Galveston Island State Park Travel Guide

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A pier with amusement rides and a Ferris wheel at night.
A sandy beach with dunes and sparse vegetation.
A beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, roads, and a beach.

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Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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 £112 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£112
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,158 reviews)
"Beautiful property with spacious rooms. Did not like that the pool bar and pyramid and beach hours were not disclosed were closing earlier than states on their website. Bought advance tickets and at the 3pm check in was told they were closing at 4 instead of 7. One day pool bar and restaurant didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £61 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£61
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £242 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£242
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,426 reviews)
"El hotel no está realmente al nivel para el costo q tiene una noche Es un hotel muy antiguo q no incluye nada Todo lo tienes q costear por tu cuenta y además q el hotel no está en buenas condiciones"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coastal Retreat Near Pleasure Pier & Beach

Coastal Retreat Near Pleasure Pier & Beach

3.5 out of 5
2015 24th St Galveston TX
Stay at this condo in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"It is a good value although the property is pretty dated. Like many of the buildings in Gal Island it is probably from the 1920's. We did like the pool setup but we were not sure how clean it was as the water is hazy. Within walking distance of the beach and lots of cool attractions. Room was big ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Coastal Retreat Near Pleasure Pier & Beach
Casa Del Mar 3 by Ryson Vacation Rentals

Casa Del Mar 3 by Ryson Vacation Rentals

3 out of 5
6102 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Stay at this beach condo in Galveston. Enjoy a beach locale, a marina and snorkelling on-site. Popular attractions Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Historic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"When we first opened it it had s string smell of cigarette. The bar soap on the bathroom was used. Had problems with the sofa bed, had some wires popping out."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Casa Del Mar 3 by Ryson Vacation Rentals
Jamaica Beach Canalfront Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Jamaica Beach Canalfront Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Jamaica Beach TX
Stay at this holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Jamaica Beach Canalfront Hot Tub + Fire Pit
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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