hamp65 Posted September 18, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was wondering about Pleasure Island. I'm flying into Hobby on Saturday afternoon and wanted some thing to do. How is Pleasure Island? Is it far form the cruise port? Any hotel or restaurant suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamp65 Posted September 18, 2014 Author #2 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was wondering about Pleasure Island. I'm flying into Hobby on Saturday afternoon and wanted some thing to do. How is Pleasure Island? Is it far form the cruise port? Any hotel or restaurant suggestions? The correct name is Pleasure Pier!:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 18, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Things to do Houston Hermann Park Museum District Theater District Clearlake/Kemah Space Center Houston http://spacecenter.org/ Kemah Boardwalk http://www.kemahboardwalk.com/ Galveston Island See videos courtesy of from galveston.com and Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau galveston.com/videooverview/ galveston.com/videoannualevents/ galveston.com/videocomingupontheisland/ galveston.com/videofunindoorsandout/ galveston.com/videoitsislandtime/ http://www.galvestonhistory.org ---------Galveston Historical Foundation !!!!!! www.moodygardens.com ------ just look at site !!!!!! www.thegrand.com – 1894 Grand Opera House !!!!!! http://www.pleasurepier.com - PLEAsURE PIER http://thestrand.com/tour.php - Picture Tour of The Strand www.galvestonislandtours.com - Galveston Historical Foundation www.cooltoursgalveston.com - Sightseeing, charter and shuttle bus Beaches 32 miles Galveston Town Proper - 2 miles wide by 80 blocks long Old town Galveston - Strand St.To Post Office St. La Kings Confectionary and Factory (The Strand, downtown) Bakeries and Coffee Festivals Wineries Restaurants overlooking gulf and on port Two first class convention centers Many live theater venues Many live music venues Free concert nights - old town Galveston *- on strand Free film nights -old town Galveston *- on strand Free band nights-“family/kids” -summer outdoor Tuesdays 24th & Sealy 1894 grand opera house(a must seetour, andperformances of many types) Fireworks - 4th July, Mardi Gras, summer weekends - Moody Gardens & Pleasure Pier Music on East Beach Music on sand at Moody Gardens Chess park Artist festivals Ghost Tours Museums - many Antique stores and art Galleries Horse drawn carriage rides Swimming in Gulf Fishing in Gulf, Surf, Jetties and Bay Fine restaurants Night scene Galveston Historical Foundation properties* Many Historical and Victorian homes Galveston has second largest historical preservation membership in United States Wooden Carved Trees Tour (wonderful) Bishops palace (wonderful) Moody mansion(wonderful) Ashton villa (wonderful) Moody gardens (lots to do) (massive, fun and family oriented) Schlitterbahn water park www.schlitterbahn.com/gal Restored tall ship schooner Elisa www.tsm-elissa.org (wonderful) 1900 storm and pirate jean Laffite documentary films at port Pirates Store and program - Old town Strand Maritime museum- www.tsm-elissa.org Airplane museum (Lone Star Flight Museum)- www.lsfm.org/ Railroad museum - http://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com Oil drilling rig museum - www.oceanstaroec.com Sea wolf park – WWII submarine and destroyer - www.cavalla.org Large souvenir shop over gulf water - Murdochs Walks and shelling on the beach Cruise ships (RCCL, Carnival, Disney) Fishing (piers, wadefishing and charters-offshore & inshore)) Golfing Skateboard park - large Kayaking trails Surfing and children surf camps Kite flying on beach Marine life and children marine care educational camps at Moody Gardens Marine life and children marine camps at Texas AM University - Sea Camp Programs Various Running events with major Triathlon event Sand castle building event Shopping shopping shopping Dolphin watching and port water tours Turtle rescue farm behind San Luis Resort (NOAA) Carved damaged trees tour from storm Free ferry ride and a short cruise to Bolivar Duck tour (amphibious boat) Galveston.com/ interact and discover/cams Many major weekly events and festivals not mentioned as example : IBC - Islander By Choice Events Spring Break Events Confederate Reenactments Sanctioned and Fun Runs(some large) Triathlon Events Art Walk (every 5 or so weeks year around) Dickens on Strand (Dec) ----LARGE - http://www.dickensonthestrand.com Lone Star Motorcycle Rally (Nov) ---LARGE - www.lonestarrally.com Mardi Gras Galveston (Feb) ----LARGE - www.mardigrasgalveston.com October Fest Beer Fests Wine Events and Fests Greek Fest Epicurean Evening of all restaurants Seafood Fests Shrimp Fest Yega’s Wild Game Cook Off Large County Fair - LARGE Children’s Fest Feather Fest - Large Old Timey Bathing Beauty Fest Beach Sand Castle Contest And many many more !! Trauma 1 Emergency Hospital on Island – Univ. Texas Medical Branch/Sealy Hospital Edited September 18, 2014 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted September 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2014 When are you going? Are you going to have transportation or are you using shuttles/taxis? As far as distance...its not very far as the island is not all that big. But the pier is on the ocean side (south) and the port is on the north side (between the island and the mainland). Hotels and restaurants...."GalvestonCruiser" has posted hotel and places to eat on here numerous times. Just search the threads and I'm sure you can ring one of her lists. (others have posted lists as well, but she lives down on the island and has been a good source of local up to date info) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 18, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Main areas to stay in Galveston On the Gulf (Seawall)(many motels and hotels) On the Bay (Moody Gardens Hotel)) Downtown Old Town Historic District by Port (Only Harbor House and Tremont) On highway coming into town(few) ---------------------- see INTERNET maps for visual of Greater Houston Metro and to get bearings of island courtesy of galveston.com ....interact and discover.... maps Houston Map PDF Download Houston-area map in PDF Format: Houston Metro Galveston Island Map PDF Download Galveston-area map in PDF Format (note: this is a large, 11' wide, print-quality map, so please be patient): Galveston (B&W) Galveston (Color Hi-Resolution) ---------------------------- Galveston Hotels In my opinion San Luis, Hilton, Moody Gardens, Tremont, Galvez and Harbor House are the better hotels. Many other nice ones obviously! Galveston Restaurants Pricey: Rudi and Pacos...