Pelican Island Travel Guide

Galveston
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 seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Seawolf Park
Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Moody Gardens
Galveston Seawall

Galveston Seawall

5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galveston when you take a trip to Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galveston Seawall
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

3.5/5(3 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

5/5(1 review)

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

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

Top hotels in Pelican Island

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is ₹4,130 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
₹4,130
₹4,750 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (2,629 reviews)
"Great check-in service with Michael, who had all the tools and personality for the front of the house. He gave us all the info to make our stay enjoyable."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
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 ₹19,995 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
₹19,995
₹23,681 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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 in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The property is beautiful. We love staying a night and having several dining choices without having to leave the hotel. The food is always good and the staff are always top notch. The only thing I don’t like is there isn’t a convenient place to plug in electronics by the bed at night. The outlet ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Galveston Beach Hotel
Galveston Beach Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is ₹5,963 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
₹5,963
₹6,858 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,378 reviews)
"The property was old, but clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. Outside was quiet, but during the night it sounded like a waterfall down the bathroom wall. Maybe it was drainage from the room above? Lol. It was right across the street from the beach, and an easy drive to everything. (I ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,355 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
₹15,355
₹17,658 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,766 reviews)
"Such a fun and clean property, lots to do with the family. Room was nice, but a bit outdated and run down but sufficient. Pool is great, and the gift shop sells snacks and Starbucks coffee with was nice. Spacious lobby with plenty of seating areas and a bar. Cafe buffet was okay, had variety but ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Gaido's Seaside Inn
Gaido's Seaside Inn
3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX
The price is ₹5,061 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
₹5,061
₹5,820 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,988 reviews)
"Served its purpose"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

Gaido's Seaside Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
2.5 out of 5
2901 63RD STREET, Galveston, TX
The price is ₹6,331 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
₹6,331
₹7,280 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,469 reviews)
"Overall stay was nice. Everything is close by walking distance to the beach beds were a little stiff, but that’s just my preference other than that. Everything was great."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Island

Galveston showing a house, night scenes 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 Strand Theatre.

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 Silk Stocking Historic District.

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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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 Seawall.

East Beach

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