Sunny Beach Travel Guide

Galveston

Galveston, Texas/USA - Mar 27, 2016: Port city view from the cruise ship.
Deserted beach. Abandoned benches, umbrellas, tables, changing rooms on a sandy beach after the of summer vacation.
Galveston
Row of palm trees planted along the Seawall Boulevard at Galveston Island, Texas.
Aerial view beach shoreline on sunny summer day with people bathing, sunbathing, playing volley and relax in Galveston, Texas. Colorful umbrellas, lounge chairs. Holiday maker, summer vacation concept

Popular places to visit

Galveston Island historic Pleasure Pier on the Gulf of Mexico coast in Texas.

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas

Galveston Seawall

5/5(5 reviews)

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
Aerial panorama sunset over Port of Galveston Texas

Port of Galveston

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

5/5(1 review)

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
View towards Moody gardens in Galveston, Texas

Moody Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

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

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Things to do

The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

£13
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
One Day Value Pass

Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

£11
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Galveston Seawall SegwayTour

Galveston Seawall SegwayTour

£45
per adult
Galveston Seawall SegwayTour
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Top hotels in Sunny Beach

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £61 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£61
5 May - 6 May
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (491 reviews)
Great place to stay.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3228 SEAWALL BOULEVARD Galveston TX
The price is £90 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£90
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,315 reviews)
I love this hotel ,nice and clean . Nothing to complain there ,I definitely recommend stay. Breakfast on other hand I personally didn’t like. Little bit variety would definitely make a difference. Overall yes, definitely positive

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £49 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£49
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,995 reviews)
Room was clean, on the Seawall.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is £175 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£175
5 May - 6 May
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
Very pleasant stay

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
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 £266 per night from 3 May to 4 May
£266
3 May - 4 May
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! (1,242 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

3 out of 5
2901 63RD STREET Galveston TX
The price is £64 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£64
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunny Beach

Panorama view grid of stilt vacation homes with grassy vacation land, Galveston, TX. Green space and paved drives support drainage, aesthetics, reflecting thoughtful coastal-suburban integration

Beachside Village

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

Beachside Village
Lifeguard tower on the beach

The Preserve

While visiting The Preserve, you might make a stop by sights like Bermuda Beach and Pirate's Beach.

The Preserve
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Bermuda Beach

If you're spending some time in Bermuda Beach, Bermuda Beach and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Bermuda Beach
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Near West End

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

Near West End
Stewart Beach, Galveston, Texas

Pirates Beach

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

Pirates Beach
Waterfront community on the Texas Gulf coast near Galveston.

Tiki Island

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

Tiki Island

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