Something for everyone
Night Fishing
Depending on the time of year, fishing in the canals can be great.
Treasure Hunting
From sea beans to seashells, there's no telling what you'll find on the beach.
Bird Watching
Galveston Island has an amazing variety of birds, and many of them visit the house on a regular basis.
improves attitudes
improves attitudes
improves attitudes
Favorite Things to Do
The Canals
Swimming, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, or just relaxing beside the water.
The Beach
The beach is only a few minutes away. You can drive onto and park on the beach, but be sure to obey the signs.
The Bay
In a boat, canoe, or kayak, the bay is just a short trip down the canal.
Birds
Galveston Island has one of the most diverse bird populations in the world. From sandpipers on the beach, to great blue herons in the marsh, they're a constant source of amusement.
Boliver Island Ferry
The ferry is the greatest free entertainment in Texas. A short drive into town and you can ride the ferry across the bay to Bolivar Peninsula, and then back. You can watch dolphins and feed the seagulls from the deck. If the line is too long, you can drive to the landing, park, and walk on.
Eating Out
Way West Grill & Pizzeria
Located in Jamaica Beach. Great burgers, pizza, and breakfast.
Shrimp and Stuff
Shrimp and Stuff, at 39th and O, is our favorite restaurant. NOT fancy, just good, reasonably priced seafood, year round.
They also have a food truck that is often parked at the east end of Jamaica Beach.
Nate's Westend Seafood & Steaks
Nate's is just west of Jamaica Beach and offers a variety of good food.
Mario's Pizza
Mario's is only a few minutes away, in Pirate's Beach. Good pizza and they also deliver.
Subway Jamaica Beach
The Subway in Jamaica Beach has great sandwiches and friendly staff.
More to come!
We'll post additional recommendation soon, meanwhile trust Yelp, or visit Galveston.com
Favorite activities
Crabbing in the canal
Crabbing in the canal
Crabbing in the canal
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Meeting creatures
Crabbing in the canal
Crabbing in the canal
on the beach or in the canal
Crab races!
Crabbing in the canal
Ghost Crab hunting
are always fun
Ghost Crab hunting
Floating in the canal
Ghost Crab hunting
nights on the beach
Quiet sunsets
Floating in the canal
Floating in the canal
never get old
Floating in the canal
Floating in the canal
Floating in the canal
improves attitudes