Galveston Island Welcomes the Houston-Galveston Area Council

Savings Pass

360 Tour

Film Locales

Hotels

Dining

Things to Do

Beaches

July 22nd-24th

Visit Galveston is thrilled to welcome YOU to the island! Our 32 miles of beaches, rich history and world-class dining and attractions offer the perfect setting to balance business and leisure. We hope you enjoy your stay!

The Grand Galvez

2026 Lights, Camera, Action! Film Conference

Dates: July 22nd-24th

Conference Details

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Exclusive Discounts

Savings Pass

Get the most out of your stay by using the Visit Galveston's Saving Pass.

Simply mention or show the Savings Pass to participating locations to get access to exclusive deals and discounts.

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Welcome to the 360° Island Tour!

VisitGalveston.com has enhanced its website experience with SKYNAV, an immersive mixed-reality platform. SKYNAV delivers a self-guided virtual tour that lets you explore Galveston in an entirely new way. With HD aerial and ground panoramic imagery, you can engage in 3D interactive experiences to discover what makes Galveston Island special, before your feet hit the sand.

Past Filming Locations

Galveston has been the backdrop for films and television since the 70's. Some of the filming locations can be seen below or read about on our film history blog.

Visiting the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Galveston Railroad Museum

Downtown Galveston

Galveston Historic Buildings & Homes

Galveston’s Seawall

The Grand 1894 Opera House

Headquarter Hotel

An island landmark for over a century, Grand Galvez is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast—and a proud recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award. Known as the “Queen of the Gulf,” this…

Galveston Dining Options