Near West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal road with houses and a beach.
A castle-like entrance with a sign reading "SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON ISLAND".
A pirate ship-themed water slide with a netted entrance and a wooden ship design.
A sign for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark.
A wooden sign with 'SCHLITTERBAHN' written on it, a stone wall, and two red flags on top of a conical structure.

Stay near popular Near West End attractions

A nighttime view of a waterfront with illuminated structures and a foggy atmosphere.

Moody Gardens

8.8/10 (3,930 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game

Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game

NZ$109
per adult
Galveston: Turtles and Murals Segway Tour with Trivia Game
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$23
per adult
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket
Self-Guided Galveston Ghost Audio Tour

Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)

NZ$8
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Driving/Walking Audio Tour)
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

NZ$52
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Segway Galveston Ghost tour

Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour

NZ$127
per adult
Haunted Legends: Segway Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals

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$234 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$234
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$111 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$111
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Galveston Beach Hotel
Inn at The Waterpark

Inn at The Waterpark

2 out of 5
2525 Jones Dr Galveston TX
The price is NZ$157 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$157
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,088 reviews)
"It was really big well cleaned, the put out was so much fun! the pool was HUGE great stay 10/10"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Inn at The Waterpark
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8628 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$150 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$150
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

2.5 out of 5
2826 63rd St Galveston TX
The price is NZ$128 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$128
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island

Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island

2.5 out of 5
6628 Broadway Street Galveston TX
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
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Our guide on where to stay in Near West End

Find the best Near West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

West End

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

A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

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

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

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

A beach with people, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirate's Beach and Pirates Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Near West End Travel Guide

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