Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
Family-run Seawall landmark since 1911, known for Gulf seafood and the giant crab on its roof.
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Shrimp N' Stuff
No-frills local favorite for fried shrimp po'boys, gumbo and seafood baskets at prices locals love.
Rudy & Paco
Upscale South and Central American dining next door to The Grand 1894 Opera House — a go-to for date nights.
BLVD Seafood
Boat-to-table seafood with creative coastal dishes, a short walk from the Seawall.
Fisherman's Wharf
Harbor-side seafood with views of ships and the Elissa tall ship at Pier 22.
Miller's Seawall Grill
Easygoing all-day diner on the Seawall with Gulf views from breakfast through dinner.
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
East End bakery-cafe beloved for breakfast, brunch, sandwiches and fresh-baked sweets.
Saltwater Grill
Long-running Postoffice Street favorite for fresh fish and steaks in a historic building.
Number 13
Prime steaks and seafood with sunset views over Offatts Bayou.
Waterman's Restaurant
Bayfront West End restaurant at Pirates Beach, famous for some of the best sunsets on the island.
Benno's Cajun Seafood Restaurant
Casual counter-service Cajun seafood across from the beach — think boiled shrimp, crawfish and gumbo.
Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar
Brick-walled downtown spot for gumbo, New Orleans-style plates and cold beer.
Katie's Seafood House
Waterfront seafood from the family behind Katie's Seafood Market, with the catch coming straight off the boats.
Vargas Cut & Catch
Classic American steakhouse with premium cuts and seafood in the downtown entertainment district.
ShyKatZ Deli & Bakery
East End neighborhood deli and bakery known for sandwiches, quiche and homemade desserts.
The Gumbo Diner
Seawall diner serving Gulf Coast comfort food — gumbo, po'boys and breakfast all day.
Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks
Fine dining atop the Moody Gardens Hotel with Gulf seafood, prime steaks and big views.
Sky Bar Steak & Sushi Bar
Creative sushi rolls and steaks with a lively happy hour on Postoffice Street.
MOD Coffeehouse
Locally owned coffeehouse on Postoffice Street, a downtown hangout for over 15 years.
La King's Confectionery
Old-fashioned candy shop on The Strand with a working 1920s soda fountain and taffy pulls.
Jimmy's on the Pier
Seafood restaurant and bar perched on the Galveston Fishing Pier over the Gulf.
Stewart Beach
Galveston's main family beach park where Broadway meets the Seawall, with lifeguards, restrooms, showers and chair rentals. Leashed dogs welcome.
East Beach (R.A. Apffel)
Wide, open beach at the island's eastern tip with room to spread out and big-sky views. Leashed pets allowed.
Babe's Beach
A 15-block replenished stretch of sand along the west Seawall, popular with surfers and walkers.
Beach Pocket Park 1
Laid-back West End beach park where you can drive onto the sand; leashed dogs welcome.
Beach Pocket Park 2
Free-entry West End beach with showers, restrooms and chair rentals — great for families.
Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3
West End beach at the end of 11 Mile Rd, known for scenery and year-round fishing.
Galveston Island State Park
State park spanning Gulf beach to bay with camping, kayaking, trails, birding and fishing. Leashed dogs allowed.
San Luis Pass
The far western tip of the island, a scenic spot for fishing — swimming is dangerous here due to strong currents.
Porretto Beach
Family-run beach on the east Seawall for over 70 years, offering chair and umbrella rentals.
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
684-acre nature preserve with trails, a lagoon and great birding near East Beach.
Moody Gardens
Iconic pyramids with an aquarium, rainforest and discovery museum, plus 3D/4D theaters and Palm Beach.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Amusement pier over the Gulf with rides, midway games, food and the Iron Shark roller coaster.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark
26-acre waterpark with thrill slides, wave pools and lazy rivers.
Bishop's Palace
Ornate 1890s Victorian stone mansion on Broadway, one of the most celebrated homes in Texas.
Moody Mansion
1895 mansion purchased by the Moody family after the 1900 Storm, filled with original furnishings.
1859 Ashton Villa
Historic Italianate villa on Broadway tied to Galveston's Juneteenth story.
Galveston Historic Seaport & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa
Climb aboard the 1877 tall ship Elissa and explore the island's maritime history.
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum
A retired offshore drilling rig turned hands-on museum about the oil and gas industry.
Galveston Railroad Museum
Vintage rail cars and exhibits in the historic Santa Fe depot downtown.
Galveston Naval Museum
Walk the decks of WWII destroyer escort USS Stewart and submarine USS Cavalla at Seawolf Park.
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Restored 1894 opera house hosting concerts, comedy and touring Broadway shows.
Galveston Duck Tours
Amphibious sightseeing tour that cruises the Seawall then splashes into Offatts Bayou.
The Bryan Museum
Large collection of Texas and Southwest history housed in the restored Galveston Orphans Home.
Rosenberg Library
Texas's oldest continuously operating public library, with historic archives and museum exhibits.
Galveston Arts Center
Contemporary art center on The Strand since 1971 and anchor of the downtown ArtWalk.
Galveston Island Ferry
Free state ferry between Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula — keep an eye out for dolphins.
Murdoch's
Gulf-front gift shop on stilts over the water, a Seawall stop for generations.
Texas Surf Museum
Small downtown museum celebrating Texas Gulf Coast surf history and culture.
African American Museum
Museum in historic District One sharing stories of Galveston's African American community.
Galveston Island Brewing Co.
West End craft brewery with a huge dog-friendly patio and yard a block from the beach.
Brewchachos Tacos & Cantina Galveston
Tacos, cold beer and live music on The Strand with a dog-friendly patio.
Reel Nauti Marina Bar & Grill
Marina bar and grill at the Galveston Yacht Basin with a dedicated dog menu.
