East End Travel Guide
Galveston
Popular places to visit
East End Historic District
Learn about the local history of Galveston with a stop at East End Historic District. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
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 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
More than just a theme park: an aquarium, zoo, museums and rides on beautiful Galveston Bay.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Top hotels in East End
The Mansion on 17th
Aaron, the Concierge, is great. We did a city tour with him and learned a lot about the city of Galveston. We also booked him to take us to the cruise port and had excellent drop off service. They even recommend a great ride service to and from the Houston airport with Shannon from the Saltwater ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
yes
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
I enjoyed the cinnamon rolls for breakfast. The original guy who checked us in, reversed our check in process, but the manager stepped in and handled the situation for us.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
loved my stay
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Property is clean and location is excellent however too pricey for the limited amenities it has to offer and some areas are a bit dated
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Beautiful view of the ocean. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Staff was very helpful and kind. Room was beautifully designed, however there were a few problems. The bathroom sink was clogged and drained very slowly. The bathtub wasn’t clean. We were only there for one night, so didn’t use the pool. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
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.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
East Beach
While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett may 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 Fort Crockett.
