Surfside fun?

[ctom87]

What is there to do in Surfside? I will be fishing when we go to the beach...we really only have 2 days there. Anything we must do? I thought I saw the Galveston Aquarium is a must see, however, at $60 an adult... that's a hard pass. I just can't justify $300 to see some turtles or something that my son (who would be free and only allow us about 2 hours at the aquarium) can't even remember.

Places to eat? Things to see?

Thank you! Will be there the 2nd - 5th, but getting there late and leaving early.

Thanks,
Clay

[Budman68]

Pretty much, just drink. There is a good Mexican seafood place across the bridge that should have crawfish. Have fun, I was crushed when my friend sold his place down there.

[kevin nicholls]

Sea Center over in Lake Jackson is pretty cool.

[Mexico]

Sea Center over in Lake Jackson is pretty cool.

And free! So is the Jetties!

[Neck]

Defintely go get a cheeseburger from The Jetty Shack.

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[MLank]

Kitty purple cow still there?

[ctom87]

Sea Center over in Lake Jackson is pretty cool.

Kitty purple cow still there?

Defintely go get a cheeseburger from The Jetty Shack.

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Thanks all. I will check out the jetty shack. I remember seeing something like the purple cow so thats probably it. I think we are staying close to it, too.

And the free alternative sounds great. A day earlier and they are teaching folks how to fish haha. Wish I was there for that.

[Slabby]

Sit on beach, drink, fish, try not to lose your hat and sunglasses. Only two days? Definitely no time for anything else.

Oh ya, look at bikinis. Almost forgot that one

[Quackerbox]

Sea Center over in Lake Jackson is pretty cool.

Defintely go get a cheeseburger from The Jetty Shack.

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Both of these and Asiel's Restaurant is pretty good as well. Justin Hurst WMA is close by but not sure if its open to just drive through. Brazos bend wouldnt be to hard to do either

[Flex]

Pretty much, just drink. There is a good Mexican seafood place across the bridge that should have crawfish. Have fun, I was crushed when my friend sold his place down there.

What place is this? Probably heading down soon.

[tx_basser]

Sea Center is neat for a short trip. But Surfiside to us is just running around the beach and not going anywhere... unless like mentioned to the Jetty Shack.

[Aggiebow88]

grew up in Freeport and have not been back for years.
I have heard Sea Center is neat.
From what I hear there are now some "Decent" restaurants in the area.
Have not been to any myself:
Seahorse bar and grill
Captain Kens at Bridge harbor
On the River
La Taqueria de surfside

[Man]

There is nothing in freeport/surfside to do...except eat, drink and fish. Aside from 30 minutes in Sea Center. (while a magnificent hatchery..it is only "ok" with regards to visiting center)

[panhandlehunter]

Not much to do. I work/fish in the area. I’ve probably eaten at every restaurant in this part of the world. Sea Center is cool, and free, just up the road in Lake Jackson. As far as restaurants go, there are none that really blow me away. Seahorse is good, our favorite down there is the Beachfront Bar and Grill but that is mainly for the atmosphere and the drinks. The food is good though. Pretty sure Kittys is closed. Jetty Shack is a good burger. If you want Mexican run into town and eat at a restaurant called El Patrillo, it’s off Dixie in Clute. On the River is overpriced, and poor quality seafood. They have another restaurant called The Swamp Shack in Lake Jackson and it is ok. There is a little diner in Freeport called Sweet T’s that is pretty good. Dorado’s Dive Club is pretty good eats as well. If you’re going May 2-5, expect the surf to be rough, lots of current and crappy fishing. And if you head into Lake Jackson get ready to be blown away by all the chemical plants. Lol

[rvd]

When my kids were competing in sports against Brazosport we always made our way down to eat at the Seahorse, good beachy atmosphere with decent food.