Guidebook for Gilchrist
Essentials
The only main grocery store on the peninsula, but has mostly everything you need (bring specialty items and organics from home)-also has souvenirs.
135 locals recommend
The Big Store and Ace Hardware
2385 State Hwy 87The only main grocery store on the peninsula, but has mostly everything you need (bring specialty items and organics from home)-also has souvenirs.
Food Scene
Good food and wonderful views of the bay--especially at sunset.Fun bar below the restaurant if you want to extend your evening. It gets very crowded on weekends and is closed weekdays off season.
170 locals recommend
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1295 N Stingaree DrGood food and wonderful views of the bay--especially at sunset.Fun bar below the restaurant if you want to extend your evening. It gets very crowded on weekends and is closed weekdays off season.
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
1369 State Hwy 87Fun place, good burgers and fries, friendly staff.
Fantasea BBQ & Grill
1951 State Hwy 87Very close to our house-nice view of the ocean from the deck. Has wi-fi.
Sightseeing
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
4318 Farm to Market Road 1985World re-known birding spot
Watch for dolphins on this fun 20 minute free ferry ride between Bolivar and Galveston. Waits can be long during the summer.
24 locals recommend
Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Galveston - Bolivar FerryWatch for dolphins on this fun 20 minute free ferry ride between Bolivar and Galveston. Waits can be long during the summer.
Everett
EverettWho doesn't love lighthouses?!
Fort Travis Park
900 State Hwy 87Historical landmark
Everything Else
Popular fishing spot (and landmark to let you know you're almost at our house!)
10 locals recommend
Rollover Pass
Popular fishing spot (and landmark to let you know you're almost at our house!)