Kemah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kemah Boardwalk showing signage and rides
Kemah
Kemah
Kemah
Kemah

Bring the whole family to the marina and exciting entertainment district of this picturesque bayside city in the Houston suburbs.

Kemah is a pretty coastal town with an interesting boardwalk and scenic views of the Gulf Coast. In previous decades, it was a tranquil fishing town. Now it is an entertainment hub, with plenty of restaurants, bars and intriguing sights. Enjoy its hot Texas climate for fun outdoor activities and events overlooking the bay.

The heart of the city is the Kemah Entertainment District, which is based around the iconic Kemah Boardwalk. Take your kids to the amusement ride section, which opens daily from morning until late evening. Go on the Boardwalk Beast, a thrilling boat ride with music and entertainment.

Gaze up at the impressive wooden structure of the Boardwalk Bullet, with its many crossovers and twists. Other rides include the Wonder Wheel, the Double-Decker Carousel and the Ferris Wheel.

Make your way to the Stingray Reef and Rainforest Exhibit, where you and your family can touch swimming stingrays. Wander through the rainforest area to see scorpions, tarantulas, snakes and piranhas, among other exotic creatures.

Choose from the range of bars and eclectic dining options near Trinity Bay. Many of the restaurants specialize in seafood. Enjoy views of the boats in this region. The main local industry is shipping. The marina has one of the largest concentrations of boats in Texas.

Embark on a cruise from the Boardwalk Fantasea in the Clear Lake and Galveston Bay areas. The enormous charter yacht has upscale dinner trips, party cruises and sightseeing tours. Venture southwest from the boardwalk area to the shopping complex full of restaurants and stores.

Find the city in the northeastern part of Galveston County in southeastern Texas. It is west of Trinity Bay in the southeastern outskirts of Houston. Fly to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and drive south for 45 miles (72 kilometers) to get here in about 1 hour.

Kemah is perfect for a fun family day out enjoying the amusements and marina boardwalk.

Where to stay in Kemah

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Clear Lake Shores

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Clear Lake Shores. You might want to make time for a stop at Kemah Lighthouse District or Clear Lake.

Clear Lake Shores
Kemah Boardwalk Inn

Kemah Boardwalk Inn

3 out of 5
8 Kemah Waterfront Street, Kemah, TX
The price is ₹60,324 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹60,324
₹68,166 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kemah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
"Great visit"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Kemah Boardwalk Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah

3 out of 5
805 Harris Avenue, Kemah, TX
The price is ₹11,996 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹11,996
₹13,555 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kemah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location, can walk down to Boardwalk and Bar locations close to this location."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
Hotel Bliss Kemah

Hotel Bliss Kemah

2 out of 5
1411 Highway 146, Kemah, TX
The price is ₹30,407 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹30,407
₹35,655 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kemah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (569 reviews)
"Rooms where clean and nice and staff was friendly would definitely choose this place again. Thanks"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Bliss Kemah
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Houston NASA Clear Lake

stayAPT Suites Houston NASA Clear Lake

2.5 out of 5
1566 Live Oak St, Webster, TX
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Webster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
"The property was in good shape. The rooms open to an outdoor atrium, so the hallway areas are stuffy during warm weather. The only reason I wouldn't give the property a 5-star rating is because of minor issues that couldn't be corrected because there were no staff on duty when we checked in at 10 ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

stayAPT Suites Houston NASA Clear Lake
Barsala At Settlers Ranch Apartments

Barsala At Settlers Ranch Apartments

4 out of 5
11144 Fuqua St, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Almeda Mall and Pasadena Little ...
Barsala At Settlers Ranch Apartments
InTown Suites Extended Stay Houston - Pasadena

InTown Suites Extended Stay Houston - Pasadena

2 out of 5
6330 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Pasadena. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and premium TV channels. Popular attractions iT'Z Family Food & Fun and Pasadena ...
7.6/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

InTown Suites Extended Stay Houston - Pasadena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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seems lots of boardwalk closed on mondays. good restaurants nad bars within walking distance of hotel.

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