Texas Gulf Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Texas Gulf Coast
Hermann Park which includes a park and landscape views
Battleship Texas featuring military items
Memorial Park showing a park, a pond and a memorial
Hermann Park which includes a park, a statue or sculpture and a monument

Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast

Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

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Crystal Beach

Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach while you're in town.

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Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The Galleria

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.

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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle 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
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 ฿11,638 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿11,638
฿14,130 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,030 reviews)
"II booked an ocean view room three months in advance, but when I arrived at the reception, they attempted to give me a standard room with no view. Fortunately, I asked to confirm the room type before accepting the keys. Only then did they request that I show proof of my original booking. This was ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
The price is ฿3,650 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,650
฿5,850 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,466 reviews)
"The resort was great. It was clean and hospitable. It definitely completed our vacation. Due to weather conditions the beach wasn’t up to par but the pool area made all better. Great bar in the resort and beachside. I would definitely recommend this place."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Sand Rose Beach Resort

Sand Rose Beach Resort

3 out of 5
7000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,026 reviews)
OK STAY
"Hotel is right on the beach. Service was excellent.(breakfast great) Customer service was top tier. Beds were old, and I could feel springs."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,725 reviews)
"Positives: The location is the perfect spot to take a short Uber ride to all the major museums and the zoo. The beds are SUPER comfortable. The linens are clean and the towels are super oversized and soft. Negatives: Hallway cleanliness - The carpet on our floor hallway was in the need of a deep ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Hotel Ylem

Hotel Ylem

3.5 out of 5
8080 S Main St, Houston, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,208 reviews)
"This place is amazing!! Everyone makes you feel like you’re at home!! We will be back when we have more appointments! The staff is great as well! The ladies make you feel comfortable at all times. If your water doesn’t get hot flip it on the cold!!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Hotel Ylem
Royale Beach and Tennis Club

Royale Beach and Tennis Club

3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (295 reviews)
Great location for accessing the beach
"Room was okay. A little outdated. AC worked great. Bed was not so comfortable. Refrigerator had a bad smell. Basic living quarters but we didn't plan on spending our time in the room anyway. Great location for accessing the beach. A short walk. 3 pools on property. Overall, we would stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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