Sean’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The hotel bar on the 9th floor has a great sunset view of the bay. It is one of our favorites.
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Moody Gardens Convention Center
7 Hope BlvdThe hotel bar on the 9th floor has a great sunset view of the bay. It is one of our favorites.
The newly renovated aquarium features a penguin exhibit, an amazing jelly fish exhibit and sea lions that will surely delight. In addition there are many educational activities and beautiful aquariums.
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Акваријум у Муди Гарденсу
1 Hope BlvdThe newly renovated aquarium features a penguin exhibit, an amazing jelly fish exhibit and sea lions that will surely delight. In addition there are many educational activities and beautiful aquariums.
Free ferry to Bolivar. Beautiful ,free views of Galveston Bay and Ship Channel. Walk or bike on/off to avoid the long car lines.
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Галвестонски терминал за превоз
1000 Ferry RdFree ferry to Bolivar. Beautiful ,free views of Galveston Bay and Ship Channel. Walk or bike on/off to avoid the long car lines.
The Tremont is a Galveston staple. Whether you sit at the bar in the lobby or head up to the rooftop bar, you are sure to have a good time.
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The Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StThe Tremont is a Galveston staple. Whether you sit at the bar in the lobby or head up to the rooftop bar, you are sure to have a good time.
This historic hotel features an amazing brunch on the weekends, beach front views and a great spa.
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Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall BlvdThis historic hotel features an amazing brunch on the weekends, beach front views and a great spa.
Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail.
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Галвестон Хисторични пристаниште - Дом 1877 Талл Шип ЕЛИССА
8Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail.
Neighborhoods
The Strand is home to dozens of local shops and restaurants. Has great shopping and eating during the day and has a great bar scene at night.
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The Strand
The StrandThe Strand is home to dozens of local shops and restaurants. Has great shopping and eating during the day and has a great bar scene at night.
Food scene
Great beach front Mexican restaurant. Less than a 5 minute drive from the house! Great margaritas.
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Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdGreat beach front Mexican restaurant. Less than a 5 minute drive from the house! Great margaritas.
Great place for breakfast! Less than a 5 minute walk from the house.
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MI Abuelitas Homestyle Mexican Restaurant
1728 45th StGreat place for breakfast! Less than a 5 minute walk from the house.
This local favorite is perfect for a family style hibachi or a romantic date night.
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Yamato
2104 61st StThis local favorite is perfect for a family style hibachi or a romantic date night.
This local Italian restaurant is a 5 minute drive from the house. Great place for families, groups or couples.
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Mario's Ristorante
2202 61st StThis local Italian restaurant is a 5 minute drive from the house. Great place for families, groups or couples.
This family owned restaurant has been an island favorite for more than 100 years. Just a 5 minute drive from your AirBnB.
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardThis family owned restaurant has been an island favorite for more than 100 years. Just a 5 minute drive from your AirBnB.
Home Cut Donuts
6807 Stewart RdBest kolaches on the island!
Donut Palace
2117 Broadway Avenue JBest donuts on the island!
We love the brewery. Great craft beer and there is a playground for children! They also serve sandwiches from Maceo's and sometimes they have a food truck!
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdWe love the brewery. Great craft beer and there is a playground for children! They also serve sandwiches from Maceo's and sometimes they have a food truck!
Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StGypsy Joynt offers a variety of unique food and desserts.
If you are celebrating a special occasion and are looking for something fancy, I recommend Rudy and Paco. It is an island staple. It is a bit pricey, so be prepared. I would also recommend getting a reservation
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StIf you are celebrating a special occasion and are looking for something fancy, I recommend Rudy and Paco. It is an island staple. It is a bit pricey, so be prepared. I would also recommend getting a reservation
Hands down the best candy store in town. They also serve ice cream. You can watch them do a taffy pull as well! Be sure to check it out when visiting The Strand
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StHands down the best candy store in town. They also serve ice cream. You can watch them do a taffy pull as well! Be sure to check it out when visiting The Strand
One of my favorite Italian restaurants downtown. Can get a little crowded on weekends, so I recommend putting your name on the list then doing a little shopping while you wait.
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Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st StOne of my favorite Italian restaurants downtown. Can get a little crowded on weekends, so I recommend putting your name on the list then doing a little shopping while you wait.
Hands down the best BBQ on the island. I recommend the turkey cliff hanger and macaroni and cheese!
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Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SHands down the best BBQ on the island. I recommend the turkey cliff hanger and macaroni and cheese!
If you are looking for a place to eat, drink, swim and have a view of the beach, this is the place! It features a swim up bar and a raised balcony. It can get a little wild on the weekends, so be prepared.
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Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardIf you are looking for a place to eat, drink, swim and have a view of the beach, this is the place! It features a swim up bar and a raised balcony. It can get a little wild on the weekends, so be prepared.
Miller's is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch! Located on the seawall, it can get pretty crowded on weekends. I would recommend putting your name on the list and going for a walk on the seawall while you wait.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardMiller's is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch! Located on the seawall, it can get pretty crowded on weekends. I would recommend putting your name on the list and going for a walk on the seawall while you wait.
Open Sunday mornings throughout the Summer, the Farmers Market is super fun. It is small, but there are some great finds.
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Galveston's Own Farmers Market
3304 Market StOpen Sunday mornings throughout the Summer, the Farmers Market is super fun. It is small, but there are some great finds.
BLVD Seafood is a renovated gas station, but features some of the best seafood on the island!
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BLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2BLVD Seafood is a renovated gas station, but features some of the best seafood on the island!
Randalls is nearby, located at 61st street for all your grocery needs.
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Randalls
2931 Central City BlvdRandalls is nearby, located at 61st street for all your grocery needs.
Kroger is located roughly a mile away. Can be busier in the summertime because it is located on the seawall so just be aware.
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Kroger
5730 Seawall BlvdKroger is located roughly a mile away. Can be busier in the summertime because it is located on the seawall so just be aware.
Bar
Bar 43
4302 Avenue SBar 43 is a new, local bar just down the street. It is super cute and has a pool table!
Another local favorite located on The Strand. Yaga's Cafe serves lunch & dinner, and brunch on the weekends. Friday & Saturday nights they have live music, or a DJ and clear out some room for dancing!
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand StAnother local favorite located on The Strand. Yaga's Cafe serves lunch & dinner, and brunch on the weekends. Friday & Saturday nights they have live music, or a DJ and clear out some room for dancing!
Looking for a chill place to drink? Beerfoot features dozens of beers on tap, is located on the seawall and has darts, pool and foosball.
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Beerfoot Beach Bar
2816 Avenue R 1/2Looking for a chill place to drink? Beerfoot features dozens of beers on tap, is located on the seawall and has darts, pool and foosball.
Market Station is a new bar downtown! Just a 10 min drive from the house.
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Market Station
2310 Market StreetMarket Station is a new bar downtown! Just a 10 min drive from the house.
Activity
Also known as 'putt putt golf' is located on the seawall. You can do the Front 9 and have beach views the whole time, or the Back 9 (usually a little less windy).
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Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdAlso known as 'putt putt golf' is located on the seawall. You can do the Front 9 and have beach views the whole time, or the Back 9 (usually a little less windy).
Former home to the historic Flagship Hotel, this pier features rides, games and restaurants.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdFormer home to the historic Flagship Hotel, this pier features rides, games and restaurants.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is great for families and young children.
Schlitterbahn is the perfect place to spend the day. With dozens of rides, a wave pool and a kid area, it's perfect for everyone.
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdSchlitterbahn is the perfect place to spend the day. With dozens of rides, a wave pool and a kid area, it's perfect for everyone.