Pointe West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Port of Galveston

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Galveston

Activities

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

NZ$40
per adult
Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

NZ$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of Galveston's past.

Galveston Ghost Tour

NZ$55
per adult
Galveston Ghost Tour
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour

NZ$49
per adult
Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion

NZ$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

NZ$60
per adult
Galveston Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Pointe West Hotel Deals

Beautiful bayfront home with pool, hot tub & central AC

Beautiful bayfront home with pool, hot tub & central AC

Galveston
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Galveston. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Luis Beach and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Wonderful property in Galveston
"Perfect place for a family vacation, quick drive or walk to the beach close to beach club pool with great food and the west end marina is only a mile away with great food and karaoke on Friday nights. We loved it!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2025

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Beautiful bayfront home with pool, hot tub & central AC
BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man

BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man

Galveston
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Galveston. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Half Moon Beach and San Luis ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"Our family rented The Happy Mullet in Late September.The hosts sent us an email very soon thanking us for renting and giving us info we’d need. We called the day of to get in a little early and they were very gracious and let us go ahead and go to the house. We walked in and the view of the ocean ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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BEACH FRONT! The Happy Mullet: Surf, Sun, the Perfect House and Ms. Pac Man
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$110 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$110
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (2,653 reviews)
"We had a good view of the beach as well as the pool, this was our 2nd time staying, I was very disappointed the first time we stayed last year. However, we decided to stay again because we love this location. This time was way more pleasant! They have upgraded the flooring, furniture, paint and the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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$283 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$283
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,904 reviews)
"It was definitely amazing very clean and comfortable the staff was friendly and helpfull. Had room service the steak was cooked perfectly and it was delicious. The valet folks were awesome. The pool was fun. Everyone was great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

2.5 out of 5
8502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$166 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$166
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,500 reviews)
"The mattress was very uncomfortable, we could feel the springs. The ice maker did not work on our floor. Overall it was a nice hotel, but we would not stay again because of the mattress."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites
Inn at The Waterpark

Inn at The Waterpark

2 out of 5
2525 Jones Dr, Galveston, TX
The price is NZ$189 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$189
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Book a stay at this golf motel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,036 reviews)
"Clean room, pool was closed for renovations no hot tub room was nice"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Inn at The Waterpark
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Other neighbourhoods around Pointe West

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Sea Isle

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

Sea Isle
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Indian Beach

While visiting Indian Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Indian Beach.

Indian Beach
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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.

Jamaica Beach
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Pirates Beach

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

Pirates Beach
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Bermuda Beach

If you're spending some time in Bermuda Beach, Bermuda Beach and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Bermuda Beach
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The Preserve

While visiting The Preserve, you might make a stop by sights like Bermuda Beach and Pirate's Beach.

The Preserve

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