Bolivar Peninsula Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas
About Bolivar Peninsula
The Bolivar Peninsula is a fragile coastal landscape on which wise people do not settle. The point was hammered home to long-term Bolivar residents in 2008 when Hurricane Ike wiped most of the local communities off the map. Miles of flattened beach homes and RV communities were left as little more than rubble strewn across the sand. A few hardy souls have since re-built, while most migrated to safer, drier inland locations. Newcomers have snapped up empty beach properties, often building million-dollar "castles in the sand", proving that just because you're rich doesn't mean you're smart. Lightning may not strike the same place twice, but hurricanes often do.
Top Attractions in Bolivar Peninsula
Explore the best things to see and do in Bolivar Peninsula:
- ★Fort Travis Park
Where to Eat in Bolivar Peninsula
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jose's Cantina
- 🍴La Playita
- 🍴Stingaree Restaurant and Marina
- 🍴Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
- 🍴Tiki Beach Bar & Grill
Where to Stay in Bolivar Peninsula
- 🏨Bay Palms RV Resort
- 🏨Boondocks Camping
- 🏨Crystal Palace Resort
- 🏨Gulfway Motel
- 🏨Hailey's Beach n Bay RV Resort
- 🏨High Island RV Park
Bolivar Peninsula Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: