While visiting Galveston, there are days when you need a break from the beach or from the rain, and…read moreMoody Gardens is the perfect diversion because it is an inside, air conditioned 5-7 hour adventure walk through exhibits which have something for everyone. My favorite exhibit was the chance to touch the stingrays. Parking is easy, and there is a food court plus a restaurant on-site.

I think Moody Gardens is worth it for children and only children. It is ridiculously overpriced. I…read morenever came here as a child, so this is coming from my current perspective. The concept of the three pyramids is cool, and the aquarium and rainforest pyramids were alright. They were still very small though, and did not showcase many interesting animals. The discovery pyramid was baffling as there is only a movie showing on the first floor and an extremely juvenile educational exhibit on the second floor. I can't believe there's an admission fee to enter just the discovery pyramid. We also saw the Dinos Alive exhibit, which was probably the most lame dinosaur exhibit I've seen. The 4D movie was catered to very young children. We got the after 4pm pass for $50 each, which includes access to all the attractions. We were done within two hours, even though we tried to stretch it out. We didn't do the ropes course/zipline or the waterpark though, but we saw that the waterpark is very small.

This was such a beautiful experience. The music and the different displays of the many variations…read moreof jelly fish was breathtaking. I was truly in Awh to see the many fish, plants and creatures that exist in the water. There's a sea lion, seals, penguins, fish, and so much more to see!

Went to this aquarium due to my family member having free tickets! I don't think I would've ever…read moregone if that wasn't the case because I don't even know this place existed! The place was small, straight to the point and had pretty decent exhibits. Nothing that made you go "wow" though. The customer service was nice. Though the place needs to TLC, smells like mold and there were a lot of cracks in the walls and what seems to look like water damage on the inside. I don't think the place is worth the price either. The part I liked the most was water tunnel part and the diver who was giving education on the marine life around her. That was pretty dope! Overall, I wouldn't come back, but it's decent for young kids fasho!

Great first experience! I would go again, make sure to bring some cash!…read more The hurricane food trucks were a 2/10 Would not recommend

What a fun mini golf. Lots of interesting home made decorations, which are all painted…read moreelaborately! Staff friendly and helpful. We played the more difficult course which is certainly challenging, but more experienced players might get lucky and get a few holes in one. Well maintained, no worn carpets or broken edging. Younger players should stick to the easier course. All in all a great experience. FYI there's a shave ice stand next door across the parking lot.

Why 4 stars? Because it's not the best waterpark we've been to, but it did the trick…read more --- --- --- We visited on Thursday, July 2nd and are very glad we opted to go on Thursday instead of Friday, as we noticed Galveston was a lot more crowded on Friday, which was a de-facto holiday for most people. We were walking in at 11:10am, just after they opened. We set our stuff down on a table near the entrance and headed to the first set of slides. Because we were there early on a weekday, there were no lines at all. We would talk up to the top of a tower and go right down a slide. As it turned out, it was pretty much a waste of money to grab the express passes because we only needed them on one tower (two slides). And had we known that, we would have gone to this tower first and really not even needed them at all. Every other group of slides either had zero wait, or didn't have an express lane. And unfortunately, MASSIV was closed, and as far as I could tell, that would have been the best ride. We did every slide in the park in the first two hours and then hung out for a while in the lazy river, which wasn't so lazy. I really enjoyed it, especially after climbing 40-50 stories worth of stairs to do all of the slides. I don't know that we would need to come back to Schlitterbahn again when there are other closer waterparks to us, but we were happy to try another new one that we hadn't been to before. One thing I'll note: we attempted to walk around barefoot, but the concrete was absurdly hot. I am no concrete engineer, but it seems like a waterpark should do something about that. Paint the concrete? Treat it? Add more shade? I don't know, but the answer shouldn't be: leave it all natural and 100% exposed to the elements. At the very least, leave little stations at the base of rides for sandals, because you weren't allowed to take your sandals on the slides, but there was also no place to really leave them, so we just kind of dropped them at the bottom of the stairs and hoped they would be there when we came back.

I encountered a very unprofessional and rude young staff at the refresh station near the entrance…read more I was mistaken for taking the wrong drink that's not part of the ticket i bought and instead of saying excuse me to get my attention, the staff repeatedly demanded me rudely, " you can't, you can't, you can't!" And i looked at her surprisingly. She then commanded me, " pour it back..!" like I was stealing something from the store. It was very humiliating in front of a bunch of customers staring at me. I reported this to the manager and they said they would send someone over. I still enjoyed the park later on but it was just unexpected and bad experience to be treated with disrespect.

Went here for a first date and had such an amazing time here today! The rainforest was absolutely…read moregorgeous. The natural sounds of the water, birds and the aroma was everything Truly took me away from the city life and transported me inside the Rainforest. Great for family, friends and lovers!

Been to the Rainforest Pyramid twice now and both were great visits. Saw different animals both…read moretimes. The pyramid is unique and provides a great opportunity to see animals in a more natural environment.

