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 65 km 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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $46 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 78 km from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, 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 241 km and will cost you around $50. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 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. 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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $46 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 78 km from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, 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 241 km and will cost you around $50. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Crystal Beach

Airlines serving Crystal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,492 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Average rates range from around $381 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $490 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.