Gilchrist Travel Guide

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This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach. #LifeAtExpedia
This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach. #LifeAtExpedia
This is one of the few beaches where you can drive your car onto the beach. #LifeAtExpedia

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Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attraction Gilchrist Beach is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
We had a wonderful, low-key stay at this beach house. The home was very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The balcony was my favorite spot — perfect for morning coffee and evenings watching the waves. We even spotted dolphins and ...

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand
Crystal Palace Resort

Crystal Palace Resort

2 out of 5
1600 Highway 87 Port Bolivar TX
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! (571 reviews)
Sam at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. The room was very comfortable and w really enjoyed our stay. We will be back again soon!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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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 AU$114 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$114
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (160 reviews)
The rooms were spacious and very clean. The only downside was that the walls were extremely thin, allowing you to hear every little thing your neighbors were doing.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
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Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attraction Gilchrist Beach is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
We had a wonderful, low-key stay at this beach house. The home was very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The balcony was my favorite spot — perfect for morning coffee and evenings watching the waves. We even spotted dolphins and ...

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand
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 attractions ...
Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart
Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning Ocean Views! Ping Pong/Foosball!

Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning Ocean Views! Ping Pong/Foosball!

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Fort Travis Seashore ...
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
The Princess and the Sea Beach House truly deserves a 5-star rating! Every bedroom had its own private bath and beautiful balcony with breathtaking views. Parking was never an issue—we comfortably parked 8 vehicles with room to spare.There’s an awesome game room that kept both kids and adults entertained. ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning Ocean Views! Ping Pong/Foosball!
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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

Activities

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

AU$23
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Visit The Bryan Museum

The Bryan Museum Admission

AU$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$45
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

AU$26
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

AU$51
per adult
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour
Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

AU$43
per adult
Galveston: Ghost-Themed Walking Tour
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