Galveston - The Don'ts of Galveston, Texas

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  • Galveston is a popular beach town for travelers and tourists to Texas. Here we go through what tourist should do in Galveston, and what tourists should not do in Galveston. We hope this can prepare you for your Galveston, Texas vacation.
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Komentáře • 747

  • @nancybrown4041
    @nancybrown4041 Před 3 lety +394

    Do take the ferry from Galveston to Point Bolivar and back. You might see the dolphins following the ferries. Also, it is free because it is part of the Texas highway system.

    • @wendyberrios5957
      @wendyberrios5957 Před 3 lety +13

      *Don’t forget 😊
      Also really? I didn’t know that! That’s so cool! I want to see some dolphins!

    • @spearsba
      @spearsba Před 3 lety +20

      And go to the Bolivar Lighthouse

    • @lestranged
      @lestranged Před 3 lety +11

      I saw dolphins when I rode it!

    • @usernamesrlamo
      @usernamesrlamo Před 3 lety +14

      And the old fort. Really a great trip all around. I spent one day just riding the ferry back and forth several times and walking around the lighthouse and fort.

    • @chriskinard8838
      @chriskinard8838 Před 3 lety +10

      When you get to the ferry landing stay in the right lane and park in the free lot and walk on the ferry. Ride it to and from Port Bolivar.

  • @brianfisher4701
    @brianfisher4701 Před měsícem +15

    Charles Barkley brought me here lol

    • @jimmykarlsson2567
      @jimmykarlsson2567 Před měsícem

      " the Pelicans will go to Galveston with that dirty ass water and think they are on a nice beach "

  • @Grey_fox12
    @Grey_fox12 Před měsícem +13

    Here because of Barkleys rant😂

  • @MrZombieslayer409
    @MrZombieslayer409 Před 3 lety +54

    Another don't is don't forget to throw away your F*cking trash when you spend your day at the beach. It pisses us off when tourist/visitors leave our beaches full of garbage.

    • @jeremysmith3760
      @jeremysmith3760 Před 3 lety +7

      Wife and I go to Galveston or Bolivar frequently and we cuss the idiots leaving their trash too. We usually pick up at least a Wal-Mart bag a piece full of trash.

    • @haileyreeves9663
      @haileyreeves9663 Před 2 lety +2

      I don’t live in Galveston but I have been there. When I went there was so much trash in the ocean and on the sand. I personally picked up quite a bit but that doesn’t make it ok for others to not

    • @shanflanagain
      @shanflanagain Před 2 lety

      Grab two bags for your morning beach walk, one for shells, seagrass, or just your now-empty coffee mug & phone, and one for trash.

  • @lmored6714
    @lmored6714 Před 3 lety +48

    Moving back to Galveston/ Jamaica Beach from The Black Hills of South Dakota. Living vicariously through youtube vids until I get there.

  • @anniemccormick7969
    @anniemccormick7969 Před 3 lety +170

    As a local of Galveston I really appreciate the "don't feed the seagulls" comment!

    • @wabisabimari
      @wabisabimari Před 3 lety +6

      Fr but all the tourists throw food at them and make swarms😭

    • @shaggyolsen2222
      @shaggyolsen2222 Před 3 lety +13

      I’m sorry Annie and to everyone that don’t like the seagulls. But I happen to love feeding the birds 🐦. It a way of life there. Not to be mean, but don’t like it move form there where you want have that.

    • @maeganwilkerson9239
      @maeganwilkerson9239 Před 3 lety

      I feel you annie

    • @GW-gz8jh
      @GW-gz8jh Před 2 lety +15

      @@shaggyolsen2222 seagulls are fine. But feeding them causes them to be more aggressive taking the food of people that aren’t feeding them and bomb them and their belongings with poop. Be considerate. Feed birds at home but not in public. Besides it’s not good for the birds so the only person that’s benefitting from it is you. People shouldn’t have to move because you enjoy creating a menace for others around you.

    • @jammindave8483
      @jammindave8483 Před 2 lety +4

      Feeding the birds should be fine if you’re out somewhere alone where others aren’t. Do NOT feed them at restaurants. Want to feed them at restaurants, BUY a restaurant and feed them all you want.

  • @SarahandMarek
    @SarahandMarek Před 3 lety +102

    "Galveston is a real city that just happens to have a beach" rather than "a beach town that is just a beach town". Really interesting way of looking at it and we completely agree with that logic 😅

    • @annabellebeckwith9283
      @annabellebeckwith9283 Před 2 lety +1

      I hope it's nothing like Atlantic City, which is a Casino and slum with an ocean beach.

