Guidebook for Galveston

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Guidebook for Galveston

Restaurants that locals frequent

Hearsay has good food and a special atmosphere. It's located in a historical building on the Strand so it's a very short drive or uber ride. In the cooler months request a table on the balcony that overlooks the street. After you are done dining walk down to La King's for ice cream or chocolate. :)
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Hearsay on the Strand
2410 Strand St
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Hearsay has good food and a special atmosphere. It's located in a historical building on the Strand so it's a very short drive or uber ride. In the cooler months request a table on the balcony that overlooks the street. After you are done dining walk down to La King's for ice cream or chocolate. :)
Shykatz is a great breakfast spot. It's located in an old neighborhood corner store and super close to Blue Skies. It's an easy walk past vintage homes.
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Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue L
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Shykatz is a great breakfast spot. It's located in an old neighborhood corner store and super close to Blue Skies. It's an easy walk past vintage homes.
This is one of our favorites!!! Great pizza. I am gluten free and they have the best gluten free pizza I have ever had. I am told that their Gluten Full pizza is fantastic. :) I have never been disappointed!
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Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st St
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This is one of our favorites!!! Great pizza. I am gluten free and they have the best gluten free pizza I have ever had. I am told that their Gluten Full pizza is fantastic. :) I have never been disappointed!
Located on Seawall. Miller's is a tried and true locally owned restaurant. Get a booth by the window and watch the waves roll in.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall Boulevard
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Located on Seawall. Miller's is a tried and true locally owned restaurant. Get a booth by the window and watch the waves roll in.
We have been to Prohibition Red's a few times and really like it. The bacon wrapper artichokes are really good. This restaurant is in a historic building and is named after a lady that ran a speakeasy during prohibition.
Prohibition Red's
2401 Church St
We have been to Prohibition Red's a few times and really like it. The bacon wrapper artichokes are really good. This restaurant is in a historic building and is named after a lady that ran a speakeasy during prohibition.
Great just off the boat fresh seafood that they catch themselves.
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Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf Rd
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Great just off the boat fresh seafood that they catch themselves.

Drinks & Nightlife

Long board Beach Bar is just a 7 minute walk from Blue Skies. It is located on Seawall and is an open air bar/restaurant (limited menu). Sit at one of the high top tables and watch the ocean waves.
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Longboard Pool Bar
1702 Seawall Blvd
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Long board Beach Bar is just a 7 minute walk from Blue Skies. It is located on Seawall and is an open air bar/restaurant (limited menu). Sit at one of the high top tables and watch the ocean waves.
Very cool pub/art gallery/live entertainment venue. http://www.proletariatgallery.com/
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The Proletariat Gallery & Public House
2221 Market St
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Very cool pub/art gallery/live entertainment venue. http://www.proletariatgallery.com/

Sightseeing

Bishop's Palace is one of the remaining mansions on Broadway in Galveston. It was built in the late 1800's. It is massive, ornate and very cool. Galveston has several historical homes you can tour. This one is my favorite. It is just a 7 minute walk from Blue Skies.
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Bisschoppelijk Paleis
1402 Broadway Avenue J
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Bishop's Palace is one of the remaining mansions on Broadway in Galveston. It was built in the late 1800's. It is massive, ornate and very cool. Galveston has several historical homes you can tour. This one is my favorite. It is just a 7 minute walk from Blue Skies.
This is the best way to see dolphins. Riding the ferry is free. You can get out look for dolphins. In the summer months when traffic is high it might be better to park your car and walk on to the ferry to avoid waits.
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Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry station
123 State Hwy 87
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This is the best way to see dolphins. Riding the ferry is free. You can get out look for dolphins. In the summer months when traffic is high it might be better to park your car and walk on to the ferry to avoid waits.

Shopping

Island Bicycle rents bikes. It's a great locally owned shop. Walk down there and ride your bike home.
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Island Bicycle Company
1808 Seawall Blvd
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Island Bicycle rents bikes. It's a great locally owned shop. Walk down there and ride your bike home.
Arlan's is the closest grocery store to Blue Skies. It is on the small side but usually has anything you need. They do carry some organic.
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Arlan's Market
513 Market St
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Arlan's is the closest grocery store to Blue Skies. It is on the small side but usually has anything you need. They do carry some organic.
Hendley Market is my favorite store on the Strand. It has a very eclectic selection of books, toys, antique jewelry, etc... If Cheryl is there tell her Amy O told you to come by!
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Hendley Market
2010 Strand St
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Hendley Market is my favorite store on the Strand. It has a very eclectic selection of books, toys, antique jewelry, etc... If Cheryl is there tell her Amy O told you to come by!
Murdoch's is a shop that has been in Galveston for 100 years. It is located on Seawall and hangs over the water. After you finish shopping grab a beer and hangout in one of their deck chairs and watch the waves come in. Murdoch's is walking distance from Blue Skies Beach Bungalow.
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall Blvd
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Murdoch's is a shop that has been in Galveston for 100 years. It is located on Seawall and hangs over the water. After you finish shopping grab a beer and hangout in one of their deck chairs and watch the waves come in. Murdoch's is walking distance from Blue Skies Beach Bungalow.

Entertainment & Activities

The Historic Pleasure Pier is about 12 blocks from Blue Skies. It's a great place for the kiddos.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd
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The Historic Pleasure Pier is about 12 blocks from Blue Skies. It's a great place for the kiddos.
Yoga Haven is a great studio near downtown. They offer yoga on the beach Saturday mornings when the weather is warmer. Tell Kathleen that Amy sent ya. :)
The Yoga Haven
2507 Market St
Yoga Haven is a great studio near downtown. They offer yoga on the beach Saturday mornings when the weather is warmer. Tell Kathleen that Amy sent ya. :)
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall Blvd
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Everything Else

We are very convenient to UTMB.
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UTMB Health
301 University Blvd
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We are very convenient to UTMB.

Food Scene

Locally owned restaurant and bakery. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Farm and Gulf to table. Very fresh ingredients. They are very popular and sell out very often so get there early. They are closed on Mondays. they serve lunch and dinner but close in between. Great local restaurant.
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Fish Company Taco
1914 23rd St
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Farm and Gulf to table. Very fresh ingredients. They are very popular and sell out very often so get there early. They are closed on Mondays. they serve lunch and dinner but close in between. Great local restaurant.
Great breakfast/brunch spot. They get busy so get there early!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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Great breakfast/brunch spot. They get busy so get there early!