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    Porretto Beach

    3.9 (25 reviews)

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    Steph R.

    Husband and I took an unexpected weekend trip to Galveston and we spent the Saturday at Porretto Beach. The attendants were super friendly. We were able to choose from a variety of chair/umbrella options. It was not crowded at all and very family friendly. We didn't have kids, but we had our cavalier with us. Really enjoyed this area! Unfortunately a storm made us leave early, but the three hours we were there was very relaxing!

    Garrett Z.

    Fun beach to visit while in Galveston. We decided to avoid Stewart Beach and drive down the boulevard to see what other options for parking were available instead of paying the gate fee since we planned to only be at the beach for a couple of hours. We drove past the Porretto Beach gate and found free parking on the street next to the Wingate Hotel. If you cannot find free parking, there is street parking for a much better rate than the gate if you are only going for a couple of hours. Galveston Beaches are unique in that the water is murky, brown, and warm. Not everyone's cup of tea but it did keep my family cool in the hot, Texas sun. The beach itself was very clean and well kept and you could rent an umbrella and chairs if you wanted. The sand is the perfect consistency for building some amazing sand castles and structures so not swimming the whole time didn't bother my family. You can walk for miles on the beach as it goes on for quite some time. Fishing was being done off of the numerous granite piers installed on the beach. If you need a break from the all the sun and surf, various restaurants and bars, including Pleasure Pier, are only a short walk across the beach/street.

    Beautiful clean beach.
    Wilson O.

    Beautiful clean beach. If you bring your own canopy or shade structure that's as tall as their umbrellas , they ask that they be placed behind the flagpole, which aren't far back at all. Parking is plentiful and close by. Great place and water was terrific.

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    Geoffrey P.

    Best beach in Galveston for decades. In & out parking for the same price as street parking, so you don't have to lug your gear up and down the stairs. Umbrella and chair rentals. Cleanest beach on the Texas Coast. It's family owned and the family takes pride in their property. Busy on the weekends.

    Tiffany L.

    What a gorgeous well kept beach. It could have simply been the day that I went with my family but everything about this beach was absolutely perfect.

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    Eva P.

    Having lived on the island my whole life I appreciate Poretto Beach! Weekends in Galveston are always busy. Locals know to do their shopping and run their errands during the week to steer clear of the tourist that flood the island. We recently had my niece down and she has a toddler so she wanted easy beach access. I didn't want to fight the traffic and drive all the way west to a beach pocket park nor did I want to battle the traffic at Stewart beach so I suggested Porretto Beach since I pass it several times a week when I'm cruising the beach and they were very pleased. Yes, you pay an entrance fee and yes you pay for the umbrella and 3 chairs but here is what you get in return: parking just a few feet away from the waterline, no searching for the perfect spot because anywhere you park is the perfect spot, you can bring alcohol (just no glass containers) AND all food places deliver right to the beach. I mean talk about the best of all worlds! The sand is thick and hot so make sure to bring flip flops. So if you have kids and don't want to hassle with looking for a parking stop visit Poretto. We sent another family there as well and they said they will always go to Poretto from now on- it is that perfect.

    Beautiful day on Porretto beach
    Vanessa H.

    Very nice beach!! My husband and my two kids had a blast. We brought our chairs and umbrella cause they Have chair and umbrella rentals for 25$ until 4pm which is really good if you bring a big family. Parking is literally on the side on the beach for 1$ an hour and u pay through your phone or an app. Absolutely loved I would Def go back!

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    Super friendly staff and plenty of space to spread out. Had a great time with beautiful views.

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    Fairly clean. Quite and peaceful. Plenty of spaces to lay out and rental umbrellas and chairs for rent

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    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.

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    It may not be on anyone's top list of beaches to visit, but it's still a beautiful beach. A beach…read morethat has many stories to tell. It all starts with José Antonio de Evia who surveyed the land in 1783 for the Spanish governor, Bernardo de Galvez. There are also pirates in this story. Jean Lafitte and his crew of buccaneers made this island their hideaway in 1817 after discovering this beach. There was even a fortress built here in 1897. You can still see some of the remnants jutting out from the seawall. It was rebuilt after the Storm of 1900 and named Fort Crockett after Davy. Make sure you look up towards the San Luis Resort to see the Battery Hoskins bunker that is still there. The point is that it's more than just a beach made famous by a devastating storm. Sure, there are many memorials and historical markers along the seawall. There are also many fun activities such as the 61st Street Fishing Pier and the Pleasure Pier as well as art that has beautified the seawall. There's a stretch of beach between 6th and 61st street called the Seawall Interpretive Trail. About 70 concrete benches were transformed into mosaic art by Artist Boat. These pieces highlight Galveston's beaches. We didn't get to see all of it. It's a lot of beach to cover during a short stay before a cruise. We were simply mesmerized by everything around us as we were walking along the seawall across from our hotel. There were pods of pelicans flying over and seagulls on the rocks and breakaways. The view along the seawall at sunset was stunning. It was a great time to see it. It even brought back childhood memories for my husband who was born here. We enjoyed our stay on the beach even though it was a short one.

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