Texas Gulf Coast Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Texas Gulf Coast
Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Crystal Beach
Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach while you're in town.
The Galleria
Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.
Texas Medical Center
Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.
Cinnamon Shore
While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Pirate's Beach.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Awesome… flawless experience!!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Fantastic all around
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Fantastic all around
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Rusk House Serviced Apartments
Pricing varies from time to time, when the costs are reasonable this is my favorite place to stay
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Ylem
The room was very clean and the bedding was fresh and comfortable. The staff was amazing and helped make our trips to the hospital so easy. I felt like the room should have had at least one chair and lamps on the bedside tables eould have been very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
NRG Stadium
Catch an event at NRG Stadium during your trip to Houston. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're 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.
George R. Brown Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Daikin Park
Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Toyota Center
Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
- NRG Stadium
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Daikin Park
- NASA Johnson Space Center
- Toyota Center
- Rice University
- Port of Galveston
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- Port Aransas Beach
- Houston Zoo
- NRG Park
- University of Houston
- Westheimer Road
- Downtown Aquarium
- Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Houston Premium Outlets
- Texas State Aquarium
- CityCentre
- North Padre Island Beach
- Memorial City Mall
