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

Crystal Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crystal Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 54m 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 Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.

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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 54m 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 Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Crystal Beach

Airlines serving Crystal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Average rates range from around $395 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.

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.