Parks & Nature
Jetty Park
101 Parkview RdFishing Pier
Shopping
Bingo Boards
18 Fort Velasco DrSurf Shop
Small shop catering to vacationers with spirits, kitchen supplies, sunscreen & other essentials.
12 locals recommend
Surfside Liquor
430 Bluewater HwySmall shop catering to vacationers with spirits, kitchen supplies, sunscreen & other essentials.
Surfside Beach Toy Rentals
750 Bluewater HwySurf Shop
Fishing shack close to the water, offering live & frozen bait plus beers & outdoor seats.
Bridge Bait
1011 Casko RdFishing shack close to the water, offering live & frozen bait plus beers & outdoor seats.
Perrys Food Store
Bluewater HighwayDrinks & Nightlife
Sharkies On The Beach
10 Surf Dr Burgers, American (Traditional), Bars
Porthole Inc
111 Fort Velasco DriveGreat beer selection
Pier 30
1601 Texas 332Castaway's Bar & Grill
111 Fort Velasco DrFood Scene
An oceanfront venue serving burgers & other American fare, with a seasonal beach bar downstairs.
70 locals recommend
Seahorse Bar & Grill
310 Ocean AveAn oceanfront venue serving burgers & other American fare, with a seasonal beach bar downstairs.
Cozy, popular seafood house with nautical decor & a menu featuring Greek-influenced fare.
69 locals recommend
Red Snapper Inn
402 Bluewater HwyCozy, popular seafood house with nautical decor & a menu featuring Greek-influenced fare.
Storied spot with colorful decor serving burgers & seafood plus beer & wine in a relaxed setup.
25 locals recommend
Kitty's Purple Cow
323 Ocean AveStoried spot with colorful decor serving burgers & seafood plus beer & wine in a relaxed setup.
Essentials
CIRCLE K
91 Fort Velasco DrEntertainment & Activities
Water amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdWater amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round.
242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat.
Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdOld-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
Arts & Culture
Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides.
140 locals recommend
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlHistoric locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides.
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.
73 locals recommend
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdRetired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.