Pelican Island

Galveston

A large naval ship docked near a waterfront with palm trees and a building with a red roof.
Two brown pelicans on rocks by a body of water.
A naval ship with the number 244, docked near a fence and palm trees.

Stay near popular Pelican Island attractions

A pier with amusement rides, including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, extending into a turbulent sea.

Galveston Island Beaches

9.0/10 (1,471 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
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Things to do

Next to the Cruise ship

Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins

P2,772
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

P891
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston

Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston

P2,227
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Public Group Historical Carriage Tour of Galveston
Dramatic dining room at Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

P1,590
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

P954
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Island Dolphin Tours

Island Dolphin Tours

P1,845
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Island Dolphin Tours
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Top hotels in Pelican Island

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P4,136 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
P4,136
P4,756 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P3,761 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
P3,761
P4,326 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,409 reviews)
"This hotel was run down and it appeared to have no maintenence up keep. Our room door did not even lock. The air conditioner wss not working either! The staff was of NO HELP at all! Breakfast was over at 8:30 am not even a cup of coffee available! Parking lot was trashy and full of ongoing interior ..."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P10,129 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P10,129
P11,648 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P16,329 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
P16,329
P20,591 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,603 reviews)
"Very clean, the staff gorgeous, the pool was wonderful 🩷🩷🩷"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

2.5 out of 5
2826 63rd St Galveston TX
The price is P4,086 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
P4,086
P4,698 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

3 out of 5
1402 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P3,147 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P3,147
P3,619 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
4.6/10 (2,040 reviews)
"It was horrible person on duty put us in a room that literally had 2 queen beds and 4ct mattresses against the wall. I went to office and showed a picture a d he gave us another room and we didn't unpack we started eating and then there comes a bed bug crawling.out from under sheet on the bed. We ..."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall
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Where to stay in Pelican Island

Find the best Pelican Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.

A pier with a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, overlooking the ocean.

Near West End

If you're spending some time in Near West End, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A resort pool with a waterfall, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
Photo by George Zimzores
Open Photo by George Zimzores

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

If you're spending some time in Sea Isle, Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pelican Island