Perfect pool days MAKE A SPLASH WITH SMALL DETAILS AND SIGNATURE STYLE MOVES JUNE 2026 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999 REEL TIME BEAT THE HEAT AND CROWDS STAYCATION SAVVY HOW TO BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN TOWN TASTE OF THE TROPICS SUMMER ON A PLATEMarylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 14037 Grambo Blvd | Golf Course | Pool | Pirates Cove | 3 BR | 3 BA | 2,213 SQ FT 3512 Muscatee Circle | Canal Front | Pirates Cove | 3 BR | 4 BA | 2,169 SQ FT 13957 Grambo Blvd | Golf Course | Pirates Cove | 4 BR | 4 BA | 2,550 SQ FT Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker (713) 598-6719 4227 Maison Rouge Court | Open Beach Views | Pirates Beach | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,540 SQ FT 4123 Pelican Lane | Beach Side | Pirates Beach | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,357 SQ FT 3913 11 Mile Road | Open Beach Views | Steps from the beach | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,460 SQ FT 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005)Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker 713-598-6719 Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) 13602 Windlass Circle | Nature Preserve | Laffite’s Cove 4 BR | 2 BA | 2,026 SQ FT 13414 Binnacle Way | Nature Preserve | Pool | Laffite’s Cove 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,600 SQ FT2/3 BR | 2 BA | 1,888 SQ FT 3430 Treasure Circle | Canal Front | Bay View | Pirates Cove 5 BR | 5.2 BA | 3,715 SQ FT 2910 11 Mile Rd | Bayfront | Seabreeze Subdivision 4 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,144 SQ FT 3 BR | 3 BA | 2,052 SQ FT 13339 BINNACLE WAY | CANAL FRONT | POOL | LAFFITE’S COVE 3BR | 3 BA | 1,994 SQ FT Featured Listing COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2026 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2026 JuNe 2026 | VOLuMe 19 | ISSue 6 6828 56 FEATURES 14 PERFECT POOL DAYS Make a splash with small details and signature style moves 22 STAYCATION SAVVY How to be a tourist in your own town 68 ‘RARITY AND A MILESTONE’ An oak tree-lined island neighborhood celebrates a century 76 ‘ALL INTUITIVE’ San Leon artist creates an exploding universe of light and color 28 TELLING SECRETS Guide uncovers the lesser known and eccentric history of Galveston 30 ‘WE GO WAY BACK’ Author’s strong Galveston connection shows in her latest book 56 ‘THEY ARE LOVED’ Recording artist Jimmy Wayne advocates for kids who need it most“My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” NOTHING COMPARES to WHAT’S NEXT. BEACHTOWN | 2553 East Seaside Drive 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 3,540 SF Last list price $2.3M PALM BEACH | 4210 Surf Drive 4 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,498 SF Last list price $1+M Co-listed with Kiki Wilson EVIA, The Preserve At Grand Beach, Laffite’s Cove Stellar new construction. Mesmerizing lake, golf course and West Bay vista sites. Gourmet island kitchens. Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $650’s Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SOLD 25919GLOSSYIBISWAY.COM SOLD POINTE WEST | 25919 Glossy Ibis Way Beachside haven (ca. 2022). Gulf and bay vistas. Stunning interior decor and finishes. Primary suite with sitting area. “Lighthouse” cupola and observation deck. Fabulous Beach Club amenities. 4 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 2,691 SF | MLS 16601188 Offered at $1.3+M Co-listed with Jay Monroe GALVESTON BAY | 1505 Driftwood Lane Magnificent mid-century mod waterfront icon. Awe-inspiring bay vistas. Immense acre lot. Sparkling pool & spa. Exquisite original architectural finishes. Colossal chef’s island kitchen. Glorious primary suite. 3-4 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 4,184 SF | MLS 70800596 Last list price $2,249,880 EAST END HISTORIC DISTRICT | 607 11th Street 3 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,810 SF | MLS 44517721 Last list price $724,880 HISTORIC DISTRICT | 613 9th Street 2 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,183 SF | MLS 44828204 Offered at $369,880 Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2025 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sothebys.realty TIKI ISLAND | 242 Isles End Road 5 BR | 6.5 BA | +/- 3,242 SF | MLS 534976 Last list price $1.6+M co listed with Kiki Wilson SOLD EVIA | 3 Mariner Pass 3 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,680 SF | MLS 9941326 Offered at $624,880 SALE PENDINGSOLD NEW PRICE NEW PRICESOLD6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2026 42 ON THE COVER Galveston resident Sherry Ehrich embraces vintage- inspired style, themed décor and festive entertaining for summer gatherings. Read more about Ehrich on Page 14. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 34 TREASURE TROVE Bathing beauty wears vintage pieces every day 36 HOOKED Summertime crowds demand planning, flexibility and a smile 42 DOWN HOME A Maryland native shares secrets to a perfect crab cake 44 THE COASTAL KITCHEN This refreshing seafood dish is summer on a plate 46 TASTE OF TEXAS Reflecting Black Southern history, this dish is perfect for the Juneteenth table 48 GAME ON Wild turkey legs and thighs deserve a second look 50 DESSERT ISLAND Simple yet sophisticated, this cake is perfect for special occasions 52 DOWN THE HATCH This Cosmopolitan-inspired cocktail is neither too sour nor too sweet 52 62 COUNTER CULTURE With the help of ‘Restoring Galveston’ stars, island kitchen gets transformed 80 YOU WEAR IT WELL Boutique owner with eclectic style loves the thrill of a find 82 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 88 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 94 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 62 36 3002 AVENUE Q ½ 4BR | 2 BA | 2,772 sq ft | $495,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 1615 CHURCH STREET 4BR | 3.5BA | 2,816 sq ft | $849,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 4419 AVENUE Q 1/2 2BR | 1 BA | 1,042 sq ft | $295,000 Keith Griffin | 409-771-6979 3828 BERNARDO DE GALVEZ AVENUE 3BR | 2.5 BA | 2,068 sq ft | $577,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 523 24TH STREET Multi-Tenant | 10,248 sq ft | $875,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1821 25TH STREET Triplex | 3,008 sq ft | $599,999 Corey C Cole | 281-224-3116 923 CHURCH STREET 2BR | 1.5BA | 1,374 sq ft | $409,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 7000 SEAWALL BOULEVARD #1114 1BR | 1BA | 825 sq ft | $192,000 Mary Ellis | 409-939-8623 1001 BAMAR LANE 4BR | 2.5 BA | 2,376 sq ft | $945,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 2127 BROADWAY STREET Great Location | 9,696 sq ft | $995,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 8602 BROADWAY STREET Warehouse w/I-45 frontage | 1.4 acres | $1,250,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 LIVE WELL WITH COLDWELL NEW PRICE NEW PRICE TRIPLEX 775 MARLIN STREET 2BR | 2BA | 1,354 sq ft | $347,000 Brittany Lamb | 409-789-3816 BAYOU VISTA COMMERCIALCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIALNext >