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A view of Pleasure Pier near Galveston Seaside Resort.A view of Pleasure Pier near Galveston Seaside Resort.
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Local Things to Do

Local Attractions

  • Strand Historic District near Galveston Seaside Resort.

    Strand Historic District

    Entertainment | Free | 9.5 miles

  • family of 4 walking along the Beach Seawall near Galveston Beach, TX

    Galveston Beach & Seawall

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 6.8 miles

  • Pleasure Pier near Galveston Beach Resort

    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

    Entertainment | Free | 7.6 miles

  • Moody Gardens near Galveston Beach Resort

    Moody Gardens®

    Museum | $$$ | 5.4 miles

  • image of ballerina dancing at the Opera House near Galveston Beach, TX.

    The Grand 1894 Opera House

    Entertainment | $$ | 9.1 miles

Museums

  • Image of Tall Ship Elissa near Galveston Beach, Texas.

    1877 Tall Ship Elissa

    Museum | $$ | 9.6 miles

  • Image of USS Seawolf sargo-class submarine at Seawolf park near Galveston Beach, TX

    Seawolf Park

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 11.9 miles

  • Aerial view of the Drill Museum near Galveston Beach, TX

    Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum

    Museum | $ | 9.6 miles

  • Image of two trains at the Railroad Museum near Galveston Beach, TX.

    Galveston Railroad Museum

    Museum | $ | 9.1 miles

  • Outdoor and entrance view of Bishop's Palace near Galveston Beach, TX.

    1892 Bishop's Palace

    Museum | $$ | 9.1 miles

Aquatic Adventures

  • Beautiful sunset view from the cruise at Sunset Cruise Line near Galveston Beach, TX.

    Sunset Cruises

    Entertainment | $$+ | 9.6 miles

  • Schlitterbahn Galveston near Galveston Seaside Resort.

    Schlitterbahn® Galveston Waterpark

    Theme Park | $$ | 4.9 miles

  • Dolphins sighting tours near Galveston Beach, TX.

    Dolphin Sighting Tours

    Entertainment | $$$ | 9.6 miles

  • Red jet boat cruising near Galveston Beach, Texas

    Suntime Jet Boat Thrill Rides

    Entertainment | $$ | 9.5 miles

Travel Tips & Inspiration

  • Travel Tips

    Best Family Beach Vacation Packing List for Sunny, Sandy Fun [Free, Printable PDF]

    • Posted May 4, 2021

  • Featured Contributor, Danny Pitaluga, wears sunglasses and swim trunks while sitting in a yellow beach wheelchair on the sand as waves roll in.

    Travel Tips

    How to Plan a Wheelchair-Friendly Beach Trip

    • Posted March 30, 2021

  • Resort News

    Family Time with Holiday Inn Club Vacations

    • Posted September 29, 2025

  • Two beach chairs sitting on beach near Cape Canaveral Beach Resort in Florida.

    Destination Ideas

    15 Family Vacation Ideas: Family-Friendly Destinations in the U.S.

    • Posted August 4, 2025

  • Featured Contributor, Amanda Nall (middle) poses with her two friends on the beach near our Galveston Beach Resort in Galveston, Tx.

    Destination Ideas

    Galveston Weekend Getaway: All About Our Girls’ Trip

    • Posted March 22, 2021