La Porte’s best local businesses

The 354 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 20

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

• 01Restaurants110 places · newest: Colonial House of Sandwiches La Porte, Aug 20
• 02Beauty26 places · newest: Blades Barber and Beauty Salon, Aug 15
• 03Shopping27 places · newest: Bigg City, Aug 15
• 04Entertainment24 places · newest: Holey Moley Golf Club Houston, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife31 places · newest: Pochitos Mariscos y Mas, Aug 15
• 06Bakeries & Sweets29 places · newest: La Monarca Michoacana 7 Paleteria Y Neveria, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage20 places · newest: The Furniture Bank, Aug 15
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: A Suite Break Day Spa & Educational Nook, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture17 places · newest: Color Factory Houston, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden20 places · newest: C&D Hardware & Gifts, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts19 places · newest: Dimensions Comics, Music & More, Aug 20
• 12Sporting Goods11 places · newest: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jul 21
• 13Services3 places · newest: Chef Mart Restaurant Supply, Jul 21
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: Sweet Pea Coffee Co, Aug 20

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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 ↗

• Space City Pet Spa

  Pets

  Houston pups deserve the royal treatment, and Space City Pet Spa brings it with quality-first grooming, a DIY self-wash when you just need…

  13157 W Lake Houston Pkwy (Houston) · spacecitypetspa.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 ↗

• Levy Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Levy Park keeps the neighborhood buzzing with free workouts, family storytime and crafts, soothing sound meditation, plus Sunset Bingo is…

  3801 Eastside St (Houston) · levyparkhouston.org ↗

• North Shore Rotary Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you just want space to breathe, stretch, and let the week roll off your shoulders, North Shore Rotary Park keeps it simple and…

  14000 Force St (Houston) · hcp2.com ↗

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