Pelican Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pelican Island
Popular places to visit
Galveston Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
Seawolf Park
After visiting Seawolf Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Galveston Seawall
You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Port of Galveston
Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
Activities
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Our pick of the best Pelican Island Hotel Deals
Beachfront Palms Resort an Ascend Collection Hotel
The elevator was sketchy and broke down eventually. Everything else was good!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
The hotel page says there is "self-parking available". That would imply maybe there is an option of valet parking? Unless you go to the details page about parking you won't find out until arrival there there is no on site parking. There is limited on street parking due to limitations for local resident ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
The breakfast was very limited. It was only eggs not a lot of options after that just mostly pastries. Also, Maintenance would go into your room while you’re trying to sleep and work on your room while you’re there and they’re allowed also, the elevators were dirty never really cleaned out as well ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Everything was beautiful
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
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Reviewed on 15 May 2026
TRU BY Hilton Galveston
Everything was good, clean hotel, the balcony was definitely nice and paid Papa's pizza right next to it was delicious crispy thin crust 7.8 you know the rules
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Island
Strand Historic District
Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
East End
If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
East Beach
While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.
