Texas Star's Guide to Galveston
Favorite Eats Around Galveston
Some of our favorite places to eat in Galveston! If you have any recommendations for us to add, let us know, we love new suggestions.
When your group cannot decide between Tex Mex and BBQ, go to pennies. They have it all! Mouth watering brisket tacos.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/pennies-tex-mex-take-out-brings-new-life-to-a-galveston-institution/
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pennies Tex Mex Take Out
1713 37th StWhen your group cannot decide between Tex Mex and BBQ, go to pennies. They have it all! Mouth watering brisket tacos.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/pennies-tex-mex-take-out-brings-new-life-to-a-galveston-institution/
Worth the stop. BBQ options galore, along with one of the best stuffed baked potato options. If you are going for lunch, try the French Dip Supreme!
https://www.galveston.com/cuisine/find-a-restaurant/queens/
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave SWorth the stop. BBQ options galore, along with one of the best stuffed baked potato options. If you are going for lunch, try the French Dip Supreme!
https://www.galveston.com/cuisine/find-a-restaurant/queens/
Fresh seasonal sushi and hibachi prepared in front of you. It will become one of your favorites.
https://www.yamatotx.com/
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yamato
2104 61st StFresh seasonal sushi and hibachi prepared in front of you. It will become one of your favorites.
https://www.yamatotx.com/
Worth the calories! If you're celebrating a special occasion and need a cake, this is your place! Beautiful treats for everyone. Gluten free options available too.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PattyCakes Bakery
704 14th StWorth the calories! If you're celebrating a special occasion and need a cake, this is your place! Beautiful treats for everyone. Gluten free options available too.
Rated one of the top 50 BBQ restaurants in the US. Don't skip on the brisket.
https://leonsbbq.com/
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue JRated one of the top 50 BBQ restaurants in the US. Don't skip on the brisket.
https://leonsbbq.com/
You cannot miss their big sign as you drive along the Seawall. This super popular restaurant is a Galveston staple. Order the shrimp peques, they are to die for!
http://www.gaidos.com/
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardYou cannot miss their big sign as you drive along the Seawall. This super popular restaurant is a Galveston staple. Order the shrimp peques, they are to die for!
http://www.gaidos.com/
Looking for a greasy spoon? I got you! The oldest drug store in ALL of Texas serving old-school soda fountain milkshakes and brunch.
https://galvestonstardrug.com/
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Star Drug Store
510 23rd StLooking for a greasy spoon? I got you! The oldest drug store in ALL of Texas serving old-school soda fountain milkshakes and brunch.
https://galvestonstardrug.com/
Seafood delight! Known for their crawfish - go early because they sell out. Don't leave without trying the bread pudding with bourbon sauce.
http://www.bennosofgalveston.com/
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
1212 Seawall BlvdSeafood delight! Known for their crawfish - go early because they sell out. Don't leave without trying the bread pudding with bourbon sauce.
http://www.bennosofgalveston.com/
Popular brunch spot for bougie breakfast like lamb chops and eggs or brie and prosciutto omlet. Every item is beautiful to look at and delicious to taste.
https://thesunflowerbakeryandcafe.com/breakfast-brunch-menu/
271 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StPopular brunch spot for bougie breakfast like lamb chops and eggs or brie and prosciutto omlet. Every item is beautiful to look at and delicious to taste.
https://thesunflowerbakeryandcafe.com/breakfast-brunch-menu/
Teaside Tapioca
4702 Seawall BoulevardBubble tea fans unite. Your go-to spot for all things bubble tea!
Places to Pamper Yourself
4 star hotel and spa. Great for bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays or those who need a little escape. Be sure to book early!
https://www.hotelgalvez.com/galveston-spa
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall Blvd4 star hotel and spa. Great for bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays or those who need a little escape. Be sure to book early!
https://www.hotelgalvez.com/galveston-spa
If you are like me and love a good foot massage, you can find it here. Call and ask for the Footy Rooty. It's heavenly!
https://wellnesspa.org/home-1
Wellness Spa
2417 Market StIf you are like me and love a good foot massage, you can find it here. Call and ask for the Footy Rooty. It's heavenly!
https://wellnesspa.org/home-1
If you want bridal hair or you just don't want to do your hair, call up Hairgrl, they will take care of all your needs.
https://www.hairgrlboutiquesalon.com/
Hairgrl Boutique Salon
2626 Market StreetIf you want bridal hair or you just don't want to do your hair, call up Hairgrl, they will take care of all your needs.
https://www.hairgrlboutiquesalon.com/
These ladies will treat you like royalty. Be sure to book in advance as they are busy during peak season.
https://islandhairretreat.com/
Island Hair Retreat
2705 61st StreetThese ladies will treat you like royalty. Be sure to book in advance as they are busy during peak season.
https://islandhairretreat.com/
Lashes, nails, spa - oh my! Get picture ready all in one stop.
https://website-2729663919985051470239-nailsalon.business.site/
Aqua Nails & Spa
3802 Cove View BoulevardLashes, nails, spa - oh my! Get picture ready all in one stop.
https://website-2729663919985051470239-nailsalon.business.site/
Maybe Galveston was cloudy over the weekend. It happens. You want to go home looking like you slayed your vacation at the beach. Get the spray tan of your dreams here. Sun beds, spray tans and spa services.
https://www.tantalize-tanning.com/
Tantalize Tanning Spa
2218 61st StreetMaybe Galveston was cloudy over the weekend. It happens. You want to go home looking like you slayed your vacation at the beach. Get the spray tan of your dreams here. Sun beds, spray tans and spa services.
https://www.tantalize-tanning.com/
Sightseeing
The Strand is a National Historic Landmark District consisting mainly of Victorian-era buildings, many of which survived the Great Storm of 1900. If a cruise ship is in port, it is going to be one busy hot spot!
The district stretches all the way down to the busy wharf area, with its old restored warehouses, and is home to many of Galveston's most important tourist attractions. Also in this area, you'll find Pier 19, with the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, the nearby Texas Seaport Museum, and places to eat overlooking the water. Be sure to stop in at the Pier 21 Theater to watch The Great Storm, a film on the 1900 Hurricane that hit Galveston and changed it forever.
The Strand is also home to an eclectic mix of retail and dining, from old-fashioned candy stores, like LA King's Confectionery, where you can watch taffy-making demonstrations, to more upscale restaurants, like the long-running Rudy and Paco, next door to The Grand 1894 Opera House, or the more modern Vargas Cut and Catch across the street.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Strand
The StrandThe Strand is a National Historic Landmark District consisting mainly of Victorian-era buildings, many of which survived the Great Storm of 1900. If a cruise ship is in port, it is going to be one busy hot spot!
The district stretches all the way down to the busy wharf area, with its old restored warehouses, and is home to many of Galveston's most important tourist attractions. Also in this area, you'll find Pier 19, with the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, the nearby Texas Seaport Museum, and places to eat overlooking the water. Be sure to stop in at the Pier 21 Theater to watch The Great Storm, a film on the 1900 Hurricane that hit Galveston and changed it forever.
The Strand is also home to an eclectic mix of retail and dining, from old-fashioned candy stores, like LA King's Confectionery, where you can watch taffy-making demonstrations, to more upscale restaurants, like the long-running Rudy and Paco, next door to The Grand 1894 Opera House, or the more modern Vargas Cut and Catch across the street.
If you are looking for a great beach away from the crowds head here: 193-199 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Beach
Seawall BlvdIf you are looking for a great beach away from the crowds head here: 193-199 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
The newly renovated and updated Galveston Island State Park is a wonderful spot to check out for fishing, beach goers, biking, hiking or just relaxing with nature. Beautiful views!
14901 FM 3005
Galveston, TX 77554
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island
State Park Highway
State Park HighwayThe newly renovated and updated Galveston Island State Park is a wonderful spot to check out for fishing, beach goers, biking, hiking or just relaxing with nature. Beautiful views!
14901 FM 3005
Galveston, TX 77554
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island
Moody Gardens is a huge complex with things to do for the whole family. It can easily be an all day outing, or you can target just one of the many attractions here and spend a few hours. If the weather is blazing hot, it's a great air conditioned spot to explore!
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/galveston-us-tx-g.htm
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario en Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdMoody Gardens is a huge complex with things to do for the whole family. It can easily be an all day outing, or you can target just one of the many attractions here and spend a few hours. If the weather is blazing hot, it's a great air conditioned spot to explore!
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/galveston-us-tx-g.htm
Shops, dining, arcade, rides and amusements. Something for everyone. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check the website for hours as they vary in the off season: www.pleasurepier.com
For those who are not scared of sharks, check out the shark attack in the 5-D theater. https://www.pleasurepier.com/features/5D-theater/
662 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Placer Histórico de la Isla Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdShops, dining, arcade, rides and amusements. Something for everyone. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check the website for hours as they vary in the off season: www.pleasurepier.com
For those who are not scared of sharks, check out the shark attack in the 5-D theater. https://www.pleasurepier.com/features/5D-theater/
Walk onto an actual oil rig to learn all about offshore drilling and Texas energy. This hands on museum is great for all ages!
www.oceanstaroec.com
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plataforma petrolera y museo Ocean Star Offshore
2002 Wharf RdWalk onto an actual oil rig to learn all about offshore drilling and Texas energy. This hands on museum is great for all ages!
www.oceanstaroec.com
Trains, engines, steam and diesel engines - oh my! If you can, try to plan your visit to coincide with one of the regular train shows for a chance to take a ride on these historic machines.
www.galvestonrrmuseum.org
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Ferrocarril de Galveston
2602 Santa Fe PlTrains, engines, steam and diesel engines - oh my! If you can, try to plan your visit to coincide with one of the regular train shows for a chance to take a ride on these historic machines.
www.galvestonrrmuseum.org
Looking to catch a bite to eat? I mean actually catch a fish! Join locals and visitors alike as they cast in hopes of catching their next meal.
https://www.61stpier.com/
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
61st Street Fishing Pier
61st Street Fishing PierLooking to catch a bite to eat? I mean actually catch a fish! Join locals and visitors alike as they cast in hopes of catching their next meal.
https://www.61stpier.com/