Houston I have a question

[Rwake901]

The wife and I are planning a trip with our motorhome to Houston Texas around the end of April first part of May. Probably going to tour the space center and then drive on down to Galveston and spend some time there. Any recommendations on RV places to stay at ether place? Things to do in Galveston, places to eat good sea food? Anybody know what the crowds might be like that time of year there? We're hoping they won't be too bad yet with most schools not quite out yet. Thanks for your replies/help

[PatRenee]

if you drink you must go to Bolivar/Crystal beach side.... no booze on beaches in Galveston.... big ticket....

[booty51]

Seabrook has public fish markets, Exit the north side of the Kemah bridge on Hwy 146 go down to the water front and is it fresh fresh fresh seafood whatever you may like. Also it's crawfish season if you like em! On the south side of the bridge is the Kemah Boardwalk , all the cooked seafood you could want, things to see and do with the kids as well.This is all down the street from Manned Space Craft Center . Bay Area Meat Market on Kirby. off of Nasa Parkway (used to be called NASA Road 1) . Has one of the best meat markets you have ever seen, also has BBQ Ribs/ brisket. Closed Sunday/Monday .This place is all about the meat! Hope you enjoy your trip to the Galveston area.

[PatRenee]

you can get RV spots on Crystal beach for $400 a month,which is better than Galveston beaches...unless u want to be in middle of tourist....

[Veebyes]

A few years ago we stayed at Destination Luna down towards Galveston. Lots of oil workers but as great bunch of people. Took us in like family for the few days we were there. Did a big BBQ.

CG is nothing special but served the purpose. A run up to see the USS Texas was not difficult & we did the oil rig museum in Galveston.

[Executive45]

1. The ferries are owned by the State and are free. They accommodate all sizes of motor homes/RVs.
2. Three campgrounds worth noting. A) Sandpiper Ugh! if you have a big rig they put you right on the hwy. Smaller rigs can go inside the park if you're lucky. @ $80/night forgettaboutit! B) Delanara Nice park, expect wind wind and more wind along with sand sand and more sand. Right on the beach though. C) Jamaica Beach Just outside of town and the hustle/bustle. Nice park and our favorite. There are more scattered about but we previewed/stayed at these three.....Dennis

[Rwake901]

Thank you all..

[Fordlover]

NASA will be busy all the time, so go early to avoid crowd. Lots to see there. Plan all driving through Houston after 9:30AM but before 3:00PM and your traffic woes should be few.

In my experience, coming to Galveston on the ferry in the morning from 87 the crowd isn't bad at all. Going the other way? Expect an extended wait.

[booty51]

The ferry wait can be a long long time on weekends during the middle of the week between rush hour people from Bolivar trying to get to and from work. Weekends forget about it!!!! You will miss Houston traffic coming that way(124to87) Then leaving the Island, to get to Nasa ,I 45 North or Hwy 146 north You have to see Seabrook/ Kemah, largest boating area between east coast and west coast. Good Mexican food at La Brisas near Kemah on 146

[TxTwoSome]

Rwake901 wrote:
Wow thanks for all the info. We will be coming in on I-10. Thinking about coming into Galveston on route 124 to 87 and taking the ferry over to Galveston if that's possible. That way we can maybe dodge some Houston traffic.

If you come in across the ferry from bolivar there are a couple RV parks on bolivar also. Bolivar RV PARK 409-684-0939 (www.bolivarpeninsularvpark.com)

And the beaches on bolivar are less crowded. Then make day trip across to Galveston.

AVOID the ferry on Sunday afternoon at all cost!!!

Good restaurant on bolivar called Singarees right on the Inter coastal waterway watch barges go by while eating dinner.

[ken56]

We stayed on the Bolivar Peninsula/Crystal Beach at Bolivar RV park. Decent place with good sized sites and FHU. It is wide open with lots of maneuvering room. The ferry will accommodate trailers and semi trucks so no issue with going across. Free too. We thought it was a whole lot quieter than staying right in Galveston. I will caution you to bring provisions for ant control around you rig. Its Texas, they have lots of bugs....and ants. I think I brought home a whole colony with me.

We traveled into Galveston when we wanted to quite easily and never had to wait all that long for the ferry. The best place we ate at was Gaidos Seafood Restaurant. Fabulous. Have the bread pudding for desert. To die for.

[GGeorge]

Booty51 said "Houston traffic can be intimidating, take your time drive careful try to avoid rush hour times."

IMHO, Houston traffic IS intimidating and it has 24 hour s day rush hour.

Skip Houston and go directly to Galveston.

GGeorge

[Houston_Remodel]

When in Galveston be sure to stop by Patty Cakes Bakery. You'll spend more money than you planned. Enjoy the free samples. Get there early as they sell out 'round lunch time like any decent bakery should.

Personal favs; Sunflower Grill, Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar, DiBellas, Sapori, Mosquito Cafe is excellent for lunch.

[Rwake901]

Wow thanks for all the info. We will be coming in on I-10. Thinking about coming into Galveston on route 124 to 87 and taking the ferry over to Galveston if that's possible. That way we can maybe dodge some Houston traffic.

[Bumpyroad]

tatest reminds me of another reason I moved from the gulf side. every time I have been there there has been a bunch of nasty seaweed choking off the beach. no issue on the bay side.
bumpy