Joslyn's Guidebook
Activity
An easy 5 minute walk across the street towards the public beach! So many things to do out on the beach. We love building a fire on the beach at night and watching the stars.
93 locals recommend
Surfside Beach
206 Starfish StreetAn easy 5 minute walk across the street towards the public beach! So many things to do out on the beach. We love building a fire on the beach at night and watching the stars.
Great place to fish off the jetty and to watch boats sail by! Located next to the Splashpad and Bird & Butterfly trail.
47 locals recommend
Jetty Park
101 Parkview RdGreat place to fish off the jetty and to watch boats sail by! Located next to the Splashpad and Bird & Butterfly trail.
If you are up for crabbing, this is the place to go! Only about a mile from the house.
19 locals recommend
Surfside Crabbing Pier
2255 Bluewater HwyIf you are up for crabbing, this is the place to go! Only about a mile from the house.
A 15 minute drive from Surfside to visit the sea center! Free admission and family fun!
35 locals recommend
Sea Center Texas
302 Medical DrA 15 minute drive from Surfside to visit the sea center! Free admission and family fun!
Located across the island on Quintana, a short drive over. Neat place to bird watch!
9 locals recommend
Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
814 Lamar StLocated across the island on Quintana, a short drive over. Neat place to bird watch!
Action Charters
A local charter company
A neat nearby excursion with a chance to see an abundance of wildlife!
13 locals recommend
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
24907 Farm to Market 2004A neat nearby excursion with a chance to see an abundance of wildlife!
Shopping
Just a quick 1/2 mile from the house, this store has lots of Surfside souvenirs, snacks and a few household essentials.
14 locals recommend
Surfside Loco
1306 Bluewater HwyJust a quick 1/2 mile from the house, this store has lots of Surfside souvenirs, snacks and a few household essentials.
Buc-ee's
4231 Texas 332One stop shop for all! Swimsuits, snacks, fishing tackle & beach gear.
Hooked On Tackle
1033 Dixie DriveFishing tackle
A neat local hardware store that sells cute antique/boho/coastal decor! Lots of the decor in the house is from Girouards.
Girouard's General Store
626 W 2nd StA neat local hardware store that sells cute antique/boho/coastal decor! Lots of the decor in the house is from Girouards.
A rentable community facility. Lots of times community events like farmers markets or kite flying are often held here. Located about a mile from the house.
6 locals recommend
Stahlman Park
2211 Bluewater HwyA rentable community facility. Lots of times community events like farmers markets or kite flying are often held here. Located about a mile from the house.
Surfside Liquor
430 Bluewater HwyLocal liquor store on the island.
Surfside Surf Station LLC
Surf shop, lessons & rentals.
Food scene
The burgers here are the best around. We love getting a burger to go and then sitting on the picnic table at the park across the street.
42 locals recommend
Jetty Shack
412 Parkview RdThe burgers here are the best around. We love getting a burger to go and then sitting on the picnic table at the park across the street.
A very neat hidden gem just before the Surfside bridge. Delicious food and a fun hang out with a swim up bar.
8 locals recommend
Capt. Ken’s at Bridge Harbor
411 Sailfish LaneA very neat hidden gem just before the Surfside bridge. Delicious food and a fun hang out with a swim up bar.
Dorado's Dive Club
135 Shark LnDelicious food, atmosphere and hang out!
Beach front restaurant! A nice place to sit out on the deck and have a bite to eat.
70 locals recommend
Seahorse Bar & Grill
310 Ocean AveBeach front restaurant! A nice place to sit out on the deck and have a bite to eat.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant located about 15-20 mins from Surfside. Delicious food and drinks!
6 locals recommend
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
120 Commerce StOur favorite Mexican restaurant located about 15-20 mins from Surfside. Delicious food and drinks!
A local food favorite! Crawfish, crab and shrimp are a must try.
6 locals recommend
La Sirenita Seafood N Grill
4014 TX-332A local food favorite! Crawfish, crab and shrimp are a must try.
Red Snapper Inn
402 Bluewater HwyDelicious seafood dishes! Located about 1 mile from the house.
A neat drive through daiquiri shop! We usually drive up on the golf cart and then head to the beach.
23 locals recommend
Surfin Rita Daiquiris To-Go
403 TX-332A neat drive through daiquiri shop! We usually drive up on the golf cart and then head to the beach.
Culture Coffee Tx
323 Ocean AvenueCute little coffee shop on the island near Sharkies
On the River Restaurant
919 W 2nd StSharkies On The Beach
10 Surf DrSweet T's Diner
Local diner in Freeport.
Pier 30
A local tavern/bar.
La Taqueria de Surfside
Amazing street tacos! We love this place.
Belly’s on the Brazos
Great outdoor restaurant!
Grocery
A nice grocery store not to far from the house! Ordering Curbside is a plus.
10 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
800 Dixie DrA nice grocery store not to far from the house! Ordering Curbside is a plus.
H-E-B
97 Oyster Creek DrLocal grocery store in Lake Jackson. Offers curbside grocery pick up.
Captain Mark's Seafood
603 W 2nd StA local place to purchase fresh/raw seafood for cooking!
Sightseeing
A small historical site on the island. Located next to a butterfly trail. Great place to walk around and view the big ships coming in.
Fort Velasco
1304 Monument DrA small historical site on the island. Located next to a butterfly trail. Great place to walk around and view the big ships coming in.
City advice
What to pack
Don’t forget to pack!
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen and bug spray!