Galveston Island Welcomes StarQuest 2025 World Finals

Visit Galveston is thrilled to welcome StarQuest 2025 World Finals 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!

June 22-27, 2025!

Add an island feel to your meetings and private events when you book The Galveston Island Convention Center. Located less than an hour from Houston, the convention center at the San Luis Resort is an ideal…

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston – On the BeachFind your beachfront escape at Holiday Inn Resort Galveston – On the Beach. Located right along the Gulf of Mexico, this coastal resort offers easy access to sandy shores…

Hilton Galveston Island Resort Gulf Views, Poolside Bliss & Steps from It AllPerfectly positioned on Galveston’s historic Seawall Boulevard, the Hilton Galveston Island Resort places you just moments from the shoreline and within walking distance of…

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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.

Click "Enter Experience" below to try out SKYNAV for yourself and explore Galveston like never before!

Things to Do in Galveston, Texas

Galveston Island Beaches

Galveston Museums

Family Activities

Outdoor Activities on Galveston Island

Galveston Dining Options

Bring your appetite—Galveston Island's culinary scene is ready to delight you from sunrise to sunset.

Galveston Beach Information

Galveston Island Beaches

From quiet escapes to kid-friendly shores, Galveston’s beaches offer a stretch of sand for every kind of beach day.

Stewart Beach is designed for easy, stress-free family beach days, offering calm waves, lifeguards on duty, and plenty of kid-friendly amenities.

For a beach day filled with music, events, and unbeatable coastal views, East Beach is the place to be.

From swimming and fishing to hiking, birdwatching, and paddling, Galveston Island State Park offers endless opportunities to explore the island’s natural…

Galveston West End Pocket Parks

Whether you choose to relax on the beach with a blanket and a good book or fly a kite with your…

Galveston’s Seawall Beaches

The Seawall has drawn visitors to the Island since its construction in the early 1900s. It remains a popular spot for…

Galveston Museums

The Bryan Museum

The Bryan MuseumHoused in the beautifully restored Galveston Orphans Home, The Bryan Museum offers an immersive journey through the art, history…

Galveston County Museum

The Galveston County Museum cares for over 25,000 artifacts and archives. It is a great place to visit to learn some…

Galveston Naval Museum

Located on Pelican Island, the Galveston Naval Museum offers an immersive experience where you can walk in and on historic WWII…

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum

This unique museum located in Galveston, Texas, allows you to step aboard a retired jack-up rig and experience three floors of…

Texas Surf Museum

The Texas Surf Museum is where surf enthusiasts come to reflect on the joy of surfing and the curious come to…

Galveston Railroad Museum

Galveston Railroad MuseumAll aboard for a journey through history! The Galveston Railroad Museum invites visitors to step back into the golden…

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Rooftop & Outdoor Bars

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Visiting Galveston Island on a Budget

Visit Galveston for a budget-friendly getaway with beaches, rich history, and fresh…

Take a Self-Guided Tree Sculpture Tour in Galveston

Sculpture artists turned the trees destroyed by Hurricane Ike into beautiful works…

Galveston Insider Tips

These insider tips curated by locals will ensure you're well-prepared to visit…

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