Explore The Area

Explore The Area

Things to Do on Bolivar Peninsula

Water Adventures Crystal Beach Sailing 719-882-8018 https://crystalbeachsailing.com Fun Spot Water Slide (409) 684-2384 2061 St. Hwy 87, Crystal beach https://www.jillbjarvis.com/fun-spot-water-slide-crystal-beach/ Fun Town Waterpark (409) 291-2162 965 Noble Carl, Crystal Beach…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Take a Ride on the Ferry

http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/cctv/transtar/ Drive down to the Ferry landing and park your car, for a ride across the Galveston Bay.  Don’t forget to bring a loaf of bread for feeding the birds…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Nightlife on Crystal Beach

Jose’s Sports Bar (upstairs) Pool Tables, Live Music & more 1021 Highway 87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 409-684-2626 Ship’s Wheel Dancing, Pool Tables & more 1271 Highway 87, Port Bolivar,…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Local Restaurants and Food Trucks

Local Restaurants   La Playita Seafood, Authentic Mexican, Burgers & More 409-684-1383 703  Madison Ave, Port Bolivar Jose’s Cantina Authentic Mexican, Seafood, Steak & More 409-684-1180 1021 Highway 87, Crystal…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Convenience Store

Bay Vue Grocery Open 7 days a week 409-684-6210 1901 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach Gulf Coast Market ( The Big Store) Open 7 days a week from 6AM-8PM 409-684-2400 2385…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Church/worship

First Baptist Church of Crystal Beach 1260 Hwy 87 Crystal Beach 409-684-4413 First Baptist Church Port Bolivar 523 Nelson St Port Bolivar 409-684-8976 Our Lady by the Sea Catholic Church…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Gift Shops & Boutiques

  Gulf Coast Market & Gift Shop ( The Big Store) Clothing, Beach Accessories, Gifts, Hats, Souvenirs & More 409-684-2400 2385 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach Crystal Beach Decor and More…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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A Day in Galveston

Spend a day in Galveston Browsing on THE STRAND.  There are blocks and blocks of intriguing shops and gourmet restaurants. See the Stately BISHOP’S PALACE on Broadway. THE RAILROAD MUSEUM…
Janice
October 26, 2020
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Beach Rules

Speed Limit: 15mph (day or night) NO Reckless Driving NO Driving or climbing on Sand Dunes NO GLASS BOTTLES or CONTAINERS NO littering Please Use Designated Trash Barrels Emergencies Dial…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Bolivar Peninsula

Important Numbers EMERGENCY (POLICE, FIRE & AMBULANCE) – 911 A1 Wrecker Service (unlock, jump start, stuck etc) 409-684-4962 Coast Guard Air & Rescue 409-766-5630 Galveston Co Sheriff’s Dept. (non-emergency) 409-766-2300…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Bolivar Lighthouse

Excerpt from -Bolivar!- by A Pat Daniels The Lighthouse was built in 1872 and towers 117 ft. above sea level. It guided mariners for 61 years and was retired in…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Fishing at Crystal Beach

Bait Shops: Fishing Guide Ventures: DJ’s Bait / Stingaree 832-504-3196 1295 N Stingaree Dr, Port Bolivar Vitamin sea 832-309-1079 Harold’s Bait & Tackle 409-684-1755 1755 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach East…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens features a 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offering an incredible tropical environment, and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The IMAX 3D will keep you…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Galveston Museums

Galveston County Historical Museum 2219 Market Memorial Day to Labor Day *Mon – Sat 10am-4pm/Sun noon-5pm Labor Day to Memorial Day *Mon – Sat 10am-4pm / Sun noon-5pm 409-766-2340 Galveston…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Galveston Island Attractions

Harborside Express 2602 Santa Fe Place Galveston, TX 77550 409-765-5700 Historic Harbor Tours & Dolphin watch 8 Pier 21 Galveston, TX 409-763-1877 Galveston Island Duck Tours 2415 Seawall Blvd Galveston,…
Janice
October 8, 2020
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Galveston Historic Homes

Ashton Villa (1859) 2328 Broadway Ave J Galveston, TX 409-765-3402 Bishops Palace (1886) 1402 Broadway Ave J Galveston, TX 409-762-2475 Michael B. Menard Home (1838) 1605 33rd St Galveston, TX…
Janice
October 8, 2020