Bolivar Peninsula (Crystal Beach)
Port Bolivar, TX 77650
Phone: (409) 684-5940
Editorial Review for Bolivar Peninsula (Crystal Beach) – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
It's just a 20-minute cruise between the island and Port Bolivar; the perfect vantage point for seeing the Houston Ship Channel in action. Crystal Beach is the largest of the peninsula's five communities, and sees the most tourists for fishing, crabbing or shelling. There's more of a party atmosphere on Crystal Beach, though families are still welcome. Drinking is allowed, as are campfires, grills and vehicles.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe ferry leaves from Galveston (Ferry Road near UTMB) every 20 minutes. The wait can be more than two hours long during peak season.
Look GoodTake your group to the side edge of the ferry and watch the dolphins cavorting in the waves. But don't feed the seagulls; it's prohibited.
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