Near West End
Galveston
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
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.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center
You can take time to visit Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center during your travels to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Lone Star Fire Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lone Star Fire Museum during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Room was large and clean, staff was very helpful. Nice restaurant on site.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
Friendly staff, good breakfast.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Great location and great rate. Will stay again. Great Breakfast.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was a big disappointment
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Everything
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Clean rooms and able to check in early if room is available
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near West End
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett might 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.
Old Central
If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.
Beachside Village
If you're spending some time in Beachside Village, Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kempner Park
If you're spending some time in Kempner Park, Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Downtown Galveston
If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown Galveston, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
