Category: Local Activity Guide

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.

The Galveston Seawall is more than just a protective barrier—it's the heartbeat of the island, spanning more than 10 miles along the coast and offering endless opportunities for outdoor fun.

October in Galveston brings the Harvest Moon Regatta, the East End Historic District's Fall Garden Tour, ARToberFEST and more! Check out October Vacation Planning Guide for more Galveston Island favorites!

The beach is calling, and it’s time to hit the road! If you’re craving a little sand and sea, a getaway from Austin to Galveston is just the ticket.

Galveston Island is known as a family-friendly vacation destination, and Moody Gardens is one of the top attractions you don’t want to miss on your trip to the beach.

Between beach days, sightseeing, and indulging in local cuisine, keeping up with a workout routine can be challenging on vacation. Luckily, Galveston offers a variety of top-notch gyms to help you stay active on the island.

Sun-soaked beaches, boardwalk amusement parks, mansion museums — Galveston has all the fun attractions you need for an island getaway. When you visit Galveston, you may just be planning to relax and play on the beach, but there is actually so much to do here off the sand, too.

September in Galveston brings sweet savings, fun festivals, and plenty of blue sky weekends that call for hours at the beach. We've highlighted a few of our favorites, including the Galveston Shrimp Festival, AIA Sandcastle Competition, and more in our September Vacation Planning Guide. Live like a Galveston local during your next island getaway!