*white table cloths... no shorts..... …….central american seafood, and steaks.... 20st Post Office Downtown …….reservations recommended.... rated top 100 in US Shearns - Moody Gardens views great....white table cloths..sunsets Gaidos ...... *legendary" ..Seawall Gaidos-Pelican Club - separate kitchen and chef- ...*white table cloths ….… Steak Restaurant in San Luis Hotel ....Seawall Le Croys Cajun... Post Office St and 21st Porch Cafe -East Beach Number Thirteen - I45 coming in Galveston M&M Restaurant.....24th Others: Nicks @ Gaidos (casual side of Gaidos) Olympia Grill *views are great- ….wonderful Greek food, seafood, and steaks - on Port at Pier 21 and one ....on Seawall Original Mexican .....14th….Great and Oldest and Breakfast Mosquito Cafe California and Veggie Food ......and their new bakery across Street....14th – One of Best Star Drug - 23rd good breakfast and lunch Tremont Café and Deli – good breakfast Tremont Hotel The Spot ------food and cervezas, BEST PEOPLE WATCHING ……..(Family hamburger area and The Spot’s different bars are next door .......and above ……..new Rum Shack on upper decks and bars with new and better views of gulf) DiBellas....... Italian …..31st and O..... local’s haunt and in old house La Vinos - 20th and Post Office Jimmys Seafood on the 79th Pier - Seawall Galveston Restaurant Group: …..Saltwater Grill .....Seafood assortments, soups, bisques, gumbos …….……..20th Post Office St Downtown …….Mario’s on seawall …….Gumbos....Post Office St Downtown …….Nonno Tony's World Kitchen… at Pier 21 ……Sky Bar ..... Sushi and Steaks........ 21st Post Office Downtown SeaSide Bistro - SeawallPearls Oyster Bar – Downtown Tremont Café and Deli – good breakfast Tremont Hotel Bernardo’s in Galvez Hotel ….Seawall ShyKatZ Deli & Bakery 1528 Ave L Pho 20 – Thai Noodles Broadway LaKings Confectionary and Factory(The Strand, downtown) Luigi's ......Italian .....Strand downtown Oasis Juice Bar and Deli – 25th Le Croys Cajun... Post Office St and 21st Sunflower Bakery and Cafe.... 14th Clarys Seafood - Offits Bayou Landry’s Restaurants: …Landry's on Seawall …Fish Tales on Seawall …Fisherman’s Wharf on port …Willie G's on port …Bubba Gump's on Seawall …The Steakhouse at San Luis Resort on Seawall …Salt Grass Steakhouse on Seawall …International House of Pancakes on Seawall Joe’s Crab Shack – two – on Seawall and Port Pier 21 New York Pizza – Seawall - thin crust Benos Cajun... Seawall Shrimp and Stuff.....39 and O Millers ....Seawall Mod Coffeehouse (Postoffice St, downtown) Lunchbox Cafe (23rd St, downtown, small eatery that serves locally grown food) Murphy's Pub (22nd St, downtown, TONS of beer on tap, including Texas favorites Queens BBQ – Ave S and 35th Leo’s Cajun BBQ - Broadway Leon’s BBQ- Broadway And there are others Edited September 18, 2014 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamp65 Posted September 18, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks so much for the information SB. We are arriving on Oct. 5th and cruising out the next day. We don't have transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks so much for the information SB. We are arriving on Oct. 5th and cruising out the next day. We don't have transportation. Where are you staying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Pleasure Pier is an amusement park For your information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted September 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The name is: The Galveston Historical Pleasure pier. An amusement park built on a pier over the Gulf of Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4themouse Posted September 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Just FYI for anyone interested and going soon, the Groupon for Landry's dining/Pleasure Pier is still available. For $80 you get a $50 e-gift card for any Landry's restaurant (on the island that would include Landry's Seafood, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Bubba Gump, Fisherman's Wharf, Willie G's, Fish Tales, Rainforest Cafe, and more) and two all-day ride passes to the Pleasure Pier (which are normally $26.99 each.) http://www.groupon.com/deals/landry-s-inc-galveston-island-historic-pleasure-pier-and-kemah-boardwalk The e-gift card is actually good at any Landry's restaurant anywhere, not just on Galveston, and never expires. The Pleasure Pier passes must be redeemed by October 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Just FYI for anyone interested and going soon, the Groupon for Landry's dining/Pleasure Pier is still available. For $80 you get a $50 e-gift card for any Landry's restaurant (on the island that would include Landry's Seafood, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Bubba Gump, Fisherman's Wharf, Willie G's, Fish Tales, Rainforest Cafe, and more) and two all-day ride passes to the Pleasure Pier (which are normally $26.99 each.) http://www.groupon.com/deals/landry-s-inc-galveston-island-historic-pleasure-pier-and-kemah-boardwalk The e-gift card is actually good at any Landry's restaurant anywhere, not just on Galveston, and never expires. The Pleasure Pier passes must be redeemed by October 20th. Great info Thanks Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamp65 Posted September 19, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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