Near West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near West End
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.
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.
Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center
You can take time to visit Galveston Go Kart and Fun Center during your travels to Galveston. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Lone Star Fire Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lone Star Fire Museum in Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Activities
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Our pick of the best Near West End Hotel Deals
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Clean room. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
Good service, clean room, very good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Galveston Beach Hotel
I love the location of this hotel. It’s away from the busy, noisy part of the Seawall but a 2 minute walk across the street to the beach. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. Breakfast was great with many offerings and staff are friendly and helpful. I did have a few frustrations. ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Always Sunny at Seascape Beach Resort Sits Directly on Beach with Heated Pool
Our contact for our stay at Seascape Resort, Jessica, was very accessible and prompt to answer all our questions. She provided excellent service and was very helpful throughout our stay! Seascape Resort provides great features for a stay in Galveston! Great direct access to the beach, outdoor showers ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Galveston
They were very friendly and the rooms were clean!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Galveston Island
The staff were great when they were around. The room was big, but had an empty space a table and chairs could have fit in. The beds were not the most comfortable. It was definitely an older hotel and could use some updates. Breakfast included cereal and make your own waffles.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near West End
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.
Fort Crockett
While Fort Crockett may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seawall Beach and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
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.
Beachside Village
While visiting Beachside Village, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Sunny Beach.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.
