Crash Boat Basin Travel Guide

Galveston

Popular places to visit

Galveston Seawall

Galveston Seawall

You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galveston Seawall
Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.

Moody Gardens
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Moody Gardens Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

Moody Gardens Golf Course

Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course

Things to do

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

£14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

£18
per adult
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour
Private Tour of Galveston

Private Tour of Galveston

£91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Tour of Galveston
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

£22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour

1900 Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour

£19
per adult
1900 Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Crash Boat Basin

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is £49 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
£49
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (3,349 reviews)
We will stay here again.
"Very quiet, staff where helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was good. Well located for the beach and restaurants. Most everything was walkable as was the walk along the seawall."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront

Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is £58 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£58
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,872 reviews)
"Perfect location, great room, and attentive crew. Will be back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is £47 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£47
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,619 reviews)
Nice.
"No fridge or microwave, which are an accustomed extra I guess. Vallet was nice. Room was super tiny but nice. Clean though the rest of the hotel could have been a spec cleaner. Hotel staff was friendly and nice."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is £102 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£102
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,881 reviews)
"Comfortable beds , clean room, easy walking to events."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is £145 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£145
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,328 reviews)
"It is the grand Galvez enjoyed the swimming pool and the beauty of my room😍"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

2.5 out of 5
1402 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £53 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
£53
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.2/10 (1,787 reviews)
"3rd party booking, pricing affordable for the area"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Crash Boat Basin

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark featuring rides and a water park as well as an individual male

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Near West End
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Sunny Beach

While Sunny Beach isn't home to many top sights, Sunny Beach and Moody Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunny Beach
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Beachside Village

While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.

Beachside Village
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.

West End
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Tiki Island

Tiki Island might not have many top sights, but Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tiki Island
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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

Midtown

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