East Beach

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! 🌊

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/

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/

Looking for something fun (and free!) to do at East Beach this summer? 🪣🌊

Join Artist Boat's Bucket Brigade beach tours and discover the fascinating world of coastal wildlife. These short, family-friendly tours are a great way to learn about the natural wonders that make Galveston's shoreline so unique!

📍 East Beach
🕘 Saturdays & Sundays: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM & 12 PM

Register here: https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/free-bucket-brigade-interpretive-beach-tours/

Love our beaches? Help keep them beautiful! 🌊🐢

This World Sea Turtle Day, join the community for a beach clean-up at Pocket Park 2. It's a great way to give back to the coast, protect local wildlife, and make a positive impact on our island.

Check out the original post for event details and RSVP information. We hope to see you there! 💙♻️

Headed to East Beach soon? 🏖️

If you're looking for ways to make your day better, this guide from Visit Galveston has plenty of helpful tips for planning the perfect beach day. 🌊☀️

Celebrate World Ocean Day at East Beach this Saturday, June 6! 🌊💙

At 3 PM, Women in Coastal Science welcomes special guest speaker Dr. Shannon Guillot-Wright of UTHealth School of Public Health, sharing insights on Gulf Coast resilience, environmental justice, and the future of coastal communities.

Come spend a day dedicated to learning, conservation, and protecting the waters we love. 🌎🐚

⏰ 11 AM–4:30 PM

East Beach had a busy weekend with soccer! Soccer Resort Beach Blitz Series brought teams and families from all over Texas and beyond for a successful soccer tournament on Galveston Island ⚽

If you know someone who organizes tournaments or sporting events, Galveston has the facilities for it: www.visitgalveston.com/meetings-groups/sports-facilities/

Bucket Brigade tours are back this summer at East Beach with Artist Boat!

These FREE beach tours share more about sargassum, turbid water, sand dunes, and the small animals that help make our coastal ecosystem work 🌊

Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day. Register here: www.artistboat.org/bucket-brigade/

Are you interested in learning more about the positive role of sargassum and turbid water in our marine and coastal ecosystems? Do you want to explore the Galveston beaches, sand dunes, and the tiny animals that call these ecosystems home?

Join Artist Boat and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees for FREE interpretive beach tours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays at East Beach (1923 Boddeker Drive Galveston, TX 77550) now through Labor Day at 9am, 10am, 11am, and 12pm.

Here’s your sign to try the free sandcastle lessons at East Beach this summer 🏰

Sandcastle lessons are back every Saturday now through Labor Day. Classes are free and held at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM, with tips from Sandy Feet Sand Castle Services: Galveston.

No registration needed! 🪣 Learn more at: www.visitgalveston.com/events/free-sandcastle-building-lessons/