Pelican Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pelican Island
Pelican Island
Photo by Carl Tucker
Photo by Carl Tucker

Popular places to visit

Seawolf Park

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.

Seawolf Park
Galveston Seawall

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.

Galveston Seawall
Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.

Moody Gardens
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Ride the thrilling swings over the Gulf of Mexico and browse the shops and restaurants on this fun and scenic pier.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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.

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Galveston Island Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?

Galveston Island Beaches

Activities

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

AU$28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

AU$38
per adult
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour
Private Tour of Galveston

Private Tour of Galveston

AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Tour of Galveston
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

AU$46
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental

Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental

AU$183
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Replica 1908 Model-T Electric Golf Cart Rental
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Our pick of the best Pelican Island Hotel Deals

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$106 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$106
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (3,334 reviews)
"Everything was great at the property! The kids loved the pool, breakfast was really good with lots of options and it is right on the beach!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront

Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$127 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$127
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,872 reviews)
"Perfect location, great room, and attentive crew. Will be back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$98 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$98
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,611 reviews)
"Beach front location"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Galveston Beach Hotel
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$328 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$328
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,875 reviews)
"(Updated) After a very unfortunate first night, the management changed our room to the accurate reservation and had our things moved over without having to be asked. Dana was highly apologetic about the original snafu and provided my son and me with complementary Moody Gardens tickets. After my initial ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$300 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$300
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,320 reviews)
"Loved the hotel but noticed there is nothing available late night for snacks or eating. No vending machines or snack kiosks. Not enough incidentials for one day."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

2.5 out of 5
1402 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$125 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$125
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 ...
5.2/10 (1,781 reviews)
Great location.
"The location and the facilities were good. Just across the street from the gulf. The couple upstairs stomping and yelling and slamming doors for 3 hours was the only negative."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Island

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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 Port of Galveston while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
Galveston which includes night scenes, a house and heritage architecture

Historic Downtown Galveston

While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston.

Historic Downtown Galveston
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San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.

San Jacinto
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Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and Silk Stocking Historic District.

Kempner Park
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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.

East Beach
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Midtown

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

Midtown

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