Crash Boat Basin Travel Guide
Galveston
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Popular places to visit
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.
Galveston Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
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.
Things to do
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Top hotels in Crash Boat Basin
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Friendly staff along with very helpful. Stayed in the adults only level which was marvelous!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
Clean Room. Beach View
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
Beach view faced buildings and a vacant parking lot. Side view of beach about 30%. We asked for ocean view at check-in and was told “the room your getting will be fine. You probably won’t stay in your room anyway”. I said we wanted to sit on balcony and enjoy the morning coffee view of ocean and ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
My balcony faced another hotel’s balcony with thick wires hanging done in front and you could barely see the beach if you turned your head 90 degrees. The bananas at the continental breakfast looked like they had been to the war front! The were brown and damaged. Also, there was no bedspread. They ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Very nice hotel. Beautiful inside and outside.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
There were no shower amenities, and the room smelled like urine
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crash Boat Basin
Near West End
While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.
Beachside Village
While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.
Tiki Island
Tiki Island might not have many top sights, but Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
The Preserve
While visiting The Preserve, you might make a stop by sights like Pirate's Beach and Bermuda 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
