfies, pictures and enjoying color! Try going M-TH when the ticket prices are less expensive. Great to beat the heat or on a rainy day.
Favorite Local Restaurants
Houston has one of the biggest restaurant scenes and I’ve included some of our favorite spots down south.
This is a local upscale dining restaurant in the Clear Lake Area. They do a fantastic job at everything and especially the steak. If you are looking for a nice quote and classy dinner you must go here. Probably in the $$$-$$$$ range.
95 locals recommend
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
9827 Katy FwyThis is a local upscale dining restaurant in the Clear Lake Area. They do a fantastic job at everything and especially the steak. If you are looking for a nice quote and classy dinner you must go here. Probably in the $$$-$$$$ range.
Hands down the best fajitas around. They have fresh homepage flower tortillas and you will not be disappointed by anything on their menu. The margaritas are sooo good and strong! My favorite way to have one is half rocks half frozen! Enjoy!
El Tiempo Cantina- Webster
20237 Gulf FwyHands down the best fajitas around. They have fresh homepage flower tortillas and you will not be disappointed by anything on their menu. The margaritas are sooo good and strong! My favorite way to have one is half rocks half frozen! Enjoy!
Pappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WThis is always a TEX-MEX hit.
This restaurant is so beautiful inside. The local servers treat you like family! Please ask for Ms Betty if you want top notch service. Street tacos are one of our favorite things to get here!
Escalante's
1043 West Bay Area BoulevardThis restaurant is so beautiful inside. The local servers treat you like family! Please ask for Ms Betty if you want top notch service. Street tacos are one of our favorite things to get here!
Some of the best bbq and burgers around! This place never disappoints!
103 locals recommend
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StSome of the best bbq and burgers around! This place never disappoints!
If you’re looking for Cajun food this is the place! A favorite local
Spot in Deer Park.
Guidry's Cruisin Cajun Crawfish
2113 Center StIf you’re looking for Cajun food this is the place! A favorite local
Spot in Deer Park.
You must grab a snocone here. This place has been around for 20 years and serves up the best snocones ever!
Tropical Chill
7446 Elbridge LaneYou must grab a snocone here. This place has been around for 20 years and serves up the best snocones ever!
Some of the best burgers around! Everything here taste like a home cooked meal and they even serve free soft serve ice cream!
Mia's Table - Bay Area
19325 Gulf FreewaySome of the best burgers around! Everything here taste like a home cooked meal and they even serve free soft serve ice cream!
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StWhiskey Cake
18840 Gulf FwyCarrabba's Italian Grill
2335 Hwy 6Tommy's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
2555 Bay Area BlvdFood scene
Shipley Do-Nuts
1829 El Dorado BoulevardThe best glazed donuts and kolaches in Texas!
This is a local mexican meat market with a taqueria inside. For a real authentic Mexican breakfast or lunch try this spot out.
Teloloapan Meat Market #7
497 El Dorado BoulevardThis is a local mexican meat market with a taqueria inside. For a real authentic Mexican breakfast or lunch try this spot out.