    • @awilson816aw
      @awilson816aw Před rokem

      @@annabellebeckwith9283 Not At All

    • @andresbur15
      @andresbur15 Před rokem

      @@annabellebeckwith9283 to be honest, besides the paddle boat and the water park. Is really overpriced for what you get. My kids didn’t like it either.

    • @sashes375
      @sashes375 Před rokem

      @@annabellebeckwith9283 no casinos in texas except on indian land

  • @aaronclift
    @aaronclift Před 3 lety +55

    My wife and I live in Austin and have been traveling to Galveston for vacation on a yearly basis since 2013. It’s a great vacation destination and very affordable.

  • @adoaniasalazar5032
    @adoaniasalazar5032 Před 3 lety +81

    lived here my whole life and i have another don’t: DONT litter! Tourists always come and trash the island and don’t pick up after themselves. locals can’t even enjoy anything that we have here most of the time because everything is packed because of the tourists. the least tourists could do is pick up after themselves and help keep our beaches clean.

    • @hectorortiz1852
      @hectorortiz1852 Před 2 lety

      Yes that’s what I noticed at the beach lots of trash was there a week ago

    • @AllanEvansOfficial
      @AllanEvansOfficial Před 2 lety +2

      So rude to go where you’re not even from and just trash their city

    • @gregdowding837
      @gregdowding837 Před 2 lety +3

      Visiting from Omaha for 63 days. We leave everything spotless.

    • @randybobandy7267
      @randybobandy7267 Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@AllanEvansOfficial the locals trash it about as much as the tourists

    • @robertp181
      @robertp181 Před rokem +1

      I hate that. We go to Galveston for our cruises and I’ve seen people litter. We never litter no matter where we go and nothing irks me more than litter bugs.

  • @kellysharpe2307
    @kellysharpe2307 Před 2 lety +35

    Galveston is like an Island trapped in Time...the Victorian era!! I LOVE it!! In its heyday, it was "the Wall Street of the West"! That's why there's so much gorgeous architecture and beautiful Victorian homes!

    • @nozrep
      @nozrep Před rokem +1

      parts of it are, intentionally so, for the tourists. But most of it is not locked in time. E.G., all the brand new multi million dollar beach houses that are being built.

    • @chefssaltybawlz
      @chefssaltybawlz Před rokem +5

      @@nozrep Yeah I’m sure they saved all those buildings in the 1900’s for tourists…

  • @Leaders4LifeMA
    @Leaders4LifeMA Před 3 lety +41

    Don't ignore the rip tides signs! Be careful!

    • @INZANE1919
      @INZANE1919 Před 2 lety +1

      Yesssss just like any beach there will be tide, watch out especially for surfers!

  • @WesJenkins518
    @WesJenkins518 Před měsícem +6

    Do they have bird watch there? I am expecting to see some Pelicans!

  • @lindastarr4699
    @lindastarr4699 Před 3 lety +52

    The history of Galveston is pretty cool. Pirate Jean Lafitte had a home there and the ruins are still there. New Orleans and Galveston are sister cities. Galveston was likened to NYC of it's early days and the very first newspaper in Texas.

    • @annemiller8399
      @annemiller8399 Před 2 lety +5

      When I lived there; my friend who also lived in the historical east end; her dining room a a cannon ball in the dining room wall; courtesy of Jean Lafitte, the pirate.

    • @Emiliapocalypse
      @Emiliapocalypse Před rokem +2

      @@annemiller8399 wow!! What an incredible story!

  • @DMDsifuentes
    @DMDsifuentes Před 3 lety +64

    Im BOI lived here my whole life, and ive also done my fair share of traveling, nothing like Galveston. Love to see people from all over ,come and enjoy my hometown. It has its own charm and u know a native islander when u see or talk to one. Great video, God bless.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you!

    • @springsuza1840
      @springsuza1840 Před 3 lety +2

      As you I was BOI back in 1955 yeah I telling my age lol.... moved away in 1980 and now live in Alvin, I can't get over how thing have changed. My daddy worked for Joe Grasso and Son back than. He ran a shrimp boat for Mr. Grasso.

    • @RetiredSailor60
      @RetiredSailor60 Před 3 lety +4

      My brothers are BOIs as well.

    • @leaundraeshepherd9170
      @leaundraeshepherd9170 Před 2 lety

      Hello, I am from Houston but have been living in Austin for the past 20 years. I am considering bringing the family to Galveston for a small vacation. Can you recommend any affordable sea food places and other fun things to do? Thanks.

    • @DMDsifuentes
      @DMDsifuentes Před 2 lety +1

      @@leaundraeshepherd9170Theres soo much to see and do. Huli huli hut, the spot, shrimp and stuff all have grate food and reasonably priced. As far as things to do. The pleasure pier, moody gardens, schlitterbhan, downtown strain are all go to places to have fun. Our beaches are not exactly the best but worth making some time for.I wish you safe travels🙏.

