Discover Kemah

01/17/2025

01/15/2025

🦞Crawfish Season 🦞 in Kemah and along the Gulf Coast runs from late January to early July, with its peak in spring (March-May).

Local restaurants are serving up fresh, flavorful crawfish prepared in classic boils with spicy seasoning, potatoes, and corn.
Kemah is the ultimate destination for this Gulf Coast tradition.

Whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner, stop by one of Kemah’s amazing local spots—or visit them all to find your favorite!

Don’t forget to share your pick for the best mudbugs in Kemah—we’d love to hear who you think takes the crown!

01/15/2025

🥯 Happy National Bagel Day, Kemah! 🥯

In the spirit of this delicious day, we want to know: What’s your favorite bagel combo? Are you a classic cream cheese fan, a bagel sandwich pro, or someone who goes all out with lox and capers?

For us, it’s an everything bagel piled high with cream cheese – because we like to live life to the schmear-max! 😋

Drop your favorite bagel pairing in the comments, and don’t forget to stop by your local bakery or café to celebrate. Who’s hungry? 🙋

12/31/2024

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Discover Kemah! ✨🎉

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with excitement for the opportunities ahead and gratitude for the wonderful moments we've shared with many of you in 2024. 🌟

Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, enjoyed beautiful coastal days, and made memories to last a lifetime. Here’s to even more joy, connection, and moments in the new year!

🎆 Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with happiness, health, and success. Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!

💙 Happy New Year from Mayor Robin Collins, the City of Kemah, and all of us at Kemah Tourism!



What are your resolutions for 2025? Share them in the comments below! ⬇️

12/26/2024

We hope you had an amazing Christmas. We’re back open to regular hours.
Kemah location will be doing breakfast Friday to Sunday this week!

12/23/2024

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO ACCEPT ANY DROP OFFS🥫

In partnership with Guinness, we are pleased to announce that we will be supporting the Galveston County Food bank.

Our Guinness rep has dropped off a bin to accept donations. If you are planning to come to the restaurant this weekend and have some non perishable food that you would like to donate, we would be happy to accept it.

12/23/2024

Will you be in Kemah for the holidays? Here are the hours for Fish and Chips Houston. Stop on in!

12/23/2024

As the holiday season fills our hearts with joy and gratitude, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who makes our city so special. This is a time to celebrate the warmth of family and friends, reflect on the blessings of the year, and look forward to the possibilities of the future.

From all of us in Kemah, we wish you and your loved ones a season filled with happiness, good health, and cherished memories.

Here's to spreading kindness, joy, and holiday cheer throughout our wonderful community and beyond!

💙 Happy Holidays and a Bright New Year! 💙

12/09/2024

🎉🍦 Pint Alert in Kemah! 🍦🎉

Get ready to chill out with Cool Cow Creamery from December 9th - 15th! 🐄✨ Stock up your freezer because all pints are just $10! 🎁❄️ Whether you're gearing up for family time, gifting sweet treats, or just indulging in some holiday magic, this is your chance to grab your favorite flavors!

Flavors are posted daily on the Cool Cow Creamery FB page.

📞 Call ahead at (281) 549-6393 to secure your stash!

Be Cool. Eat Ice Cream. 😎🍨

Pint Alert!!!

December 9th - 15th all pints will be $10. Let's pack your freezer to build your stash.

Give us a call (281) 549-6393

Be Cool Eat Ice Cream 😎!!!!!

12/02/2024

Know Before You Go: The City of Kemah Annual Tree Lighting Event
🎄 Join us for a magical evening at the City of Kemah's Annual Tree Lighting, held at the Visitor's Center, located at the corner of Sixth Street and Bradford. This festive event is packed with holiday cheer and fun for the entire family.

🕒 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 3
Time: Festivities begin at 6:00 PM; Tree lighting at 6:10 PM
Location: Visitor's Center (Old Schoolhouse)

✨ Highlights include:
Hot chocolate and cookies
Carols by the Stewart Elementary Choir
Live performance by local favorite Kelly Williams
Special appearances by Santa Claus and the Grinch
Petting zoo
A 30 ft. Christmas Tree with thousands of lights!

