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People and companies we know. Places we've been. Things to do.
61st Pier for the fishermen in the family.
www.61stpier.com
2 Golf Courses are on the island. Moody Gardens and Galveston Country Club.
The Schlitterbahn
Waterpark is open YEAR-ROUND!
Golf Carts and
Bike Rentals available from
WaterBoyRentals for water sports rentals of all kinds
Fishing charters (Cowboy
Boots And Bathing Suits)
IMAX at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
The Strand Historical
District
NASA Johnson
Space Center, 20 minutes away. My favorite "off Island" place.
Plan to spend the entire day!
World-Class Greyhound racing and simulcasts at nearby
Gulf Greyhound Park
Tree Sculpture Tour
Galveston Island Duck Tour
Just minutes from Galveston's Downtown Historical Strand nightlife
30 Minutes from Houston's Hobby Airport, 60 minutes from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport
Our Favorite Resaurants:
Mario's - Great Italian food. 2202 61st St.
Rain Forrest Cafe - Fun for kids and adults, an enjoyable dining experience. 5310 Seawall Blvd.
Fisherman's Wharf - Ambiance on the Bay, great food, another of the many Landry's Restaurants on the island. Harborside Dr., Pier 22
Casey's - Affordable seafood for the family. 3802 Seawall Blvd.
Gaido's - Next door to Casey's and part of the same family. Galveston tradition for 100 years.
Gaido's, while itself damaged by Hurricane Ike, was feeding relief and clean-up workers within days, without charge, well before the general population was allowed back on the island.
Hotel Galvez for Sunday Brunch - A bit pricy, but well worth it. 2024 Seawall Blvd.
Poop Deck - Friendly neighborhood/tourist bar, with a great view of the Gulf and Seawall Blvd. traffic. 2928 Seawall Blvd.
Woody's - Another friendly neighborhood, sort of biker bar on the West End, live music. 11149 FM 3005, just past where the Seawall drops off.
The Spot - Lounge around on the big open deck, eat drink, have a good time. 3204 Seawall Blvd.
BJigger's at the Holiday Inn - Live music and Karaoke. 5002 Seawall Blvd.
Buck's West End - Jamaica Beach's neighborhood bar, Karaoke on Saturday nights (plan arriving late). 16708 San Luis Pass Rd.
Hair Tech Beauty Salon - For the best in salon care, massages and tanning, in Jamaica Beach. 16510 San Luis Pass Rd.
Magic Carpet Miniature Golf - Complete with batting cages and The Sling Shot! 9030 Seawall Blvd.
