Galveston Island Welcomes USS Hawkbill

May 31 - June 3, 2026

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!

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360 Tour

Things to Do

Battleship + Naval Museum

Museums

Beach

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

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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 Food & Drink

Outdoor Activities on Galveston Island

Shopping

Tours

Galveston Nightlife

The legendary USS Texas, a 110-year-old battleship and national treasure, is in Galveston for a rare and historic restoration.

Located on Pelican Island, the Galveston Naval Museum offers an immersive experience where you can walk in and on historic WWII vessels. Open 7 days a week, the museum is home to two iconic ships:USS Cavalla…

Galveston Beach Information

Galveston Island Beaches

Peaceful, playful, or somewhere in between, every beach day fits here on Galveston Island.

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Stewart Beach

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

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East Beach: Wide Open Spaces, Natural Beauty, Shoreline Serenity

East Beach is tucked away at the far eastern tip of Galveston Island.

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Galveston Island State Park

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

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Galveston West End Pocket Parks

For those wanting a quiet, laid-back beach day, Galveston’s West End Pocket Parks offers the perfect retreat.

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Galveston’s Seawall Beaches

For over a century, Galveston Island’s Seawall has been a beloved gathering place for beachgoers, photographers, food lovers, and shoppers.

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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…

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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…

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Galveston Naval Museum

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

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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum

nteractive exhibits on offshore drilling and geologyOcean Star Offshore Drilling Rig MuseumStep aboard a retired offshore drilling rig, and learn more…

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Texas Surf Museum

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

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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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