We all like a little pleasure every once in a while and why not experience it at Galveston Island Pleasure Pier or the Seawall?
When we used to make the trip to Galveston Island when we lived in Northwest Louisiana, many people couldn't understand why we would go there!!
If you are looking for the beach lifestyle at a low cost, Galveston Island could be your best choice. While many in Texas head much further south to South Padre Island, it's too far away (and a long drive across King Ranch Texas) to make it on a short weekend.
Galveston Island had a lot to offer -- the beach going, ship watching, dolphin watching, and people watching.
The beaches along the Seawall are...nice. From one end to the other, there are many places to park and layout to enjoy some rays.
If you like ships, check out the point (located at the Far East end of Seawall Blvd). There's a little "park" with a historical marker...but it is a little trashy. Nice place to watch the ships come and go from Galveston Bay but not a place to just hang out.
If you are looking for a free, yes I said FREE, dolphins watching tour, head to the Ferry Rd (again it's at the east end of Seawall Blvd) and PARK you car. You can ride the ferry over to Ft Bolivar and back for FREE! Get up top to see all of the dolphins you care to watch. Great free fun!
Finally, people watching in Gtown is Fun :). Take in the Seawall at night to get a eye full of the tourist. I'd even recommend renting a 4 person pedal car...this way you can peddle the entire Seawall in a short timeframe without being worn out (since you have 4 people peddling).
Gtown is worth the short drive from East and Central Texas as well as Louisiana. Check it out!
When we used to make the trip to Galveston Island when we lived in Northwest Louisiana, many people couldn't understand why we would go there!!
If you are looking for the beach lifestyle at a low cost, Galveston Island could be your best choice. While many in Texas head much further south to South Padre Island, it's too far away (and a long drive across King Ranch Texas) to make it on a short weekend.
Galveston Island had a lot to offer -- the beach going, ship watching, dolphin watching, and people watching.
The beaches along the Seawall are...nice. From one end to the other, there are many places to park and layout to enjoy some rays.
If you like ships, check out the point (located at the Far East end of Seawall Blvd). There's a little "park" with a historical marker...but it is a little trashy. Nice place to watch the ships come and go from Galveston Bay but not a place to just hang out.
If you are looking for a free, yes I said FREE, dolphins watching tour, head to the Ferry Rd (again it's at the east end of Seawall Blvd) and PARK you car. You can ride the ferry over to Ft Bolivar and back for FREE! Get up top to see all of the dolphins you care to watch. Great free fun!
Finally, people watching in Gtown is Fun :). Take in the Seawall at night to get a eye full of the tourist. I'd even recommend renting a 4 person pedal car...this way you can peddle the entire Seawall in a short timeframe without being worn out (since you have 4 people peddling).
Gtown is worth the short drive from East and Central Texas as well as Louisiana. Check it out!
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