Gulf Palms Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.
Moody Gardens
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.
Things to do
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Haunted Smartphone Guided Audio Walking App
Top hotels in Gulf Palms
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Great room and loved the attractions.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
What sold us was being able to leave our car there during the duration of our cruise at half the cost of the usual parking lots near the terminal.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Great hotel and staff! Will be back!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
This is our second time to stay at the Galvez. Room was very nice and reservation staff was very helpful with our booking an extra night due to the ice storm coming in and then allowing us to cancel the next morning at no charge when we realized we could travel back as originally planned. Love the ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Sandy Haven
Close to the beach
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2023
Galveston Beach Hotel
The room was excellent and the staff, were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Palms
Indian Beach
While visiting Indian Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach.
Jamaica Beach
Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.
Pirates Beach
If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Sea Isle
While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.
Bermuda Beach
If you're spending some time in Bermuda Beach, Bermuda Beach and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
