East End Travel Guide
Galveston
Popular places to visit
East End Historic District
Learn about the local history of Galveston with a stop at East End Historic District. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
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.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass
Top hotels in East End
The Mansion on 17th
Staff is wonderful! Very welcoming, helpful and professional. We missed the happy hour, but listening to other patrons, they enjoyed it. For March weather the a/c worked fine, maybe in July it might be a little hot. Cleanliness can be improved quite a bit, (floors, baseboards, behind the bed, under ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
My Blue Heaven Luxe Beach🌞 Heated Pool 🌞 near Pier & Strand 🌞 2 King Beds 5 Star
The 1890 Freeman House
Great place, easy to access. Very nice area, very walkable. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Property was clean and I just do not like a hotel that is pet friendly
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
Horrible
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
We stayed here with our grown children and grandchild. Lovely rooms but rowdy people in the VIP floor. Very noisy elevator which precipitated a room change. There are not enough regular lounge chairs or umbrellas because most loungers are for the cabana rentals--$700. Yes, you read that right.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
Strand Historic District
Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
East Beach
While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Fort Crockett.
