East Beach Travel Guide

Galveston

Devil Riders, Anisomorpha buprestoides, family Phasmatidae (the stick insects). 
Look closely! This is actually a mating pair of insects called Devil Riders, sometimes known as musk mares or southern two-striped walkingsticks. A small male is on top of the much larger female.
Devil Riders, Anisomorpha buprestoides, family Phasmatidae (the stick insects). 
Look closely! This is actually a mating pair of insects called Devil Riders, sometimes known as musk mares or southern two-striped walkingsticks. A small male is on top of the much larger female.

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Top hotels in East Beach

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 3.168.373 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
3.168.373 ₫
3.643.759 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,016 reviews)
Good location and offers secure affordable cruise parking

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is 1.634.787 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
1.634.787 ₫
1.880.005 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (238 reviews)
nice staff and room too!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
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 6.720.791 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
6.720.791 ₫
8.325.737 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
Great hotel and staff! Will be back!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.345.494 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
5.345.494 ₫
6.147.318 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
This is our second time to stay at the Galvez. Room was very nice and reservation staff was very helpful with our booking an extra night due to the ice storm coming in and then allowing us to cancel the next morning at no charge when we realized we could travel back as originally planned. Love the ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is 1.530.861 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
1.530.861 ₫
1.760.490 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,871 reviews)
Always clean, great location and friendly staff. We love staying here but the last 2 times you can tell is not being maintained as it could be. Shower head is so old, Shower curtain is almost ripped off the rod, the ac unit kept throwing the breaking switch on the plug and shutting off. I hope something ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
The price is 1.790.481 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
1.790.481 ₫
2.059.053 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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 pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,174 reviews)
I reserved the room with a private balcony and it was perfect. Homie beach vibes and the PERFECT spot to watch the sunrise. Enjoyed a nice glass of wine and watching the waves roll in. Can’t wait to book this room again.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Gaido's Seaside Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

If find yourself in Galveston and you want to get away from the Seawall crowds then this is a great beach to visit. Most days you’ll find that it isn’t crowded at all, only a few people around. Follow the picturesque white boardwalk to a trail that will lead you to the beach. Be sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way—just remember to keep off the dunes and watch out for rattlesnakes.

Beachtown

While Beachtown isn't home to many top sights, East Beach and Stewart Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beachtown
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. #Architecture

East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

East End
One of our favorite little weekend getaways is a quick 45 minute drive from Houston. The Hotel Galvez and Spa has been the grand hotel of the Galveston sea wall since 1911. Originally built to help Galveston tourism recover from the devastation of the great hurricane of 1900 that almost ended the life of this island city. Charming architecture, beautiful pool, great bars and amenities. Given its age and history it has more than a few ghost stories as well. The Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.

San Jacinto
In front of the hotel.

Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
In front of the hotel.

Historic Downtown Galveston

While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.

Historic Downtown Galveston
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Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.

Kempner Park


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