Crystal Beach Travel Guide

Port Bolivar

A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a body of water.
A coastal town with houses, RVs, and a prominent water tower.
A coastal residential area with houses, a road, and a grassy landscape.
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
Crystal Beach

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 family-friendly 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 family-friendly area.

Stingaree Marina

Things to do

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

£23
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Public Historical Carriage Tour in Galveston

Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston
Galveston Self-Guided Audio Ghost Tour

Galveston Ghost Tour

£7
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour

£19
per adult
Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

£26
per adult
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour
Spooky Strand Ghost Tour

Spooky Strand Ghost Tour

£23
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 £127 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£127
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (673 reviews)
"My husband and I have stayed here lots of times. We’re never disappointed. The staff is always very helpful. This time I didn’t call a head to request a down stairs room. My fault. But, Debbie was able to get me in the room I needed."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 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 £71 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£71
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (195 reviews)
"Nice little motel. Clean and looks newer. Very close to margaritaville. The woman that checked us in was very kind! We will be back."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 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! (251 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay right on the beach. Beautiful views, very spacious and accurately described on the listing."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

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Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart
Chompy's Beach Cabin

Chompy's Beach Cabin

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction Crystal Beach is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"The TV required a code to get on. I texted the host, it was 9:30 ish at night, that the tv needed a code. He texted back asking if it gave a code, I answered no and I never heard from him again. Also, the faucet in the master bedroom leaks and runs off onto the floor. Other than that we had a great ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

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Chompy's Beach Cabin
BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins

BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attraction Crystal Beach is located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Great time had by all!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

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BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins
Brand New Home! Beach Views! Sleeps 6! Pets Welcome!

Brand New Home! Beach Views! Sleeps 6! Pets Welcome!

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gilchrist Beach and Stingaree Marina are located ...
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Brand New Home! Beach Views! Sleeps 6! Pets Welcome!
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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

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Stingaree

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

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