Near West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal road with houses and a beach.
A castle-like entrance with a sign reading "SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON ISLAND".
A pirate ship-themed water slide with a netted entrance and a wooden ship design.
A sign for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark.
A wooden sign with 'SCHLITTERBAHN' written on it, a stone wall, and two red flags on top of a conical structure.

Stay near popular Near West End attractions

A nighttime view of a waterfront with illuminated structures and a foggy atmosphere.

Moody Gardens

8.8/10 (3,930 reviews)
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
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Activities

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise

AU$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Baywatch Dolphin Tours: Dolphins Galveston’s Historic Harbor Tour

Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston
Next to the Cruise ship

Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins

AU$50
per adult
Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

AU$20
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

AU$14
per adult
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
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Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals

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 AU$230 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$230
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,216 reviews)
"We liked the availability to walk to Moody Gardens attractions"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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 AU$89 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$89
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Galveston Beach Hotel
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

2.5 out of 5
2826 63rd St Galveston TX
The price is AU$105 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$105
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8628 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is AU$121 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$121
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG
The Residency Inn

The Residency Inn

2 out of 5
6107 Broadway st. Galveston TX
The price is AU$51 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$51
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
5/10 (1,037 reviews)
"The air conditioning was super cold. The bathroom was dirty. There was thick yellow brown stuff oozing out of the shower wall into the tub. The toilet was dirty. there were a couple of live roaches roaming in the bathroom. The blanket on the bed was super thin amd covered in burn marks"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Residency Inn
Inn at The Waterpark

Inn at The Waterpark

2 out of 5
2525 Jones Dr Galveston TX
The price is AU$128 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$128
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
Inn at The Waterpark
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Our guide on where to stay in Near West End

Find the best Near West End areas 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 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

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

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

Sea Isle

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

A beach with people, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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