Food scene
One of our favorite restaurants. It's just around the corner, on Strand. Really nice people and delicious food.
17 locals recommend
Coastal Grill
1827 Strand StOne of our favorite restaurants. It's just around the corner, on Strand. Really nice people and delicious food.
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdA local favorite for good food and margaritas.
One of our favorite restaurants! Open daily until 2pm. Lunch specials Mon-Fri. Breakfast served all day.
129 locals recommend
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LOne of our favorite restaurants! Open daily until 2pm. Lunch specials Mon-Fri. Breakfast served all day.
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
500 Seawall BlvdMario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall BlvdGorditas Mexico
712 Seawall BlvdAuthentic Mexican restaurant.
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StThe Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StHearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand StGreat place! Food served daily 11-3 with daily specials and brunch on Sundays. Specialty market with spices and import items.
56 locals recommend
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StGreat place! Food served daily 11-3 with daily specials and brunch on Sundays. Specialty market with spices and import items.
Great bar at the west end of downtown on Market Street. Wide range of craft coctails. Food truck with eclectic menu.
59 locals recommend
Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StGreat bar at the west end of downtown on Market Street. Wide range of craft coctails. Food truck with eclectic menu.
Freckleberry Teahouse
2724 Market StreetDelicious teas and coffees. Lovely atmosphere to relax, visit, read, or work.
Sugar Bean
11 Evia MainMOD Coffeehouse
2126 Postoffice StMiller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardCajun Greek
2226 61st StCustom cocktails and delicious sandwiches and salads. Sometimes has live music Friday and Saturday nights.
MarMo Cafe & Lounge
Custom cocktails and delicious sandwiches and salads. Sometimes has live music Friday and Saturday nights.
Leeland House Galveston
So delicious! Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lovely patio for outdoor dining.
Gonzalo’s American Bistro
So delicious! Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lovely patio for outdoor dining.
Galveston Bagel Company
Gorditas Mexico
712 Seawall BlvdAuthentic Mexican food
Café Canela
Authentic Mexican food. So yummy!
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StHey Mikey's Ice Cream
2120 Postoffice StHome ice cream and waffle cones. Lots of unique flavors.
Cordray Drug Store
Hand rolled ice cream
Seawall Coffee Company
KritiKos Grill
4908 Seawall BlvdSugar & Rye
Delicious food, custom cocktails, lovely ambiance.
Taqueria El Jardin Tropical
Food truck at 913 41st St. Delicious tacos and quesadillas.
Vida Agave
Great food and drinks. Open late.
La Mixteca Mexican Restaurant
1818 Mechanic StAround the corner from the house.
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StJust down the street on Postoffice and 21st.
One of the finest restaurants on the island. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri. Dress code in the evening. Reservations recommended.
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StOne of the finest restaurants on the island. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri. Dress code in the evening. Reservations recommended.
Another one of the best restaurants on the island. Dress code in the evening. Reservations recommended.
38 locals recommend
Vargas Cut and Catch
2102 Postoffice StAnother one of the best restaurants on the island. Dress code in the evening. Reservations recommended.
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StDelicious food and atmosphere
Conex Coffee Company
Chilangos Brothers Taco Shop
Mom's Farm to Table
Sandwich shop
Naked Iguana Brewery
Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StOne block away on 19th Street.
Old Moon Deli & Pies
408 23rd StDelicious sandwiches and pies!
America's Kitchen
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
500 Seawall BlvdSightseeing
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdThe Bryan Museum
1315 21st StBishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JGalveston Railroad Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlThe Galveston Children's Museum
2618 Broadway Avenue JEast End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Boddeker RoadRosenberg Library
2310 Sealy AveGalveston Island State Park Nature Center
14901 FM3005Corp Woods Nature Sanctuary
lovely nature trail
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdSchlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdGalveston County Museum
great little museum located in the courthouse on 21st Street
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JSacred Heart Catholic Church
1302 Broadway Avenue JSt Mary's Cathedral Basilica
2011 Church Stoldest Catholic cathedral in Texas
Galveston Visitor Center
Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdBaywatch Island Tours
Galveston Helicopters
521 Seawall BlvdMoody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JArtist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve
Inspiration and education through unique coastal experiences. Search Artist Boat for activities/programming. Free 45 minute guided beach tours on East Beach providing hands on exploration of our Gulf. Open to all ages. Eco-art kayak adventures.Nature journaling workshops.
12 locals recommend
Artist Boat
13330 Settegast RoadInspiration and education through unique coastal experiences. Search Artist Boat for activities/programming. Free 45 minute guided beach tours on East Beach providing hands on exploration of our Gulf. Open to all ages. Eco-art kayak adventures.Nature journaling workshops.
Laffite's Cove Nature Society
3503 Eckert DrGrocery/Market
Arlan's Market
513 Market StGrocery store--12 blocks from house
Kroger
5730 Seawall Blvdpick up and delivery available through app
Galveston Shrimp Co
8011 Harborside DrGreat market for fresh seafood
Sampson & Son's Seafood
20 Pier 21Seafood market near pier 20
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdSeafood market near pier 20
Galveston's Own Farmers Market
3304 Market StGalveston's Own Farmers Market
3304 Market StBeach
R.A. Apffel East Beach Park
1923 Boddeker RdStewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdGalveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005Beachtown Galveston
630 Beachtown DriveArt Galleries
Held every 6-8 weeks in partnership with local galleries, artists, non-profits, businesses. Galleries open late and serve drinks/snacks. Fun to walk around. Search "Galveston Artwalk" for dates and more info.
Artwalk
Held every 6-8 weeks in partnership with local galleries, artists, non-profits, businesses. Galleries open late and serve drinks/snacks. Fun to walk around. Search "Galveston Artwalk" for dates and more info.
Shops
Fossil galaxy
RCC Resale Store
2025 Broadway Avenue JResale/Thrift store benefitting the Resource and Crisis Center
The Admiralty
2221 Strand StHendley Market
2010 Strand StGracie's
2202 Strand StSunset Market
Neighborhoods
East End Historic District
1501 Postoffice St