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.
Magic Carpet Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Magic Carpet Golf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise
Galveston Sunset Tour – Adult-Only Evening Cruise
The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Top hotels in Near West End
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Property was clean and I just do not like a hotel that is pet friendly
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
There were no blankets for the sleeper sofa and nothing was offered as a solution inacceptable
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Inn at The Waterpark
We thought our front desk guy was very polite and attentive. The only thing I don’t like is that I requested a downstairs room and was given an upstairs room. Since it was such an old building, there was no elevator. However, the front desk guy allowed us to switch to a downstairs room at no extra ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Motel 6 Galveston, TX
Room was clean, didn’t get any clean towels until we asked for them. Day staff was fantastic, night staff was terrible. Laundry room was locked, but we never needed it. Parking was close enough to our room.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Spark by Hilton Galveston
Nice basic hotel. Very good for an overnight stay.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
No Wifi throughout my stay. Promises were made to resolve the issues but to no avail. Major concern, but t h e rest went well. I don't know if I will stay here again.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 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 Fort Crockett.
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.
Tiki Island
Though Tiki Island might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Galveston Island Beaches and Moody Gardens.
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.
