Discover Kemah, TX — a friendly coastal city nestled along Galveston Bay. Located just a short drive from Houston, spend the day, a long weekend, or the week exploring Kemah and the Houston Bay area. Between noshing on fresh seafood and enjoying live music in one of city’s eclectic bars, explore Kemah’s attractions. You’ll find them both under the sun and indoors. Here are a handful of the attractions awaiting your visit.
Kemah Boardwalk Rides and Amusements
Kemah Boardwalk caters to adrenaline junkies who never pass up a roller coaster and amusement rides that plummet, spin, or defy gravity! The Boardwalk also caters to kiddos and the less adventurous, as well, with a giant Ferris wheel, nostalgic double-decker carousel, and splash pad. The midway carnival games, arcade, live entertainment, and family-friendly events will bring smiles to your entire clan. With casual to elegant dining and the onsite Kemah Boardwalk Inn, this amusement park is a destination unto itself.
215 Kipp Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565
877-285-3624
Kemah Lighthouse and Pocket Park
This iconic blue and white lighthouse is a testament to Kemah’s ingenuity. The lighthouse is both a water tower and a beacon for sailors. A 750-pound lens within an enclosed lantern room sits atop the water tower and makes a full rotation every minute. This lighthouse is a unique as its location — the Lighthouse District in which boutiques, spas, ethnic restaurants, BBQ joints, eclectic bars, and experiential dining all rub elbows.
706 6th Street
Kemah, TX 77565
Speaking of food, both burger dives and 5-star restaurants put Kemah on the foodie map. Kemah Boardwalk’s restaurants run the gamut from Joe’s Crab Shack to Landry’s Seafood House. At the Aquarium Restaurant, dine with sea creatures for an unforgettable meal, especially for your little ones. Head to Kemah’s Lighthouse District for family-run eateries and cuisine that ranges from BBQ and Cajun to Greek and Thai. For a 5-star dining and cultural experience, savor the flavors to North and South American Indigenous food at Ishtia by Eculent.
Kemah Boardwalk and Kemah Lighthouse District
Kemah, TX 77565
5th Street Lighthouse Gazebo and Pocket Park
Constructed in 2011, this blue and white lighthouse is built on top of a gazebo. Benches within the gazebo invite you to relax in the shade, listen to the breeze ruffling the palm trees fronds, and admire the tranquil view of Galveston Bay.
711 5th Street
Kemah, TX 77565
Grab an Instagram selfie with “Welcome to Kemah” as your backdrop or line up the whole family for a “wish you were here” social media post. Houston Astro fans will love mural artist Jesse de Leon’s tribute to the World Series winning team.
64 Bradford Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565
Escape Kemah offers four different scenarios. Rob the bank of millions in The Vault, defuse an explosive in The Bomb Room, get the sabotaged Studio 99 up and running, or escape with your life from The Shack. Do you have what it takes to work as a team, unlock the room’s secrets and escape within an hour? Only time will tell!
609 Bradford Street #213
Kemah, TX 77565
281-549-7697
Whether you’re sailing away on a private catamaran charter or taking sailing lessons, head to Kemah Boardwalk Marina. Here, too, you’ll find the Kemah’s Nautical Boat Club — a boating country club.
555 Bradford Street
Kemah, TX 77565
281-334-2558
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