Happy Clam Vacation Rentals Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This little laid-back community is all about the beach life! Most everything is a short walk or a golfcart ride away. Golf cart rentals are available from a local company. The beach is on the south side of the main street through town. Several local restaurants are only a short drive, it's just a sweet little place to hang out and relax!
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Jamaica Beach
This little laid-back community is all about the beach life! Most everything is a short walk or a golfcart ride away. Golf cart rentals are available from a local company. The beach is on the south side of the main street through town. Several local restaurants are only a short drive, it's just a sweet little place to hang out and relax!
Galveston is on a barrier reef sitting in the Gulf of Mexico. It is ~35 miles long and 3 miles wide at the widest part. Whether you come for the sand and sun and sea, or you come to soak up the history in the downtown area and the architecture, or let the kids play at the Pleasure Pier and swim and tube at Schlitterbahn and adventure through Moody Gardens, there is something here for everyone!
The Strand Historical District boasts plenty of shopping, dining, pub crawling, and people watching. Take a fishing charter out the bay. Enjoy the (ghost) stories and history of the buildings and businesses in the area and be sure to catch the museums downtown and on the bay.
Seawall Boulevard is the place to be to catch a surf or stand-up paddleboard lesson, hang out on the beach, swim in the Gulf, or find a great place to get a bite to eat - plenty of local options!
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Galveston
Galveston is on a barrier reef sitting in the Gulf of Mexico. It is ~35 miles long and 3 miles wide at the widest part. Whether you come for the sand and sun and sea, or you come to soak up the history in the downtown area and the architecture, or let the kids play at the Pleasure Pier and swim and tube at Schlitterbahn and adventure through Moody Gardens, there is something here for everyone!
The Strand Historical District boasts plenty of shopping, dining, pub crawling, and people watching. Take a fishing charter out the bay. Enjoy the (ghost) stories and history of the buildings and businesses in the area and be sure to catch the museums downtown and on the bay.
Seawall Boulevard is the place to be to catch a surf or stand-up paddleboard lesson, hang out on the beach, swim in the Gulf, or find a great place to get a bite to eat - plenty of local options!
Attractions
Be sure to check online for open dates and times and to purchase a ticket for a 1/2 day or full day of fun in the sun!
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdBe sure to check online for open dates and times and to purchase a ticket for a 1/2 day or full day of fun in the sun!
Play golf, meander through the pyramids, check out Palm Beach, catch an IMAX - check their website for more information.
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I-Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdPlay golf, meander through the pyramids, check out Palm Beach, catch an IMAX - check their website for more information.
Take a whirl on all the rides in this amusement park - or just take a walk-through and watch all the fun!
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdTake a whirl on all the rides in this amusement park - or just take a walk-through and watch all the fun!
Lots of famous artists, lots of tributes, comedians, musicians - you name it - you can catch a great show here.
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Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StLots of famous artists, lots of tributes, comedians, musicians - you name it - you can catch a great show here.
Food scene
Great Louisiana-style restaurant! Shrimp Diablo is my personal favorite, but everything here is delicious!
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Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd StGreat Louisiana-style restaurant! Shrimp Diablo is my personal favorite, but everything here is delicious!
Great food, very popular - tasty desserts of all kinds!
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The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
512 14th StGreat food, very popular - tasty desserts of all kinds!
Sit on the deck, grab a bite, have a drink, watch the fishermen.
Enjoy the breeze off the water. Great spot!
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Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdSit on the deck, grab a bite, have a drink, watch the fishermen.
Enjoy the breeze off the water. Great spot!
Pirates Beach location - on the way to Jamaica Beach - oh my! Deliciousness!
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Mario's Pizza
13708 Termini-San Luis Pass RdPirates Beach location - on the way to Jamaica Beach - oh my! Deliciousness!
Stop at Hummel's for a deli sandwich or a pizza, grab a cold one, or pick up any groceries you might need for a night in.
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Hummel's General Store & Deli
13722 Termini-San Luis Pass RdStop at Hummel's for a deli sandwich or a pizza, grab a cold one, or pick up any groceries you might need for a night in.
Sightseeing
This one, Bishops Palace, Ashton Villa, Bryan Museum, plenty of walking tours to soak up the architecture and the history of our island.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JThis one, Bishops Palace, Ashton Villa, Bryan Museum, plenty of walking tours to soak up the architecture and the history of our island.
Take a walk, take a kayak, take a drive, just go check it out.
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Galveston Island State Park Nature Center
14901 FM3005Take a walk, take a kayak, take a drive, just go check it out.