i love coming here , i gotta come more often since im so close. i went today with my family and it…read morewas a really fun time. wasn't too busy for spring break but we did go pretty early in the mid morning, around 1030-11 am. we were able to sit in the sand right by the water AND have a good bench by the park. honestly a really fun time. and the little bait shop had fun sno cones.

Nice local beach close to Houston to go for a walk and see some water seagulls and fish…read more We saw a few dolphins and lots of flying fish on their pier. The last time we visited was for the Sylvan Beach triathlon and it was just as tranquil today. Parking: plentiful Bathrooms: available and clean Return: most likely

My family and I visited Sunny Beach on a Sunday and we loved it. Being beach enthusiasts we have…read morevisited plenty of beaches and this ranks as one of our tops! They have free parking, and it was an easy walk to the beach. The beach itself wasn't crowded and the only thing to consider would be the restrooms. They have a few portable restrooms at the entrance of the beach that seemed to be maintained fairly well. We had a great time and we will be back.

Relaxed atmosphere. Very clean. Children and pet friendly. Parking right on the beach which is…read morenice..!

This quaint trail is roughly 5.6 miles from start to finish. The Trail in almost entirely paved…read moreand or gravel. It's wheelchair accessible and excellent for beginner hikers. Hike this trail all the way to the Gully bank. Here you can free fish. When we went, they had success in catches after only a few hours. You'll experience lots of wildlife in the form of seagulls and other birds. The best time to go it right before the weather starts to chill, so In November.

Does anyone know if the bridge is fixed, the one where you fish?, last time I went with my father…read moreit was completely gone. Any updates?

A six mile jetty into the Galveston Bay that you can drive on paved road, with sand beaches, rocks…read moreand docks to fish from shore, and parking on the sand pretty much wherever you want. Lots of family's enjoying the bay, swimming, boating, fishing & picnics. Mellow vibes. Cool that you can easily launch a trailer boat from the sand beach. Dog friendly. My dogs love it! Not the most scenic beach but clean and maintained with $10 daily fee.

A marvel of engineering, the levee that is called "The Texas City Dike" just out into and protects…read morethe Houston Ship Channel which is a critical commercial waterway for the Port of Houston and Texas City. Construction started during the Public Works Administration era of the 1930s, today it is more than 5 miles long and has a proper asphalt road along the entire length. [Review 862 of 2024 - 617 in Texas - 21892 overall]

$15 dollar parking for the day or $30 for the year. We came and enjoyed volleyball, barbecue and…read moreuno for a nice windy Sunday. Waters are very murky and it was dead blue jellyfish everywhere. Tide was very high coming in, never seen the water so close to the cars. But I wouldn't dare drive a car on that sand. I see people get stuck all the time. It's regular parking at the entrance tho. I love how clean it is and they passed out trash bags to each car. New (not fun) fact... it's rattle snakes at surf side.

I much prefer Surfside beach to Galveston Beach. If you have dogs and you like to bring them with…read moreyou to the beach, this beach is for you. This is very dog friendly and you can pull your car right up to the beach. You do have to keep your dogs on a leash as there are people circling to make sure that you do. I just bring a really long leash for them to be able to run around. My dogs like to run into the water so i have a long leash. Only downside is they don't have really plush sand. So if you go to the beach for the fluffy sand, this is not the place to go. But if you want no nonsense hassle or you don't have to carry all of your stuff miles to the beach just to find a good spot then you would like this beach. Note: there is free parking but we just ended up paying the $15 a day parking because we can pull right up on the beach. They do have an annual option to pay $30 for the whole year which I do think it's worth it if you go more than a couple times a year.

Nice place, we had a happy weekend together, I will be back at the nearest time , To enjoy the sea…read moreair

Amazing beach where you can drive your car almost into the waves!!! Exceptionally clean and…read moreleveled. Loved the sunrise there!!!

