This is one of my favorite beaches to visit while in Galveston. It's just about a minute or two…read morewalk from the seawall. It's a lovely and well-maintained private beach with available umbrella and chair rentails should you decide you need or want one. Always a lovely experience.

I was staying at a hotel across from Porretto Beach on the off season. Granted, was the mid-high…read more80s in late November. I never really get down to east side of Galveston. But so glad I did! My hotel was right across the street from the beach. It took just a couple minutes to walk from the Seawall to the actual ocean. When I say that we were the only ones there, I absolutely mean it. I think it was the best experience I've ever had coming to Galveston. No loud music, no loud families just calm and quiet. The only people that were around were fishing on the jetty. I was able to catch some rays, play in the sand, dip in the water, and walk the beach without a living soul to bother me. Ha! I am not sure what it's like in the summer, but if you have a chance to go to this end of the beach during the off-season, it is absolutely heaven!! Heads up - no restrooms....at least during the off season. Not sure about the rest.

life's a beach, then they name one after you... A.R. "Babe"…read moreSchwartz's commitment to the gulf coast beaches and the folks who use them is the stuff of legend locally. While serving in the state legislature from 1955 - 1980 Mr Schwartz helped create the Texas Open Beaches Act, which guarantees free public access to beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston city officials named a 15-block stretch of beach west of 61st Street in 'Babe' Schwartz's honor on May 25, 2016. Adjoining the beach is the 61st Street Fishing Pier, a family friendly operation catering to the fishy set that should be reviewed separately. Striking views of the Gulf are included as part of the access fee with complimentary sunrises and sunsets daily.

Drove an hour thinking there were gonna be babes. Misleading. Change the name. No babes :(read more

We love the convenience of being able to park on the beach! Bathrooms are nearby and easily…read moreaccessible. But watch your step! We've been going to this beach, multiple times a year, for the last 10+ years. On our recent visit July 2026, my entire crew were stung by jellyfish! We even saw a few in the water, less than 10 ft from the shore line, after we were stung. I've never seen them here before. Words to the wise...pack vinegar in your beach bag. Flush with seawater, not fresh water.

Ok let's get the yucky part out of the way 3 stars for the…read moredebris and garbage everywhere - that's being generous. There are garbage cans, but overflowing and the curious birds have clearly gone dumpster diving. Broken travel gazebos are at nearly all cans - we counted 20!! I would think a pretty community like this would have garbage service more often. The beach is narrow, but goes for miles! Whats cool is it's dog/family friendly. The surf was a little rough but the wind had picked up. Still could play/swim in water.It's a decent beach for shell hunting, hanging out, having a BBQ with friends and people watching. . It was very diverse yet had a community feel to it. People were very friendly, most everyone waved when we drove by! I forgot to Mention you CAN drive and park on this beach! A permit is required and can be purchased at a local store. We stopped, walked the beach, struck up A conversation with some awesome Texans who were dog lovers. Someone had created some dunes to ride on and There were a few people with ATV's having a blast! This beach gets 5 stars for people watching and friendliness. Also almost everyone had some sort of flag on their vehicle - whether ATV/ROV or a car ( which I find it really weird someone takes their BMW to the beach, but hey whatever). It was much nicer than west end Galveston beach and not insanely packed like east end Galveston. TIP: there are two routes to access beach. 1. The Galveston Ferry - which can take up to 2 hours waiting in lines - but only a 15 min ride to peninsula 2. You can drive around to access on east end - after waiting 2 solid hours to access ferry - we realized we could have gone the 'long way' and been there quicker, plus had sites to see en-route.

Nice place, we had a happy weekend together, I will be back at the nearest time , To enjoy the sea…read moreair

Amazing beach where you can drive your car almost into the waves!!! Exceptionally clean and…read moreleveled. Loved the sunrise there!!!

A six mile jetty into the Galveston Bay that you can drive on paved road, with sand beaches, rocks…read moreand docks to fish from shore, and parking on the sand pretty much wherever you want. Lots of family's enjoying the bay, swimming, boating, fishing & picnics. Mellow vibes. Cool that you can easily launch a trailer boat from the sand beach. Dog friendly. My dogs love it! Not the most scenic beach but clean and maintained with $10 daily fee.

