summer fun 101 Galveston Island
Galveston Island, about 50 miles south of Houston, packs a punch with its shopping, museums, historic districts, pocket beaches and a wide selection of places to eat, stay and family activities.
Here’s the lowdown on places to eat, places to stay, and stops along the way.
GALVESTON
www.galveston.com/visitorscenter/
PLACES TO EAT 1. Mosquito Café
Features gourmet soups, salads, pasta, tacos, sandwiches and burgers. Location: 628 14th St. Info: 409-763-1010, www. mosquitocafe.com
2. Taquilos Tex Mex Cantina
Location: 2101 Postoffice St.
Info: 409-497-4279 www. taquilos.com
3. Olympia Grill
Greek food featuring seafood, lamb , steak and chicken dishes and vegetarian options.
Locations: 4908 Seawall Blvd., 100 21st St.
Info: Seawall location 409-766-1222, www.olympiagrill.com; 100 21st St., 409-765-0021
4. The Himalayan Taste Sports Bar and Restaurant
Authentic Indian food Location: 5902 Broadway Blvd.
Info: 409-974-4358
5. Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar
Winner of the Best Gumbo in the 2015 Galveston.com Best of Galveston Awards, the restaurant serves traditional Louisiana food, such as gumbos, seafood stews and cioppino.
Location: 2107 Postoffice St.
Info: 409-744-862, http:// www.littledaddysgumbobar.com/home
PLACES TO STAY
1. Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Galveston Beach Resort
A 3-star oceanfront, beachside resort featuring one and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room and balcony.
Location: 11743 TerminiSan Luis Pass Rd.
Info: 409-737-2339 www. ihg.com/holidayinnclubvacations/hotels/us/en/ galveston/glssc/hoteldetail
2. Victorian Condo Hotel Resort & Conference Center
4-star resort featuring rooms with kitchens and private balconies, two outdoor pools and tennis court. Location : 6300 Seawall Blvd.
Info : 409-740-3555 www. victoriancondo.com/
3. Casa del Mar Beachfront Suites