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ZIP 77650: Crystal Beach, Port Bolivar and Bolivar Peninsula
ZIP 77650 covers Crystal Beach, Port Bolivar and the western and central Bolivar Peninsula, a narrow strip of land between the Gulf of Mexico and East Galveston Bay, about 47 miles from downtown Houston in a straight line. Most homes are detached single-family houses, and the largest group was built in the 2010s after Hurricane Ike in 2008. State Highway 87 runs the length of the peninsula, a Texas Department of Transportation ferry links Port Bolivar with Galveston, and Fort Travis Seashore Park, Bolivar Flats and the Gulf beaches are the main landmarks.
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Schools serving 77650
Public schools in 77650 fall under Galveston ISD and High Island ISD. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.
| Level | School | District | TEA rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet | Galveston ISD | — | |
| Middle | Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet | Galveston ISD | — | |
| High | Ball High School | Galveston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77650
Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.
- Tia Juanita's Fish Camp Ocean Grill Cajun and seafood restaurant
2275 TX-87 Ste 15, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.7 (452 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Stingaree Restaurant & Marina Seafood restaurant on the marina
1295 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.6 (710 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Tuesdays. - Nauti Beaver Hut Seafood and burger restaurant
1709 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.5 (461 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Monday and Tuesday. - Fins Bar & Grill American and seafood restaurant
796 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.4 (288 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Island Cafe American breakfast cafe
1136 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.8 (126 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Open mornings only; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. - Frio Loco Coffee & Shaved Ice Coffee and shaved ice shop
1354 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.9 (119 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Monday and Tuesday. - Twist Boba Cafe Boba, gelato, coffee and sandwich cafe
1901 TX-87 Ste B, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.7 (110 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. - Taqueria el Antojito Mexican taqueria
1780 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · ★ 4.9 (78 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Weekday hours only.
Grocery and shopping in 77650
- The Big Store Grocery, hardware and general store
2385 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · Reviews - Bay Vue Grocery Neighborhood grocery
1901 Highway 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 - Swedes Grocery Store Neighborhood grocery
1780 Highway 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Fort Travis Seashore Park County seashore park with historic fort ruins
900 State Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 - Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Houston Audubon shorebird sanctuary on the Gulf beach
Rettilon Rd beach access, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 · Website Reached from Rettilon Road and the beach. - Crystal Beach Public Gulf beach along State Highway 87
State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 · Reviews No single street address.
Homes for sale in 77650
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Questions about 77650
How do you get to ZIP 77650 and the Bolivar Peninsula?
State Highway 87 runs the length of the Bolivar Peninsula, and a Texas Department of Transportation ferry connects Port Bolivar with Galveston. Downtown Houston is about 47 miles away in a straight line.
What types of homes are in 77650 and when were they built?
Nearly all housing is detached single-family houses on the peninsula. Census-based counts show about 45 percent were built in the 2010s, followed by the 2000s and 1990s, reflecting rebuilding after Hurricane Ike in September 2008.
Which school districts serve ZIP 77650?
Galveston ISD serves Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach, with Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet (grades PK-8) in Crystal Beach and high school students zoned to Ball High School in Galveston. High Island ISD serves the eastern end of the peninsula.
What beaches and parks are on the Bolivar Peninsula, and where can I check storm-surge and flood information?
Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar offer public Gulf beaches, Fort Travis Seashore Park and the Houston Audubon Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary. Officials reported that about 62 percent of structures were destroyed or severely damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008, so FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and the Galveston County floodplain office are the places to check the mapped risk for an individual address.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77650?
Yes, we do. The Compean Group serves ZIP code 77650 as part of Greater Houston, and Evan and the team study each local market before pricing a home or writing an offer. With more than 1,000 homes sold and hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google, Zillow, Yelp, RateMyAgent and HAR, we are ready to help you buy or sell. The rest of this guide has much more to get your search started.
Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.