The fishing trip opportunities are bountiful in Galveston, Texas, a city located about 45 miles from Houston. Capture unique experiences by fishing inshore, offshore, at the jetty, or the beautiful piers and hidden fishing spots. Water is abundant for deep-sea fishing, charter tours, boats, and fun. Cast your line in the middle of Galveston Bay, or venture out into the Gulf of Mexico to capture wahoo, tuna, cobia, mahi-mahi, kingfish...
Just about an hour’s drive from Houston, Texas, Galveston Island is home to 32 miles of remarkable Gulf beaches. There are multiple public beaches on the island, where visitors can enjoy everything from fishing, swimming, and watersports to beachcombing, and basking in the sun. Galveston’s moderate climate and warmer temperatures allow for outdoor recreation all year long, but the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are at their most...
Galveston Island is a worthwhile day trip from the city of Houston, and a popular vacation destination in its own right. Boasting a remarkable history, unique maritime culture, and engaging coastal attractions along the sparkling Gulf Coast, the list of things to see and do in Galveston creates a Texas-sized challenge – Where to start? The best way to get the lay of the island is to take a tour...
Often referred to as The Coney Island of the South, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a premier family-friendly entertainment complex and an iconic landmark along the Gulf Coast shores of Texas! This mammoth pier extends 1,130 feet out over the Gulf of Mexico waters, hosting midway games, live music and entertainment, restaurants, shops, and 16 amusement rides. The Pleasure Pier has undergone an array of changes, and overcome its...
Can you truly say you’ve maximized your vacation experience if you didn’t sample the tasty culture of the destination? We think not! From fine dining to beachfront seafood shacks, and even takeout options to enjoy in the comfort of your vacation rental – you can find the flavor to dazzle your taste buds in many forms here in Galveston. To get you started in the right direction, here’s the ultimate...
