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Travel Guides

• East Beach - Offers information on concert schedules, special events, bikini contests. Provides rest and refreshment areas, video games and weekly rental rates. Includes contact information.
• Galveston Dot Com - The official website of the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Guides potential visitors to the natural attractions, and special events planned throughout the year. Includes contact information.
• Galveston Island - Offers a directory of vacation resorts with a 27 mile long beach and includes a seaport and shipbuilding directory for the oil industry.
• Galveston Island Texas - Directory for business, tourism, real estate, restaurants, reservations, attractions, and beaches.
• Galveston Island Tours - Tour operator on Galveston Island. Site includes destination management services (hotels, meals, entertainment & transportation) for visiting groups.
• The Strand - A source of information dedicated to downtown Galveston and the Historic Strand District.
• Virtual Tour of Galveston Island - Offers photos and a brief history of its buildings and attractions. Includes guestbook and contact information.

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Bed & Breakfasts

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• A Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast - Exceptional accommodations are now available in one of Galveston Island's most beautiful historic homes. Their Victorian manor, The Victorian Inn, was built in 1899.
• Avenue O Bed and Breakfast - Located in Galveston's historic Silk Stocking District. Offers photos of the suites with rates and amenities included, online reservation request form, terms and conditions, specials, directions and contact information.
• Charles Adams Rose Mansion - Listed on National register. Offers a variety of photos of the property, prices of packages and specials, virtual tour and contact information for bookings.
• Coastal Dreams Bed & Breakfast - 1887 historic home with three guest rooms with private baths. Pool and hot tub, full breakfast, and complimentary soft drinks and snacks.
• Out by the Sea, Crystal Beach - Newly constructed home, specifically designed as a Bed&Breakfast. Each of the two rental rooms has its own private bath, comfortable beds, color TV/VCR, and privacy window shutters.
• Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast, The - Built in 1905 and features original stained glass windows, twelve-foot ceilings, exquisite inlaid wood floors, pocket doors and other antiques throughout. Includes photos of the property, amenities included, specials and packages, rates, online reservations and contact information.
• The Garden Inn - Nestled among palms and oak trees on lovely Galveston Island, the Inn offers unique lodgings in a relaxed setting. Ideal as a destination for your personal special occasion or the business traveler's respite,
• The Inn at 1816 Postoffice - Built in 1886, this beautiful Victorian home is located in Galveston's East End Historic District. One of Galveston's finest Bed & Breakfast Inns offers lodging in fine Victorian elegance.
• The Mermaid & The Dolphin - Offers Island visitors an affordably luxurious, lodging alternative to hotels or motels. Visitors can experience the magic and romance, warmth, hospitality, and genteel elegance of accommodations set in a mid-19th century mansion. The Inn offers a comfortable blend of quaint antiquities, modern sophistication, hospitable service, and lavish amenities.

Hotels

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• Beachcomber Inn - Located a block from the beach. Includes rates, amenities, and contact information.
• Commodore On The Beach - Centrally located on Galveston Island's Seawall Boulevard overlooking the Gulf Of Mexico.
• Days Inn Galveston - Conveniently located off the Interstate and within a few miles of attractions as the Historic Strand District, Moody Gardens, and gulf beaches. Includes contact information.
• Harbor House at Pier 21 - One of Galveston's most unique hotels, Harbor House offers impeccable accommodations with a breathtaking wharf view.
• Hotel Galvez - A 231 room Wyndham historic hotel overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Includes photos, services and amenities and reservation information.
• The Mermaid and The Dolphin Inn - A mid-19th century mansion in Galveston, Texas. Features amenities, guest services, local recreation attractions and contact information.
• The Tremont House - European-style hotel in Galveston, Texas. Features amenities, location, rooms, and reservations.
• Wyndham Galveston Hotels - Provides vacation lodging and resort accommodations on Galveston Island. Contact information and location included.

