The ladies at The Salty Mermaid (both the Original Crystal Beach location and the new one on The…read moreStrand) are fantastic in making my wife and all of her girlfriends happy! I also hear that they are now stocking that great hot sauce, Blue Heaven Crystal Beach hot sauce.

Great little boutique that has jewelry from Brighton. Very cute little wine glasses, lots of…read moreupscale clothing and shoes. Very friendly and helpful ladies work there.

This incredible gift shop and gas station has a hidden gem of an amazing restaurant inside. Get…read moreyour seafood, burger, gyro, Philly cheesesteak, etc, fix here! Delicious food!! Even quality Hershey and Blue Bell ice cream for dessert!

Excellent selection of quality beachwear etc at fair prices. Good customer service! Highly…read morerecommend!!!

If you are walking around the strand & see people holding massive bloody Mary's with an enourmous…read moreamount of bacon don't be jealous, go get yourself one at Lapalapa! Yep, voted Galveston island's best bloody & I agree! You can get a regular bloody for $9 or all the way for $13. Each has lime, pickles, olives & green beans. The delux has the extras of pickled okra, jalapeno, more olives, celery & a wad of bacon (they cook thin strips & bunch/roll them into a huge blunt-looking delight). The bloody mix is a med-spicy so if you like yours hot, you need to ask for it. The bartender pours the vodka liberally (like 3/4 cup full) & this is one fine drink! The staff are very friendly & work their tails off! And, there is a gift store somewhere behind the bar. Clean bathrooms.

This place was so cute! I'm specifically talking about the bar!! There was a cat named joe who just…read morehangs out there and the bartenders were very nice! I would definitely be going back to this place next time I come! They had lots of different drink options and cool cups that can be refilled for a cheaper price!

I can't believe this shop has been here for 18 years and i only discovered it this year!…read moreThanks to my yelp friend Lisa C. (In Galveston, who I met at the Yelp's ALL-Star event.) I finally made the trip from Katy to visit during the full moon before closing. I absolutely loved the vibe and concept of the store. The mysterious energy was so intriguing and welcoming. Even though I was short on time, the team member did a beautiful job helping me and sharing recommendations for beginner witches. I knew I wanted to start a crystal collection, choose a pendulum, and pick up a few spiritual items. Normally, I like to research books before committing, but I purchased a couple on impulse. my only disappointment was learning afterward that BOOKS are FINAL SALE. I had been under the impression that unopened, non-creased books could be exchanged (not returned) within 10 days. There is a sign displayed, but the wording could be clearer. Had I understood that all books were FINAL SALE, I definitely would have compared prices before purchasing, made a different selection, and purchased only one book. I admire how they place bookmarks inside the books of purchase. The bookmarks double as their business cards, such a smart way to consolidate promotion & usefulness. I adore that unique feature. That said, the friendly service was amazing energy made for a wonderful experience. Witchery has definitely earned a spot on my must-visit list whenever I'm on the island.

Title: Beautiful Store, Disappointing Quality, and Unacceptable Customer Service…read more I was genuinely excited to visit The Witchery during my trip to Galveston. I love crystals, gemstones, and tarot cards, so I had high expectations for this store. Unfortunately, what should have been a wonderful experience turned into one of the most disappointing customer service encounters I've ever had. I spent over $50 purchasing crystal bracelets, including Moonstone and Amethyst. Within just three days, the elastic on those two bracelets broke despite barely being worn. The elastic appeared old and deteriorated. I had planned to wear one and give the other to a friend, so having them fall apart almost immediately was both frustrating and embarrassing. Since I live in Houston, returning to Galveston isn't convenient. I decided to call the store, hoping to explain what happened and ask whether anything could be done. I wasn't even requesting a refund for my entire purchase, only for the two bracelets that broke. Instead of listening or showing any understanding, the manager became defensive, rude, and unnecessarily aggressive. He repeatedly insisted that something like this was impossible, that it had never happened in his 50 years in business, and that they don't sell old merchandise. He also addressed me as "young lady" in an extremely condescending tone, making me feel as though I was being unreasonable simply for raising a legitimate concern. I wasn't accusing anyone of intentionally selling defective merchandise. I was explaining what happened to the products I purchased. Even if the store had a strict no-return policy, I would have understood a polite explanation. A simple "I'm sorry that happened, but unfortunately we cannot accept returns" would have been far more professional than the hostility I experienced. Instead, I received no apology, no explanation of a return policy, no alternative, and absolutely no attempt to resolve the situation. As someone who also works in customer service, I understand that products can occasionally be defective. What I cannot understand or accept is treating a paying customer with aggression simply because they asked for help. I felt attacked and dismissed for making a perfectly reasonable inquiry. What makes this particularly disappointing is that I genuinely wanted to love this store. I appreciate crystals and their spiritual significance, and I was excited to support a small business that shares those interests. Unfortunately, the manager's attitude completely overshadowed everything I initially liked about the place. Customer service isn't about always saying yes. It's about treating people with dignity and respect, even when the answer is no. I didn't expect special treatment. I expected basic professionalism and courtesy. Sadly, I received neither. I won't be returning, and I cannot recommend this business based on my experience.

We stopped in as a last-ditch effort to find a good fiction novel on Crystal Beach. We didn't find…read morebooks, but did find friendly people committed to service and their local community. As small business owners ourselves, we appreciate running into like-minded people. The variety in this store is outstanding, and service unparalleled. Do yourself a favor and check out this surf shop!

The selection here is wonderful! From souvenirs to surf wax to flip fops and home decor they have…read moreit all. The service is wonderful! My husband picked up this gorgeous bird bath today for my anniversary present. It is stunning and wonderful quality. We love stopping in even if we don't particularly need anything but never leave empty handed.

This shop truly is a Hidden Gem! My daughter and I came for a short getaway, and shopping on the…read morestrand is always a fun adventure. This store is ran by the nicest young lady, her prices are very reasonable, and there was so much to look at. We will definitely be back

We were on vacation and stopped by yesterday as when we saw it the day before they were closed, the…read moreowners and workers are very welcoming and friendly and had great service, the environment was super nice and I really enjoyed it! One of the people there showed me a cataloguing app for crystals and such and it was super helpful!!

I was drawn to this shop and was in awe of the quality of natural gemstones! The shop has…read moreexquisite owners and store associates who were exponentially generous with their support and guided while I was having a huge emotional experience that brought tears to my eye several times!!! Mike and Stephanie are truly spiritually aware and made my experience life changing!!! Thank you both for my amazing experience!! Rock and gem enthusiasts GO to MYSTICATZ on the Strand in Galveston, Texas!!! You will NOT be disappointed!! 5/27/2023

We've shopped at Del Sol both in Galveston & on various islands of the Caribbean. The shirts are…read moregreat & very comfy. My husband & I both have sunglasses from here. I like to change my nail polish & the colors from Del Sol are eye catching. You watch them change from one color to another in no time at all. An extremely fun place to shop.

Absolutely love this shop now! Mrs. Debbie was very helpful to my boyfriend and I! Will definitely…read morecome back to see her !