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.

MGM is located on the water side of Moody Garden on Offatts Bayou. It is a small marina but can…read moreaccommodate different sizes of boats (large to small). The swimming pool and access to the spa come with the slip, and of course, all features are available for a fee. The main draw for us is that you have a beautiful view of Offatts from your aft deck. That said, it is clearly not a top priority of the MG management, and some might not be as generous with their reviews. Also, we like to anchor for a night or two.

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.

From the owner: Learn why Texas City residents are doing business with Moses Lake Boat and RV Storage on Highway…read more146 N as their storage facility provider. Our facility offers great amenities including 24-hour coded gate access, video surveillance, a bate shop with supplies, online bill pay, and more --if you need storage, Moses Lake Boat and RV Storage have you covered for your storage needs. Rent your next unit online or call Lloyd with any questions.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Stingaree was beyond disappointing…read more We arrived around 6:00 PM and were immediately told by the hostess that the wait would be approximately one hour. We were traveling with a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, so we planned accordingly. After waiting an hour and 45 minutes, we still had not been seated. When I approached the hostess for an update, she was dismissive and unhelpful. Rather than providing any estimate or assistance, she told us it could honestly be another two hours and made it clear she wasn't interested in helping. Shortly afterward, we were told our table was ready, only to be sent upstairs and informed that it actually wasn't ready and that we needed to wait an additional 20 minutes. By the time we were finally seated and able to order, it was approximately 8:15 PM. Unfortunately, the service only got worse from there. After our food order was placed, every member of our party received their meal except me. More than 30 minutes after everyone else had finished eating, I asked about my food and was told that my order had been forgotten. At that point, I had spent nearly three hours waiting between being seated and receiving no meal at all. To the manager's credit, she apologized and removed the filet from our bill. However, after such an excessive wait, poor communication, and complete failure to serve one guest in our party, the gesture did little to salvage the evening. What should have been a family dinner turned into a frustrating, stressful experience for both adults and young children. Between the inaccurate wait times, rude customer service, lack of communication, and forgotten meal, this was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. I sincerely hope management takes steps to improve customer service, waitlist management, and kitchen communication because no customer should have to endure what we experienced.

From the fat juicy oysters on the half shell, to the fried seafood, to Chris our server..this place…read morewas the best of all the seafood places we have eaten in the Galveston area. We stayed on the peninsula, but if you're staying on the island it's worth the ferry ride over. It even beat our experiences at Gaido's and Willie G's. Will be our go to next time we're in that area!