There is no shortage of beach houses on the Bolivar Peninsula. The hard part is not finding a place to stay. The hard part is finding the right one. This guide covers the five decisions that actually matter.

The Galveston-Bolivar ferry is the only free way to reach Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula from Galveston Island. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, carrying cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians at no charge.