Bolivar Peninsula, TX

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Gloomy day!
Gloomy day!
Some rusted object in the ocean!
Found this beautiful driftwood/log on the beach at the wild bird refuge. Just east of Crystal Beach TX
Lighthouse at Bolivar Pointe, Texas #AquaTrove
Time, erosion and the mighty force of Mother Nature created the wonder that is Bolivar Peninsula. Visit and be rewarded with sprawling scenery of the sea and cliffs.

Bolivar Peninsula is a great place to begin your sightseeing in Texas. Of course, there are plenty more attractions worth adding to your must-do list in this area. Crystal Beach is also recommended by tourists.

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Where to stay in Bolivar Peninsula

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Stingaree

When in Stingaree, you can plan a visit to Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Stingaree
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Crystal Palace Resort

Crystal Palace Resort

2 out of 5
1600 Highway 87 Port Bolivar TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$162 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$172 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (582 reviews)
No balcony or view. One staff member.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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
$135 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$143 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
Awesome except water would not get hot enough.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
Lovely 3-bedroom house with AC in Bolivar Peninsula

Lovely 3-bedroom house with AC in Bolivar Peninsula

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Crystal Beach is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Inside quite antiquated. But very clean. You may want to bring your own supplies, linens and such. I would do it again.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Lovely 3-bedroom house with AC in Bolivar Peninsula

Lovely 3-bedroom house with AC in Bolivar Peninsula

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Crystal Beach is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Inside quite antiquated. But very clean. You may want to bring your own supplies, linens and such. I would do it again.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Lovely 3-bedroom house with AC in Bolivar Peninsula
Four bedrooms l Cargo Lift l Walk to Beach l Near Margaritaville Resort

Four bedrooms l Cargo Lift l Walk to Beach l Near Margaritaville Resort

Crystal Beach TX
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Stingaree ...
10/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
the host and the house was amazing. so comfortable and roomy. all the appliances and furniture was updated and modern.i cant wait to stay again. 5 stars and recommend to everyone!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Four bedrooms l Cargo Lift l Walk to Beach l Near Margaritaville Resort
Ocean View + Hot Tub + Beach Access + Pool Table + Fire Pit + Kids Playset

Ocean View + Hot Tub + Beach Access + Pool Table + Fire Pit + Kids Playset

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and Gilchrist ...
Ocean View + Hot Tub + Beach Access + Pool Table + Fire Pit + Kids Playset
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Popular places to visit

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

Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, a lovely green space in High Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary

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

Cities near Bolivar Peninsula

Panorama aerial view long stretch of oceanfront residential development with low-density colorful raised beach houses, grassy backyards, vacant land near sandy shoreline in Port Bolivar, Texas

Port Bolivar

Alligator at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Anahuac

This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach. #LifeAtExpedia

Gilchrist

Panorama aerial view of Seabrook city near Texas Gulf Coast and Clear Lake. Waterfront harbor town with pier. Wooden vacation house under construction. Real estate and beach travel background

High Island