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Popular places to visit
Seawolf Park
After visiting Seawolf Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
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.
Moody Gardens
This impressive theme park in Galveston Bay features a zoo, an aquarium, museums and rides.
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 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 Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Galveston Island Beaches during your trip to Galveston?
Top hotels in Pelican Island
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
We arrived late, but guest service was wonderful! We were the first to use the Limo service to our cruise port, and it was a life saver! Thanks to everyone for making our pre/post cruise experience seamless!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Beachfront Palms Hotel Galveston
Eggs sausage potatoes biscuits gravy, very friendly
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Habitacion limpia .lo malo q las cortinas no bajaron x la noche.. personal muy bueno. Bar en piscina exelente. Lo unico malo q estos hoteles Hilton son los unicos q no cuentan con parqueo por eso tiene uno q pagar adicional.. mal eso.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Rooms need updating. Especially bathrooms
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Galveston Beach Hotel
Great location and price
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall
Our stay went well, the biggest issue was the mildew smell in the room. Even with the room at 65 all day, it always smelled like mildew. It made it so hard to be in the room since the smell was so strong and we had to keep the room so cold to keep it from smelling worse. They had run out of extra ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Island
Strand Historic District
Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Port of Galveston while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Historic Downtown Galveston
While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston.
East End
If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
San Jacinto
While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and The Bryan Museum.
Kempner Park
While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.
East Beach
While East Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galveston Seawall and Stewart Beach.
Pelican Island Travel Guide
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