Bolivar Peninsula, TX

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A coastal residential area with houses and a beach in the background.
A lighthouse, two houses, and a marshy landscape.
A tall lighthouse with a white house on a pier in the background.
A dilapidated shipwreck in a body of water.
A driftwood log on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
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.

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2 out of 5
1365 Highway 124 High Island TX
$56 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$59 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in High Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Gulfway Motel & Restaurant
Steps from the Beach!

Steps from the Beach!

Crystal Beach TX
$369 nightly
The price is $388 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$388 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gilchrist Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Great property super close to the beach. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito candles for outdoors , we got completely eaten up sitting outside."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Steps from the Beach!
Stunning | Beachfront | Dog Friendly | Sleeps 8

Stunning | Beachfront | Dog Friendly | Sleeps 8

Gilchrist TX
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Gilchrist Beach and Stingaree Marina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"This house is in such a great location! We loved everything about it except we had problems with the front door lock onto the front balcony. Everything else was perfect"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2026

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Stunning | Beachfront | Dog Friendly | Sleeps 8
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BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins

BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"Room was infested with ants- shelves, sink, bathroom, bed, chair, walls, and floor. Manager tried to argue about it actually having ants and told me that I was hard to believe since the previous renter didn’t report any issues. She sent maintenance man, who was shocked at the amount of ants that ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins
14 ft Heated Swimspa ~ Ocean Views ~ Short walk to beach ~ Starlink Internet

14 ft Heated Swimspa ~ Ocean Views ~ Short walk to beach ~ Starlink Internet

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and nauti beaver hut are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Beautiful comfortable house. The location was perfect. The house looks exactly like the photos online. The neighborhood was very quiet. We will be back."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

14 ft Heated Swimspa ~ Ocean Views ~ Short walk to beach ~ Starlink Internet
Steps from the Beach!

Steps from the Beach!

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 Gilchrist Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Great property super close to the beach. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito candles for outdoors , we got completely eaten up sitting outside."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Steps from the Beach!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Bolivar Peninsula attractions

Fort Travis Seashore Park

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
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.
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Cities near Bolivar Peninsula

A coastal residential area with houses and a beach in the background.

Port Bolivar

A crocodile partially submerged in water with vegetation around.

Anahuac

A beach with red and beige umbrellas, beach chairs, and large rocks in the foreground.

Gilchrist

An aerial view of a coastal town with a bridge connecting to a peninsula, surrounded by water and greenery.

High Island

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