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 October
Estimated hotel price
AED 343
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crystal Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 343
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 AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about AED 143 for a 5h 54m 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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 274 km and will cost you around AED 184. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 92 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 AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about AED 143 for a 5h 54m 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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 274 km and will cost you around AED 184. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 92 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Crystal Beach

Airlines serving Crystal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,720 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,514 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Average rates range from around AED 1,375 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,798 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 AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53.