Galveston Beach Guide

Updated: August 01, 2004

Sunny beaches, hotels and restaurants in Galveston offer relaxation, good food and good times for all.

On this page:Beaches, Beach Hotels, Beach Dining.

Beaches

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Galveston Island State Park
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    14901 FM 3005 Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
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    2026 Lockheed Dr, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Galveston Island gets its own indoor/outdoor waterpark for year-round fun in the sun without the jellyfish.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moody Gardens
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    1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 (map)

    Home of Palm Beach, a family-friendly white-sand beach on a calm cove, with a beachside restaurant and bar.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Seawall Galveston
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    The Seawall, Galveston, TX 77553 (map)

    A ride along this modest yet charismatic boardwalk offers a mellow excursion for visitors and locals.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Stewart Beach Park
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    201 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    At the eastern end of the seawall, there's a popular summertime haven with surf, sand and beachside attractions.

  6. 6 East Beach
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    1923 Boddecker Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Galveston's party beach for bikini contests, live bands and booze.

  7. 7 Seawolf Park
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    2504 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

Beach Hotels

  1. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
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    2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  2. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn
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    511 17th St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  3. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Tremont House - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
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    2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  4. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average San Luis Resort Spa/Conf Ctr
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    5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 (map)

  5. 12 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
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    102 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Budget-minded travelers appreciate amenities like complimentary breakfast buffet and a kids-stay-free policy.

  6. 13 Hilton Galveston Island Resort
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    5400 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 (map)

  7. 14 Super 8 Galveston
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    2825 1/2 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551 (map)

  8. 15 1 Star Rating: Poor Best Western
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    5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551 (map)

    Budget hotel offers standard amenities and low rates to road-weary travelers.

Beach Dining

  1. 16 3 Star Rating: Average Fisherman's Wharf
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    22 Pier, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  2. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Palms M&M Restaurant
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    2401 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Galveston Island steakhouse and cigar bar brings relaxed glamour and creative fare to this historic locale.

  3. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mosquito Cafe
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    628 14th St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  4. 19 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Phoenix Bakery
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    2228 Ships Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    A cousin to the nearby Tremont House hotel, this Italian bakery is the perfect setting for beignets and coffee.

  5. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
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    3700 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  6. 21 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Fish Tales
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    2502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

  7. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average Texas Wings
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    2227 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)