Galveston Island Guide
All posts tagged "Outdoors"
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81FamilyFree Sandcastle Building Lessons Every Saturday
Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is. Starting June 1st, 8am-4pm, Galveston will host a free family-friendly event to help beachgoers...
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8Family5 New Reasons to Visit Galveston Island
Schlitterbahn’s New 8-Story Water Slide, Babe’s Beach Expansion Among Reasons to Head to Galveston This Summer You don’t need a real reason to head...
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126FamilyJuly 21st, Free Fun Family Beach Competitions
Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd.,...
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1.7KFamilySummer Camps At Sea Star Base Galveston
At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in....
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113FamilySchlitterbahn Waterparks Celebrates Summer Fun
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...
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35.9KFree Things to DoBeaches: From East to West, A Tour of Galveston’s Sandy Shores
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as Galveston is believed to be over 5,000...
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68Free Things to DoBucket Brigade: FREE Interpretive Beach Tours
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours are free for the public, last approximately 45 minutes, and are offered at Stewart Beach in Galveston....
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304Gig GuideTake Dad to the Pier for Father’s Day
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....
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1.4KMore To DoBeach Volleyball – Everyone’s Welcome!
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast and has been rated the #1...
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1.9KFamilyBeachcombing, Hikes & More at Galveston State Park in May
Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...
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4.0KFeaturedBeach, Beach Baby: Free to Full Service
It’s Time for Sand Between Your Toes Finding the perfect spot on the beach is sometimes a challenging thing. You have to...
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3.6KFoodA Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston
By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...
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2.4KFoodGalveston’s Own Farmers Market: June 9th, Bike Safety & Fun
Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon (note new summer hours), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens,...
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74DowntownTexas Scuba Adventures Opens Downtown
Texas Scuba Adventures is new in town and opened Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 in their new location in Downtown Galveston. Located at...
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83FamilyEco-Art Summer Camps Sign-Ups Underway
Artist Boat is a regional leader in eco-art to inspire people to conserve our Gulf Coast. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s...
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110FamilyGet a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways
Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...
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4.1KDowntownIsland Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages
By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...
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8.3KOutdoorsSUP with Paddleboards? An Island Favorite Sport
By Robert Lucey While surfers have ridden the waves off Galveston’s beaches for decades, few have done so with a paddle in...
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913More To DoHarbor Tours: Take Time to See Some Dolphins
There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....
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912FeaturedZipp E-bikes: Electric Fun
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein And at Zipp E-bikes, riding...
