Gulf Palms Travel Guide

Galveston

Popular places to visit

Galveston Seawall

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.

Galveston Seawall
Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.

Moody Gardens
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

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.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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.

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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.

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Port of Galveston

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston

Things to do

Public Historical Carriage Tour in Galveston

Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston

฿1,115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

฿583
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Visit The Bryan Museum

The Bryan Museum Admission

฿478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of Galveston's past.

Galveston Ghost Tour

฿806
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

฿956
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
Galveston: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

Galveston: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour

฿956
per adult
Galveston: Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Gulf Palms

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is ฿4,439 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,439
฿5,104 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,946 reviews)
"We arrived late, but guest service was wonderful! We were the first to use the Limo service to our cruise port, and it was a life saver! Thanks to everyone for making our pre/post cruise experience seamless!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is ฿1,892 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,892
฿2,175 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (3,660 reviews)
"Anniversary stay. Nice hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Hilton Galveston Island Resort

Hilton Galveston Island Resort

3.5 out of 5
5400 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,309 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿4,309
฿4,955 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,183 reviews)
"Habitacion limpia .lo malo q las cortinas no bajaron x la noche.. personal muy bueno. Bar en piscina exelente. Lo unico malo q estos hoteles Hilton son los unicos q no cuentan con parqueo por eso tiene uno q pagar adicional.. mal eso."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hilton Galveston Island Resort
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is ฿8,899 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿8,899
฿10,990 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,110 reviews)
"Rooms need updating. Especially bathrooms"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is ฿1,825 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,825
฿2,099 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,662 reviews)
"We had a great view of the beach and the pool. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

3 out of 5
2901 63RD STREET, Galveston, TX
The price is ฿2,424 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,424
฿2,787 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,819 reviews)
Decent hotel but room smelled like mildew
"Our stay went well, the biggest issue was the mildew smell in the room. Even with the room at 65 all day, it always smelled like mildew. It made it so hard to be in the room since the smell was so strong and we had to keep the room so cold to keep it from smelling worse. They had run out of extra ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Palms

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Indian Beach

While visiting Indian Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach.

Indian Beach
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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.

Jamaica Beach
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Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pirates Beach
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Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

Sea Isle
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Bermuda Beach

If you're spending some time in Bermuda Beach, Bermuda Beach and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Bermuda Beach
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The Preserve

While visiting The Preserve, you might make a stop by sights like Bermuda Beach and Pirate's Beach.

The Preserve

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