Crash Boat Basin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Galveston Seawall

Galveston Seawall

You can learn about the local history of Galveston when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Galveston Seawall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galveston Seawall
Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens

For a day away from the city, head to the sand, slides and towering pyramids of Moody Bay where you can immerse yourself in the world’s oceans and rainforests.

Moody Gardens
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

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

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

Moody Gardens Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

Moody Gardens Golf Course

Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course

Activities

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

NZ$30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour

NZ$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour
Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour

Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour

NZ$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston: Shadows of Revelry Adults Only Walking Tour
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Galveston Sweets and Treats Tour
Private Tour of Galveston

Private Tour of Galveston

NZ$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Tour of Galveston
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

NZ$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Crash Boat Basin Hotel Deals

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$111 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$111
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (3,354 reviews)
We will stay here again.
"Very quiet, staff where helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was good. Well located for the beach and restaurants. Most everything was walkable as was the walk along the seawall."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront

Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$131 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$131
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,872 reviews)
"Perfect location, great room, and attentive crew. Will be back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Galveston - Beachfront
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$107 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$107
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,602 reviews)
Nice.
"No fridge or microwave, which are an accustomed extra I guess. Vallet was nice. Room was super tiny but nice. Clean though the rest of the hotel could have been a spec cleaner. Hotel staff was friendly and nice."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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
The price is NZ$231 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$231
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,875 reviews)
"(Updated) After a very unfortunate first night, the management changed our room to the accurate reservation and had our things moved over without having to be asked. Dana was highly apologetic about the original snafu and provided my son and me with complementary Moody Gardens tickets. After my initial ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$328 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$328
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,329 reviews)
"It is the grand Galvez enjoyed the swimming pool and the beauty of my room😍"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

2.5 out of 5
1402 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$120 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$120
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.2/10 (1,781 reviews)
Great location.
"The location and the facilities were good. Just across the street from the gulf. The couple upstairs stomping and yelling and slamming doors for 3 hours was the only negative."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall
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Other neighbourhoods around Crash Boat Basin

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark featuring rides and a water park as well as an individual male

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

Near West End
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Sunny Beach

While Sunny Beach isn't home to many top sights, Sunny Beach and Moody Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunny Beach
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Beachside Village

While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.

Beachside Village
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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.

West End
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Tiki Island

Tiki Island might not have many top sights, but Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tiki Island
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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

Midtown

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