Captain’s Quarters Guidebook
Food - Places to eat within .5 miles
When you finally need a break from the beach, exploring the Strand or roaming our historic neighborhoods, our island offers many opportunities for great meals. Luckily there are quite a few within .5 miles of the Captain’s Quarters!
Just .2 miles from Captain’s Quarters, the Grand Galvez, has been serving drinks and delicious meals since 1911. Perched high above the Seawall, she is truly our island’s Queen of the Gulf. With a beautiful lobby, outstanding bar and restaurant, and relaxing Adirondacks overlooking the beach, the Grand Galvez is a must visit! Be on the lookout for nights with live music and make sure you wander downstairs to the small history museum. Cheers and we may see you there as we go very often!
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Galvez Bar & Grill
2024 Seawall BlvdJust .2 miles from Captain’s Quarters, the Grand Galvez, has been serving drinks and delicious meals since 1911. Perched high above the Seawall, she is truly our island’s Queen of the Gulf. With a beautiful lobby, outstanding bar and restaurant, and relaxing Adirondacks overlooking the beach, the Grand Galvez is a must visit! Be on the lookout for nights with live music and make sure you wander downstairs to the small history museum. Cheers and we may see you there as we go very often!
Did someone say all day breakfast??? Oh yes! Just .4 miles from the Captain’s Quarters Miller’s Seawall Grill has been serving up made to order omelette since 1976. If you go for breakfast…get there early! Our neighbors on the Seawall are very popular. They have great seafood if you decide not to go for breakfast as well.
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Miller's Seawall Grill
1824 Seawall BoulevardDid someone say all day breakfast??? Oh yes! Just .4 miles from the Captain’s Quarters Miller’s Seawall Grill has been serving up made to order omelette since 1976. If you go for breakfast…get there early! Our neighbors on the Seawall are very popular. They have great seafood if you decide not to go for breakfast as well.
Delicious and relaxed Mexican cafe for breakfast and lunch, only open until 230 but a great walk through our historic neighborhood on the way! Great for breakfast!! Only .4 mile walk!
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Bambú
1220 23rd StDelicious and relaxed Mexican cafe for breakfast and lunch, only open until 230 but a great walk through our historic neighborhood on the way! Great for breakfast!! Only .4 mile walk!
As many have said, Sonny’s may not look like much but wow, they have been making up for it with food and atmosphere since 1944. Located just .4 miles from the quarters through the historic San Jacinto neighborhood, the hardest decision will be to get the burger or the muffuletta. There are many great muffulettas on the island but Sonny’s grilled version is certainly high on the list!!
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Sonny's Place
1206 19th StAs many have said, Sonny’s may not look like much but wow, they have been making up for it with food and atmosphere since 1944. Located just .4 miles from the quarters through the historic San Jacinto neighborhood, the hardest decision will be to get the burger or the muffuletta. There are many great muffulettas on the island but Sonny’s grilled version is certainly high on the list!!
Delicious and quick donuts and breakfast sandwiches just .4 miles from the Captain’s Quarters.
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Donut Palace
2117 Broadway Avenue JDelicious and quick donuts and breakfast sandwiches just .4 miles from the Captain’s Quarters.
Galveston Bagel Company
Shykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LHotel Lucine
Food - greater than .5 miles but some of our favorites!
Galveston is very easy to get around whether walking, biking, Ubering or driving. To us islanders, a couple miles feels like forever away. So, here is a list of some of our favorite places to eat great than .5 miles but no more than 5 miles. Bon appetit!
My favorite sandwich on the island and probably anywhere in the world is the Hot Italian from Pressbox. Throw in some tater tots and you are set. This sports bar-esque spot on Postoffice is .9 miles away, with a chill vibe and full of locals, it won’t disappoint.
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Press Box
2401 Postoffice StMy favorite sandwich on the island and probably anywhere in the world is the Hot Italian from Pressbox. Throw in some tater tots and you are set. This sports bar-esque spot on Postoffice is .9 miles away, with a chill vibe and full of locals, it won’t disappoint.
If you want history (oldest drugstore in Texas, original lunch counter, first desegregated lunch counter in Texas), architecture, and delicious breakfast and lunch is the place to go. We go very often so might see you there! .8 miles away.
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Star Drug Store
510 23rd StIf you want history (oldest drugstore in Texas, original lunch counter, first desegregated lunch counter in Texas), architecture, and delicious breakfast and lunch is the place to go. We go very often so might see you there! .8 miles away.
