Galveston Island’s most expansive beachfront with beautiful ocean views and a pavilion. Unlike most of Galveston’s beaches, alcohol is permitted at East Beach.
If you’re looking for an expansive, serene beach, then East Beach is your ultimate destination! Located at the far eastern tip of the island, East Beach is famous for its great views of the Gulf, the Galveston Bay Shipping Channel, East End Lagoon Nature Preserve and Big Reef. The beach park is home to a pavilion, boardwalk, and entertainment stage as well as restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella
08/28/2026
Make the most of one more long summer weekend ☀️ with FREE beach activities at East Beach! 🏖️
Labor Day weekend is your last chance this season to enjoy:
Sandcastle lessons - 9/5 & 9/6
🐚 Bucket Brigade Tours - 9/5
08/21/2026
🦀 🏃 Race along East Beach with a nighttime backdrop at the 2026 Galveston Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run 5K, 10K, & Kid K!
🗓️ September 5
📍 Each Beach
Enjoy the post race party at Galveston Island Brewing with your finisher medal, local beer, and other refreshments! 🍻
More details:
The Galveston Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run (5k, 10k & Kids K) | Visit Galveston Run on the beach under the stars! Experience Galveston's beautiful East Beach in a whole new way with this nighttime run along the water's edge. The running
08/14/2026
What does it take to build and grow along the Gulf Coast while protecting the environment that makes this region so unique? Meet Kelsea Hiebert, the August speaker for Women in Coastal Science Speaker Series.
Join us at East Beach on Friday, August 21st as Kelsea talks about her work in helping communities grow while protecting vulnerable wildlife and their habitats.
👩🏻🔬 Who: Kelsea Hiebert, Environmental Project Manager w/ Balcones Field Services
🗓️ When: Friday, August 21st, 2026
📍 Where: East Beach Pavilion
☕ Coffee and breakfast snacks starting at 9:30am
🎤 Presentation starts at 10:00am
This event is FREE and open to the public!
👉 Register now: https://www.visitgalveston.com/women-in-coastal-science/ -speaker
08/08/2026
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of back to school with a trip to East Beach! 🏖️ Enjoy convenient amenities while you relax by the water.
And don't miss these free acticvities the whole family will love:
🏰 Sandcastle lessons on Saturdays
🪣 Bucket Brigade Saturdays & Sundays
08/06/2026
Make your next beach day even more memorable at East Beach! 🌊🪣
Join Artist Boat's FREE Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day, for a fun, family-friendly way to learn about Galveston Island's coastal wildlife and ecosystems while enjoying the beach.
Learn more and register: https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/free-bucket-brigade-interpretive-beach-tours/
07/29/2026
Looking to learn more about the coast we call home? 🌊
Join us at East Beach on Friday, July 31, for the Women in Coastal Science Speaker Series featuring Madgellen Cleary, Coastal Resilience Specialist with Texas Sea Grant at Texas A&M University.
☕ Coffee & light breakfast snacks at 9:30 a.m.
🎤 Presentation begins at 10 a.m.
📍 East Beach Pavilion
For more info and to register:https://www.visitgalveston.com/women-in-coastal-science/
07/21/2026
Soccer Resort Beach Blitz Series is back at East Beach this weekend! ⚽️
Beach soccer takes over the sand July 25-26 with two days of fast-paced competition! If you're cheering on a team or just looking for something fun to watch during your beach day, stop by and catch the action. ☀️
Find more information: https://beachblitzsoccer.leagueapps.com/tournaments
07/17/2026
The weekend is here and we know just the place to spend it! 🙌
East Beach is ready to welcome you for a weekend filled with sun, sand, and Gulf views. We hope to sea you soon! 🌊
07/07/2026
Looking for a fun way to spend Saturdays at the beach? ☀️🏖️
Free sandcastle lessons are happening every Saturday at East Beach until September 5. Whether you're a first-time builder or ready to level up your skills, a professional sandcastle builder will be there to help.
🪣 Lessons at 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM
📍 By the water's edge near the East Beach Pavilion
Learn more: https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/free-sandcastle-building-lessons/
07/01/2026
Tickets for the 2026 Galveston Sandcastle Festival are now on sale! We can't wait to welcome you September 19–20 for amazing sand art, live music, delicious food, and fun for all ages. 🏖️
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.eventeny.com/events/galvestonsandcastlefestival-29238/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSyF-lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeivceXbKqrgRbMQJPjzcOvsQER6jLGkog6V6Y1LqGoqObnrNJnyrL9_Pkt3M_aem_CgAGrPzlhjz-UUlYwZYM5A
The countdown to the beach is officially on. 🏖️
Tickets for the 2026 Galveston Sandcastle Festival are now available! Join us September 19–20 at East Beach for an unforgettable weekend of incredible sand sculptures, live entertainment, food, family activities, and one of Texas' favorite coastal traditions.
Get your tickets today:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/galvestonsandcastlefestival-29238/