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Abalone shores: Abalone Shores best beach cottage
1824redfish Says: I love going to Crystal Beach during the off season. The weather is so perfect and the beaches are relatively empty. I stayed at Abalone Shores this past April and it was wonderful. It is a new beachfront cottage. Every thing is new and so pretty. I'll be going back again...
My favorite lodging on Boliver...
chiwawa Says: My favorite lodging on Boliver is my house...but there are lots of rental homes - check out Swedes - I see signs for them on a large number of rental beach houses. There are also a couple of B&Bs on Boliver. There are no Hotels, there are several Motels.
traceyann Says: Renting a house on Crystal beach is a MUST! Not only is it cheaper than a hotel in Galveston, but you are RIGHT ON THE BEACH! In the off season you can get a cool house for as low as $200 for the WHOLE WEEKEND! These houses come complete with everything. Galveston is just a...
Outrigger Grill: THE Best Breakfast... ever!
paulacrowley Says: Great ham & cheese omlet, and even better service.If I didn't live so far away, I'd be down there at least once a week! Like I said- the egg dishes are sooo good... hard to find people who can combine great ingredients in a fluffy, lovely dish! I'll be back from AK- really,...
American grill: Just a whole in the wall,but don't miss it
texarabrose Says: Very small family owned business from what I could tell.Daily specials that are large portions.Chicken fried steak or steak night is Fabulous!You can also order from menu,if the special is not what you are in the mood for.Soda's are in cans ,but they keep them comming at no...
Outriggers Grill: Friendly Service and you won't leave hungry!
texarabrose Says: The staff is friendly and quick.The resturaunt walls are lined with whimsical signs that keep you laughing while you wait on you food.Portions are big and flavorfull.Hamburgers are huge.Ham and cheese omelets are Fabulous!Steak,seafood and chicken are also on the menu.The...
We usually eat at home. I've...
chiwawa Says: We usually eat at home. I've only been to two eateries on Boliver: Singarees & Steve's Landing. Both are on the bay side in Crystal Beach. Both are pretty good. Most entrees are fried at both restaurants. Granny was cajun so I have an affinity for mudbugs - it's a genetic...
cotton Says: Stingaree (see below).Steve's Landing. The Stingaree's in-season oyster special is the best food deal in the continental United States.Some of their other menu items have disappointed. Avoid the red beans and rice - lousy.Steve's is more consistent, but that special keeps...
cotton Says: Not much of it. There's a Sharky's, and it's pretty similar to the one in Port Aransas (which means it fills up primarliy due to the lack of competition).Ship's Wheel has friendly staff, and Bob's Sports Bar has, well, sports on TV, and for those inclined, Karaoke.
To get here you must either...
chiwawa Says: To get here you must either come down 124 to 87 by way of Winnie (automobile, motorhome. or charter bus) or you come through Galveston & take the Boliver Ferry. 87 runs the entire peninsula. There is no public transport on the peninsula. You can walk, bike, motorcycle, ride...
jellyfish, broken glass on the...
chiwawa Says: jellyfish, broken glass on the beach, loco drivers on the beach, trash washing up on beach from who knows where?
chiwawa Says: Lightweight & easy to carry. Most places to stay are on stilts & you have to carry it all upstairs. If you go to the beach, you will get sand in your car, between your toes, perhaps other spots we'll not mention. April until October - lightweight clothing, maybe a...
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jellyfish, broken glass on the beach, loco drivers on the beach, trash washing up on beach from who knows where?
1 member lives in Crystal Beach
Q: Is there a gorcery store in Crystal Beach, or does one need to bring groceries from Galveston? Is the water drinkable, or does one...
A: making phone calls will let you know
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Crystal Beach is one of a string of tiny communities along Highway 87 as it runs from the ferry landing in Port Bolivar to where the road is washed out at the turn to High Island. Beach houses abound...
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If you like it loud and packed,lots of people,then this is your beach.It is where the younger crowd likes to go.Lots of drinking,loud music,lots of vehicles on a holiday weekend.A regular summer...
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Crystal Beach [& Bolivar Peninsula], Texas
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