🚧 Street Closure:
Bradford Avenue (between Sixth and Seventh Streets) will be closed from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

🅿️ Parking:
Free parking available in the City parking lot (accessible from Sixth Street)
Limited on-street parking also available
Handicap parking will be available in the City parking lot

Come celebrate the season with us and make cherished holiday memories! 🎅

11/18/2024

We're very proud for a Kemah restaurant to be on this list. Check it out!

11/14/2024

World Class Dining in Kemah? You bet!

Eater.com places on its Top 14 New Restaurants across the USA list making it the only recipient in
“Ishtia
709 Harris Street | Kemah, Somehow, there are only a handful of -focused restaurants in the United States, a fact that alone would make the 20-course tasting menu experience from and Chickasaw chef David Skinner a worthy destination. But what Skinner is doing at Ishtia, in a bijou block within the outlying Southeast Texas city of Kemah, is so much more than just filling a gap.”
🙏🏼🙏🙏🏽 https://www.eater.com/.../best-new-restaurants-america-2024

11/07/2024

Mayor Collins welcomed CCISD for a proclamation expressing the Council’s support of the Keeping the Lights on after School program. After school programs provide children with a host of benefits, not the least of which is keeping kids in school.

10/29/2024

🚗 Clearing Up Some Parking Rumors! 🚗

Hey Kemah friends! We've heard some questions and want to clear things up about parking in the City lot. 😊

For the most part, the City lot is free to park in! We recently implemented a new system and have addressed a few bumps with the online payment option. So here’s the scoop:

Paid parking is only required on:
🕖 Thursdays through Sundays, from 7 PM to 3 AM.

All other times? Totally free! 👍

Thanks for your patience as we worked out the kinks.

10/25/2024

🎥 Friday Flashback! 🎥
Today, we’re throwing it back to our visit at Fish and Chips Houston, where you can enjoy a truly authentic British fish and chips experience right here in Kemah! 🐟🍟 From the perfectly crispy fish to the golden chips (fries), this is a taste of the UK you don’t want to miss.


📆 Reminder: They’re closed on Mondays, but make sure to stop by for lunch or dinner the rest of the week!

🚗 Pro Tip: Park for free in the City's 6th St parking lot, Monday-Thursday!

10/21/2024

🎃👻 Kemah is the place to be for spooky Halloween fun this weekend! Start early with Boo on the Boardwalk—Friday night, catch a screening of Five Nights at Freddy's, or brave one of their two haunted houses (there’s even one for the littles!): Boo on the Boardwalk 🕷️🎬.

On Saturday, the Halloween fun continues with the City of Kemah's Trunk or Treat at the Sixth Street Parking Lot from 10 AM to Noon—bring your best costume and enjoy treats from local businesses! 🍬🚗

When you're hungry, head over to Bakkhus Taverna where kids in costume eat FREE on October 26 and 31! 🎃🍽️ Other great Lighthouse District dining options include Fish and Chips Houston, Skallywag Suds N' Grub, T-Bone Toms, Tookies Seafood Restaurant, Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack.

Local businesses and attractions! Drop your weekend specials and spooky fun in the comments below! We want to know what you've got going on 👻🕸️.

Kemah is your go-to for Halloween festivities this weekend! .

10/04/2024

🍂🎉 Prost! It’s Oktoberfest weekend in Kemah! 🎉🍻

Put on your lederhosen, grab your friends, and experience the best of Oktoberfest right here in Kemah! Get ready for a weekend packed with German-inspired food, live music, and a festive atmosphere you don’t want to miss! 🥨

🍺🎶🥨The Kemah Boardwalk will celebrate with beer, live music, corn hole tournaments, stein-holding competitions, and costume contests Oct. 5-6!

🍺🎶🥨 Enjoy Brats & Sauerkraut, giant pretzels, and Oktoberfest beer specials Oct. 4-6 at Skallywag Suds N' Grub.

🍺🎶🥨Plus live music, shopping, and great food throughout the Lighthouse District.

Be sure to drink responsibly and always have a designated driver. 🚗✨

📅 When: This weekend, all-day
📍 Where: Kemah Lighthouse District & Kemah Boardwalk