Guidebook for Bolivar Peninsula
Essentials
THE BIG STORE: 2385 State Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650
This is a large store with groceries, fishing/RV supplies, beachwear, gifts & souvenirs, plus a pizza counter. Anything and everything is available at The Big Store! Like they say: "If we don't have it, you don't need it!"
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The Big Store and Ace Hardware
2385 State Hwy 87THE BIG STORE: 2385 State Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650
This is a large store with groceries, fishing/RV supplies, beachwear, gifts & souvenirs, plus a pizza counter. Anything and everything is available at The Big Store! Like they say: "If we don't have it, you don't need it!"
Getting Around
Ferry Landing
Ride the Ferry over to Galveston for tons of other entertainment options!
It’s a form of standard transportation for most in Crystal Beach Texas and on Bolivar Peninsula. From meandering down the beach to visiting neighbors, couples and families rely on golf carts as transportation once they arrive to relax. Several local businesses are set-up for rentals if you don’t have one. Most rentals are done by the day or week and include delivery and pick-up. Enjoy a quick trip to the beach and watch the sunrise or a ride to your favorite wade fishing location on the beachfront, no need for a car or truck to enjoy the beach. For the safety of all please ask your rental business for a list of rules and regulations for Golf Cart operations.
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Golf Car Connection
1746 State Hwy 87It’s a form of standard transportation for most in Crystal Beach Texas and on Bolivar Peninsula. From meandering down the beach to visiting neighbors, couples and families rely on golf carts as transportation once they arrive to relax. Several local businesses are set-up for rentals if you don’t have one. Most rentals are done by the day or week and include delivery and pick-up. Enjoy a quick trip to the beach and watch the sunrise or a ride to your favorite wade fishing location on the beachfront, no need for a car or truck to enjoy the beach. For the safety of all please ask your rental business for a list of rules and regulations for Golf Cart operations.
Parks & Nature
Clean Wide-open Beach
Bolivar Peninsula encompasses 27 miles of Beach Shoreline on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. The beach in Crystal Beach Texas and on Bolivar Peninsula is one of a kind, and the last of its kind. Vehicles are allowed to drive on, park and enjoy all 27 miles of coastal waters. Families and friends enjoy the day building sand castles, searching for shells and shark teeth, surf fishing, boogie boarding and more… Setting up a BBQ or just vas-king in the sun. Easy access to the beach by most cross roads off Hwy 87 makes finding that perfect location to set-up for the day a worry free event. Make sure you purchase your yearly beach parking permit from any of the many local shops
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Crystal Beach
Clean Wide-open Beach
Bolivar Peninsula encompasses 27 miles of Beach Shoreline on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. The beach in Crystal Beach Texas and on Bolivar Peninsula is one of a kind, and the last of its kind. Vehicles are allowed to drive on, park and enjoy all 27 miles of coastal waters. Families and friends enjoy the day building sand castles, searching for shells and shark teeth, surf fishing, boogie boarding and more… Setting up a BBQ or just vas-king in the sun. Easy access to the beach by most cross roads off Hwy 87 makes finding that perfect location to set-up for the day a worry free event. Make sure you purchase your yearly beach parking permit from any of the many local shops
Food Scene
A true Crystal Beach eatery on Bolivar Peninsula Texas with a laid back atmosphere. Seafood, Burgers and more with weekday lunch specials for all to enjoy!
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Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
1369 State Hwy 87 A true Crystal Beach eatery on Bolivar Peninsula Texas with a laid back atmosphere. Seafood, Burgers and more with weekday lunch specials for all to enjoy!
Seafood, Burgers, Salads and Pizza, Pizza “Hotline” for take-out, Lunch and Dinner served daily 11am-9pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday night.
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Ocean Grille Restaurant
2275 State Hwy 87Seafood, Burgers, Salads and Pizza, Pizza “Hotline” for take-out, Lunch and Dinner served daily 11am-9pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday night.
Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Muggaritas and More, “Dinner With A View” over East Galveston Bay for Lunch and Dinner. Live music on weekends, family friendly and no cover.
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Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree DrFresh Seafood, Steaks, Muggaritas and More, “Dinner With A View” over East Galveston Bay for Lunch and Dinner. Live music on weekends, family friendly and no cover.
A Five Star Experience
Our waterside dining experience is second to none. The breathtaking views offer you a pleasant backdrop to enjoy our culinary creations. Come for the view. Stay for the food.
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Steve's Landing Restaurant
1290 Bay Vue RdA Five Star Experience
Our waterside dining experience is second to none. The breathtaking views offer you a pleasant backdrop to enjoy our culinary creations. Come for the view. Stay for the food.
Sightseeing
Check out their online guidebook http://www.bolivarpeninsulatexas.com/
Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center
2275 Texas 87Check out their online guidebook http://www.bolivarpeninsulatexas.com/
Bolivar Lighthouse
The Bolivar Lighthouse was built by the federal government in 1852 and was later dismantled by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. It was rebuilt in 1872 and was the beacon that guided thousands of mariners into port until 1933.
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Bolivar Point Lighthouse
419 Everett
Bolivar Lighthouse
The Bolivar Lighthouse was built by the federal government in 1852 and was later dismantled by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. It was rebuilt in 1872 and was the beacon that guided thousands of mariners into port until 1933.
