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Galveston beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 29 beaches in the Texas region 303.3 km away from its center, the city of Austin. It is one of the beaches of Campeche Cove settlement, just 4.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with green water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Galveston beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
Galveston beach is located in Texas within Campeche Cove, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
What to do in Galveston beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Galveston beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The coastline of Galveston beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Galveston beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Galveston beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Galveston beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Galveston beach for swimming is positive.
Yes, the Galveston beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Galveston beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Galveston beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pelican and the Shark is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 912 places to stay in the Galveston beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Galveston beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Galveston beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Galveston beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Schreiber Park located in 2.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Galveston beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Galveston beach (Texas) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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