  • @StamfordBridge
    @StamfordBridge Před 3 lety +53

    Do sit on the beach late at night and listen to Glen Campbell’s “Galveston.” Well, at least it worked for me.

  • @fahler14
    @fahler14 Před měsícem +7

    Home of the Pelicans

  • @JLDReactions
    @JLDReactions Před 3 lety +73

    Galveston is such an underrated city. I live in New Orleans, and it kind of reminds me of New Orleans with a beach minus the culture. Shame the Hurricanes have destroyed most of their older buildings.

    • @sashes375
      @sashes375 Před 3 lety +6

      Galveston does mardi gras better than nola

    • @lynniespringer1705
      @lynniespringer1705 Před 2 lety +7

      WE still have many older building downtown. My parents house survived the 1900 storm.

    • @JLDReactions
      @JLDReactions Před 2 lety +5

      @@sashes375 Uhm, I highly doubt that. Hahaha.

    • @JLDReactions
      @JLDReactions Před 2 lety +2

      @@lynniespringer1705 Hello. Yes, I've seen some and some of the older Victorian homes as well.

    • @logan-dv5bp
      @logan-dv5bp Před 2 lety +5

      @@sashes375 I love Galveston as well , but oh no you're so wrong about Mardi Gras 😂

  • @jayvee320
    @jayvee320 Před 3 lety +17

    POV: this just randomly came in your suggestions and you’re from Galveston area.

  • @MovieMakingMan
    @MovieMakingMan Před měsícem +2

    I’ve surfed Galveston beaches for years, mostly at 61st, 27th, 37th and the Flagship pier. I used to get out of class at San Jacinto College at 1030 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and be on my board catching waves by 1130. I’d stay from sunup to sundown as often as I could.
    Lots of great places in Galveston. A lot of great bars and shops have come and gone on the Strand. Mardi Gras were always fun. As a surfer it was sad when Galveston put parking meters (a tax on the poor) all along the seawall. The city likes to tax people who can least afford it. That stopped me from going to Galveston for years.
    The east beaches were once a great place to camp for the weekend but you can’t do that anymore. And the city started charging to go to two of the larger east beaches. The fees weren’t to clean up anything. The beaches were clean. Instead of nice unobstructed beaches the city put up barriers in many places. They are an eyesore. But they make the city a lot of money.

    • @jimmykarlsson2567
      @jimmykarlsson2567 Před měsícem

      Be careful though my friend, lots of Great Whites out there 😱😱😱😲🙏

  • @sooners2037
    @sooners2037 Před 3 lety +29

    Galveston use to be the Elis Island of the south until September of 1900 (The Great Storm of 1900/ Isaac’s Storm) Category 4 Hurricane hit the Island killed about 6,000-10,000 people which is why Houston’s ship channel grew a lot also

  • @joejanczak3014
    @joejanczak3014 Před 3 lety +18

    The Rosenberg library in Galveston is a great visit too! At 2323 Sealy. The staff there is helpful and amazing.

    • @safetyfirstintexas
      @safetyfirstintexas Před 2 lety +1

      Saw a ghost in the attic of the library when doing the steel ribs install for the air conditioner relocation. Welders eyes were big as saucers. Just a moving body sized mist against a darker bookshelf.
      Theres paranormal activity all over the island and pellican island too. Pellican is where the 6,000 bodies were taken from the 1900 storm. ( hurricane)
      It caused 4 ' of sand to be pumped on the island to raise it. And the 17' cement seawall.
      Working nights in the shipyard you could hear a woman scream about once a week. Never could find her.

  • @Diana-lo6cx
    @Diana-lo6cx Před 3 lety +37

    My beach! I live in Houston and grew up going to Galveston and Crystal Beach. We still go and love it! Not blue water but, I would miss it if we ever moved!

    • @Jml416
      @Jml416 Před 3 lety +3

      Lol, that was going to be one my don'ts...DON'T expect white sand and crystal blue water like other areas of the gulf, but it's still good.

    • @ovh992
      @ovh992 Před 3 lety

      What kind of water is it?

    • @Jml416
      @Jml416 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ovh992 Brown most of the time because of the waves churning the brown sand up.

    • @TxJanna
      @TxJanna Před 3 lety +4

      @@ovh992 the brown waters help for great shrimp. we've had some weeks of blue water, but the brown is better for the sea habitat

    • @SOBO-sg2yt
      @SOBO-sg2yt Před 3 lety +4

      Oh...but boy if I love that water!!! It is very refreshing. We also grew up in Houston. When we were in school during the summer, we literally went every single weekend in June and July. We finished our days with dinner at Shrimp and Stuff. Doesn't get any better than that! I miss those days.

