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Things to Do in Crystal Beach, Texas

Beach days, good eats, cold drinks, and a few local gems worth the detour.


Crystal Beach is the laid-back side of the Texas Gulf Coast. Wide sand, open sky, and plenty to do without turning your trip into a checklist. Use this as your “what should we do today?” guide.

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The Quick Hit List

Beach Day

Beach Day

Beach Day

Sunrise coffee walk, shade, cooler, sunset. Repeat.

Fishing

Beach Day

Beach Day

Surf, bay, pier, or boat. Easy to do. Easy to love. Rollover Pass pier coming soon!

Nature

Beach Day

Food & Drink

Make time for shoreline wildlife and birding.

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Seafood, Tex-Mex, burgers, and live-music spots.

Day Trip

Food & Drink

Day Trip

erry over to Galveston if you want to mix it up.

Shopping

Food & Drink

Day Trip

Many boutiques, The Big Store and surf shop.

Landmarks and views

Landmarks Worth the Detour

Want a quick change of scenery? Two easy wins on the peninsula:

  • Fort Travis Park for big coastal views and a little Texas history
  • Bolivar Point Lighthouse area for photos and that “we’re really here” feeling

These are low-effort stops with a solid payoff.

Food and drink

Stingaree Restaurant & Marina

Seafood, steaks, and sunset views. Crowd-pleaser.

Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp

Big coastal flavor when you want something with punch.

Tiki Beach Bar & Grill

Beach-bar vibe, easy menu, good for groups.

Nauti Beaver Hut

Casual spot for food and drinks that can turn into a longer night.

Jose’s Cantina

Straightforward Tex-Mex stop when the crew wants easy.

Fins Bar & Grill

Food, drinks, and live-music energy near the resort area.

Ferry Day and a Galveston Change-Up

The Strand, The Sea Well, Pleasure Pier and more.

The ferry ride is part of the coast experience. Breeze, water, and that mental switch into vacation mode. On busy weekends, check ferry wait times before you roll.


If you want a day trip, Galveston is close enough to do and come back without losing the laid-back vibe.

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