Bolivar Peninsula Guidebook

Wendy
Bolivar Peninsula Guidebook

Things to do

Mini golf and great night-life scene for live music, food and drinks.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gulf Range
1987 State Hwy 87
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mini golf and great night-life scene for live music, food and drinks.
Great break from the sand.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FUN TOWN WATER PARK
995 Noble Carl Dr
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great break from the sand.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun Spot Water Slide
2061 State Hwy 87
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://bolivarescaperoom.com/
Bolivar Escape Room
4298 Texas 87
https://bolivarescaperoom.com/
East Bay Charter - Captain Marty Reid
Fishing Charter
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Beach Community Golf Course
664 State Hwy 87
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Coast Parasail
1295 N Stingaree Dr
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach Party Rentals. They will bring anything needed for a fun day at the beach!
A Shore Venture
894 S Crystal Beach Rd
Beach Party Rentals. They will bring anything needed for a fun day at the beach!
Large resort-style pool with swim-up bar. Concerts. RV Park. Day passes available.
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Crystal Beach
Large resort-style pool with swim-up bar. Concerts. RV Park. Day passes available.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Beach Jet Ski and Water Toy Rentals llc
Galveston Avenue
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bingo every Sunday at 2 pm and first Friday of the month at 6 pm.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 3719
Bingo every Sunday at 2 pm and first Friday of the month at 6 pm.
Take an introductory Paramotor flight!
Texas Paramotor Training
Take an introductory Paramotor flight!
Nightclub with a dance floor.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ships Wheel
1271 State Hwy 87
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nightclub with a dance floor.
M.O.M.S Petting Zoo
They offer several packagesand tours!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Beach Jet Ski and Water Toy Rentals llc
Galveston Avenue
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They offer several packagesand tours!
Honey hole outfitters llc
Fishing Guide

Food scene

Great sunset on the patio. Love their soft shell crab tacos. Live music on weekends.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree Dr
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great sunset on the patio. Love their soft shell crab tacos. Live music on weekends.
Great pizza! check hours and order early!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mamma Mia's
2017 State Hwy 87
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great pizza! check hours and order early!
Excellent food with an upstairs sports bar. Love their chips and green salsa!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jose's Cantina Restaurant
1021 State Hwy 87
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent food with an upstairs sports bar. Love their chips and green salsa!
Good for breakfast
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
G’s Molcajete
1698 State Hwy 87
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good for breakfast
Great donuts with a drive-thru or dine-in!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dannay Donuts
2124 State Hwy 87
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great donuts with a drive-thru or dine-in!
Great vibe! Full Bar, Good Food, Friendly Owners and Staff. This is the most consistent place on the Peninsula as far as being open year-round. This has become our favorite go-to place to watch sports, grab a drink at the bar or have lunch and dinner.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
1369 State Hwy 87
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great vibe! Full Bar, Good Food, Friendly Owners and Staff. This is the most consistent place on the Peninsula as far as being open year-round. This has become our favorite go-to place to watch sports, grab a drink at the bar or have lunch and dinner.
Live music, great food and drinks. Always something fun happening there!
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HARDHEADS IceHouse GRILL & Scratch kitchen
1035 State Hwy 87
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Live music, great food and drinks. Always something fun happening there!
Stop by and grab a few pounds of fresh shrimp to cook at the house!
JB'S SEAFOOD
1263 Canal W
Stop by and grab a few pounds of fresh shrimp to cook at the house!
Beer, Wine, Liquor sales. They also have great food, live music, DJ, dancing, and always a fun party vibe!!
Nauti Beaver Hut
Beer, Wine, Liquor sales. They also have great food, live music, DJ, dancing, and always a fun party vibe!!
Ice Cream, Boozy Drinks
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ritas and Cream
1945 State Hwy 87
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ice Cream, Boozy Drinks
Busta-Lime Premium Frozen Drinks
Drink truck
Lighthouse Grille
Food Truck
Great Mexican Food!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Playita Restaurant
703 Madison Ave
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Mexican Food!
Located at Margaritaville RV Resort.
Fins Bar & Grill
Located at Margaritaville RV Resort.
Great Vietnamese food and Pho.
Crystal Beach Cafe
Great Vietnamese food and Pho.
Great coffee drinks!
Island Cafe
Great coffee drinks!
Food truck with breakfast and paninis
The Panini Press-Crystal Beach
Food truck with breakfast and paninis
24/7 Hot pizza vending machine!
PizzaForno
24/7 Hot pizza vending machine!
Great breakfast tacos. Next to the big store. Open year round!
Tacos Rosita
Great breakfast tacos. Next to the big store. Open year round!
Food Truck opened March 2023
Texas Fireboy BBQ
Food Truck opened March 2023
Frio Loco
Located in Gilcrest east of Crystal Beach.
JayLa’s Bar & Grill
Located in Gilcrest east of Crystal Beach.