If you are looking for a very nice place with absolutely amazing seafood, steaks, lamb, wine and all of the above, this is your spot. This is great for an island vacation splurge and date night. Make sure to say hello to Paco! Only .7 miles away to deliciousness. Make sure to make reservations and to dress relatively well (no ball caps).
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Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar
2028 Postoffice StIf you are looking for a very nice place with absolutely amazing seafood, steaks, lamb, wine and all of the above, this is your spot. This is great for an island vacation splurge and date night. Make sure to say hello to Paco! Only .7 miles away to deliciousness. Make sure to make reservations and to dress relatively well (no ball caps).
Hard to compete with The Original Mexican Cafe, in the same spot since 1916! 1.3 miles.
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The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StHard to compete with The Original Mexican Cafe, in the same spot since 1916! 1.3 miles.
If it’s crawfish season or you are craving some delicious seafood, this is the place to go. With live music on the weekends and delicious seafood and burgers always, it is hard to beat. We do not go to Huli Huli without ordering the Boudin balls. They are an absolute must and best we have had! 1.0 miles away.
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Huli Huli Hut
312 19th StIf it’s crawfish season or you are craving some delicious seafood, this is the place to go. With live music on the weekends and delicious seafood and burgers always, it is hard to beat. We do not go to Huli Huli without ordering the Boudin balls. They are an absolute must and best we have had! 1.0 miles away.
Craving pizza?? Look no further! Their pizza and pastas are delicious! .7 miles away.
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Mama Teresa's Flying Pizza
416 21st StCraving pizza?? Look no further! Their pizza and pastas are delicious! .7 miles away.
Tasty and eclectic, a must try while on the island. Their iced coffees are outstanding as is their breakfast and pizzas and, and, and, the list can go on and on. 1.2 miles.
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Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StTasty and eclectic, a must try while on the island. Their iced coffees are outstanding as is their breakfast and pizzas and, and, and, the list can go on and on. 1.2 miles.
History / Architecture
After enjoying our beautiful beaches, please make sure you don’t miss out on the history and architecture on our island and the impact that this sandbar had on Texas and our country. We absolutely love our island’s history and love to share and talk about it so please let us know if we can provide tailored recommendations to you. Also, checkout our Instagram @RoamGalveston for tons of history and architecture. Happy roaming!
Do not miss one of the grandest of our island’s Broadway Beauties (the historic mansions built along both sides of Broadway), the 1892 Bishop’s Palace! Open for tours and a must see!!
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Biskupsstofa
1402 Broadway Avenue JDo not miss one of the grandest of our island’s Broadway Beauties (the historic mansions built along both sides of Broadway), the 1892 Bishop’s Palace! Open for tours and a must see!!
Another grand Broadway Beauty Galveston mansion, the 1895 Moody Mansion. Built for the Moody family, yes the well known banking and credit bureau company, members of the family lived in the home until 1986 and now you can tour this beautiful home.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JAnother grand Broadway Beauty Galveston mansion, the 1895 Moody Mansion. Built for the Moody family, yes the well known banking and credit bureau company, members of the family lived in the home until 1986 and now you can tour this beautiful home.
Historically known as the Wall Street of the South, the Strand has been welcoming visitors and businessmen alike for over 150 years. We love to go at golden hour, right before sunset, and witness the historic architecture soak up the last of the day’s sun. Be on the lookout for historic markers, live music, food and drinks. Also, if it is your thing, you can drink alcohol on the street. Cheers!
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Strand Historic District
2100 The StrandHistorically known as the Wall Street of the South, the Strand has been welcoming visitors and businessmen alike for over 150 years. We love to go at golden hour, right before sunset, and witness the historic architecture soak up the last of the day’s sun. Be on the lookout for historic markers, live music, food and drinks. Also, if it is your thing, you can drink alcohol on the street. Cheers!
Most people may just think the Seawall is a pretty place to walk and see the beach. They would be partially correct. It also is a modern engineering marvel and has helped prevent Galveston’s destruction by hurricanes since is was started in 1902. From the apartment you can be to some of the most historic parts of the wall in .25 miles!
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Galveston Seawall
Seawall BoulevardMost people may just think the Seawall is a pretty place to walk and see the beach. They would be partially correct. It also is a modern engineering marvel and has helped prevent Galveston’s destruction by hurricanes since is was started in 1902. From the apartment you can be to some of the most historic parts of the wall in .25 miles!
Located just 900 feet from the Captain’s Quarters, this historic Galveston orphanage and most probable place where most of our neighborhood sheltered during the Great Storm of 1900 is now a museum celebrating Texas and the American West. There is also live music and drinks on most Thursdays!
