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| City | Crystal Beach |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Galveston |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.457177 |
| Longitude | -94.639638 |
| Population | 1,800 |
| Density | 55.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77650 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| County Seat | Galveston |
Crystal Beach is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Crystal Beach is located at 29.4572°N, 94.6396°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77650.
Crystal Beach unfolds along the Gulf coast, its landscape defined by proximity to the sea and the winding Freshwater Bayou. It lies 14.4 miles northeast of Galveston, TX (from Galveston, TX: bearing 41°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west-southwest of Bolivar Peninsula. The air here carries the briny tang of the coast, a constant reminder of the open water that shapes the very character of Crystal Beach. The land itself is low-lying, often a tapestry of marsh grasses and sandy soil, where the rhythm of tides dictates the pace of life. Just a short distance inland, Elmgrove Lake offers a different kind of watery expanse, while Goat Island breaks the horizon of the bay. Further afield, the Candy Abshier Wildlife Management Area provides a sanctuary for coastal flora and fauna, a testament to the region's natural bounty. The history of Crystal Beach is intertwined with its maritime setting, a place where livelihoods have long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the bayou. The Freshwater Bayou, a vital artery, has historically facilitated fishing and commerce, allowing this coastal community to thrive. The nearby Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Trail hints at the ecological richness surrounding Crystal Beach, a place where one can observe the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems. Life in Crystal Beach unfolds with a certain unhurried grace, influenced by the ebb and flow of the tides and the enduring connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crystal Beach, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.457177, -94.639638. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crystal Beach and Galveston County.
Detailed location data for Crystal Beach includes the ZIP code (77650), telephone area code (281), county seat of Galveston County (Galveston), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crystal Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |