Near West End, TX
Galveston
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
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.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center
You can take time to visit Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center during your travels to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
Magic Carpet Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Magic Carpet Golf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Moody Gardens One Day Value Pass
Near West End Hotel Deals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
We enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and clean but the sink was cracked and leaked a little, plus two light bulbs were out. The staff were wonderful. The pool was large and very nice. The breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
NEW UPDATES! Top Flr Sunrise-Ocean View, Prvt Beach Access, Pool, W&D, Parking
The place was awesome! Very comfy. Not bad for a side view of ocean & beach. Plus the sunrise is coming right in backdoor. It was beautiful. This was a birthday gift for my wife. She's still talking about how beautiful everything was. 🥳
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Great first time there Mr Christos made sure we were taking care of and gave us some tips on local food places which helped a lot on the vacay. Rooms were clean and hotel itself is in a good location.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Spark by Hilton Galveston
There were red/possible blood stains on the bathroom floor, with the showers having multiple patch jobs and stains in them as well, th hotel itself had an overwhelming cleaner smell as you walk in, which wasn’t a big deal, but we suspected it was masking the upstairs smell in the room hallways, which ...
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
I am e budget traveler. I look for value. That means that sometimes I get a great deal and other times I don't. This was a mixed bag. The receptionist was great. The room was older. There was a big bug in my room, but hey, this is Texas and that will happen. It's no longer in that room.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Room is clean, staffs are nice. Good location.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Near West End
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Beachside Village
If you're spending some time in Beachside Village, Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kempner Park
If you're spending some time in Kempner Park, Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center are top sights worth seeing.
Tiki Island
Upscale waterfront homes adorn this village, while Polynesian-themed street names like Bora Bora and Maui add a unique touch. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings and a tight-knit community.
Historic Downtown Galveston
If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown Galveston, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
