Galveston’s best local businesses

The 339 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 7

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339 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants124 places · newest: Dickinson Barbecue & Southern Comfort, Aug 2
• 02Beauty20 places · newest: BEAT & BLADE, Aug 2
• 03Shopping6 places · newest: Optic Eyewear Shop, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment31 places · newest: Holey Moley Golf Club Houston, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife24 places · newest: 13 celsius, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets29 places · newest: Robo Delights, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage19 places · newest: Hidden Treasures - NASA Clear Lake, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Aida Aesthetics & Wellness, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture25 places · newest: Color Factory Houston, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden19 places · newest: C&D Hardware & Gifts, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts13 places · newest: Fuller's Guitar, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods10 places · newest: Galveston Bait & Tackle, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Breeza Beachwear, Aug 2
• 14Services3 places · newest: Chef Mart Restaurant Supply, Jul 21

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• Cat Boarding by Nourish

  Pets

  Cat Boarding by Nourish is a cats-only resort where your feline gets one-on-one attention, personalized playtime, and zero co-mingling with…

  2522 Times Blvd (Houston) · nourishpetcare.com ↗

• CITYCENTRE

  Other

  Contemporary shopping compound featuring brand-name stores, restaurants & live music in the plaza.

  800 Town and Country Blvd (Houston) · citycentrehouston.com ↗

• Heights Common Market

  Other

  Shops offering vintage and new toys, figurines, clothing and artwork.

  1802 Yale St (Houston) · linktr.ee ↗

• The Galleria

  Other

  Bright center with a glass roof offers ice skating & cafes, plus electronics & department stores.

  5085 Westheimer Rd (Houston) · simon.com ↗

• The Highlight at Houston Center

  Other

  Spacious plaza with upscale & casual dining options, local businesses, plus gift & apparel stores.

  1200 McKinney St (Houston) · thehighlighthouston.com ↗

• El Gato Coffeehouse

  Cafes

  Get catffeinated at El Gato Coffeehouse, where you can sip something warm while hanging out with adoptable cuties, all while supporting El…

  508 Pecore St Ste a (Houston) · elgatocoffeehouse.com ↗

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