Motels

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• Best Western Beachfront Inn - Located in Galveston, right on the Seawall at the Gulf of Mexico beach. AAA three diamond, outdoor tropical garden pool. Free breakfast.
• Sandpiper Motels - The Sandpiper is the only one of Galveston, Texas hotels located on the sands of Galveston's famous beach. A variety of one and two bedroom condos available. Make reservations early.

Resorts

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• Holiday Inn on the Beach - Hotel/resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Includes reservations, location, facilities, and amenities.
• Islander East Resort - East end condominiums located between Stewart and Apffel beaches. Provides resort information and floorplans.
• Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center - Complete information about the facilities.
• The Hilton Resort - Beachfront resort hotel on Galveston Island.
• The San Luis - A 22-acre property consisting of The San Luis Hotel, Galveston Island Hilton, The San Luis Condominiums, Sealy Mansion, and five restaurants.
• The Victorian Condo/Hotel - Galveston Island resort/condominium overlooking the Gulf
• Tiki Island - Resort community, including photographs and real estate information.

Vacation Rentals

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• Casa Del Mar - Value for a family vacation or a weekend getaway for two.
• CasaBling - Vacation rentals. Includes rates, photos, and floor plans.
• Executive Vacation Homes - Offers luxurious beach houses in Galveston located in the prestigious Pirates Beach subdivision. Includes photographs, directions and contact information.
• Galveston Beach Rentals - Offers the Galveston Bay with boating and fishing canals. Century 21 Bayreef Realty. Includes contact information and price quotes.
• Galveston Island Rentals - Beachfront oceanview condo suite rentals. Site includes floor plans, rates, images, and maps.
• Galveston Vacation Rentals - Offers vacation rental properties. Includes photos, description, seasonal rental rates and contact information.
• Mar Serena - Rental property on Galveston Bay. Includes images of property and information on how to rent.
• Sand N Sea Pirates Beach Properties - Galveston Island resort rentals, featuring beachfront, beachview, and bayview houses and condos
• Surf Sounds - Vacation rentals. Includes property details, floor plans, and testimonials.
• The Galvestonian Condominiums - Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Imagine private balconies, tennis courts, an attentive staff, a mature clientele and an isolated beach front, right outside your door located in Galveston, Texas.
• The Olive Cottage - Restored nine-room historical rental home. Site includes rates, pictures, and reservation information.
• The Reef Resort - Features one, two, and three bedroom suites all with Gulf views. Includes photos, virtual tour, amenities, terms and conditions with contact information.
• Vacation Rental Home - Executive vacation homes in Galveston Texas and Ruidoso,New Mexico. Includes contact information.
• Vacations By Pamela - Rental property Galveston. Includes images, map and lease agreement.

Airport Information

• Scholes International Airport - Features information on runways, communications, and weather.

Attractions

• East Beach - Guide, with events information.
• Galveston Surf Cam - Updates a picture of the surf once a minute. Also includes daily surf report, water clarity, weather and tide information.
• Moody Gardens - Gardens and thousands of exotic fish from the oceans of the world in the aquarium. Includes attractions, lodging, IMAX theater information, and convention center.
• Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark - Includes park brochure, attractions, online ticket ordering, prices, directions, and schedule.

Bus Lines

• Greyhound Bus Line - Fares, schedules, and ticketing for more than 3700 destinations across North America.

Festivals & Events

• Dickens on the Strand - Comprehensive guide to Texas' most celebrated holiday festival.
• Galveston Historical Foundation Homes Tour - Information about GHF's annual tour of homes on Galveston Island.
• Mardi Gras - Official site includes a schedule of events as well as a history of the event. Purchase tickets online.

