Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Galveston

Daniel K. • August 7, 2016A great walk along the sea wall. Can hire bikes or have a stroll to the pier. Lots of families and a really nice atmosphere

Chris E. • February 21, 2016Beautiful place to watch the sunrise.

Michelle L. • October 28, 2013Fantastic view of sunrise and sunset!

Marlanne V. • June 7, 2017I so love Galveston Beach! Parking was so easy and cheap!!!

Jordan W. • June 5, 2013Lots of seaweed but the waters warm!

Dan G. • July 31, 2023Great for looking at ships ! Great sea shells there .

Rodger D. • November 3, 2020Amazing beach park - biggest one in Texas and nice amenities!

Jim H. • October 29, 2013Great vantage point to view the massive tankers coming and going out of Galveston. Never seen oil tankers that close.

Shae B. • September 14, 2010Such a beautiful view at sunset!

Jimmie M. • July 21, 2013Nice place for families. Parking area away from the beach but with easy access to the beach. Entrance fee is $8. They have two chairs and umbrella set out by the water. They rent for $30.

Tennis F. • May 26, 2013Best bean dip in Pirate's Beach!

Clint • November 2, 2014Usually really crowded - noce in the fall

Angela A. • August 14, 2011No vehicle access to the beach. You park then walk from the designated packed sand area.

Monay C. • April 25, 2017such a beautiful park, very spacious & clean. great for all ages. bring lunch and your fishing poles. you won't regret it!

Meika M. • June 25, 2013A lot of seaweed , not the pretty clear blue water at most beaches . All in all the kids are having a ball.

Adam K. • December 30, 2019Crowded but fun on a Saturday.

Rose L. • March 28, 2013Great place to bring your drive thru breakfast and eat!

Rose Z. • September 19, 2013Rent a chair and umbrella let time just pass you by and enjoy

Freddie F. • November 19, 2011Maybe not the middle, but it is the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico.

Erin D. • August 31, 2019There is no driving on Sunny Beach. You can drive on the beach at 8 Mile Road Beach or the pocket park by Woody’s.

Eric V. • January 6, 2016Quiet and relatively tourist free. It's a great beach to just relax on and not worry about anything.

Sarah • July 19, 2012The friendliest beach staff. Always working to help you have a great day at the beach.

Adriane L. • August 17, 2013Always thought it was just a gift shop... They have a bar with a gift shop and yummy strawberry daiquiris

Andrew K. • June 9, 2012Lots of renovations, and more to come... check out the new club

Diane C. • March 22, 2012Bring a jacket it the spring it's really windy

Lara B. • March 29, 2012We love coming to spend the day here at the beach. Clean spacious bathrooms at the day-use area.

CJ M. • November 18, 2013Great place to get away from the tourists. Huge beach, remote, good place to play with dogs. Way better than the tourist trap that is galveston beaches