For a dose of natural beauty, visitors should make some time for Galveston Island State Park. Located about 15 miles down the coast from The Strand, the park offers plenty of outdoorsy activities ...

Located 50 miles southeast of Houston, Galveston is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast that boasts miles of beaches, a lively amusement park pier and a state park. With several top beaches ...

For a quieter beach, Galveston Island State Park offers birding along with beach camping. It’s a popular place to fish that doesn’t require a fishing license. Located at 14901 FM 3005 on the ...