Check in was super quick. They had offered to lock up your phone but I felt better hanging onto it…read more You also have to remove your shoes cause you will get wet regardless of where you sit. It was an overcast day but muggy. So the water and the occasional breeze felt refreshing. Austin was a great guide. We did maybe 8 loops? And even managed to catch sight of some dolphins up against one of the large cargo ships. Would recommend.

I would highly recommend the sunset cruise. It was so romantic. The crew spotted dolphins and…read morewatched for 15 minutes on our way to watch the sun set. So relaxing.

We visited this place as a family while on vacation in Houston, and it was hands down the worst…read morego-kart experience we've ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were put off. The so-called manager was sitting there, loudly chewing an apple with her mouth open--super unprofessional. The place felt lifeless, and it was clear that barely anyone comes here. Then came the kicker: $14 per race. For what? A disappointing experience in a rundown facility? The pricing makes zero sense, especially given the lack of atmosphere or any real effort to make it worth the money. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. You'd have a better time playing mini-golf--or honestly, doing anything else. Total waste of time and money!

The lady who works behind the desk truly needs Customer Service skills. She wore a frown on her…read moreface, attitude and we did not receive a thank you for spending money at this establishment. And other family members came here 2 days in a row. Now, on the other hand, the guys actually handling the go karts, they had great customer service skills. And the experience was really fun. Regarding the times around the track, we had about 3 -4 times around the track, I noticed someone else had 9 times around the track. That's a huge difference. Thank you.

We love visiting here every time we are in Galveston. Fun place for the kids- we all enjoyed the…read morehaunted house.

This is so worth it! Must stop if you are visiting the strand, especially if it's around Halloween!read more

WHY ARE WE CHARGING? It's a shame that you need to pay an admission fee to explore the boardwalk. I…read morejust walked to the entrance and turned around. Some of the rides looked closed, I didn't see enough attractions to warrant a quick visit on my already busy Summer day. Rather, I took a trip to the beach below and dipped my feet in the warm water. Underneath the boardwalk you'll find black gulls and locals hiding from the sun. The Pleasure Pier boardwalk has a rollercoaster, swing ride, Bubba Gump, and gift shop. The gift shop is overpriced but they have a few good stickers and Hello Kitty collectibles.

First visit for me. Went with some friends over the weekend and we bought the unlimited pass and…read morehad a fun time. There weren't that many people there when we arrived (1pm) and the lines were short. The park started getting quite a bit busier around 5:30-6pm. PROS -Almost all staff were nice and helpful. -The park is very clean and in pretty good condition overall. The restrooms were very clean when we used them. -The prices are comparable with similar places. I felt that the unlimited pass is a good deal. Food (prices) are about what I expected. Not cheap but not outrageous like it can be at some places. -The food I had there wasn't great, wasn't bad. They have hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken tenders etc. There are several food options close by and an easy walk to get to. Those places may be more to your liking (Bubba Shrimp, Chick Fil A etc) CONS -Two of the big rides (The roller coaster and the water ride) were closed during our entire visit, which was disappointing. I feel they should at least list on a board or tell you what isn't working when you arrive. TBH, if they told us those were not working, I would have still gone because there are other things to do. -I thought the 5D attraction was OK, but not great. The mine ride was fun, the shark attack less so. RECOMMENDATIONS -Check weather first and get there when the park opens. -Before buying your pass, ask if any rides are closed. A couple closed isn't a big deal but if 5-6 rides are closed you will want to know. -Get the unlimited day pass if you are planning on being there for more than a couple hours. -Get the unlimited refill souvenir drink cup. It pays for itself after a few refills and if you are there all day on a hot day, you will want it. It does not hold that much liquid. You can refill sodas, water or slushies. No alcohol. -If you decide to do the 5D attraction, bundle that + the park pass to get the best deal.

My family had a fantastic time on the dolphin tour. There were 8 of us ranging in age from 2 to 83…read more We took the 10 am tour and were able to see numerous dolphins and learned many facts from the captain. My 2 and 3 year old grandsons were given a chance to sit with the captain and "steer" the boat. What a treat!!

An Amazing Birthday Celebration with Captain Kent!…read more What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday! We had such an incredible time on the BayWatch Dolphin Tour, and Captain Kent made the experience extra special. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining, and engaging throughout the entire tour. You could tell he genuinely enjoyed what he was doing, and he made sure everyone had a great experience. Seeing the dolphins in their natural habitat was absolutely beautiful, and Captain Kent did a fantastic job helping us spot them and sharing interesting information along the way. This wasn't just a boat ride--it became a special birthday memory that we will always treasure! Thank you, Captain Kent, for making the birthday celebration so much fun and memorable. We would absolutely recommend BayWatch Dolphin Tours to anyone visiting Galveston, and we will definitely be back! Five stars all the way!