Texas Gulf Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Texas Gulf Coast
Hermann Park which includes a park and landscape views
Battleship Texas featuring military items
Memorial Park showing a park, a pond and a memorial
Hermann Park which includes a park, a statue or sculpture and a monument

Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast

Discovery Green showing city views, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

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Crystal Beach

Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach while you're in town.

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Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The Galleria

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

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West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle 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
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
The price is ₹11,582 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹11,582
₹17,758 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,452 reviews)
"I love to stay here. The best resort on the island"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at San Luis and will be back! We’ve stayed in Galveston several times and we’ve now decided we will stay at the San Luis every time! The staff were awesome! The hotel is nice and very convenient for dining options and the beach! The pool was amazing! We stayed in a VIP Executive ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Sand Rose Beach Resort

Sand Rose Beach Resort

3 out of 5
7000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,993 reviews)
"We stayed with our two dogs for a week and we absolutely enjoyed our stay. Perfect beach access and included breakfast was amazing. Staff was kind and helpful. We will return"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
"always good"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Hotel Ylem

Hotel Ylem

3.5 out of 5
8080 S Main St, Houston, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,195 reviews)
"The property and vibe in general is nice and I would like to stay again. Breakfast options were limited but still had a decent variety of hot options and I liked that they stayed open til 10am on the weekends. The 12pm check out time was nice too. The only thing I didn't like was that there were ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Ylem
Royale Beach and Tennis Club

Royale Beach and Tennis Club

3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (293 reviews)
Great location for accessing the beach
"Room was okay. A little outdated. AC worked great. Bed was not so comfortable. Refrigerator had a bad smell. Basic living quarters but we didn't plan on spending our time in the room anyway. Great location for accessing the beach. A short walk. 3 pools on property. Overall, we would stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

George R. Brown Convention Center

George R. Brown Convention Center

4/5(3 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in George R. Brown Convention Center, a top convention centre in Houston. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.

George R. Brown Convention Center
NASA Johnson Space Center

NASA Johnson Space Center

5/5(14 reviews)

After visiting NASA Johnson Space Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Houston. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

NASA Johnson Space Center
Daikin Park

Daikin Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at Daikin Park during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Daikin Park
Toyota Center

Toyota Center

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Toyota Center during your trip to Houston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Toyota Center
South Padre Island Beach

South Padre Island Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

South Padre Island Beach
Rice University

Rice University

Walk around the campus of Rice University, a top university in Houston. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Rice University

Cities near Texas Gulf Coast

Beaumont

Beaumont

Corpus Christi showing a bridge, a bay or harbour and skyline

Corpus Christi

Galveston featuring a city, a house and street scenes

Galveston

Houston

Houston