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Christmas in Galveston

There’s a sleigh full of winter wonder-island holiday events to explore when you spend Christmas in Galveston! From festive light displays and performances to unique holiday attractions like ICE LAND, Galveston is a magical experience that shouldn’t be missed.

Bring your family to the island for a weekend getaway or a full holiday vacation in November or December. Either way, there are events for all ages, and West End beach houses that are guaranteed to be the perfect fit!

Thanksgiving in Galveston

Sun, surf…and turkey? Absolutely! Bringing your family together for the holiday can be stressful, but when you make it a destination holiday you can take a lot of the worry – will Aunt Susie notice that I didn’t dust the baseboards? – out of the equation. This holiday season, spend your time making memories for a lifetime. Leave the cleaning, prepping, and maybe even the turkey roasting to the experts! Read on to discover why your family should spend Thanksgiving in Galveston.

Family in fall clothing hugging on the beach

West End Galveston Restaurants

From seafood to coffee shops, these West End Galveston restaurants are sure to please the pickiest of eaters. They’re perfect for vacation rental guests who are looking for a break from cooking in their fully-equipped kitchens. Plus, today’s leftovers make tomorrow’s beach snacks! With a variety of cuisines and price points, these West End Galveston restaurants offer something for every island visitor.

Galveston Family Photos = Beach Memories Forever

Galveston family photo with bright colors - Plan-it Ink Photography

Make it easy to remember your vacation – plan to take professional Galveston family photos during your next beach trip!

Galveston Mother’s Day Brunches

Galveston Island is full of delicious restaurants looking to help you spoil the mom in your life on May 9, 2021! Galveston Mother’s Day brunches feature fare like bottomless mimosas, fresh Gulf Snapper, filet mignon with lobster tail and an abundance of sweet treats for dessert.

The Best Brunch Buffets for Mom

Galveston Island Animals to Discover on Your Next Visit

Galveston isn’t just a popular beach destination for people – it’s home to a wide variety of flora & fauna as well!

With 32 miles of beaches and year-round temperate weather, Galveston Island has a lot to offer for permanent residents and seasonal visitors alike – weather they’re slimy, scaled or feathered! Raucous seagulls and silent saltwater fishes aren’t the only type of Galveston Island animals you’ll come across while spending time here on the upper Texas coast.

Read on for some fun facts about a few of our favorite Galveston Island animals! All the creatures listed below can be spotted year-round, but some are much easier to find during specific seasons.

Where to Watch Galveston Sunsets

Every great vacation includes time to slow down and enjoy the sunset. We think the best place to enjoy it is sitting on the deck of your vacation rental, but there are other great Galveston sunset spots too – including “meals with a view” options!

Galveston Island is no more than 3 miles across at its widest point, so vibrant sunset views can be had just about anywhere on the West End of the island. Beach or bay, it’s as easy as walking onto your rental’s deck to watch the sun sink slowly over the water.

Pet Friendly Guide to Galveston

Read on for the inside scoop on the best places to bring Fido, how to beach like a pro with your pup, and what your canine companion shouldn’t miss on your Galveston beach vacation!

Sand `N Sea Properties and COVID-19

For more details about check-in/out changes and other new office policies, visit our COVID-19/coronavirus webpage.

As is the case throughout the country, things are continuously changing here on Galveston Island. We want to make sure our guests, homeowners and staff have the information they need and we are updating this page regularly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at info@sandnsea.com with any questions. Our limited staff is working remotely from home, but we will do our best to respond to you as quickly as possible.

Galveston Fishing Rodeo & Flounder Fishing Tourneys

Man and Woman holding a Kingfish caught at the Galveston Fishing Rodeo

Grab your gear and get ready to reel ’em in at the Galveston Fishing Rodeo in October or the Fall Flounder Classic this November & December!