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

Explore the great outdoors at Seawolf Park, a lovely green space in Galveston. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Seawolf Park
Galveston Seawall

Galveston Seawall

5/5(1 review)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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
Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Galveston when you take a trip to Strand Historic District. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Strand Historic District

Activities

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

AU$28
Per adult
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Private Tour of Galveston

Private Tour of Galveston

AU$188
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Tour of Galveston
Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Museum Ticket in Galveston

Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Museum Ticket

AU$23
Per adult
Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Museum Ticket
Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour

Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour

AU$39
Per adult
Storm on the Strand Ghost Tour
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

AU$35
Per adult
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour
Galveston Mansions and Murder Tour

Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

AU$35
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Pelican Island Hotel Deals

Galveston Beach Hotel
Galveston Beach Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$97 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,310 reviews)
"The location"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Galveston Beach Hotel
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston East Beach
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston East Beach
2.5 out of 5
1402 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$89 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2025
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 ...
5.6/10 (1,478 reviews)
"The property needed repairs from a recent hurricane. The roof needed repair. My room had black mold. Floor moldings were off the wall."

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston East Beach
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$89 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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 ...
6.8/10 (2,541 reviews)
"Check-in was very convenient, and the staff were friendly. However, the building is somewhat old, the elevator was broken, and the road nearby made it less quiet. During the two-day stay, no housekeeping was done on the first day."

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
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$239 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (1,795 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
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 AU$504 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$504
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Best place to stay ever!!!
"This place is amazing!!!!!! Must stay to get a great experience in Galveston!!!"

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Gaido's Seaside Inn
Gaido's Seaside Inn
3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX
The price is AU$104 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$104
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,975 reviews)
"This is an incredible value. The location is across the street from the beach. The free breakfast is amazing. The only negative was very loud neighbors for one of the nights (Sunday) and the lobby phone was down so we could not report it. Just a few tweaks of cleaning the common walkway areas and ..."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Gaido's Seaside Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Island

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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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East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

East End
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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 Kempner Park.

Kempner Park
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Old Central

If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old Central
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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 Stewart Beach and Galveston Ferry Terminal.

East Beach

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