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Bryan safnið
1315 21st StLocated just 900 feet from the Captain’s Quarters, this historic Galveston orphanage and most probable place where most of our neighborhood sheltered during the Great Storm of 1900 is now a museum celebrating Texas and the American West. There is also live music and drinks on most Thursdays!
The 1877 tall ship Elissa is a great way to get a feeling for being a sailor in this ole port town!
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Galveston Saga Hafnir - Heim Tall Ship ELISSA 1877
8The 1877 tall ship Elissa is a great way to get a feeling for being a sailor in this ole port town!
The Great Storm, explains the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston and became the deadliest natural disaster in America to this day. This is a great place to start your Galveston visit as it will show the resilience of this island city and its residents, included the family who developed the property where you are staying.
The Great Storm
Pier 21The Great Storm, explains the story of the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston and became the deadliest natural disaster in America to this day. This is a great place to start your Galveston visit as it will show the resilience of this island city and its residents, included the family who developed the property where you are staying.
If you’re with young ones or you just love trains yourself, like me, the Galveston Railroad Museum is one of the best and interactive train museums I have ever been to! Not only do you get to roam the train station itself, you also can climb through old locomotives and passenger cars. All aboard!!
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Galveston Railway Museum
2602 Santa Fe PlIf you’re with young ones or you just love trains yourself, like me, the Galveston Railroad Museum is one of the best and interactive train museums I have ever been to! Not only do you get to roam the train station itself, you also can climb through old locomotives and passenger cars. All aboard!!
Neighborhood Strolls
If you look past the beach and the Strand, you may think there is nothing else to Galveston. But, beyond the miles of sandy shores, the beach bars and tourist hot spots, on our quiet oak and palm tree lined avenues and alleyways, you will find the Galveston that we love most! As you wander block after block, you can’t help but be transported to another time by our island’s stately historic structures. Galveston has 5 official historic districts but the opportunities for discovering historic architecture on the island are limitless. We cannot recommend strolling our historic neighborhoods with a cup of coffee and just soaking in the past enough!
You cannot miss Galveston’s richest gathering of 19th century homes in the East End Historical District. Located just east of downtown, you can wander Sealy, Ball, Broadway, Post Office, Church, Mechanic, Market, Winnie for hours and hours. From grand “castles,” Bishop’s palace, antebellum homes, to small shotgun style houses and more history and stories than you can imagine, make sure to look
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East End Historic District
1501 Postoffice StYou cannot miss Galveston’s richest gathering of 19th century homes in the East End Historical District. Located just east of downtown, you can wander Sealy, Ball, Broadway, Post Office, Church, Mechanic, Market, Winnie for hours and hours. From grand “castles,” Bishop’s palace, antebellum homes, to small shotgun style houses and more history and stories than you can imagine, make sure to look
Lost Bayou Historic District. This quiet, oak lined, historic neighborhood has beautiful more modest homes from the late 19th century and early 20th century (many homes built right after the Great Storm). But, where is the bayou??? The “lost” bayou was named Hitchcock’s Bayou and was completely filled in after the storm. So, this beautiful neighborhood is now, in some cases, built on top of a bayou. The Captain’s Quarters is just outside of this neighborhood and is actually built on top of a bayou as well!
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1923 Avenue MLost Bayou Historic District. This quiet, oak lined, historic neighborhood has beautiful more modest homes from the late 19th century and early 20th century (many homes built right after the Great Storm). But, where is the bayou??? The “lost” bayou was named Hitchcock’s Bayou and was completely filled in after the storm. So, this beautiful neighborhood is now, in some cases, built on top of a bayou. The Captain’s Quarters is just outside of this neighborhood and is actually built on top of a bayou as well!
The Silk Stocking Historic District. If you see someone out wandering 24th Street, drinking coffee and admiring this beautiful block, chances our, it’s me! I love to wander this early 1870s neighborhood and imagine finely dressed Galvestonians promenading the quiet streets while greeting each other graciously. I like to think that the Victorian ladies are sporting their fine silk fabrics that helped this neighborhood get its name.
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2402 Avenue LThe Silk Stocking Historic District. If you see someone out wandering 24th Street, drinking coffee and admiring this beautiful block, chances our, it’s me! I love to wander this early 1870s neighborhood and imagine finely dressed Galvestonians promenading the quiet streets while greeting each other graciously. I like to think that the Victorian ladies are sporting their fine silk fabrics that helped this neighborhood get its name.
