Crystal Beach Travel Guide

Port Bolivar

Large vacant land near raised beach house with spacious grassy backyard in Port Bolivar, Texas. Elevated sturdy stilts homes, design common along Gulf Coast for storm resilience, flood protection
This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach. #LifeAtExpedia
This is one of the few beaches where you can drive your car onto the beach. #LifeAtExpedia
Port Boliver Beach
Some rusted object in the ocean!

Popular places to visit

Aerial panorama coastal homes at Port Bolivar Beach Texas

Crystal Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Beach during your trip to Port Bolivar? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Crystal Beach
Battery Kimble at Fort Travis Seashore Park on Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston County, Texas

Fort Travis Seashore Park

You can find out about the history of Port Bolivar with a visit to Fort Travis Seashore Park. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Fort Travis Seashore Park

Stingaree Marina

Explore the waterfront in Port Bolivar with a trip to Stingaree Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Stingaree Marina

Things to do

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Rp521.544
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Next to the Cruise ship

Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise

Rp677.166
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Haunted Strand Street

Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App

Rp164.034
per adult
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
Picture 2 for Activity Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour

Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour

Rp588.672
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour
Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental

Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental

Rp2.003.402
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental
Spooky Strand Ghost Tour

Spooky Strand Ghost Tour

Rp521.544
per adult
Spooky Strand Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Crystal Beach

Crystal Palace Resort

Crystal Palace Resort

2 out of 5
1600 Highway 87 Port Bolivar TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.462.999 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
Rp2.462.999
Rp2.610.779 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (585 reviews)
Nice location

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Crystal Palace Resort
The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel

2 out of 5
1020 Texas 87 Port Bolivar TX
The price is Rp2.052.499 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp2.052.499
Rp2.175.649 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (166 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Crystal Beach

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Stingaree

When in Stingaree, you can plan a visit to Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Stingaree

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