My family and I visited Sunny Beach on a Sunday and we loved it. Being beach enthusiasts we have…read morevisited plenty of beaches and this ranks as one of our tops! They have free parking, and it was an easy walk to the beach. The beach itself wasn't crowded and the only thing to consider would be the restrooms. They have a few portable restrooms at the entrance of the beach that seemed to be maintained fairly well. We had a great time and we will be back.

Relaxed atmosphere. Very clean. Children and pet friendly. Parking right on the beach which is…read morenice..!

It's $15 to park here. On the closer area, there are porter potty's, showers and food trucks…read more The ticket guy told us at first we were not allowed to drive on the beach without a permit or handicap license. But it turns out you can on the further side. You have to cross the narrow wooden bridge to get to that side. Any car can go from jeeps to Teslas to small sedans. It's a nice place to bring snacks and tailgate. I hear usually the water is pretty dirty but it seemed okay this time.

I'm here during the shoulder season before the real summer craziness starts, which is why the beach…read moreis desolate in the afternoon. When springtime ends and summer begins, this is one of the more popular places to go as it is at the end of Broadway and near the Galveston Jetty. Flat, smooth and hard-packed, there's good reason why people want to be at this beach. There is paid parking nearby and you will want to read any postings to ensure you don't get a ticket. A number of inexpensive and moderately-priced hotels are nearby. [Review 882 of 2024 - 637 in Texas - 21911 overall]

Galveston Island State Park is a great spot to relax and enjoy nature. The scenery is beautiful…read morewith both beach and bay views, making it perfect for a peaceful getaway. It's a nice place for walking, fishing, or just soaking in the outdoors. The park is well kept and has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind. Overall, it's a great place to visit if you're looking to escape the city and spend some time outside.

Came here on a day pass to walk a few of the trails here. It took about 30 minutes to drive here…read morefrom downtown Galveston. The headquarters is located on the beachside and that's where we checked in. There is a bayside post with a nature center, but both were closed when we went. We were given a trail map and recommendations on which trails to check out. All the trails are mowed regularly and we didn't see any trails with overgrown grass or brush. However, some trails can be flooded or under water because of where they're located. There is a boardwalk that crosses open water but the boards didn't look stable. There was another boardwalk that was washed away from the last hurricane and hasn't been repaired yet. We were able to see a few different kinds of birds on a quiet and relaxing Thursday morning. The beach was clean and didn't have many people there. There are multiple access points to the beach from the day-use parking lot and the nearby campsites. Their gift shop offered a variety of souvenirs for purchase and the ranger was friendly when we asked her questions. We enjoyed our time and think it's a worthwhile stop to enjoy the hiking trails and beach without crowds.

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.

Since moving to Texas...specifically Galveston, the first thing people say is, coming from Florida?…read moreyou must miss the beach. Honestly? I don't, because I don't compare the two. If you come here expecting Florida's clear water, you might miss what makes Galveston special. The water can appear brown at times, but that's due to natural sediment shifting with the tides, not because it's dirty. Once you understand that your whole perspective changes. What I've come to love is the experience. Walking along the Seawall, day or night, there's always something happening. Different energy, different crowds, different moods depending on the season. It never feels the same twice. Galveston's seawall beaches isn't about perfection, it's about presence. And when you meet it that way, it's actually really beautiful.

It may not be on anyone's top list of beaches to visit, but it's still a beautiful beach. A beach…read morethat has many stories to tell. It all starts with José Antonio de Evia who surveyed the land in 1783 for the Spanish governor, Bernardo de Galvez. There are also pirates in this story. Jean Lafitte and his crew of buccaneers made this island their hideaway in 1817 after discovering this beach. There was even a fortress built here in 1897. You can still see some of the remnants jutting out from the seawall. It was rebuilt after the Storm of 1900 and named Fort Crockett after Davy. Make sure you look up towards the San Luis Resort to see the Battery Hoskins bunker that is still there. The point is that it's more than just a beach made famous by a devastating storm. Sure, there are many memorials and historical markers along the seawall. There are also many fun activities such as the 61st Street Fishing Pier and the Pleasure Pier as well as art that has beautified the seawall. There's a stretch of beach between 6th and 61st street called the Seawall Interpretive Trail. About 70 concrete benches were transformed into mosaic art by Artist Boat. These pieces highlight Galveston's beaches. We didn't get to see all of it. It's a lot of beach to cover during a short stay before a cruise. We were simply mesmerized by everything around us as we were walking along the seawall across from our hotel. There were pods of pelicans flying over and seagulls on the rocks and breakaways. The view along the seawall at sunset was stunning. It was a great time to see it. It even brought back childhood memories for my husband who was born here. We enjoyed our stay on the beach even though it was a short one.

This beach is utterly disgusting. Literally trash everywhere you walk. The sea life is growing on…read morethe trash it's been there so long. The community of homes is so beautiful, you'd think they'd put some money into keeping their beaches clean. We went for the sole purpose of sea shells, luckily. There were LOADS of man 'o wars, everywhere. We were watching them get washed up. I don't know how anyone would let their children swim somewhere that they could get stung by something so incredibly painful. Even when they are dead. Wouldn't recommend this beach.

Kid friendly and appeared very clean. People were very nice when our truck got stuck they helped…read morepush us out.

Are they bringing back the pocket beaches? There used to be three. Not sure if it would work in…read moretoday's world. So many fond memories of the pocket beaches from mid 80s to early 90s. Mostly #3, but quite a few good times at #2. #1 usually had too many shoebies. We stayed at the Holiday Inn, which was terrible. The Tipsy Turtle is adjacent and was closed. Nice walkover wooden bridge. Showers and restrooms. We had a good time here. Try it. Have fun. Be prepared.

I like coming to this pocket park. I use to bring my daughters here when they were still in school…read moreand had a day off. The park has showers and restrooms which is a huge plus. They have a restaurant here now as well; Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill. The patio for Tipsy Turtle is nice and quite large. You can order food and drinkie- drinks and take them onto the beach.

Pirates Beach is my favorite beach on Galveston Island. It's private and doesn't allow vehicles,…read morewhich makes the beach more family friendly and safe.

Great place to rent a beach house. We use Sand and Sea…read moreproperties to rent beach houses. They have several in pirates' beach to choice from. Pirates' beach has no driving on the beach; so it makes it almost private. They subdivision is so peaceful and serene. We will continue to rent here until we buy a place of our own.

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

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]