We at Buster Martin & Associates would like to welcome you to the Bolivar Peninsula and thank you for visiting our on-line "Visitor's Guide". We hope you'll find it useful and informative.
Crystal Beach and the Bolivar Peninsula are a free ferry ride from Galveston Island. The Bolivar Peninsula is approximately 30 miles long and has approximately 2,000 full-time residents. It's also home to one of the last beaches in the US where it's legal to drive on the beach.
The beach is a perfect place to visit, live, retire or get away! Soulful activities include walking, running, sunning, sailing, surfing, shelling, birding and just plain resting. With its small-town, quaint charm, the beach is relaxing and far away from the stress of "Life in the City". The local businesses and residents are friendly and will welcome you to the beach.
The primary sources of income are the fishing industry, the real estate industry (sales and vacation rentals), tourism, restaurants and sports guide services. Some residents commute to work in Galveston, Beaumont, and other surrounding areas.
The peak tourist season begins with Memorial Day weekend and ends Labor Day weekend. If you're looking for action, you'll want to visit our beloved, "Zoo" beach. This area of the beach has been attracting beach-goers and people-watchers for over 50 years.
During the low season, vacation rentals are offered for up to 30% less than peak season rates. This is also the time to visit the beach if you're looking for warm-weather winter getaways.
If you're planning a visit to the beach, be sure to check the "Recreation" pages to plan and reserve your vacation activities. Some events sell out, so it's best to plan ahead.
If you are curious or interested in beach rentals or beach real estate, please visit our Rentals and Sales pages. Should you have any questions or comments concerning the beach, our web site or the Visitor's Guide, please feel free to call or e-mail us. Our addresses follow and we will respond promptly. If you like our site, please tell your friends and family about us--we love referrals!
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the beach.