Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Great seafood, good ambiance, great view of the Gulf of Mexico. Entertainment on the weekends. Within one block of the house.
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardGreat seafood, good ambiance, great view of the Gulf of Mexico. Entertainment on the weekends. Within one block of the house.
Entertainment & Activities
If you enjoy a jazz trio, the Tremont House is a great place to get a drink, relax and listen to some great musicians. Want a view of the city at night, go to the top floor of the Tremont House where, there are comfortable seats, good drinks and a great view.
82 locals recommend
The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StIf you enjoy a jazz trio, the Tremont House is a great place to get a drink, relax and listen to some great musicians. Want a view of the city at night, go to the top floor of the Tremont House where, there are comfortable seats, good drinks and a great view.
Moody Gardens Aquarium has a large selection of underwater creatures for your viewing pleasure. Also in the vicinity is the Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid, with birds and flora from exotic locations.
10 locals recommend
moody gardens aquarium
Moody Gardens Aquarium has a large selection of underwater creatures for your viewing pleasure. Also in the vicinity is the Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid, with birds and flora from exotic locations.
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is an excellent group of musicians. They put on an excellent show. Check the online listings for tickets. Your host may have tickets for you. Also, check the general Grand Opera House schedule for popular shows.
100 locals recommend
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StThe Galveston Symphony Orchestra is an excellent group of musicians. They put on an excellent show. Check the online listings for tickets. Your host may have tickets for you. Also, check the general Grand Opera House schedule for popular shows.
Parks & Nature
A $5 fee gets you in the state park for a great hiking trail. You'll see birds, prickly pear cactus and all sorts of flora germane to the region.
105 locals recommend
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005A $5 fee gets you in the state park for a great hiking trail. You'll see birds, prickly pear cactus and all sorts of flora germane to the region.
Arts & Culture
This art museum is exceptional for hosting unusual artists. Check out the Artwalk dates online. Local merchants serve wine so that visitors can see the rich and varied galleries in the Post Office and Strand area. Check a brochure for galleries outside the central business district area.
20 locals recommend
Galveston Arts Center
2127 Strand StThis art museum is exceptional for hosting unusual artists. Check out the Artwalk dates online. Local merchants serve wine so that visitors can see the rich and varied galleries in the Post Office and Strand area. Check a brochure for galleries outside the central business district area.
Shopping
This is just one of many shops on The Strand in Galveston. Don't miss plenty other shops on Post Office. Interspersed between the shops are restaurants, some with live entertainment. You'll find jewelry stores, clothing stores, gifts shops and much more. For an extra treat, walk one block north to the harbor to see the Tall Ship Elisa.
Tina's on The Strand
2326 Strand StThis is just one of many shops on The Strand in Galveston. Don't miss plenty other shops on Post Office. Interspersed between the shops are restaurants, some with live entertainment. You'll find jewelry stores, clothing stores, gifts shops and much more. For an extra treat, walk one block north to the harbor to see the Tall Ship Elisa.
Essentials
This grocery store allows you to order groceries online and pick them up at the store or have them delivered. You'll need the app. But if you want to visit the grocery store, you'll like the wide variety of choices, the seafood counter, the large organic selection and the specialty foods.
135 locals recommend
Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdThis grocery store allows you to order groceries online and pick them up at the store or have them delivered. You'll need the app. But if you want to visit the grocery store, you'll like the wide variety of choices, the seafood counter, the large organic selection and the specialty foods.
Getting Around
Go online to find the bus schedule. There are bus stops on Avenue S, just two blocks north of the house. Walk north on 41st street. There are special tourist transits on the island as well. Check out the Duck Tours and the Trolley.
6 locals recommend
Island Transit
3115 Market StGo online to find the bus schedule. There are bus stops on Avenue S, just two blocks north of the house. Walk north on 41st street. There are special tourist transits on the island as well. Check out the Duck Tours and the Trolley.