Galveston–Port Bolivar Ferry
TxDOT car ferry across the bay entrance. Waits vary by direction.
- Operates 24 hours; service may be reduced in severe weather
- Toll-free (per TxDOT)
Checked 2026-10-29 on the official source.
Start with what you're in the mood for
- Eat & DrinkNamed restaurants by area, with official links.
- Things to DoAttractions, beaches, fishing and family ideas.
- EventsA short, checked list for the next two weeks.
- Cruise & Short StaysPlans that respect your boarding and off-ship times.
- From a Local's PerspectiveOff-season, low-cost and rainy-day ideas.
- Coastal UpdatesWeather, tides, roads and news from official sources.
Choose areas
Plan a trip in these areasBolivar Peninsula
Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach, across the water by the free state ferry.
Getting there: Ferry queue and crossing times vary widely in each direction — no estimate is given.
Galveston–Port Bolivar ferry: queue, loading and crossing times differ by direction and change through the day. We don't have a live feed — check TxDOT's official ferry page before you go. Bolivar isn't suggested on cruise sailing days.
Fort Travis Seashore Park
Galveston County park at a historic fort site with picnic areas.
- Hours not listed here — check the official site
- Price not listed — check the official site
Checked 2026-10-29 on the official source.
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Houston Audubon shorebird sanctuary near the North Jetty.
- Hours not listed here — check the official site
- Price not listed — check the official site
Checked 2026-10-29 on the official source.
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
Restaurant and marina on the bay side of Crystal Beach.
- Hours not listed here — check the official site
- Price not listed — check the official site
Checked 2026-10-29 on the official source.
Events in the next two weeks
A short, hand-picked selection (up to 10) from organizers we've checked — not a complete calendar. Oct 25, 2026. Confirm with the organizer before you go.
No checked events in the next two weeks for these areas. Browse the official calendars on Visit Galveston or Kemah Boardwalk.
Places are listed because they fit an area, not because anyone paid — there are no paid placements on this page. Each business sets its own hours and prices; always confirm with them.