Galveston Island

Its a stunning evening on The Seawall! Who is excited to be back on the beach?! Remember, it is still red flag conditions in the water. Enjoy the beach, not the water! @roamgalveston @galvestonbeachpatrol

Thankful for the ingenuity of the Galveston Island Seawall!After the 1900 Storm, the citizens of Galveston Island responded to the destruction of their island with remarkable energy and resilience. They raised the entire city and created the Seawall.#LoveGalveston

Happy Juneteenth from the #JuneteenthBirthplace!On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with the long-awaited news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now FREE. This was two and a half years after President Lincolns Emancipa...

Todays beautiful evening sky as this storm rolls in. To all our island visitors (and locals), be safe and dont underestimate the power of the Gulf! Take caution when driving and please pay attention to flag warnings on the beach! @roamgalveston #LoveGalveston#Galveston

A big storm rolling is in today on Galveston Island. Watch Dr. Hal for the latest weather update. @_hurricanehal #LoveGalveston

While we understand the fun of digging holes at the beach, we ask that you PLEASE fill them in when you are done! It is sea turtle nesting season, and a sea turtle can easily get stuck in one of these while looking for somewhere to nest. Not to mention you are putting other beachgoers, our Coasta...

Dad, a sons first hero, and a daughters first love. Happy Father's Day from Galveston Island!#LoveGalveston

Not a bad view from the Seawall this morning. @davidjames.info #lovegalveston #visitgalveston #texastodo

Saturday sunrise from the PORT OF GALVESTON.This view of the new Carnival Jubilee shows how big and beautiful she is Have you sailed on her yet? @davidjames.info #lovegalveston #visitgalveston

Its been a beautiful Saturday in the East End and at this historic #EastEndSaturday feature!A permit to remodel and repair a dwelling at 1610 Church Street, was issued to B. P. Reading yesterday afternoon. The work is to cost about $1,500. ~Galveston Daily News, 1921When you become a steward of a...

When you come to Galveston Island, please Leave No Trace. Let's keep our island CLEAN, GREEN, and PRISTINE! What does that mean? The Leave No Trace ordinance (N. 19-017 Sec. 8-27) prohibits leaving items such as canopies and miscellaneous beach gear unattended between sunset and sunrise. The Par...

Virtual sunrise tour of the @ghpleasurepier Happy Friday! @davidjames.info #lovegalveston #visitgalveston #texastodo