East End
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 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
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Top hotels in East End
The Mansion on 17th
We stayed two nights, we were in a room that was kind of dark with no window but asked to be moved and they were able to accommodate. It was on the third floor which was kind of difficult to climb. Would recommend that they say that when you book. Overall it was a nice stay.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The 1890 Freeman House
The property was beautiful and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was warm and it was difficult to sleep. We had told someone when we arrived and they turned the air down, but then turned it off at night.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Love moody gardens! Solid stay always
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
This hotel has a great location on Galveston Island. The Pleasure Pier is almost right across the street. There is a great restaurant and bar next door. The room was spacious and clean and even had a small balcony and a view of the beach! All of this and the price didn't break our bank. We will definitely ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Buyer beware. While the location is excellent, the overall experience was extremely disappointing. The atmosphere felt chaotic and poorly managed, with a rowdy clientele that made the property feel more like a budget motel than a high-end resort. This is not a family-friendly environment—I did not ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
All nice . Not complaining.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.
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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