  • @michaelkaiser8694
    @michaelkaiser8694 Před 2 lety +7

    Lived in Galveston for five years. The whole island is a mystery gravitational hot spot. It has incredible energy and super special. Our daughter was born there and will forever hold the title "BOI" helping us to stake our claim on the island.

  • @John-hw3ds
    @John-hw3ds Před 3 lety +16

    Lived there in my late 20"s from the end of 99 until 05. Pretty much the most fun i ever had. The Strand has something going on pretty much every weekend. A few of my favorite restaurants, were Branco Burrito, The Original Mexican Cafe, Rudy & Pacos, The Spot, and the Cajun Greek. But there is LOTS of fantastic food on the island, just ask a local what their favorite is and you will be set.

    • @hypickl3760
      @hypickl3760 Před rokem +2

      The Spot is literally heaven, i have gone there every time i go to galveston

  • @mellovett5924
    @mellovett5924 Před 3 lety +9

    Thank you, I am BOI born on the island and I reside here. Galveston is a Texas Gem, we love visitors just bring your manners and respect. Everyone is welcomed.

    • @RetiredSailor60
      @RetiredSailor60 Před 3 lety

      My brothers are BOIs as well. You may know them; John, Phillip, and Mike Ziesemer.

    • @mellovett5924
      @mellovett5924 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RetiredSailor60 I was not raised here, we moved back a couple of years ago. My mother was raised here, she is in her 70s. Galveston is a wonderful place, real estate is pricey but that’s everywhere now. Mom said when she was growing up here it was an adult playground now it’s extremely family friendly.

    • @RetiredSailor60
      @RetiredSailor60 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mellovett5924 My mom is in her late 70s and lived on the island from 1963 to 2015. She's in Santa Fe now.

    • @mellovett5924
      @mellovett5924 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RetiredSailor60 my mom loves the fact she has retired back her to the island.

  • @beckimazzola1955
    @beckimazzola1955 Před 3 lety +28

    I've lived in the Houston area most of my life so I was waiting... to hear you say not to feed the seagulls. Thank you for this important public service announcement!

  • @elishacoyle7009
    @elishacoyle7009 Před 3 lety +20

    Galveston is like New Orleans with a beach! I love it. So many good restaurants and coffee shops. And the art galleries!!!! Don’t get me started .... one of my favorite things about Galveston is how it’s so dog friendly. I take my dog everywhere. He loves the beach.

  • @jm5390
    @jm5390 Před 2 lety +22

    I LOVE Galveston and so glad you made this video! While the beaches aren’t like Florida or the Caribbean, it’s still the ocean and a peaceful place to unwind with a sea breeze. The Strand is probably my favorite part of Galveston with all the shops & restaurants. 😊

  • @wolfgod6778
    @wolfgod6778 Před 2 lety +5

    I love this video! I'm B.O.I and just love this Island. The energy is so clean and refreshing. No matter where I roam Galveston will always be my home.

  • @AslanKyoya1776
    @AslanKyoya1776 Před 3 lety +15

    I lived in Houston back in the mid 00s and used to go there a lot, I love all of the history.

  • @johnqpublic2888
    @johnqpublic2888 Před 3 lety +238

    Another don't for Galveston beaches: don't forget that rattlesnakes hang out in the sand dunes

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 3 lety +33

      Good to know!

    • @loveleighladey7945
      @loveleighladey7945 Před 3 lety

      😵

    • @rileypetrando
      @rileypetrando Před 3 lety +2

      Wow I’ve had this exact nightmare before, I still kinda wanna go to Galveston tho

    • @sharon22669
      @sharon22669 Před 3 lety +10

      I'm going to Galveston in June. Rattlesnakes? 🥺

    • @johnqpublic2888
      @johnqpublic2888 Před 3 lety +17

      @@sharon22669 The dunes have been known to have rattlesnakes. Stay on the beach & you'll be fine.

  • @loriemuhlbauer8360
    @loriemuhlbauer8360 Před 3 lety +15

    I love Galveston and have been takeing vacations there for years. You mentioned the state park which brought back memories of a vacation that we planned several years ago. We decided to stay in the state park in a shelter, bad idea real bad idea! The state park is on the opposite side from the ocean and we were the only ones staying there. There were signs beware of poisonous sea snakes . There were mosquitoes big as bats that hot all inside of our shelter and we got eaten up by the mosquitoes. After the second night there we left for a motel never to stay in the state park again

    • @j.d.leslie8458
      @j.d.leslie8458 Před 2 lety

      There are no poisonous sea snakes but plenty of rattlesnakes

  • @timseidel584
    @timseidel584 Před 3 lety +10

    Galveston Island Brewing - Don’t forget to check it out

  • @victornieto8925
    @victornieto8925 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Enjoyed your excitement on your presentation. Planning to spend a whole weekend there and this will help me to look for the interesting things you mention.
    Appreciated!

