I had the urge to go kayaking and found this listing on a random internet search. Great single and…read moretandem kayak all day rental prices. Be sure to call ahead of time for reservations. We wanted to do an early morning kayak, unfortunately they were all rented out until 4 in the afternoon. The evening kayak was perfect. The water was so calm, the weather was so nice. We brought beers for the kayak and stayed out on the water for a few hours waiting for the sunset. Make sure you remember where the dock is at! Bathrooms are hard to come across, so if you're drinking... best of luck to ya, luckily we docked at a random spot and I ran across a port-a-potty. What great luck! The sunset on the water is gorgeous. An experience that you need to put on your bucketlist.

They close early.... At 5, but weren't even open until 5. We got there before 5 and they said they…read morewere already closed. Recommend trying elsewhere, Bait Daddys is right down the road.

I am trying to locate a live-aboard slip and contacted the marina. The responses from…read moreinfo@pelicanrestmarina.com were ridiculous. They would give the most brief answer possible with no additional information. The emails are so unprofessional. After 3 or 4 messages back and forth, not ONE of them was signed. I still have no idea who I was speaking to. I felt like I was pulling teeth. The first email answered my question with a question (so NO help) The second one provided an answer...but not to the question I asked! The third email finally gave me one piece of information...that could have been included in one email. Take some pride and ownership of your business. Sign your emails and BE PRESENT to your business inquiries. Honestly, based on how they treated me I would not want to do business with them even if they had availability.

"Our philosophy can be summarized in one word - Exclusivity."…read more _ / ' ) // / //( '( \ / \ ' \ __||__ |". :| |". :| |". :| m-m-m-m-m (Imagine Paul Harvey speaking) For decades, the north side of Offatts Bayou had some private homes and old wood piers. Very few large yachts graced the island. Hurricane Ike swept through, and ravaged many properties. Yet, suddenly, a luxury marina has taken seed. And now, the (Pelican) REST of the story... After Ike, insurance money allowed re-building. And locals rallied & cleaned-up the island. Now, cruise lines, real estate and the restaurant scene have come back. The former owners of M&M Bar & Grill (which also survived 1900 storm), Marita & Harry "Buddy" Schultz, turned their attention to building a new marina. Why locate a marina at 29° 17' 04.57" N, 94° 51' 26.49" W? -The only deep water marina access in Texas -Cruisers pass nearby in Intracoastal Waterway -Not crowded -Good view -Secure -At the foot of I-45, it's quick access to hurricane evacuation, & within 40 minutes to the Houston Medical Center (important if you are a rich old man). -And, finally, Scholles Airport is just across the bay for private aircraft. The wealthy have long needed a deep water marina along the upper Texas coast, &investors pulled it all together to build, in phases, a place for them. Phase 1 is nearly complete, and Phase 2 condo high-rise is being built. These folks spend moolah. This classy, high-end, "white glove" phased development off I-45 on Offatts Bayou is for the wealthy large-boat owners, or as website states: "Pelican Rest Marina is a state-of-the-art concrete floating ShoreMaster system that is designed to house 60' and larger class sport fishing yachts." (can accommodate 200' vessels) Luxurious condos are planned for 2014, & a high-end restaurant in a few months. How to get there: "Turn East at Red Nunn 30 - Proceed East to Red Day marker 6 - proceed 500 yards using Red Day marker 8, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20 22, 24, 26 - you have now arrived at Pelican Rest Marina entrance." (these directions assume you are in a yacht) The approach and dockside depth is 18' (allow for a 3' tide). Amenities: -Tropical landscaping -Floating dock for easier boarding, & protected from direct chop water -Finger piers between boat slips are wider than most (allows two fat cats to pass each other) -Floating dockside palapas (shaded seating) -Water & electricity on docks -Fuel Dock; oil change service & a disposal tank for used oil -Fish weigh station - the only IGFA Certified Marina in the Gulf of Mexico -Smitty's Bait shop -Palm-leaf covered structure over the fish cleaning table -Local storage facility for gear, & dock carts available -Private Pool -Wi-fi -Laundry -Security on-site & members-only area -Fees are per linear foot (with liveaboard fee as an option); Pelican bill requires a deep pouch. -Men's restroom has one shower (assume same for women) -Eating area available (limited shade). Cheerfully painted murals on picnic tables. Other notables: -Fishing contest site, big (bill fish) & small (some for kids) and women (eg. Ladies Lipstick & Lures tournament) -Participates in the Oyster Beds Restoration Project Some people think that such a fancy marina won't "fly" in Galveston, but a Pelican doesn't look like it could fly either. Although pelicans are some of the heaviest flying birds, each bird's skeleton only amounts to one tenth of its total body weight - which in some cases can be over 30 lbs! Similarly, hidden from most people, there is a yacht community that now communicates via the web and are the backbone for market demand of the new marina. But why the name "Pelican Rest"? It is a peaceful name, appropriate for this place. But as far as pelicans resting, many of the piers have a cone on the top to prevent birds from landing and leaving their souvenirs, such as on your fancy new outfit. Dock is kept cleaner that way, too. Don't worry about the pelicans, though, they have plenty of other nearby piers, as evidenced by their presence, and some are good at balancing on the points. ...and now you know the (Pelican) Rest of the story! I am not rich*. So, what brought this peon here? Special event with catered food at the outdoor wooden bar. Good food, watching a beautiful sunset, and then the Moody Gardens' fireworks capped a great night. * There's a slim hope for me getting rich, if I get back pay of a penny per word from Yelp on my reviews. P.S. Buying a large boat is like a pelican eats: it catches prey in its large gular sack, squeezes the water out the side of its bill, moves the food until it is facing head-down in its throat, and swallows. For buying a boat, you plunge headfirst and squeeze your wallet empty. Galveston is moving up several notches with this development. "Y'ought" to go here!

Great location and the dock help was fantastic You are…read moregoing to get rolled by the barges and crew boats coming and going

Came in for warranty service on boat,service manager couldn't be located- filled out a service…read morerequest got a return call 2 weeks later. He was going to check on warranty and get back to me - been 6 weeks and manager won't return calls or texts and is unavailable if you stop in.

The owners take great pride into their new facility and are always keeping their business clean and…read morepresentable to the public. They offer large 12'x40' covered parking areas with lights and power along with a very convenient detail slab and boat flush station. The facility is very secure and is accesible through a 24hr coded gate. The lease terms are month to month. Great area for recreational boating and fishing.

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Every gumbo is different (like Mexican restaurants) but I loved this one especially. The redfish…read moreLouie was outstanding with a sauce to write home about (or a Yelp review). Right on the bay, with a view across towards Houston, beyond the horizon. Such a wide bay. We arrived on the peninsula by ferry from Galveston. The dining room chairs are hard wood. So.... Very attentive wait staff. Friendly to a fault... not really, no fault in cheerful briskness. Service is fast, too. Large SERVINGS. Quite a difference between Texas coast and the Florida or Alabama shores. Far less densely populated here. You can watch the pelicans dive, and large fast moving barges right out the window, on the Intracoastal Waterway. A fun place, and one of the few on the peninsula. Enjoy.

Hour and a half wait for two people on Saturday night at 5:40. We bailed after fighting the crowdsread more