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Vacations are better with your best friend along—and in Galveston, Texas, that friend doesn’t need to stay home. From dog-friendly beaches to patios with water bowls and ocean breezes, this island knows how to roll out the welcome mat for paws and people alike.

Galveston Island is known for its beachy vibes, incredible seafood, and gumbo, and it is one of the most happening Mardi Gras celebrations, rivaling the main event in New Orleans. But this little island offers something to everyone: family-friendly events, rocking nightlife, outdoor adventures, and cultural activities.

Galveston is well-known as a fantastic place for a beach vacation, but most people don't realize it's also a popular destination for ghost hunters, too!

Luxurious spas, sun-soaked beaches, surf-and-turf dining, and a historic downtown district — Galveston has all the ingredients for a romantic getaway. The island off the coast of Texas boasts some 30 miles of waterfront on the Gulf of Mexico, but it's all the extras that really set it apart.

Galveston comes together each year to celebrate Juneteenth as only our unique island community can. Parades, lectures, guided tours, galas, and ceremonies occur throughout the month to mark this important cultural holiday that started right here on the island. Sand 'N Sea vacation rentals

So you vacationed in Galveston, and now you want to move here? We get it!

Thanks to its access to both Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Island is a great spot to spend the day on a boat tour.

If you’re looking for a spot on the Texas coast to get away from it all and enjoy sun-soaked days on the beach, Sea Isle is the place to be. This community on the West End of Galveston Island trades amusement parks and souvenir shops for quiet canals and uncrowded sands.

Looking for a peaceful stretch of sand in Galveston, Texas? Say hello to Jamaica Beach, the vacation darling of the island’s West End, where the bustling tourist zone of Downtown Galveston and the Seawall area gives way to quiet nature preserves and family-friendly parks.

Looking for the best sand for a beach day in Galveston, Texas? East Beach might just be your new favorite beach.