Happenings in Galveston

What's in a name?

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The Significance of Naming Vacation Rental Homes? It seemed kind of silly, but cool, to name our vacation rental homes. Everyone does it, but I got to thinking….why? Turns out that vacation homes have been a thing since the 1600's, starting in Europe. Landowners would rent out their estates to nobles. Back in those days with the population smaller and areas more rural, street names and numbers didn't exist, thus the naming of estates began. From King Louis XIII and Palais de Versailles h...

Galveston Restaurants

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We've been thinking about this for a while. We try really hard to stay in touch with facebook on the island. There are enough facebook pages and groups about the island that even thinking about trying to keep up with other social media on the island makes our collective eyes cross. But, we do try to keep up with various Galveston facebook pages and groups; Galveston Eats, Completely Galveston, All Things Galveston, Galveston Talk, Galveston Island, Vacation Rentals Galveston TX. But, I dig...

Saddlebags

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

I like to keep my eye on local Galveston social media looking for things I've never noticed before. You'll see ShyKatZ restaurant on our things to do Galveston (/things-to-do) page as one of our favorite restaurants on the island. But, I've never noticed this menu item before. Pancakes stuffed with bacon and sausage topped with eggs your way. The Saddlebag. https://uc.orez.io/i/386b5be6623b4cf7b00325d1bc5209f0-MediumOriginal https://uc.orez.io/i/5465e809e14947c2aa7967b9e7babbcb-...

Valentine's Galveston 2024

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Mardi Gras is in full swing. It wraps up on Fat Tuesday February 13th with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Annual Fat Tuesday parade. But, if you are in Galveston for Mardi Gras, consider extending your stay one more night and treating your sweetheart to an exceptionally romantic night out. Many Galveston restaurants are preparing special Valentine's menus just for the two of you. Moody Gardens Valentine's dinner in the Aquarium. https://uc.orez.io/i/28a6b2ea2dd14916b77cbb66c58bb480-Me...

Mardi Gras First Responders Day + One

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Friday February 9th is First Responders day at the Galveston 113th Mardi Gras celebration. All First Responders, Veterans and Active Duty Military with their plus one get free admission to the Strand for the celebration. Come and show your proof of service and you and a loved one get free admission to the celebration. The Fire Truck Parade starts at 6:30PM. https://uc.orez.io/i/582f56698de04680875147f6a9dd97ea-MediumOriginal The Krewe Babalu "All Krewe" Parade starts at 7:30. http...

A six night stay was just booked at Aquatic Sol

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A six night stay was just booked at Aquatic Sol for late Spring Break. A family looking for relaxing pool time close to the beach and local restaurants in Galveston just booked the Aquatic Sol Pool House (/aquatic-sol) . They also are looking at renting a golf cart for getting around the island conveniently. With a golf cart you can get everywhere Galveston with little or no trouble and have a lot of ease of parking in the most popular places on the island. Click the link to see the avai...

Three night stay in Jamaica Beach

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A three night stay was just booked for the Lazy Daze Beach House Vacation Rental (/lazy-daze) in early June. Click the link to see the Lazy Daze Availability Calendar (/lazy-daze#availability) . Lazy Daze is starting to book up for the summer in Jamaica Beach. Place your reservation soon.

A week on the beach in Jamaica Beach

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A booking just came in for Lazy Daze Beach House Jamaica Beach (/lazy-daze) for a week in late July. Our most popular Galveston vacation rental is starting to book up for summer 2024. Secure your dates now to be sure your can spend your ideal week at the beach for summer of 2024. https://uc.orez.io/f/dc9810742d484f50899458c45a4e1015

The first parade of Mardi Gras 2024 starts at 7:00 Friday the 2nd of February

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

You'll want to be down on the Strand for the official kick off of Mardi Gras on Friday February 2nd. The kickoff parade route starts at 25th & Mechanic Street, circles around Mechanic & Strand Street, stretching from 25th to 20th starting at 7PM. This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne's Fleet of Bumpin' Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other Mardi Gras treats! Get ready to shak...

Restaurant week is still in full swing

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Restaurant week in Galveston is certainly misnamed. It is almost restaurant month. It stretches from January the 8th through January the 28th. But no matter what you call it Restaurant week is a great time to visit many of our excellent eateries in Galveston while visiting the beach. January may not be the best beach weather, but many of the special menus in the 38 participating restaurants make a visit to Galveston Island an interesting proposition during this time. You can visit many of...