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

P2,724
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

P875
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Self-Guided Galveston Ghost Audio Tour

Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)

P312
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

P1,560
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum Admission

P938
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Bryan Museum Admission
Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour

Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour

P4,170
per adult
Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour
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Top hotels in Pelican Island

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 P13,813 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
P13,813
P17,689 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 ...
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
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 P4,259 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P4,259
P4,898 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,337 reviews)
"Nice location and pool Very comfortable beds. Bathroom could have been cleaner. Rooms crowded but sufficient for sleeping. Killed 5 cockroaches during our overnight stay. Breakfast offered a variety, taste is personal choice. Pet friendly but extra $50 compared to the $25 the other hotels we stayed ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P4,362 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P4,362
P5,016 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P7,846 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P7,846
P10,276 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is P3,532 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P3,532
P4,061 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (3,342 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about our stay"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
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Gaido's Seaside Inn
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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 waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

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 large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

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