Samantha’s guidebook

Samantha
Samantha’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Amusement park
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd
662 locals recommend
Amusement park
So much to do and see here! Aquarium, Rainforest, IMAX, Museums, Palm Beach, Ropes course and zipline and seasonal festivities! Don't overlook the memberships, depending on how long you stay, it might just pay for itself!
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
620 locals recommend
So much to do and see here! Aquarium, Rainforest, IMAX, Museums, Palm Beach, Ropes course and zipline and seasonal festivities! Don't overlook the memberships, depending on how long you stay, it might just pay for itself!
Historical downtown offers too much to list :) There's shopping, museums, fantastic architecture, food, drink, music, dancing, seasonal festivities!
73 locals recommend
Strand Historic District
2100 The Strand
73 locals recommend
Historical downtown offers too much to list :) There's shopping, museums, fantastic architecture, food, drink, music, dancing, seasonal festivities!
228 locals recommend
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue J
228 locals recommend
180 locals recommend
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue J
180 locals recommend

Food scene

A favorite for happy hour M-F, great menu for lunch and dinner or Sunday brunch! Within walking distance!
111 locals recommend
BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2
111 locals recommend
A favorite for happy hour M-F, great menu for lunch and dinner or Sunday brunch! Within walking distance!
My favorite for fish tacos! Never disappoints!
43 locals recommend
Shark Shack Beach Bar & Grill
2402 Strand St
43 locals recommend
My favorite for fish tacos! Never disappoints!
Classic Galveston!
183 locals recommend
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall Boulevard
183 locals recommend
Classic Galveston!
Great food and margaritas!
81 locals recommend
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall Blvd
81 locals recommend
Great food and margaritas!
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice St
151 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Saltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice St
57 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Sky Bar Steak and Sushi
2105 Postoffice St
27 locals recommend
102 locals recommend
Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand St
102 locals recommend
63 locals recommend
The Gumbo Diner
3602 Seawall Blvd
63 locals recommend
My favorite!
18 locals recommend
Pho Tai
3728 Broadway Avenue J
18 locals recommend
My favorite!
A must! Plan to be a bit early, there is always a line because it is indeed THAT delicious!
28 locals recommend
Fish Company Taco
1914 23rd St
28 locals recommend
A must! Plan to be a bit early, there is always a line because it is indeed THAT delicious!
Island Famous! The name says it all! The Rum Shack and The Squeeze are 2 bars within the same complex. Locals and tourists frequent!
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall Blvd
327 locals recommend
Island Famous! The name says it all! The Rum Shack and The Squeeze are 2 bars within the same complex. Locals and tourists frequent!
There is a downtown location near the strand as well, but I'm loyal to this original location :)
162 locals recommend
Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue O
162 locals recommend
There is a downtown location near the strand as well, but I'm loyal to this original location :)

Bars

Easy walk from house! Food and drink, ocean views!
61 locals recommend
Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall Boulevard
61 locals recommend
Easy walk from house! Food and drink, ocean views!
Craft beers, mixed drinks, pool table and darts. Right up the street from the house by Blvd Seafood restaurant and Float Bar.
30 locals recommend
Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2
30 locals recommend
Craft beers, mixed drinks, pool table and darts. Right up the street from the house by Blvd Seafood restaurant and Float Bar.
Must see drag shows, Karaoke, drag bingo, food truck and patio on Seawall! Check website for show times!
18 locals recommend
Rumors Beach Bar
3102 Seawall Blvd
18 locals recommend
Must see drag shows, Karaoke, drag bingo, food truck and patio on Seawall! Check website for show times!
Galveston's original drag show bar and the "oldest LGBT bar in the state of Texas". Beautiful back patio with pool!
8 locals recommend
Robert's Lafitte
2501 Avenue Q
8 locals recommend
Galveston's original drag show bar and the "oldest LGBT bar in the state of Texas". Beautiful back patio with pool!
Next to Gaido's on the seawall. Pool bar and pool access for an admission fee. Music seasonally.
51 locals recommend
Nick's Kitchen and Beach Bar
3802 Seawall Blvd
51 locals recommend
Next to Gaido's on the seawall. Pool bar and pool access for an admission fee. Music seasonally.
Classic Galveston! Local hangout as well as tourist attraction right down the street, an easy walk from the house,
34 locals recommend
THE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall Blvd
34 locals recommend
Classic Galveston! Local hangout as well as tourist attraction right down the street, an easy walk from the house,
15 locals recommend
Rum Shack
3204 Seawall Blvd
15 locals recommend

Recreational

12 locals recommend
Kempner Park
2704 Avenue O
12 locals recommend
85 locals recommend
Moody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor Ln
85 locals recommend
Skate park right down the street from the house!
6 locals recommend
Johnny Romano Skatepark
2249 27th St
6 locals recommend
Skate park right down the street from the house!
Incredible!
99 locals recommend
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice St
99 locals recommend
Incredible!

Shopping

8 locals recommend
Ohana Surf & Skate
2814 Avenue R 1/2
8 locals recommend
The BEST antique store! A must see!
23 locals recommend
Antique Warehouse
423 25th St
23 locals recommend
The BEST antique store! A must see!

Arts

20 locals recommend
Galveston Arts Center
2127 Strand St
20 locals recommend
Art League
2117a Postoffice St