Texas Tail Distillery
Local craft distillery on Postoffice St with dog-friendly outdoor space.
Brick House Tavern & Tap
Seawall tavern with craft beer, game-day TVs and outdoor seating where pups are welcome.
Yaga's Cafe
Casual island dining, brunch and live music on The Strand with a pup-friendly patio.
Salty Dog Wash
Self-serve and full-service dog wash — perfect for rinsing off sand after a beach day.
Local Dogs
Gourmet hot dogs, hand-cut fries and snow cones with a pet-friendly patio.
Guelder Rose
Laid-back neighborhood cocktail bar downtown that welcomes well-behaved dogs.
The West End Marina and Restaurants
Waterfront dining and docking on West Bay in Sea Isle — dock, dine and bring the dog.
Galveston's Own Farmers Market
Weekly community market with local produce, baked goods and handmade crafts.
Saengerfest Park
Downtown pocket park hosting live music, movie nights and community events.
Galveston Symphony Orchestra
The island's orchestra, performing classical concerts through the season.
Galveston Island Convention Center
Seawall convention center that hosts expos, conventions and big island events.
Grand Galvez
The 'Queen of the Gulf' — a historic 1911 beachfront hotel with spa, pool and private beach club.
The Tremont House
Elegant historic hotel steps from The Strand, with a rooftop bar overlooking downtown.
Hotel Lucine
Restored 1960s Seawall motel with a pool, on-site restaurant and pet-friendly rooms.
The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
Beachfront resort on the Seawall with pools, spa and Gulf-view rooms.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
Resort hotel beside the Moody Gardens pyramids with spa, pools and dining.
Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21
The island's harbor-front hotel at Pier 21, overlooking ships and the working port.
The Mansion on 17th
Restored 1890 Victorian home with six elegant suites in the historic East End.
The George Manor
Restored 1851 estate with boutique suites in Galveston's historic district.
The 1890 Freeman House
Six-room Victorian inn that survived the 1900 Storm, now a cozy historic B&B.
The Oleander Hotel Galveston
Boutique downtown hotel with historic rooms a few blocks from The Strand.
Dellanera RV Park
Beachfront Park Board RV park on the West End with full hookups.
Sand 'N Sea Vacation Rentals
Local vacation rental company with West End beach houses since 1974.
Galveston Island KOA Holiday
Family campground with RV sites and cabins across the road from the beach.
Jamaica Beach RV Park
RV resort near Jamaica Beach, across the street from the Gulf.
O'Malley's Stage Door Pub
Friendly Irish-style pub by The Grand with 100+ bottled beers and deli sandwiches.
Murphy's Irish Pub
Galveston's largest Irish pub — brick walls, pizza, pool tables and beer on tap.
The Press Box
Local sports bar known for nachos, wings and burgers, with games on every screen.
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Intimate downtown listening room hosting singer-songwriters from near and far.
Buckshot Saloon
Galveston's country dance hall with live bands, line dancing and house shots.
The Tremont House Rooftop Bar
Cocktails with a panoramic view of downtown and the harbor atop The Tremont House.
1877 On The Strand
Lively Strand bar where downtown nightlife gets going.
Hearsay on the Strand
Stylish gastro-lounge with craft cocktails inside a historic Strand building.
Daiquiri Time Out
Craft cocktail bar focused on classics and creative seasonal drinks.
Devil and the Deep Brewery
Downtown craft brewery and taproom pouring island-brewed beers.
Float Pool and Patio Bar
Seawall pool bar with Gulf views, cocktails and a party atmosphere.
The Spot
Island Famous complex of five venues — The Spot, Tiki Bar, SideYard, Rum Shack and Squeeze — overlooking the Gulf.
Galveston Fishing Pier
Historic Gulf fishing pier welcoming anglers since 1971, with bait and tackle on site.
Pelican Rest Marina
Full-service marina on calm Offatts Bayou.
Galveston Party Boats, Inc.
Deep-sea and bay fishing trips aboard catamaran party boats — no experience needed.
Williams Party Boats
Deep-sea, bay and jetty fishing trips from the harbor.
Seawolf Park
Pelican Island park with one of the island's most popular fishing piers.
Galveston Yacht Marina
Galveston Yacht Basin — slips, fuel and home port for many charter boats.
Aunt Margie's Bait and Seafood
Island bait shop and seafood market for live bait, tackle and fresh catch.
Artist Boat
Nonprofit offering guided kayak eco-tours through coastal marshes.
Galveston Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Harbor cruise aboard Seagull II with frequent dolphin sightings.
Gulf Coast Kayak Adventures
Guided sunrise, sunset, moonlight and birding kayak tours around the island.
Galveston Fishing Charter Company
Professional guide and charter service for bay and offshore fishing.
GTX Sailing Charters
Private sailing charters around Galveston Bay and the Gulf.
Mardi Gras! Galveston
One of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S., with parades, balls and beads across downtown and the Seawall.
Dickens on The Strand
Victorian holiday festival on The Strand each December with costumed characters, parades and carolers.
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Fall festival celebrating Gulf shrimp with a gumbo cook-off, live music and a parade.
Lone Star Rally
The largest motorcycle rally in Texas takes over the island every November.
Harvest Moon Regatta
Annual sailboat race from Galveston to Port Aransas under the October full moon.
Galveston FeatherFest
The Upper Texas Coast's biggest birding and nature photography festival, held each spring.
Juneteenth in Galveston
Galveston is the birthplace of Juneteenth; celebrations and historic programs mark General Order No. 3 each June.
ArtWalk
Downtown galleries and studios open their doors for an evening art crawl several times a year.
Galveston Island Humane Society
Island animal shelter for adoptions, volunteering and donations.
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