Galveston Texas
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
I have no information about Galveston but I did catch myself beingg hypnotized by your avatar for several minutes before I remembered that I clicked on this to read something. Sorry I'm no help but I glad I came here.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,229
Likes: 10
From: Oklahoma
I used to live in Houston. Check out the Kemah Boardwalk on your way down.
http://www.kemahboardwalk.com/index.asp
http://www.kemahboardwalk.com/index.asp
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,759
Likes: 1
From: Breaux Bridge, LA
I've only been to Galveston twice for the Lone Star rally. Can't recommend a place to stay, but I can recommend a place to hang out and get a drink. Check out The Spot. It's across the street from the beach, has lots of decks to sit and check out the sights. They serve food, but I was always on a liquid diet while there. I'm sure they have a website or something, check it out.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,355
Likes: 32
From: Houston, Texas
I would avoid Kemah... Too commercialized.
In Galveston, check out The Spot on the Seawall for a good burger. Go a bit further east on the Seawall to Benno's for some good seafood or back west to Casey's for fresh seafood. You'll want to head west on Seawall Boulevard and cross San Luis Pass (take $2 for toll for each bike each way) and ride the Blue Water Highway about 26 miles or so along the coast.
For places to stay, there is a whole assortment of places and styles on the island. Don't forget to jump back across to the north side of the Island to the Strand and the port side with other seafood options. If you are looking to see some local flair, park the bike and walk both blocks either side of The Strand... Good place to find out what to see --- and what to avoid.
In Galveston, check out The Spot on the Seawall for a good burger. Go a bit further east on the Seawall to Benno's for some good seafood or back west to Casey's for fresh seafood. You'll want to head west on Seawall Boulevard and cross San Luis Pass (take $2 for toll for each bike each way) and ride the Blue Water Highway about 26 miles or so along the coast.
For places to stay, there is a whole assortment of places and styles on the island. Don't forget to jump back across to the north side of the Island to the Strand and the port side with other seafood options. If you are looking to see some local flair, park the bike and walk both blocks either side of The Strand... Good place to find out what to see --- and what to avoid.
I live on the Mainland and work in Galveston, used to live there for 12 years. There are hotels/motels to suit any budget on the Seawall. The restaraunts mentioned above are good.
I actually JUST did the Blue Water run this past Sunday for the first time- was a lot of fun!
If you google Galveston carvings, it will give you a list of all the Ike'd live oaks that were carved into sculptures- great way to see some cool carvings and a bit of the historical Victorian homes...
Stay away from Joe's Crabshack, Brickhouse.
Good Mexican- "The Original", Tortugas (a chain), Napalitos on B'way.
A good joint (Italian, muffalettas) is "Sonny's" on 19th - good food and beer.
Other good New Orleans style Seafood- Willie G's, Landries, Fisherman's Warf, and Fish tales
Consistently good steak- Saltgrass...
The Loading Dock is a good biker friendly bar on 25th.
Down on the Strand, Yaga's is good "trendy" food, most of the others are tourist traps. Murphy's on 22nd and O'Mally's on Post Ofice- good Irish pubs with food. Old Cellar on Post Office has about 100 taps.
If you head out west past seawall (also part of Blue Water run) good stops are Woody's for a biker friendly place and Cafe Michael Burger for good German food.
Feel free to PM if you want any more info...
I actually JUST did the Blue Water run this past Sunday for the first time- was a lot of fun!
If you google Galveston carvings, it will give you a list of all the Ike'd live oaks that were carved into sculptures- great way to see some cool carvings and a bit of the historical Victorian homes...
Stay away from Joe's Crabshack, Brickhouse.
Good Mexican- "The Original", Tortugas (a chain), Napalitos on B'way.
A good joint (Italian, muffalettas) is "Sonny's" on 19th - good food and beer.
Other good New Orleans style Seafood- Willie G's, Landries, Fisherman's Warf, and Fish tales
Consistently good steak- Saltgrass...
The Loading Dock is a good biker friendly bar on 25th.
Down on the Strand, Yaga's is good "trendy" food, most of the others are tourist traps. Murphy's on 22nd and O'Mally's on Post Ofice- good Irish pubs with food. Old Cellar on Post Office has about 100 taps.
If you head out west past seawall (also part of Blue Water run) good stops are Woody's for a biker friendly place and Cafe Michael Burger for good German food.
Feel free to PM if you want any more info...
If you're looking for just a room, anything along the seawall will work out.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
From: Texas
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
