Outdoors
Beaches near Galveston
18 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
18
Closest
1.2 mi
Porretto Beach
Within 10 miles
11
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 18 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 1.2miPorretto Beachsand
- 1.7miStewart Beach Park
- 1.8miStewart Beachsand
- 1.9miGalveston Beachsand
- 2.8miEast Beachsand
- 4miBabe's Beachsand
- 7.8miSunny Beachsand
- 8.8miGalveston Island
- 9miWest Beach
- 9.6miBolivar Beach
- 10miBermuda Beach
- 10.8miPirates Beach
- 11.3miPalm Beach
- 13.2miJamaica Beach
- 14.4miCrystal Beach
- 23.5miEl Jardin Beach
- 24.3miSan Luis Beach
- 28.8miFollets Island
Straight-line distance from the center of Galveston; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Galveston?
Porretto Beach, about 1.2 miles from the center of Galveston.
How many beaches are near Galveston?
18 named beaches are within 37 miles, 11 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.