East Beach
Galveston


Visit East Beach
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
Things to do

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Top hotels in East Beach

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The clean room was extremely comfortable with great views. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The amenities are abundant and extraordinary. There is no better place to stay when in Galveston.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
The room was clean, the staff was nice, and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Casa De La Sirena--Beachfront Retreat in Spanish Grant!
We had a very good stay at this beach house. Our only disappointment was that the living room storm shutters didn’t open , but the owner had let us know ahead of time.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Great hotel and staff! Will be back!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
This is our second time to stay at the Galvez. Room was very nice and reservation staff was very helpful with our booking an extra night due to the ice storm coming in and then allowing us to cancel the next morning at no charge when we realized we could travel back as originally planned. Love the ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
For the price of $64 2 non-smoking queen beds for Jan 2026 Iwould give it a 10 out of 10. There was some rust under the water spout in the bathtub but everything else was really great 👍👍. Front desk helped me change$5 into quarters therefore I was able to do laundry in the guest laundry room. It ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Beach

Beachtown
While Beachtown isn't home to many top sights, East Beach and Stewart Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

East End
If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

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

Strand Historic District
Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its 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 neighbourhood.

Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.

Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.





