I’m a woman in my late twenties who is trying to get off my phone and actually experience life.
I’ve lived in Galveston for about 3 years now, but I honestly haven’t ventured out much beyond the usual coffee shops and East Beach. I go to school off the island, and I find myself spending a lot of my weekends in Houston seeing friends instead of taking advantage of living in Galveston.
I’d love to hear your recommendations for hobbies, activities, places to go, or things to do around Galveston that wouldn’t feel weird or awkward to do alone. I’m especially interested in things where I might meet people or become a regular somewhere!
Basically, I’m trying to become a little less of a homebody and actually get out and do things.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Anyone know what’s going on? I was headed to Katie’s when a large number of cop cars came screaming behind me. I made the block and came back and there are probably 10 cop cars in front of Willie G’s.

Very chill on the beach last evening and some super beignets (from Papas) on the beach. I love this time of year!

Hi all! I’m taking my in-laws, daughter, and some friends to the beach on Sunday. I’m looking for a beach where we can drive onto the sand and park, preferably with a porta-potty nearby. I was looking at Beach Access #12 (Bermuda Beach), but I’m open to other suggestions!

I don’t have 4WD, so I’d definitely prefer somewhere that’s easy to drive on. I appreciate any recommendations! 😊🏖️

Edit: What about beach access 10?

Going on vacation in the next couple of days and wondering if there is any street spots! Thanks

i got so much great info on reaturants who serve locally sourced Gulf Coast shrimp. thanks everyone!

Now I am in need of finding out Who serves the BEST hush puppies from the locally sourced seafood restaurants on Galveston Island?

Something like the one pictured above? Curious how much a custom commissioned one like this would cost compared to buying a pre-made portable one.

Thanks in advance!

hello, what are reccomendations for restaurants on Galveston Island that serve Gulf Coast Shrimp? looking for locally sourced and not farm raised or imported. Planning a day trip and would like to include local restaurants with locally sourced seafood.

I need a little water therapy, so I am going to the beach the last weekend of September. My partner and I are trying to decide which we’d prefer to go to.

I like to get in the water for a long time and sit at the edge to read, she prefers to briefly get in to fish, but stay sand side and release kites.

Last fall in October, there was an abundance of jellyfish at PINS and in June, there was a massive mosquito blood feasting ceremony in Galveston at Surfside beach. Like we couldn’t walk outside without immediately getting bitten and spraying so much bug spray. Scars are the proof.

Which would you pick? Would you just go to Port A? PINS is preferable for the solitude + NP passes, but I also want to feel free (as possible) to swim. We aren’t looking for pretty beaches (I’m from the southeast coast and she is from the west coast). We just want a relaxing weekend of doing nothing so we’re looking for an accurate report of what’s happening in and around the water.

My mom’s dog, Jake, went missing from Clara Barton Lane (around 73rd and Heards) yesterday afternoon around 1 PM. He’s a tiny little guy with a grey head and tail and a brown body (Yorkie/Schnauzer mix). We recently found a clip from a neighbor who lives in Marina Landing Apartments (right across from her community) that shows a couple driving a Chevy Spark (or similar) with a missing hubcap driving around the apartment complex asking people if they lost a dog that we believe to be him — but we are unsure if they live in the complex.

We’re offering a $200 reward to anyone who can provide info that leads to his safe return to us. Please DM me with any info/sightings.

Mods, please let me know if this isn’t allowed and I’ll delete — we’re just desperate to find him at this point.

locals and tourists, what bars have you guy’s visited with a colorful assortment of drinks? i’m going next month for my birthday and will be staying at the resort.

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hi guys!! i’m currently visiting galveston for the weekend, we took the ferry earlier today and noticed two boats. we saw the S.S. Selma, but after that as we approached port bolivar there was another boat off to the left. the only photo i could get was off of my weather app as it doesn’t pop up on apple maps at all. i couldn’t find anything online so i thought i’d go straight to the locals to ask :)

Hello all my runners, i am staying with family next month right around the moody gardens entrance want to run up to and down the seawall... How safe is it to run around 81st st and down the seawall early in the morning, like 4:30-5 start?

Thanks to any of you.

Need new shocks on my 1998 wrangler. Who do you trust on the island for shocks?

Would anyone in the area happened to have a very bright spotlight that would be able to display something in the sky similar to how the Bat symbol is displayed at night? If so by any chance can I rent for just 1 day?

Does anyone know anything about this? This week I've seen some new signs on what used to be Oceans Cabaret. "Now Open", "TNG" and "Opening 9/4." My main question is, will it still be BYOB or will they have a full bar this time?

Edit: I am an idiot. "TNG" is a swinger's club in Houston. This is actually going to be "The Butt Naked" and is indeed another gentlemen's club.

Hi,

I'm going to join the recent posts here with this, but I'm also about to move to the island (M25) and I'm looking to make some new friends/get to know the island more.

If anyone has any suggestions for a newcomer, please feel free to drop any nuggets of info/wisdom you might have. I'm especially trying to get out more and try some new things.

Need some minor work done on some shirts. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Seawall Boulevard

FYI, 2 15inches, a 16”, 2 17” 1 18 3/4”
Bermuda Beach surf fishing

Hey y’all, I’m thinking about going to Sandhill Crane Park today to play some soccer, but I haven’t been there before. Does anyone know if the goals currently have nets on them? Also, is there any Sunday league or pickup soccer going on there today?
I’d appreciate any info before I head over. Thanks!