A marvel of engineering, the levee that is called "The Texas City Dike" just out into and protects…read morethe Houston Ship Channel which is a critical commercial waterway for the Port of Houston and Texas City. Construction started during the Public Works Administration era of the 1930s, today it is more than 5 miles long and has a proper asphalt road along the entire length. [Review 862 of 2024 - 617 in Texas - 21892 overall]

This historical piece of property is ringed by a beautifully crafted wrought iron fence on all…read moresides and surrounded by residential homes. The steel pavillion sits at the center and is surrounded by tropical and exotic plants. This place was funded by numerous local contributors and families as several granite and brick markers on the property attest. It is beautifully manicured and cared for which invites many butterflies. You can take a short walk around the garden on the gravelly trail that rings it. You can actually book this space for a private event at eastendhistoricaldistrict.org This email address also represents other local historical parks in the area that you can also rent out.

Pretty little park for photo ops etc. Nice hedges and well…read moretended flower beds. There's also places to sit. Can be rented out for $200 for half day events.

The 61st pier it's the first thing most people see when they reach the seawall…read more "The pier" is a hidden gem in plain sight. Whether you want to go fishing or just go up to the top deck and have a cold beer this pier is the ticket. It has been beat up pretty bad over the years by the hurricanes and most of the peers in Galveston have long been washed away. This one is hanging on by a thread. The top deck is $2 per person. They have a nice bar with great view of the Galveston Island and the Gulf.

In my 40 years, I have never experienced such a confrontational, aggressive, and unprofessional…read moreinteraction with staff--especially from a General Manager. My girlfriend, her son, and I have visited your pier every year for the past four years. During each trip, we spend eight or more hours a day fishing. We have always had positive experiences with Mike and the other staff members, which is why we continue to return, spend money at the pier, and recommend it to others. On the evening of 06/13/2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., my girlfriend and I went inside to order a pizza before heading to the beach. After placing our order, we were instructed to wait upstairs. As we were preparing to sit down, a man immediately approached us regarding my backpack cooler. I had just removed the cooler from my back when he informed me it was not allowed. We explained that we were unaware of the policy and had only come upstairs because we had been directed to wait there for our food. He did not identify himself or explain his role. He stated that if there was no alcohol in the cooler, it would be fine. Wanting to be honest, I informed him there was alcohol inside. At that point, he grabbed my bag and said he would hold it. I asked if I could retrieve my wallet first. After asking twice, I was told to stop being rude. I explained that I felt the way he had approached us was unnecessarily aggressive. My girlfriend attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the interaction continued to become more confrontational. We ultimately chose to return downstairs and wait for our food. A woman who identified herself as the General Manager then approached us and stated that we had been rude to the bartender. Rather than attempting to understand the situation or de-escalate it, she immediately became defensive and repeatedly threatened to make us leave. When I questioned whether she felt her approach to customers was appropriate, she continued to insist that we were at fault and needed to "learn how to read." My girlfriend made multiple attempts to calmly explain that this was simply a misunderstanding and that we had not intentionally violated any rules. Unfortunately, she was repeatedly interrupted, spoken over, and dismissed. Even after asking us to follow her outside to review the posted signage, the conversation remained condescending and unprofessional. I would like to add a young man and woman staffed within the store were both present during this. And immediately apologized for the interaction. To be clear, this complaint is not about the policy itself. I fully understand the importance of following alcohol regulations and protecting your business from potential licensing issues. Had the policy simply been explained to us respectfully, there would have been no issue. The problem was the manner in which we were treated. What should have been a simple conversation about a misunderstanding escalated into an unnecessarily hostile interaction. Rather than helping resolve the situation, both the bartender and General Manager appeared to escalate it further. As longtime patrons who have supported this business for years, we left feeling disrespected, belittled, and unwelcome. That was disappointing, especially given the positive experiences we have had at your establishment in the past. I would appreciate this matter being reviewed, as the behavior displayed by management on this occasion fell far below the level of professionalism I would expect from a business that values its customers.

Came here for the first time this summer, for my son's baseball. Pretty cool place- the stands are…read moreconcreted and covered. Dugouts are super shaded for the kids.

Island Little Leagues new home field!! It's really nice out here except for the concrete seats, lol…read morethey're very uncomfortable. Bring back the bleachers haha! There's three baseball fields, concession stand, restrooms(finally more than one stall but we need soap in the soap dispensers), nice playground. Great area to do walking/jogging. Way to go, Galveston!