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.
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This is one of the few beaches where you can drive your car onto the beach.
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Port Boliver Beach
Some rusted object in the ocean!

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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 £116 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£116
1 Apr - 2 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! (587 reviews)
It was awful and disgusting the workers are sweet though… I pulled back the sheets and there were mystery stains they came with a pack of new sheets straight out the pack and changed them. Then there was fecal matter on the wall I had to leave after that. I couldn’t take anymore then seeing a woman ...

Reviewed on 17 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £97 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£97
1 Apr - 2 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! (170 reviews)
We went during spring break! I loved the room just missing 1 picture on the wall behind the bed room #9 but overall the kids loved it. Walls are very thin so just be mindful but the office is always available and will call your neighbors if they get way too loud. Not right on the beach but you can ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart

Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
Host was fantastic, providing quick answers to any questions. Would have given five stars, as the view was stunning, but the upstairs floor was very uneven as the laminate flooring was not secure. The only other negative thing was that the people next door had four dogs which they left in the condo ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart
Stunning View! Beachfront! Gourment Kitchen Pets OK-Pelican Bay

Stunning View! Beachfront! Gourment Kitchen Pets OK-Pelican Bay

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and Gilchrist Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (452 reviews)
Perfect for our weekend getaway! My family enjoyed the views and the fishing!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Stunning View! Beachfront! Gourment Kitchen Pets OK-Pelican Bay
Ocean View + Hot Tub + Beach Access + Pool Table + Fire Pit + Kids Playset

Ocean View + Hot Tub + Beach Access + Pool Table + Fire Pit + Kids Playset

Bolivar Peninsula TX
The price is £367 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
£367
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and Gilchrist Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
This house had it all. Location was perfect. We had great views of the gulf and such a short walk to the beach. Grandkids enjoyed numerous games of pool and multiple trips to the hot tub. The floor plan worked great for a family of sixteen. The youngest grandchild enjoyed all the sand toys that were ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Ocean View + Hot Tub + Beach Access + Pool Table + Fire Pit + Kids Playset
Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!

Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
The view stood out. It was a quiet and peaceful location. The amenities were great. Decor was tasteful and not overdone, nicely decorated and comfortable.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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