Places to Stock Up
This is the closest full grocery store with produce, meat counter, normal grocery section, some baked goods, decent OTC medicine, beach toy options, large beer and wine selection
10 min, 8 miles away
112 locals recommend
Seven Seas Grocery
17523 Termini-San Luis Pass RdThis is the closest full grocery store with produce, meat counter, normal grocery section, some baked goods, decent OTC medicine, beach toy options, large beer and wine selection
10 min, 8 miles away
Closest convenience store to the house. Lots of grocery items, beer/wine, some OTC medicine and decent beach related items
5 min, 3.1 miles
23 locals recommend
Sea Isle Supermarket
22220 Termini-San Luis Pass RdClosest convenience store to the house. Lots of grocery items, beer/wine, some OTC medicine and decent beach related items
5 min, 3.1 miles
Another grocery option for more traditional options
14 min, 10 miles
31 locals recommend
Dollar General
14322 Termini-San Luis Pass RdAnother grocery option for more traditional options
14 min, 10 miles
H-E-B
97 Oyster Creek DrClosest HEB to the house. Its 30-35 min away, so plan ahead
Sightseeing
This is the semi-private beach that is a 2 min walk from the house. No cars, trucks or golf carts! Fantastic change of pace from the standard Galveston experience. Tons of space and no need to hold places. Always a good spot available
San Luis Beach
This is the semi-private beach that is a 2 min walk from the house. No cars, trucks or golf carts! Fantastic change of pace from the standard Galveston experience. Tons of space and no need to hold places. Always a good spot available
West Galveston Food & Drink Options
Places to eat closer to the house that we recommend. Others available, but these are the ones we order from
Solid seafood (Redfish and fried shrimp are our go tos), burger, poboy and apps.
*note: quality and service have been a bit hit or miss since Spring 2023
8 min, 4 miles
110 locals recommend
The West End Marina and Restaurants
21706 Burnet DrSolid seafood (Redfish and fried shrimp are our go tos), burger, poboy and apps.
*note: quality and service have been a bit hit or miss since Spring 2023
8 min, 4 miles
Best thin crust pizza option close to the house. Solid salads and assorted appetizers/sides. 12min, 8 miles away
37 locals recommend
Way West Grill & Pizzeria
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass RdBest thin crust pizza option close to the house. Solid salads and assorted appetizers/sides. 12min, 8 miles away
Thicker crust pizza. Good option. Good salads also. 16min, 11 miles away
61 locals recommend
Mario's Pizza
13708 Termini-San Luis Pass RdThicker crust pizza. Good option. Good salads also. 16min, 11 miles away
Nicer place to eat. Steak and seafood.
Great lunch menu too.
14-16min drive
95 locals recommend
Waterman Marina
14302 Stewart RdNicer place to eat. Steak and seafood.
Great lunch menu too.
14-16min drive
Downtown Galveston - Food and Drinks
These are all a bit of a drive away, but these options are our favorites
In Galveston, so 30-35 min away
Really cool, divey spot in downtown Galveston. Limited hours, so check before going. Primarily a lunch option. Muffuletta is fantastic
56 locals recommend
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StReally cool, divey spot in downtown Galveston. Limited hours, so check before going. Primarily a lunch option. Muffuletta is fantastic
FANTASTIC BBQ on the way down 45 from Houston. Great option to stock up or use for brisket breakfast tacos.
Pro Tip: All the bbq is good. The sandwiches and sausages are really unique and all great on site or warmed up on the skillet or grill
*Spring 2024 Update:
Check on social media before going by. They have not been open very often.
Smokin' Z's BBQ
6 Herring DriveFANTASTIC BBQ on the way down 45 from Houston. Great option to stock up or use for brisket breakfast tacos.
Pro Tip: All the bbq is good. The sandwiches and sausages are really unique and all great on site or warmed up on the skillet or grill
*Spring 2024 Update:
Check on social media before going by. They have not been open very often.
Great cocktail place in Downtown Galveston. Holds up against any other craft cocktail place in larger cities
59 locals recommend
Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StGreat cocktail place in Downtown Galveston. Holds up against any other craft cocktail place in larger cities
Great downtown Galveston option for Italian food. Spaghetti with clams, Seafood Risotto, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese are on our list of classics we go here for.
29 locals recommend
Trattoria La Vigna
412 20th StGreat downtown Galveston option for Italian food. Spaghetti with clams, Seafood Risotto, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese are on our list of classics we go here for.
Best white table cloth dinner spot on the island. Steak spot with long seafood/fish option list
151 locals recommend
Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StBest white table cloth dinner spot on the island. Steak spot with long seafood/fish option list
Family fun spot for all ages. Old school candy/milk shake store
163 locals recommend
La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StFamily fun spot for all ages. Old school candy/milk shake store
Very odd name. Very good food. Both the Greek AND the Cajun food are good
77 locals recommend
Cajun Greek
2226 61st StVery odd name. Very good food. Both the Greek AND the Cajun food are good
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StCeviche, Fajitas, Margs
Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue JBreakfast "Surprise Burrito"
--Order Bronco Burrito
Gaido's
Higher end nice seafood option in town
Katie's Seafood House
Great fresh gulf seafood options