Clean and kept park. We were mostly at the (Monroe Fields) splash pad next door but could see…read morethrough the bars/ fence. Perfect place for a family gathering. Parking probably leaves alot to be desired if you go during the morning/ afternoon. We went during the evening today. (Around 7 to 8, they close at 8:30)

Diverse and cosy park, with a nice playground, sports grounds (basketball, volleyball, open air…read moregym), gravel looped walking trail (with starving mosquitoes, so bring your bug repellent!!) and quite a few pavilions with charcoal BBQ grills. As of May 2016, there's a nice Monroe Field splash pad right next to it - just what's needed for a hot summer! One bathroom at the park and another one at splash pad

Galveston Island State Park is a great spot to relax and enjoy nature. The scenery is beautiful…read morewith both beach and bay views, making it perfect for a peaceful getaway. It's a nice place for walking, fishing, or just soaking in the outdoors. The park is well kept and has a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind. Overall, it's a great place to visit if you're looking to escape the city and spend some time outside.

Came here on a day pass to walk a few of the trails here. It took about 30 minutes to drive here…read morefrom downtown Galveston. The headquarters is located on the beachside and that's where we checked in. There is a bayside post with a nature center, but both were closed when we went. We were given a trail map and recommendations on which trails to check out. All the trails are mowed regularly and we didn't see any trails with overgrown grass or brush. However, some trails can be flooded or under water because of where they're located. There is a boardwalk that crosses open water but the boards didn't look stable. There was another boardwalk that was washed away from the last hurricane and hasn't been repaired yet. We were able to see a few different kinds of birds on a quiet and relaxing Thursday morning. The beach was clean and didn't have many people there. There are multiple access points to the beach from the day-use parking lot and the nearby campsites. Their gift shop offered a variety of souvenirs for purchase and the ranger was friendly when we asked her questions. We enjoyed our time and think it's a worthwhile stop to enjoy the hiking trails and beach without crowds.

My family and I visited Lagoonfest while on vacation, and as out-of-towners, we had high…read moreexpectations based on the photos online. While the lagoon itself is nice, it didn't quite live up to what we had envisioned. It felt more like a very upscale neighborhood pool with some fun features -- which would've been fine had we gone in with that mindset. The atmosphere was more of a party vibe -- loud, crowded, and high-energy -- which wasn't what we were personally looking for. I had hoped for a more relaxing experience, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Considering the price, I didn't feel it was worth the cost. The cabana rentals were surprisingly expensive -- even more than what we've paid at actual beaches, like in Cozumel. The highway visible in the background also took away from the overall ambiance. In the end, it just wasn't the right fit for our family. For the price, I'd prefer a beach day or a quieter pool where we can truly unwind.

The reviews are kind of low, so I felt I would review it to add a different perspective…read more A water park located in a suburban neighborhood, next to a Buc-ees? Interesting! The crowd was mostly families, but you could go as an adult group or even solo. Glad they have a pretty large parking lot, so no stress on that. Came here for the first time on a bright Saturday AM at about 9:50a. Place opens at 10a. Come earlier than that, because others do too, and the line moved a little slow. They have a bag check you have to pass through first. Then you get back in line and go to the window, show your ticket, and/or buy your ticket. Then get your wristband. And then walk in. So you can only bring in what they allow, boooo, check their website for what they allow and dont allow before going. But I will say, the bag check was kind of light, IYKYK. Agree that the best move is to come early to snag a lounge chair with an umbrella. Umbrellas seem to be few and far between, but if you get there early, you should be able to get one. It doesn't seem worth it to rent the expensive cabanas, even with a group. We saw some groups doing it, not sure if they actually had paid the $300 fee, or were just squatting there until they got caught. I liked that they had a bar with some beer/cocktail options, so they place is adult friendly and kid friendly, lol. They have a food menu too, since you can't bring in food. I didn't order anything, but my friend really enjoyed her burger. They also had a few food trucks as well. That day, they were actually having a Pirates and Mermaids themed day. There was a Pirate folk band playing on their mini stage for a few hours. After that, they had a good playlist jamming on the loud speaker. The actual pool of the lagoon is divided in half. One half is for people to swim. The other half is for the water equipment rentals like the kaiyaks etc. We got to enjoy some stand-up paddleboading. That was fun. The water equipment rental is for 30 min at a time. Besides the wild rowdy kids surrounding us, we had a fun experience.

Pirates Beach is my favorite beach on Galveston Island. It's private and doesn't allow vehicles,…read morewhich makes the beach more family friendly and safe.

Great place to rent a beach house. We use Sand and Sea…read moreproperties to rent beach houses. They have several in pirates' beach to choice from. Pirates' beach has no driving on the beach; so it makes it almost private. They subdivision is so peaceful and serene. We will continue to rent here until we buy a place of our own.