Entertainment & Activities
Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdOld-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat.
620 locals recommend
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat.
Water amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round.
481 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdWater amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 1
2502 Harborside DrCruise Terminal
Parks & Nature
This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming.
104 locals recommend
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming.
Jetty Park
101 Parkview RdFishing Pier
Brazoria County Beach (Near Surfside) Free Camping
3312 County Rd 257Arts & Culture
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.
73 locals recommend
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdRetired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.
Food Scene
Jetty Shack
412 Parkview RdBar & Grill
Dorado's Dive Club
135 Shark LnSeafood, Cocktail Bars, American (Traditional)
Red Snapper Inn
402 Bluewater Hwy Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Greek
Port Cafe Surfside
403 east highway Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
Kitty's Purple Cow
323 Ocean AveAmerican (Traditional), Seafood, Burgers
Jetty Shack
412 Parkview RdBurgers, Bars
Seahorse Bar & Grill
310 Ocean AveSeafood, American (Traditional), Burgers
Sharkies On The Beach
10 Surf Dr Burgers, American (Traditional), Bars
Small shop catering to vacationers with spirits, kitchen supplies, sunscreen & other essentials.
12 locals recommend
Surfside Liquor
430 Bluewater HwySmall shop catering to vacationers with spirits, kitchen supplies, sunscreen & other essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Castaway's Bar & Grill
111 Fort Velasco DrBars, Seafood, Steakhouses
Shopping
Bingo Boards
18 Fort Velasco DrSurf Shop