Rollover Pass is an important landmark on the Bolivar Peninsula. Smugglers used the narrow strip of land between the Gulf and Galveston Bay on the Bolivar Peninsula long before there was a man-made channel. They rolled their ill-gotten gain (usually packed in barrels) over from a ship on the Gulf to a waiting boat on the Bay side, where it would be carried for distribution. During the American Prohibition, the practice continued, with barrels of liquor being rolled over the pass to waiting boats on the other side.
In 1955, the pass was mechanically dredged to create a new opening between the Gulf and East Galveston Bay. This was intended to improve ingress and egress of fish and shellfish.
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Rollover Pass
Rollover Pass is an important landmark on the Bolivar Peninsula. Smugglers used the narrow strip of land between the Gulf and Galveston Bay on the Bolivar Peninsula long before there was a man-made channel. They rolled their ill-gotten gain (usually packed in barrels) over from a ship on the Gulf to a waiting boat on the Bay side, where it would be carried for distribution. During the American Prohibition, the practice continued, with barrels of liquor being rolled over the pass to waiting boats on the other side.
In 1955, the pass was mechanically dredged to create a new opening between the Gulf and East Galveston Bay. This was intended to improve ingress and egress of fish and shellfish.
Fort Travis
Fort Travis was the first fort established by the Republic of Texas (1836) to protect the Galveston harbor entrance.
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Fort Travis Park
900 State Hwy 87Fort Travis
Fort Travis was the first fort established by the Republic of Texas (1836) to protect the Galveston harbor entrance.
To access the North Jetties take Hwy 87 to 17th street which is a little over 1.5 miles from the Bolivar Ferry Landing. Once you arrive you’ll find an easy walk for part of the way and then get ready to make some big steps to each granite stone which makes up the surface the remainder of the jetties to the boat-cut and beyond. There is a bait camp at the base of the North Jetties where you’ll find live and fresh dead bait and an assortment of tackle and always a recent fishing report
The North Jetties are a BIG draw to anglers and people of all ages for fishing and crabbing. Some just to take a walk, while others to photograph the birds, ships and beauty the North Jetties offer to visit
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North Jetty Bait Camp
802 17th St
To access the North Jetties take Hwy 87 to 17th street which is a little over 1.5 miles from the Bolivar Ferry Landing. Once you arrive you’ll find an easy walk for part of the way and then get ready to make some big steps to each granite stone which makes up the surface the remainder of the jetties to the boat-cut and beyond. There is a bait camp at the base of the North Jetties where you’ll find live and fresh dead bait and an assortment of tackle and always a recent fishing report
The North Jetties are a BIG draw to anglers and people of all ages for fishing and crabbing. Some just to take a walk, while others to photograph the birds, ships and beauty the North Jetties offer to visit
Shopping
Coastal Clothing, Home Decor, Beachwear, Largest Selection of Flip-Flops on the Texas Coast. Surfboards, Boogie Boards, Beach games and more
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Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
1400 State Hwy 87Coastal Clothing, Home Decor, Beachwear, Largest Selection of Flip-Flops on the Texas Coast. Surfboards, Boogie Boards, Beach games and more
Entertainment & Activities
For the last 36 years, visitors and locals alike have found an enjoyable experience at Fun Spot Waterslide in Crystal Beach, TX. We're like everyone else on Bolivar Peninsula, Fun Spot Water Slide suffered major damage from IKE, with a little work and determination once again were open for visitors and locals to enjoy throughout the Spring and Summer months.
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Fun Spot Water Slide
2061 State Hwy 87For the last 36 years, visitors and locals alike have found an enjoyable experience at Fun Spot Waterslide in Crystal Beach, TX. We're like everyone else on Bolivar Peninsula, Fun Spot Water Slide suffered major damage from IKE, with a little work and determination once again were open for visitors and locals to enjoy throughout the Spring and Summer months.
The Wallis Smith Community Golf Course is located on Bolivar Peninsula just west of Crystal Beach Texas. Surrounded by Rancho Carribe, a gated community with frontage on highway 87. Open for public play 7 days a week, all play includes green fee and cart rental for all to enjoy. Nine holes make up this public course and many play thru as 18 holes. Several scrambles are held weekly throughout the year and are open for anyone that wants to join in. A favorite for locals and weekend visitors as a change to beachfront fun. Ask anyone and they can direct you to this 9-hole course that’s surrounded by beautiful homes.
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Crystal Beach Community Golf Course
664 State Hwy 87The Wallis Smith Community Golf Course is located on Bolivar Peninsula just west of Crystal Beach Texas. Surrounded by Rancho Carribe, a gated community with frontage on highway 87. Open for public play 7 days a week, all play includes green fee and cart rental for all to enjoy. Nine holes make up this public course and many play thru as 18 holes. Several scrambles are held weekly throughout the year and are open for anyone that wants to join in. A favorite for locals and weekend visitors as a change to beachfront fun. Ask anyone and they can direct you to this 9-hole course that’s surrounded by beautiful homes.
An Epic amusement park on a pier, this used to be the flagship hotel. A must see when visiting Galveston.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdAn Epic amusement park on a pier, this used to be the flagship hotel. A must see when visiting Galveston.