Near West End Travel Guide
Galveston
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
Moody Gardens
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Moody Gardens during your trip to Galveston. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark as part of your trip to Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Lone Star Fire Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lone Star Fire Museum in Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens 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.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Bring your family to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Galveston. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Everything was outstanding!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
It was good for the price. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Room was not very clean, esp the bathroom.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Staff was very nice and polite. Room was very clean and view was fantastic. Location was very close to shopping center.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
The shower could have been cleaner but overall the facility was clean and the staff was acceptional.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Studio 6 Galveston, TX
We were greeted by a courteous staff member. The room was clean, it was not perfectly maintained, but it was clean. The amenities of the room were much better than I expected.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near West End
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
Old Central
If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.
Beachside Village
While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
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.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