  • @kasandravaughn1355
    @kasandravaughn1355 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for that video. My cousin and I are planning a trip to Galveston at the end of next month. Very very helpful. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

  • @SOBO-sg2yt
    @SOBO-sg2yt Před 3 lety +3

    My favorite thing in the world: spend the day at the beach in Galveston and end the day with dinner at Shrimp N Stuff....it doesn't get any better than that!! Thank you for this video!

  • @experimetalfan8851
    @experimetalfan8851 Před rokem +6

    I absolutely LOVE how positive you are in your videos!
    Even the "Don'ts" are hidden DOs 🤗
    I'm visiting Texas next week and your videos made me even more excited to go!

  • @JoeAdrain
    @JoeAdrain Před 3 lety +3

    I love biking downtown Galveston, easy to access , love taking pics of the old historical buildings and cemeteries.

  • @eliudalonzo
    @eliudalonzo Před 2 lety +2

    Great review. We really enjoyed watching this video even as Galveston residents.

  • @amorousdorus7483
    @amorousdorus7483 Před 3 lety +2

    Pretty cool seeing someone talk about my hometown where I live currently

  • @johndavidsuayan9239
    @johndavidsuayan9239 Před 2 lety

    I just logged on here and see this. Thanks for doing a video on my old stomping grounds, Mr. Wolters!

  • @stevencruz9336
    @stevencruz9336 Před 4 měsíci

    I was born in Galveston but my family settled in East Texas. I have always been drawn there and visit often all year long. It is so peaceful and believe it or not it’s quiet on the beach during off season. My wife and I have decided next time we purchase a home it’ll be in Galveston.

  • @skyisthelimit9897
    @skyisthelimit9897 Před 2 lety

    I love this thank you at last someone who can be real and let us know the “don’t!” Thank you for the heads up! Liked and subscribed

  • @ollylevesque3404
    @ollylevesque3404 Před rokem +4

    I’ve watched you for years how did I miss a Galveston episode?? I live 45 min from the island but the traffic keeps me away. Great shots of the sea wall!

  • @haileyreeves9663
    @haileyreeves9663 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video! It was lots of info. I was here in April and it was great!! Everywhere in this video I was in person. It’s just crazy

  • @RegularFootisChris
    @RegularFootisChris Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the Great Video, Awesome Information!

  • @nealammerman6768
    @nealammerman6768 Před 3 lety +5

    Spent a week there 2 summers ago. I rented a bike and biked the complete Seawall a few times. Galveston is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve seen and has a unique history. Learn all you can about the 1900 hurricane to fully appreciate the history . Learn about the Galveston Mafia under the Maceo Family.. learn the legends, ghost👻stories, and the blend of tragedy and heroism. There’s so much to learn and see just on the island!

  • @cynthiacisneros1694
    @cynthiacisneros1694 Před 8 měsíci

    Very enjoyable and informative. Thanks ❣️

  • @royseaberg2214
    @royseaberg2214 Před 2 lety +4

    Beaches is the last thing I think of when it comes to Galveston. The sand is rough and we get all the Mississippi River backwash so the water is brown and muddy. Now the town itself is actually awesome and I see why people live here but it was never the beach that brings me to Galveston. The beach does still give a nice view.

  • @arcturianwarrior821
    @arcturianwarrior821 Před 3 lety +2

    I miss Galveston. I drove across the bridge from Surfside and hung out in Galveston on the weekends! I miss home.

  • @barbararoca6847
    @barbararoca6847 Před 3 lety +6

    We went to the Opera and saw the Barber of Seville on a visit. There is a great catamaran harbor cruise off the Strand. We've visited a number of the homes and seen the Elyssa (ship) a number of times. We have enjoyed Moody Gardens a number times. Go to the tacarías. You won't regret it!

  • @devdawg22
    @devdawg22 Před 3 lety +3

    We are heading there in about 3 weeks. We are actually staying in a beach house on Bolivar for some relaxing beach time then doing trips into Galveston. We do have 1 day trip planned for the space center. Can't wait for a much needed vaca

  • @Eclairgurl7
    @Eclairgurl7 Před 3 lety +5

    I'm moving here in a month! Thank you for the video. Now I know where I can go explore!

    • @Eclairgurl7
      @Eclairgurl7 Před 2 lety

      @Fawk3s its pretty! Been here about 2 weeks now, just a lot of rain!

