Crystal Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Crystal Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Crystal Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stingaree Restaurant & Bar (1295 N Stingaree Dr) and Steve's Landing (1290 Bay Vue Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Crystal Beach
How to Get to Crystal Beach
Plane
Although Crystal Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 41 miles from Crystal Beach. Lake Charles is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crystal Beach. The train journey from Crystal Beach to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $106 for a 18h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 48 miles from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 180 miles and will cost you around $50. From Austin, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Crystal Beach
Where to stay in Crystal Beach
Average rates range from around $386 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $462 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Crystal Beach
Renting a car in Crystal Beach
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Crystal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.