Guidebook for Galveston
Food Scene
Open since 1911, and still operated by the Gaido family, this is THE Galveston institution. Classic Gulf Coast seafood dishes take center stage, but the menu has newer dishes brought by CIA trained chefs. Our kids get a kick out of the finger bowls. PAIX BLEU TIP: We recommend going in the evening, because as we age -for people and places too - soft-lighting is better. If you go in the afternoon, the food and service will be great, but you will see what we mean.
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardOpen since 1911, and still operated by the Gaido family, this is THE Galveston institution. Classic Gulf Coast seafood dishes take center stage, but the menu has newer dishes brought by CIA trained chefs. Our kids get a kick out of the finger bowls. PAIX BLEU TIP: We recommend going in the evening, because as we age -for people and places too - soft-lighting is better. If you go in the afternoon, the food and service will be great, but you will see what we mean.
A local favorite! When my husband was in high school, he and his friends used to eat here after surfing. Not much has changed since the 70's. He still recommends the po-boys.
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OA local favorite! When my husband was in high school, he and his friends used to eat here after surfing. Not much has changed since the 70's. He still recommends the po-boys.
We highly recommend the sensational Sunday buffet - sea food towers, omelette and waffle bar, and campaign included! PAIX BLEU TIP: If you are checking out on a Sunday, head over to The Galvez; brunch starts at 11 am
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Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall BlvdWe highly recommend the sensational Sunday buffet - sea food towers, omelette and waffle bar, and campaign included! PAIX BLEU TIP: If you are checking out on a Sunday, head over to The Galvez; brunch starts at 11 am
Cooper's Landing
White table cloth with a casual feel. And the bathrooms are so pretty.
Arts & Culture
The Elissa is the second oldest sailing vessel in the US. Year round, volunteers work on keeping her "ship shape" while quite literally, "learning the ropes" to persevere not only the ship, but the art of sailing a square rigged 19th century vessel.
Once a year, the Elissa is more than a museum when the crew takes her out and sail the open seas.
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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8The Elissa is the second oldest sailing vessel in the US. Year round, volunteers work on keeping her "ship shape" while quite literally, "learning the ropes" to persevere not only the ship, but the art of sailing a square rigged 19th century vessel.
Once a year, the Elissa is more than a museum when the crew takes her out and sail the open seas.
This place is just amazing - and free! Upper floors house a museum dedicated to Texas history. You will see UTMB students sprinkled throughout, studying thick medical textbooks, in this tranquil spot.
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Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy AveThis place is just amazing - and free! Upper floors house a museum dedicated to Texas history. You will see UTMB students sprinkled throughout, studying thick medical textbooks, in this tranquil spot.
Parks & Nature
This is the beach where my husband learned to surf, and his grandpa took him pier fishing. Locals say its still good fishing today.
61st Street Fishing Pier
61st Street Fishing PierThis is the beach where my husband learned to surf, and his grandpa took him pier fishing. Locals say its still good fishing today.
Diamond Beach
10327 FM3005Just a quick walk from Paix Bleu and you are at the beach!
Make a sack lunch, grab some beach towels for an ideal picnic watching the ships come in and out of the ship channel. You can also get a fishing pole, and if you are brave, attempt crabbing.
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Fort San Jacinto Historic Point
Seawall BoulevardMake a sack lunch, grab some beach towels for an ideal picnic watching the ships come in and out of the ship channel. You can also get a fishing pole, and if you are brave, attempt crabbing.
Shopping
I cannot walk in this store without my American Express coming out. There are always so many interesting housewares, items by local artists, and the couple that runs it are so patient and wonderful. PAIX BLEU TIP: Take home a Tibetan sound bowl.
The Old Galveston Trading Company
2115 Postoffice StI cannot walk in this store without my American Express coming out. There are always so many interesting housewares, items by local artists, and the couple that runs it are so patient and wonderful. PAIX BLEU TIP: Take home a Tibetan sound bowl.
This confectionery is great for the kids- and kids at heart!
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La King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StThis confectionery is great for the kids- and kids at heart!
This store over the water is a great place to shop for Galveston souvenirs. PAIX BLEU TIP: Shopping can make you thirsty. Purchase a beer (or two) and while away the afternoon in a rocking chair overlooking the ocean.
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdThis store over the water is a great place to shop for Galveston souvenirs. PAIX BLEU TIP: Shopping can make you thirsty. Purchase a beer (or two) and while away the afternoon in a rocking chair overlooking the ocean.
Essentials
All of the Hotel Galvez is amazing. The History. The architecture. The Spa.
PAIX BLEU TIP- Receive a 15% "locals only" discount Sunday to Thursday. Its only good for services (not products) and the staff won't ask to see your ID.
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Hotel Galvez and Spa
2024 Seawall BlvdAll of the Hotel Galvez is amazing. The History. The architecture. The Spa.
PAIX BLEU TIP- Receive a 15% "locals only" discount Sunday to Thursday. Its only good for services (not products) and the staff won't ask to see your ID.
Entertainment & Activities
Deliciously campy! Who wouldn't want to play mini-golf through a pirate ship or gigantic conch shell.
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Magic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdDeliciously campy! Who wouldn't want to play mini-golf through a pirate ship or gigantic conch shell.