Janelle's Guidebook

Janelle
Janelle's Guidebook

Food scene

Everything we’ve had here is good but our go-to is usually the fried shrimp basket with fries
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Shrimp N Stuff Food Truck
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Everything we’ve had here is good but our go-to is usually the fried shrimp basket with fries
Great close-by sit down restaurant where you can watch boaters launching and docking. We usually go here if family is visiting or it is a special occasion
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Waterman Marina
14302 Stewart Rd
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Great close-by sit down restaurant where you can watch boaters launching and docking. We usually go here if family is visiting or it is a special occasion
We’ve been going here since we were teenagers. Great pizza and other American food. It is also located on the scenic, historic Strand
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Yaga's Cafe
2314 Strand St
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We’ve been going here since we were teenagers. Great pizza and other American food. It is also located on the scenic, historic Strand
Wonderful breakfast/brunch spot! We usually meet our mainland family here for a special meal together. It is also a great place to pick up a cake for a birthday party.
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th St
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Wonderful breakfast/brunch spot! We usually meet our mainland family here for a special meal together. It is also a great place to pick up a cake for a birthday party.
This is a local’s favorite for Greek and other healthy food. It’s located near the busy Seawall area but not a tourist spot. The hummus, pita sandwiches, and Greek salad are our favorites!
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KritiKos Grill
4908 Seawall Blvd
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This is a local’s favorite for Greek and other healthy food. It’s located near the busy Seawall area but not a tourist spot. The hummus, pita sandwiches, and Greek salad are our favorites!
Name recently changed to Pariah Coffee. Take a break from Starbucks and avoid the drive to the Seawall area by trying this local favorite coffee shop! They have kolaches, muffins and more to eat. Be sure to go early to avoid the Airbnb check out crowd!
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Je Mocha Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
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Name recently changed to Pariah Coffee. Take a break from Starbucks and avoid the drive to the Seawall area by trying this local favorite coffee shop! They have kolaches, muffins and more to eat. Be sure to go early to avoid the Airbnb check out crowd!
We typically sit downstairs in the more casual, outdoor area. Great poboys and drinks with a laid back vibe.
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The West End Marina and Restaurants
21706 Burnet Dr
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We typically sit downstairs in the more casual, outdoor area. Great poboys and drinks with a laid back vibe.
Being a child of New Yorkers, I really can't recommend any of the nearby pizza but if you are having a craving, this is your best bet!
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Way West Grill & Pizzeria
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
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Being a child of New Yorkers, I really can't recommend any of the nearby pizza but if you are having a craving, this is your best bet!

Conveniences

It doesn’t get more convenient than a walk to Seven Seas! They have every thing you forgot in their full grocery store! We've been going here since we rented VHS tapes from them as kids :)
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Seven Seas Grocery
17523 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd
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It doesn’t get more convenient than a walk to Seven Seas! They have every thing you forgot in their full grocery store! We've been going here since we rented VHS tapes from them as kids :)

Sightseeing

A wonderful way to spend the day! We recommend the rain forest and aquarium pyramids. We also recommend eating elsewhere ;)
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I-Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
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A wonderful way to spend the day! We recommend the rain forest and aquarium pyramids. We also recommend eating elsewhere ;)
Enjoy a free, drive on ferry ride over to Bolivar. Be sure to look out for dolphins on your way! You can enjoy a self tour of the historic bunkers and surrounding grounds at Fort Travis on the other side.
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Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
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Enjoy a free, drive on ferry ride over to Bolivar. Be sure to look out for dolphins on your way! You can enjoy a self tour of the historic bunkers and surrounding grounds at Fort Travis on the other side.
Just a ~1 hour drive away is well worth the trip to outer space! Don't miss the tram ride over to the active astronaut facilities.
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I-Center Space Center yeJohnson
2101 E NASA Pkwy
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Just a ~1 hour drive away is well worth the trip to outer space! Don't miss the tram ride over to the active astronaut facilities.
This unforgettable visit back in time can't be missed! Be sure to watch the live taffy making/packaging on their 100+ year old machine and maybe catch a free sample.
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand St
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This unforgettable visit back in time can't be missed! Be sure to watch the live taffy making/packaging on their 100+ year old machine and maybe catch a free sample.
Spend a day visiting Galveston's historical main street. Enjoy a lunch followed by nearby shopping!
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The Strand
The Strand
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Spend a day visiting Galveston's historical main street. Enjoy a lunch followed by nearby shopping!