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.
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.
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 American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.
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 $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $63 for a 5h 54m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 175 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Average rates range from around $432 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $627 and up for a 5-star experience.
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.