Lighthouse Retreat

Please contact the Vacasa 24-hour support number you were provided.  There is a team of local support that will be able to assist you.  Any improvements, inconveniences, or issues will get back to us, the owners so we can make your current and future visits more and more comfortable.  

The Big Store has Everything.  Their motto is, "if we don't have it, you probably don't need it".  It's true, I have better luck at the Big Store than I have at Walmart.  But here are a few suggestions:

- Beef, chicken and pork is probably best brought in from your home store or butcher

- Produce, drinks, food staples, and dry goods are best from the Big Store.

- Buy your seafood at a local market 

The Golf Car Connection - (409) 963-7725

https://www.thegolfcarconnection.com/

Its a Beach Thing - (409) 370-2937

http://itsabeachthinggolfcarts.com/

Lorenzo at American Seafood is our personal favorite for Shrimp and Flounder.  

Address: 1235 Canal W, Crystal Beach, TX 77650  (409) 392-8175

JB's down at the end of the street is also good, especially for oysters.

Address: 1263 Canal W, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 (409) 684-6464

Call before you head out, typically they get shrimp in daily at 3pm.

Surf fishing is a blast if you are willing to walk out far enough before you cast your bait.  The Big Store sells frozen squid, which will usually land you a black drum, a small shark, or at least several Hard Heads.  

https://www.latitude29surfshop.com/ offers kayak rentals, and you can head out to one of the ramps near Stingaree on the bay side for a relaxing day of fishing.  Live shrimp can be purchased at the Marina if you get up early enough, but I usually have better luck at DJ's Bait (1288 Canal E). Trout, Flounder, and Redfish are plentiful.

Your safety is our #1 concern. The ocean changes every day and should not be feared, but respected.  Always be aware of riptides and those in your group that are too far from shore. Marine life is plentiful, and certain times of the year we do have Jelly Fish; during these times is a good idea to bring a small container of white vinegar to the beach for the rare occasion of contact.   Sting rays are very docile, but if stepped on, they can barb you;  to avoid, just get in the habit of shuffling your feet when you are out in the ocean and you will not get hurt.  

What about sharks?  Honestly, I have not heard of any issues in our years on this beach, nor have I ever seen one apart from fishing 200 yards out.  The ones we do catch are very small, and are not a concern for humans.  But stay aware and enjoy the beauty of this amazing ecosystem.

A propane Weber Genesis II 4 burner grill is on site.