Galveston Guidebook
Sightseeing
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd
The Strand
The StrandVisit the Strand for shopping, restaurants and fun!
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdBischofspalast
1402 Broadway Avenue JMoody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdGalveston Eisenbahnmuseum
2602 Santa Fe PlSchlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdGalveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
8Post Office Street is lined with coffee shops and wonderful restaurants!
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Postoffice Street
Postoffice StreetPost Office Street is lined with coffee shops and wonderful restaurants!
Seawolf Park
100 Seawolf Park BoulevardWe are close to the cruise terminal if you are going on a cruise!
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Cruise terminal 2
1402 Harborside DrWe are close to the cruise terminal if you are going on a cruise!
Food scene
Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill
11745 Termini-San Luis Pass RdShrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OThis family restaurant has been a Galveston favorite for over 100 years. It is only blocks away.
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Gaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardThis family restaurant has been a Galveston favorite for over 100 years. It is only blocks away.
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrKatie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdJimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdStar Drug Store
510 23rd StSaltgrass Steak House
1502 Seawall BlvdGreat Thai Food located with a wonderful patio for outdoor seating in downtown Galveston.
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The Garden Thai Cuisine
216 Tremont (23rd) StreetGreat Thai Food located with a wonderful patio for outdoor seating in downtown Galveston.
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StGreat for breakfast and lunch
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StGreat Muffulettas for lunch
Bar
Bar 43
4302 Avenue SThe Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StWonderful rooftop bar.
Ocean Front Drag Shows offering friendly to frisky entertainment day and night.
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Rumors Beach Bar
3102 Seawall BlvdOcean Front Drag Shows offering friendly to frisky entertainment day and night.
Great place for having a drink on the water. Great views of boats and sunsets with occasional dolphin sighting. They also serve great food.
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Marina Bar & Grill
715 N Holiday DrGreat place for having a drink on the water. Great views of boats and sunsets with occasional dolphin sighting. They also serve great food.
Beach Access
Named one of the "10 Best Beaches for Families" by Family Vacation Critic in 2013, Stewart Beach is Galveston's premier family beach park.
Located where the historic Broadway Avenue meets the Seawall, Stewart Beach offers plenty of amenities for a day at the beach as well as regular supervision of highly trained lifeguards.
The park is home to a pavilion, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts, children's playground and more.
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Stewart Beach
401 Seawall BlvdNamed one of the "10 Best Beaches for Families" by Family Vacation Critic in 2013, Stewart Beach is Galveston's premier family beach park.
Located where the historic Broadway Avenue meets the Seawall, Stewart Beach offers plenty of amenities for a day at the beach as well as regular supervision of highly trained lifeguards.
The park is home to a pavilion, concessions, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, beach volleyball courts, children's playground and more.
If you’re looking for a beautiful beach away from the sounds of the Seawall, then East Beach is your ultimate destination!
Located at the far eastern tip of the island, East Beach is famous for its great views of the Gulf, the Galveston Bay Shipping Channel, East End Lagoon Nature Preserve and Big Reef.
The beach park is home to a pavilion, boardwalk and entertainment stage as well as restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, children's playground, concessions and other amenities.
Unlike most of Galveston’s beaches, alcohol is permitted at East Beach.
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R.A. Apffel East Beach Park
1923 Boddeker RdIf you’re looking for a beautiful beach away from the sounds of the Seawall, then East Beach is your ultimate destination!
Located at the far eastern tip of the island, East Beach is famous for its great views of the Gulf, the Galveston Bay Shipping Channel, East End Lagoon Nature Preserve and Big Reef.
The beach park is home to a pavilion, boardwalk and entertainment stage as well as restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, children's playground, concessions and other amenities.
Unlike most of Galveston’s beaches, alcohol is permitted at East Beach.
West End Pocket Beach provide a quieter beach experience with less commercial surroundings.
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Beach Pocket Park
11102 Termini-San Luis Pass RdWest End Pocket Beach provide a quieter beach experience with less commercial surroundings.
West End pocket beaches provide a quieter beach experience with less commercial surroundings.
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Beach Pocket Park Number 2
West End pocket beaches provide a quieter beach experience with less commercial surroundings.
City of Galveston - Beach Access Point #16
4245 13 Mile RoadFamily friendly beach with beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent. You may buy a parking pass for beach access which includes come and go access for the entire day!
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Porretto Beach
Seawall BoulevardFamily friendly beach with beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent. You may buy a parking pass for beach access which includes come and go access for the entire day!