  • @dariakhudyak5660
    @dariakhudyak5660 Před 2 lety

    We will visiting Galveston on August! 🤩 Thank you for the video! Really helpful and interesting 👍🏻

  • @caliranger249
    @caliranger249 Před 3 lety +5

    It’s a great places to go the beach water is warm :) I like the duck tour

  • @angie2647
    @angie2647 Před rokem

    Thank you for this video I know this was a year ago but you helped Lyft our spirits we where bummed about the rain that’s going to go down over there this weekend so we thought we had to cancel our vacation for the summer but after hearing the other things we could do if it rains got me and my family exited !!! Thank you for this video 👍

  • @PeteGames409
    @PeteGames409 Před 3 lety +1

    Great vid man! I'm from around the area and yes I recommend coming down to Galveston and visiting the cities and towns in between. You will find all sorts of neat things coming from Houston on down to Galveston or going from Galveston on up to Houston. The beaches are great on the island especially going to the west to San Luis Pass. The fishing is great too. I definitely recommend though have good one!!

  • @kevianna_
    @kevianna_ Před 2 lety +2

    Just went to Galveston beach last Thursday’s and I enjoyed my time their

  • @scarlethnance7670
    @scarlethnance7670 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you great information!!

  • @zachratedrll1529
    @zachratedrll1529 Před rokem +2

    I'm from Mississippi and lived in Florida for years and have to say I love Galveston more then I did Keywest and the islands of Florida. Actually the whole coast of Texas is wonderful.

  • @colejohnson6725
    @colejohnson6725 Před 3 lety +12

    I live in Houston and have a condo there don't forget about the cemeteries that are oddly right in the middle of the town which have graves of people that died in the Hurricane in 1900.

    • @Kenzingo
      @Kenzingo Před 2 lety

      Another person mentioned Galveston is basically one big cemetery because of that hurricane. I had no idea when I visited last month! Considering moving to Houston, if I do-I am going to be in Galveston constantly-I LOVE the beach

  • @JamilahRenae
    @JamilahRenae Před 3 lety

    Awesome vid! I've been a few times and didn't know about all the other things to do. I love sitting on the beach but my kids sould enjoy the other activities.

  • @yvonnegroleau9432
    @yvonnegroleau9432 Před 3 lety +12

    Do go to Sea wolf Park! Loved crawling through the submarine! Also there is another ship docked there. Makes a fun day! Agree about the ferry. Also, you can take a dolphin watching cruise. Leaves from pier 21. Have a wonderful time in Galveston!

    • @DJ-fk2fq
      @DJ-fk2fq Před 2 lety +1

      Is Sea Wolf Park on pier 21?

    • @jodyguilbeaux8225
      @jodyguilbeaux8225 Před rokem

      i did that same vacation with the wife and my kids in the 1980s. i think the SEA WOLF, was sunk during WW2 in the south pacific. radio contact was forbidden at the time, and they lost contact with the sub. THIS park is dedicated to the SEA WOLF, if i remember correctly, that was a long time ago.

  • @shanflanagain
    @shanflanagain Před 2 lety +2

    Don't leave anything on the beach overnight, even if you are staying on the west end at a beach house - the city is AWESOME about clearing litter.. including your expensive litter!
    DO look at allllll the AirBnBs available, not just waterfront/my own place. One of my favorite stays ever was in a 1905 Victorian (with some cool craftsman carry overs). The original claw foot bath (and VERY vintage) showerhead was so amazing I took showers and baths each time. 😂

  • @celena1650
    @celena1650 Před 3 lety +12

    I love your video...I also looooveee the "flying rats" comment lol that's what we've always called them...Another don't to add to your list is don't mess with the jellyfish...growing up, I've seen too many people messing with them and getting stung, just because they're laying on the beach doesn't mean they aren't dangerous...Another don't...don't forget that after the 1900 hurricane, Galveston was built up 16 or 17 feet...so if you've ever wondered why Galveston is so haunted or what they did with all the bodies of the 1900 hurricane, they're underneath you...so basically, Galveston Island, is an island cemetery...My great grandfather helped rebuild the island after the hurricane, so this story and many others have passed down through the years...I'm very proud to say that I was born in Galveston

    • @annabellebeckwith9283
      @annabellebeckwith9283 Před 2 lety

      I'm currently reading, "Isaac's Storm," the book by Erik Larson about the Galveston hurricane of 1900. It's both fascinating and tragic.

    • @TexasRose50
      @TexasRose50 Před rokem

      And speaking of hurricanes, a warning for visitors. If there’s one coming, and you’re told to evacuate, DO it! The roads need to be cleared for residents to leave. Running from a hurricane is not a pleasant experience. Just saying….

  • @jaden5507
    @jaden5507 Před 10 měsíci

    Really enjoys this sir , you’re good !