Places to get a Cold Drink!
After a long, hot day on the sand and exploring our historic avenues, you definitely deserve a cold beverage of choice. Here are a few of our favorite places to get a drink!
Talk about history, beach views, and drinks all in one place! Murdochs and its forest of timber piles form previous foundations is the perfect ambassador and symbol of resiliency of Galveston. Originally built in the late 19th century as a Gulf coast bathing house, the Murdochs you see today is the 6th pier to be constructed on this spot. You can be sipping on a cold drink overlooking the Gulf after a .4 mile walk from the Captain’s Quarters. Cheers!
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Murdochs
2215 Seawall BlvdTalk about history, beach views, and drinks all in one place! Murdochs and its forest of timber piles form previous foundations is the perfect ambassador and symbol of resiliency of Galveston. Originally built in the late 19th century as a Gulf coast bathing house, the Murdochs you see today is the 6th pier to be constructed on this spot. You can be sipping on a cold drink overlooking the Gulf after a .4 mile walk from the Captain’s Quarters. Cheers!
Great, stylish spot to get a hip cocktail. Some of the best and most unique cocktails in town! There is a food truck as well.
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Daiquiri Time Out
2701 Market StGreat, stylish spot to get a hip cocktail. Some of the best and most unique cocktails in town! There is a food truck as well.
Galveston has a long, long history of breweries and great Texas beer! Today, Galveston Island Brewing (GIB) is carrying the torch forward. The beer is delicious and they have a great atmosphere for the whole family! It is a little further away than most of our recommendations but, it is worth the Uber. I love the Causeway Kolsch personally!
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Galveston Island Brewing
8423 Stewart RdGalveston has a long, long history of breweries and great Texas beer! Today, Galveston Island Brewing (GIB) is carrying the torch forward. The beer is delicious and they have a great atmosphere for the whole family! It is a little further away than most of our recommendations but, it is worth the Uber. I love the Causeway Kolsch personally!
Another outstanding brewery! Devil and the Deep is only 1.0 miles from the Captain’s Quarters!
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Devil and the Deep Brewery
2425 Postoffice StAnother outstanding brewery! Devil and the Deep is only 1.0 miles from the Captain’s Quarters!
Arguably the best place to get a drink and watch the sunset! On top of the historic Tremont hotel, this is a must visit in the evening. There is a short food menu as well. While there, don’t forget the gorgeous 1888 Toujouse Bar in the lobby.
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The Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic StArguably the best place to get a drink and watch the sunset! On top of the historic Tremont hotel, this is a must visit in the evening. There is a short food menu as well. While there, don’t forget the gorgeous 1888 Toujouse Bar in the lobby.
Beaches!
I know this one seems quite simple but, there are literally 27 miles of beaches to choose from on our beautiful sandbar. Here are a few pointers!
The quickest and easiest beach option for you in the Captain’s Quarters is to head out of the apartment walk to your right on 21st Street, walk .25 miles and your feet are in the sand and on the water! A lot of pros to this as you wont have to pay parking fees, Murdochs is nearby for any needs, you have a view of the Pleasure Pier. All in all, I recommend this! :)
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Seawall Boulevard
Seawall BoulevardThe quickest and easiest beach option for you in the Captain’s Quarters is to head out of the apartment walk to your right on 21st Street, walk .25 miles and your feet are in the sand and on the water! A lot of pros to this as you wont have to pay parking fees, Murdochs is nearby for any needs, you have a view of the Pleasure Pier. All in all, I recommend this! :)
Stewart Beach is a very family friendly beach, no driving on the beach, no alcohol on the beach. It also has a concession stand and pavilion with restrooms, etc.
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdStewart Beach is a very family friendly beach, no driving on the beach, no alcohol on the beach. It also has a concession stand and pavilion with restrooms, etc.
Another beautiful beach on the island that is family friendly but easier to drive very close, can bring alcohol, and you have an awesome view of the famous inlet, Bolivar Roads. If you head this way make sure to stop at the old San Jacinto Fort and lookout for some of our beautiful wildlife in the East End Lagoon.
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East Beach
Seawall BlvdAnother beautiful beach on the island that is family friendly but easier to drive very close, can bring alcohol, and you have an awesome view of the famous inlet, Bolivar Roads. If you head this way make sure to stop at the old San Jacinto Fort and lookout for some of our beautiful wildlife in the East End Lagoon.
Fun Transportation
Carriage Haus Rentals
2127 Broadway Avenue JIsland Bicycle Company
1808 Seawall Blvd