Beach Guide to Galveston

Galveston, Texas is a small island in the Gulf of Mexico just to the south of Houston. It has become a very popular vacation destination due to a wide variety of reasons, including its amazing history, recreation, and nightlife. But one of the biggest reasons that so many people consider their favorite vacation spot are the incredible beaches that surround the city. Throughout Galveston, visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of amazing Gulf beaches. Here are some of the most unique beaches on the island.

East Beach

While this is a beautiful beach, it is not the cool waters and white sands that make East Beach extremely popular. Rather, this beach is known for throwing great events like concerts, festivals, and even an annual sandcastle competition. It is the biggest beach in Galveston and the space is put to good use throughout the entire year.

Stewart Beach

This is the perfect place to visit if you are bringing your family out for a beach day. You can find it in the perfect location where the bustling Broadway Avenue meets the seawall. Wide beaches, cool waters, and calm waves are the main features of this beach, making it just about the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day. Beyond the natural beauty, visitors can also joy volleyball courts, concession stands, a pavilion for gatherings, and much more. Plus, lifeguards and a children’s playground make it one of the most family-friendly places to visit in all of Galveston.

Matagorda Bay Nature Park

This is the single most important place to visit for all the lovers of nature out there. It is a place where you can find diverse and abundant natural beauty, and the people have decided to protect it. You will not find concessions or other amenities, but you will find some of the most beautiful landscape that Galveston has to offer. The area, of course, features over two miles of beautiful shoreline, but also wetlands, the Colorado River Basin, and more. Camping, fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching are just a few ways in which people enjoy the Nature Park.

This list does not even come close to conveying the beauty and sheer number of beaches on the island. While there are so many options when choosing which beach you will spend the day at, there are virtually no wrong decisions here. Each beach brings something unique and that same incredible beauty. The next time you have an itch to visit the beach, forget the usual spots and visit this incredible paradise in the Gulf.