  • @CAT101805
    @CAT101805 Před 3 lety +7

    As a local I love this..and thanks for mentioning the seagulls.ugh my biggest pet peeve about tourists. Please don’t feed the seagulls! It’s like visiting New York and feeding the rats. Also don’t drive slow. We are still Texan down here so those rules apply. If you want to see the water on the sea wall, pull over! Locals do live here, and though we want you to enjoy our island, we still have to get to work, or get home from work! Follow the traffic laws, they’re the same as houston! Also when going to the ferry, stay in the left lane. The right lane belongs to the locals who live there. We can’t get home if you are blocking the road! Other than that enjoy the island!

  • @Chase0370
    @Chase0370 Před 3 lety +1

    Another thing to consider . Kemah boardwalk ( not many signs promoting it) is near Galveston towards the Houston ship channel. It is near has rides ( like six flags ) you can get a package deal with the Houston aquarium, pleasure pier, and kemah boardwalk.

  • @MyGreenNest
    @MyGreenNest Před 2 lety

    Love this thorough review! I was wondering what I could do with my family if we come to visit.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 2 lety

      Glad we could help!

    • @shanflanagain
      @shanflanagain Před 2 lety

      Plan your trip! Galveston is the most underrated city in Texas. And NO, the beaches/water isn't dirty. Galvy is an estuary with several rivers bringing in just literal silt, and me at of the year, it also gets fed silt from the Mississippi.

  • @robertp181
    @robertp181 Před rokem

    I love Galveston. We are from Oklahoma and we go on all of our cruises from Galveston. It’s a beautiful place and I love it.

  • @mercury7458
    @mercury7458 Před 3 lety

    very helpful! thank you bestie

  • @GrumpyCockatiel
    @GrumpyCockatiel Před rokem +1

    Lived there in the 90s... thinking of moving back.
    Residents will tell you stories of cars going over the seawall.

  • @reelhappytravellers2691
    @reelhappytravellers2691 Před 3 lety +6

    The entire world must thanks you for giving us such a nice footage!!!!!!

  • @michaeltaylor1603
    @michaeltaylor1603 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm a native Houstonian. I used to go Sunday or Wed. my off day from work. To live in a major city & be able "chill" at the beach (taking about an hour or so to get there) Is some kinda cool. The ferry is fun, Duck Tour. La Kings 4 handmade taffy & hand made soft drinks + Sundaes!!! Plenty to eat drink & explore. I miss the old Strand Emporium. And ohhhh! Yeah Mardi Gras + parades. You should see my bead collection!

    • @Kenzingo
      @Kenzingo Před 2 lety

      I might move to Houston, this will be my exact plan!

  • @kassrripples3659
    @kassrripples3659 Před 2 lety +1

    We are staying this week in Jamaica Beach with sons 14 and 18 year olds. We are having a relaxing week. The weather is mild we are wearing light shirts and jeans not even wearing jackets or socks this week. We went out for dinner last night 25 December. We walked on the beach 24 December. Fishing off the timber porch at our air b n b … drove around looking at murals on houses and garage doors.

    • @kassrripples3659
      @kassrripples3659 Před 2 lety

      We are from Australia, I grew up in Melbourne and the beach here reminds me slightly of Port Phillip Bay and St Kilda beach… we currently live in Montgomery Texas, This was a week getaway for us as a family. Teenage sons think it’s a bit boring. Unfortunately…

  • @SuiteTaBuByA
    @SuiteTaBuByA Před 6 měsíci

    Greta video, energy and info!

  • @jayflanders5576
    @jayflanders5576 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much my wife has been bugging me forever about going to the beach & Galveston is the closest one to us. I didn't want to make a 6 hour drive just to see a beach but now I see its more than that.

    • @tinabean713
      @tinabean713 Před 2 lety

      Definitely worth a long drive if you're staying at least a few days. If you've got kids, the railroad museum is way cheaper than Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens and very enjoyable.

    • @annabellebeckwith9283
      @annabellebeckwith9283 Před 2 lety

      Where would you be coming from? Maybe Orange Beach in Alabama or the FL panhandle would be better, but they are possibly much farther for you to travel.

    • @perlanajera1193
      @perlanajera1193 Před 2 lety

      Really my husband say to much ours too 🤣 10 hours fanally he say yess

    • @INZANE1919
      @INZANE1919 Před 2 lety

      @@annabellebeckwith9283 Texas is mini USA! A 6 hour drive can be from the Texan pan handle down to austin

  • @positiveken6806
    @positiveken6806 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video of Galvston Tx!!!!!

  • @MrPland1992
    @MrPland1992 Před 3 lety +2

    You can drive on sunny beach and it’s free. San Luis pass is a fun drive and you can park on the beach out there also.
    Sportsman rd is a good drive

  • @lemonhead162
    @lemonhead162 Před 2 lety

    I'm originally from the Galveston area, but live in the hill country now. Haven't been down to the coast in almost 18 years. Miss it!!!!