Shopping

If you can't find what you need here, you don't need it! Groceries, hardware, beach supplies, bbq supplies.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Big Store and Ace Hardware
2385 State Hwy 87
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you can't find what you need here, you don't need it! Groceries, hardware, beach supplies, bbq supplies.
Beach necessities and souvenirs.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
1400 State Hwy 87
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach necessities and souvenirs.
Friendly owner. Great mani/pedi! If you're going to spend time on the beach, I recommend the gel pedicure.
I Love Nails
2275 State Hwy 87
Friendly owner. Great mani/pedi! If you're going to spend time on the beach, I recommend the gel pedicure.
Large selection of kites.
Kites Unlimited
1815 State Hwy 87
Large selection of kites.
Owned by our next-door neighbor. Go-to place for Crystal Beach shirts, tumblers and Coozies. Great beach decor as well as sand shoes. They also sell Pinon wood for the fire pit. Smells wonderful and a great mosquito repellant!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Beach Decor and More
1959 State Hwy 87
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Owned by our next-door neighbor. Go-to place for Crystal Beach shirts, tumblers and Coozies. Great beach decor as well as sand shoes. They also sell Pinon wood for the fire pit. Smells wonderful and a great mosquito repellant!
Greatplace for unique gifts and clothing.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Salty Mermaid
2950 Texas 87
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greatplace for unique gifts and clothing.
Ray's fireworks
2902 State Hwy 87
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dollar General
2046 State Hwy 87
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family Dollar
2275 State Hwy 87
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Liquor
2275 State Hwy 87
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Nancys Bait Camp
Bait shop
Bait and tackle shop. Also serves great food!
Harold's Bait & Tackle
1755 State Hwy 87
Bait and tackle shop. Also serves great food!
Clothing, hats and jewelry
SEAHORSE SOCIETY
Clothing, hats and jewelry

Sightseeing

This place is amazing if you love birds! Beautiful nature setting with walkways to watch the birds nesting. https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/high-island/smith-oaks.html
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smith Oaks Sanctuary
2205 Old Mexico Rd
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is amazing if you love birds! Beautiful nature setting with walkways to watch the birds nesting. https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/high-island/smith-oaks.html
Take the ferry to Galveston. Check wait times ahead of time. get out of your car on the ferry and watch the dolphins.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry station
123 State Hwy 87
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take the ferry to Galveston. Check wait times ahead of time. get out of your car on the ferry and watch the dolphins.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Travis Park
900 State Hwy 87
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
4318 Farm to Market Road 1985
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bolivar Point Lighthouse
419 Everett
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Golf Cart Rentals

11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jay's Golf Carts
1163 State Hwy 87
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Custom Carts
2101 State Hwy 87
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Canal Beach Buggies
2292-4 Canal E
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golf Car Connection
1746 State Hwy 87
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Beach Golf Carts
2902 State Hwy 87
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Consejos para la ciudad

Costumbres y cultura

$10 Beach Pass

Needed if you plan to park or drive on the beach. Can be bought at most local retailers.
Costumbres y cultura

Plan to eat and shop early!

Most businesses close early so check hours before going.
Costumbres y cultura

Building a fire on the Beach

If you want to build a fire on the beach you'll need a shovel, firewood, starter log, lighter fluid and a bucket for water. Please be sure to put the fire completely out with water before leaving. Covering it with sand is dangerous as the coals still burn and can injure someone the next day. Don't forget the ingredients for smores and sticks for roasting marshmallows!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Vehicle/Golf Cart/ATV Requirements

All vehicles must have a beach pass, license plate and registration. This includes Golf Carts, ATVs and side-by-sides. Beach patrol will ticket you without it.