Old Central, TX

Galveston

If find yourself in Galveston and you want to get away from the Seawall crowds then this is a great beach to visit. Most days you’ll find that it isn’t crowded at all, only a few people around. Follow the picturesque white boardwalk to a trail that will lead you to the beach. Be sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way—just remember to keep off the dunes and watch out for rattlesnakes.
If find yourself in Galveston and you want to get away from the Seawall crowds then this is a great beach to visit. Most days you’ll find that it isn’t crowded at all, only a few people around. Follow the picturesque white boardwalk to a trail that will lead you to the beach. Be sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way—just remember to keep off the dunes and watch out for rattlesnakes.
In front of Olympia Grill, view of the Pleasure Pier.
Perfect beach day.
#beach Galveston at sunset, 2013

Popular places to visit

huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023

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
Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas

Galveston Seawall

You can learn about the local history of Galveston during your trip to a well-known site like Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galveston Seawall
Aerial panorama sunset over Port of Galveston Texas

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
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
View towards Moody gardens in Galveston, Texas

Moody Gardens

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

Moody Gardens
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

Things to do

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

￥2,530
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Next to the Cruise ship

Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise

￥6,364
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Visit The Bryan Museum

The Bryan Museum Admission

￥2,372
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

￥2,894
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Tour of haunted locations with ghost hunting gear.

Tour of haunted locations with ghost hunting gear.

￥3,162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour of haunted locations with ghost hunting gear.
Segway Galveston Ghost tour

Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour

￥11,992
per adult
Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour
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Old Central Hotel Deals

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ￥9,518 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
￥9,518
￥10,945 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (257 reviews)
The room was very clean

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
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 ￥17,985 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
￥17,985
￥20,683 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,035 reviews)
The location was ideal for our post cruise stay. The staff was amazing especially Michele at the bell desk: The property was awesome with so much to do. The rain forest and the aquarium pyramids are a must see.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
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 ￥36,416 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
￥36,416
￥45,432 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,186 reviews)
Great atmosphere! Had so much fun!

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥31,829 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
￥31,829
￥36,604 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,280 reviews)
Beautiful hotel! Everything was great.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3 out of 5
28 Pier 21 Galveston TX
The price is ￥17,157 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
￥17,157
￥19,731 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,919 reviews)
Clean room and great staff

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is ￥8,110 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
￥8,110
￥9,327 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,893 reviews)
Nice, quiet and clean. It was great for our pre cruise stay in Galveston.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Old Central

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Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Morning light on historic church on Galveston Island, Texas.

Kempner Park

If you're spending some time in Kempner Park, Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center are top sights worth seeing.

Kempner Park
Lunch Vacation This tranquil "spot" is 45 minutes from my office in bustling downtown Houston. When it gets too crazy... a little break along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico is a welcome treat. December and 72°, Christmas music and waves.

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.

Fort Crockett
In front of the hotel.

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.

Historic Downtown Galveston
In front of the hotel.

Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for is pristine beaches, ample dining options, and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Strand Historic District
One of our favorite little weekend getaways is a quick 45 minute drive from Houston. The Hotel Galvez and Spa has been the grand hotel of the Galveston sea wall since 1911. Originally built to help Galveston tourism recover from the devastation of the great hurricane of 1900 that almost ended the life of this island city. Charming architecture, beautiful pool, great bars and amenities. Given its age and history it has more than a few ghost stories as well. The Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like East End Historic District and Seawall Beach.

San Jacinto

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