Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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

Crystal Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crystal Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 65 km from Crystal Beach.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crystal Beach. The train journey from Crystal Beach to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $89 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 78 km from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 233 km and will cost you around $131. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Crystal Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 65 km from Crystal Beach.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crystal Beach. The train journey from Crystal Beach to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $89 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 78 km from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 233 km and will cost you around $131. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Crystal Beach

LCHLake Charles
IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Crystal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Average rates range from around $539 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $544 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crystal Beach

Hiring a car in Crystal Beach

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in Crystal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.15 and $24.20.

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in Crystal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.15 and $24.20.

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