  • @victorponce7238
    @victorponce7238 Před 3 lety +2

    I am so sorry. I didn't know this about Galveston. Looks beautiful sir. Those old historic houses an such

  • @Maddiesproducts
    @Maddiesproducts Před 3 lety

    Thanks for info!

  • @Elizabeth-fn5ej
    @Elizabeth-fn5ej Před 2 lety +3

    I love to visit Galveston :) Love the beach ❤

  • @maxinemccartney5284
    @maxinemccartney5284 Před 10 měsíci

    First evening at a restaurant overlooking the gulf was a horrible red snapper apparent leftover from someone else's meal. Later in the week we had the most delicious grouper fish at a downtown restaurant. Eased the pain of the first impression. Had lots of cool experiences, good food, sunrise walks on the beach, Moody Gardens, exploring, ferryboat ride at Bolivar, Crystal Beach. Great little condo facing gulf, Great people, memorable. Going again in September.

  • @Bear-Ur2ez
    @Bear-Ur2ez Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @codykirkland9002
    @codykirkland9002 Před 3 lety +8

    It is weird seeing you in my area after seeing over 50 videos of you literally across the world.
    Another don't is watch your step for jellyfish on the beach. Not a fun surprise.

  • @blinddawg0415
    @blinddawg0415 Před 3 lety +5

    Don’t forget Murdocks down from pleasure pier on the SeaWall

  • @taylortyler9995
    @taylortyler9995 Před 2 lety

    If you want to see some more beautiful homes you can also drive down the beach, or San Louis Pass, towards Surfside Beach TX and even go through the toll booth to see a few more. GORGEOUS beachfront homes.

  • @braveheartq5540
    @braveheartq5540 Před 3 lety +7

    DO: go to San Jacinto Historic Point and watch the big ships go into the shipping channel.

  • @CaptainHarlock-kv4zt
    @CaptainHarlock-kv4zt Před rokem

    I just read about Magruder's recapture of Galveston in December of 1862 by Shelby Foote. So this is Galveston... Nice!
    Greetings from Greece.

  • @jessicaromero2586
    @jessicaromero2586 Před 3 lety

    I just got home from a few days in Galveston. We stayed in Winnie, Texas. Hotel $50 a night. Went to Galveston for the day, it was awesome. It was nice just to walk on the street.

  • @jamiefrontiera1671
    @jamiefrontiera1671 Před 2 lety +1

    i always love la kings ice cream parlor on the strand. They still make coke floats the old fashioned way. For Dickens on the strand whenever i go, i always make la kings a must stop. There are several tour stops about the historic storm of 1900

  • @sabrinakegley3468
    @sabrinakegley3468 Před rokem +1

    I love Galveston I lived there for a long time and I miss it.

  • @Chris-fg7bx
    @Chris-fg7bx Před měsícem +12

    It aint no cancun

  • @MariaGarcia-cm8dw
    @MariaGarcia-cm8dw Před 3 lety +2

    Me encantó mucho Galveston Tx 👍🏻🥰

  • @normanmatura6769
    @normanmatura6769 Před 2 lety

    Thank you thank you love love love video 🙏🏽👌🏽

  • @sherimccurry9501
    @sherimccurry9501 Před rokem

    God bless you and your family thank you so much for your very high spirited and a great host God bless you

  • @sheilag6421
    @sheilag6421 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved my recent trip to Galveston! Very Interesting HISTORY!!! Take a Ghost Tour! Very beautiful historic homes dwntwn Galveston. 💯✨

  • @crucialtaunt5717
    @crucialtaunt5717 Před 2 lety +2

    Don't skip the ghost tours! Even if you don't believe in ghosts, you still end up getting a very interesting presentation of the history of the city.

    • @INZANE1919
      @INZANE1919 Před 2 lety

      Ha! One of my favorite things to do is make ghost sounds at the ghost tours! But yes 👏 ghost tours are an amazing way to see our history

  • @j.s.7335
    @j.s.7335 Před 3 lety +3

    You nailed it for the first don't! That's why I love Galveston, it's a real town, not just a beach/resort town. Unfortunately, hotels are expensive. I've never been able to justify the cost of staying on the island, which definitely puts a damper on a visit, as does the awful Houston traffic. I don't find it worth it anymore.

    • @besomewheredosomething
      @besomewheredosomething Před 2 lety

      I generally avoid the Houston traffic by using the Hardy Toll Road and the Sam Houston Tollway. Most people straight shot it down I-45 through the core, which is a bad idea during rush hour. Houston actually has a really good highway system if you pay attention to the maps.

    • @TexasRose50
      @TexasRose50 Před rokem

      Ever heard of highways 3 and 6? They both will lead to Galveston.