| There is little to compare to standing on the | | | | In addition to the over 30 miles of beach, |
| beach looking out over the ocean at sunrise or | | | | Galveston has many different attractions for just |
| sunset. If you've never been to the Texas Gulf | | | | about anyone. Here's a brief list: |
| Coast region, especially Galveston Island, you'll be | | | | · Moody Gardens - Aquarium Pyramid, IMAX 3D |
| surprised at all there is to see and do including the | | | | Theater, Rainforest Pyramid, Paddlewheel Boat |
| beaches and ocean. And one of the best and | | | | rides and Palm Beach which is a great place for |
| least expensive Texas Gulf Coast vacations on | | | | kids to swim in protected area. |
| Galveston Island is to rent a beach house. | | | | · Schlitterbahn Waterpark - both indoor and |
| Galveston Island is located about 50 miles south | | | | outdoor facilities, many water rides. |
| of Houston, Texas. You can fly into Hobby | | | | · The Strand - Famous historic area with many |
| Airport and it's only a 38 mile drive to Galveston | | | | boutiques, restaurants, and walking tours of area. |
| Island. You can use one of the four Limo Services | | | | · Magic Carpet & Bungee Fun - Amusement |
| for about $35 (one way) or take a Taxi for | | | | complex with rides, batting cages, and of course |
| around $70, or rent a car for as little as $27 per | | | | Bungee Jumping. |
| day at Enterprise. If you're staying at a beach | | | | · Treasure Isle Tour Train - A 17 mile narrated |
| house, a car would be your best bet since most | | | | tour of the historic parts of the city. |
| of the beach house rentals are on the west side | | | | · Galveston Ferry - Ferry that travels to |
| of the island. | | | | adjacent Bolivar Island. Fun to ride and also visit |
| There are many reasons to stay at a beach | | | | Bolivar and High Island for some great bird |
| house besides being on or near the ocean. | | | | watching. |
| Considering what hotels cost for a family, a beach | | | | · Bird Watching - There are up to 300 different |
| house offers considerable savings both in lodging | | | | bird species that live or pass though Galveston |
| cost and not having to spend money on eating | | | | area. |
| out for every meal. It's like camping only a whole | | | | · Fishing - From the Galveston Fishing Pier, along |
| lot better with a beach house. And many beach | | | | the beach, or crabbing in the canals, or Charter |
| houses allow pets so you don't have to leave any | | | | Fishing Boats. |
| family members at home. | | | | There are many more attractions and fun things |
| There are also many different sizes and locations | | | | to do for free too. Stop by the Galveston |
| of beach house to rent for any budget. There are | | | | Visitor's Center for free brochures, maps, and |
| three general seasons and rates for beach house | | | | other information about Galveston. It's located on |
| rentals. High season (most expensive) is Summer | | | | 2027 61st Street and is open from 8:30 am to |
| and runs from June to September. Spring Season | | | | 5:00 pm every day. |
| is March to May, and Fall/Winter Season is | | | | And if you like to go out to eat at restaurants to |
| September to February. Depending on the | | | | take a break from meals at the beach house |
| season, you can find the smaller near beach (2-5 | | | | there are many great restaurants. From seafood |
| blocks) for as little as $400 per week. And if you | | | | to steaks, Italian to Vietnamese, fast food to |
| have a big family and want to go in the summer | | | | barbecue, you name it and Galveston has a |
| to a house 100 feet from the ocean, you can | | | | restaurant that serves it. And they have just |
| spend up to $5,000 for a week. | | | | about every possible ice cream and confection |
| You can cook out or eat in with beautiful ocean | | | | style treats along the Seawall Boulevard along the |
| views and have all the comforts of home. Most | | | | east side beaches. |
| beach houses come with everything you need like | | | | All in all, taking a vacation at Galveston Island and |
| linens, dishes and cooking utensils, wide screen | | | | staying at a beach house is fun and can be very |
| TVs and DVD players, Wifi Internet access, large | | | | inexpensive. And there's something for just about |
| decks, barbecues, and washer and dryers. Saving | | | | any type of person whether you just want to lay |
| money and all the conveniences of home right on | | | | around and watch the surf or go on daily |
| or near the beach. | | | | excursions for adventure and fun. |