Fishing Trips

• Awesome Angler Guide Service - Locally owned and operated fishing charter company. Provides photos of Capt. Garza and his boat, customers with their catch, rates and acceptable forms of payment, directions to the pier, online contact and reservation numbers.
• Captain Bill Cannan - Fishing guide for fresh and saltwater species. Inshore and offshore.
• Captain Kyle's Fishing Guide Service - Providing guided fishing expeditions in Galveston Bay and up to 50 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico with a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. Includes contact information.
• Captain Shawn Hebert - Fishing guide for Galveston Bay, Trinity Bay, East Bay and West Bay. Includes list of provisions included, prices and terms and conditions with email contact.
• Coastal Guide Service - Offers saltwater charter fishing in Galveston Bay and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Includes equipment, packages available, prices and contact information.
• Crystal Beach Fishing - Information on rates, the boat, its captain and reservations.
• Dream Catcher - Offshore charter for bottom fishing and billfish trips. Includes contact information.
• Easy Going Charters - Offshore sports fishing and diving trips.
• Freedom Fishing - Charter fishing. Site includes rates and photo gallery.
• Fun Fishing Trips - Offers saltwater guided fishing trips in the Galveston Bay Complex.
• Galveston Bay Charters - Captain Jerry Franklin offers drift or wade fishing in the Galveston Bay Complex. Includes photos, rates and packages available with contact information.
• Galveston Bay Fishing - Fish the Galveston Bay area with saltwater fishing guide Capt. David Harris. Information on fishing reports, bait camps, and tides provided.
• Galveston Bay Fishing Adventures - Fishing trips in the Galveston area. Site offers photos, rates, and fishing reports.
• Galveston Bay Fishing Charters - Fish Galveston Bay complex for trout, redfish and flounder with award winning Coastguard and Texas Parks and Wildlife licensed captains' fishing charters. Includes contact information.
• Galveston Fishing Adventures - Offshore deep sea fishing and bay fishing charters.
• Galveston Party Boats Inc. - Fishing and charter service into the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay. Availability and pricing information.
• Galveston Shark Fishing - Shark fishing off Galveston, Texas.
• Great Ex Spec Tations - Gulf Coast charters. Bay fishing tailored for corporate or individual needs.
• Heritage Charter Sport Fishing - Charter sport fishing. Site includes rates and photo gallery.
• Hillman Guide Service - Charter fishing. Site includes rates and photo gallery.
• Hingle's Guide Service - Guided bay and offshore fishing trips in the Galveston, Texas area.
• Hook and Real Guide Service - Off shore charter fishing trips in the Galveston area. Site offers photos, rates, and fishing reports.
• Hook Set Charters - Established in 1995 by Captain Chris Jamail. Includes schedule of rates, directions, photos, fishing reports and contact information.
• Larry Allens' Salty Dawg Guide Service - Fishing services in Galveston Bay area. Site offers rates, calendar, fishing reports, and a forum.
• Rising Sun Charters - Fishing charter service for Galveston, Sabine, Freeport, and Matagorda. Site offers rates, photos, and booking services.
• Saltwater Adventures - Guided fishing expeditions with Capt. Guy Focke. Offers year round service with equipment provided, includes pricing and online reservation information for booking.
• Speck Tackler Guide Service - Guide service, catering to individuals. Offers fishing reports, prices, and photo gallery.
• Spectacular Trout Adventures - Captain David Dillman offers trout and redfish experiences in Galveston Bay. Offers images and contact information.
• Tarpon Adventures of Galveston - Saltwater guide fishing for tarpon, sharks, redfish, speckled trout and flounder on the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
• Team Stars and Stripes - Saltwater fishing guides. Site offers rates, photos, and fishing reports.
• Texas Offshore Charters - Provides Gulf Of Mexico fishing expeditions. Departs from the Galveston Yacht Basin in Galveston Texas. Includes contact information and price listing.
• Triple Double Offshore Fishing Charter - Charter fishing. Includes rates, images and directions.
• Walker Sportfishing - Captain Johnny Walker provides offshore fishing charters on "Strictly Business", a Bertram 38 Special. Includes availability schedule, boat and trip information, directions and cost for different type trips.
• Wilks Guide Service - Fishing guide. Site includes directions, rates, and photos.

Limousines & Shuttles

• Galveston Limousine Service, Inc. - Serving the transportation needs of Galveston Island and the Bay area since 1960. Offers a variety of products and services, including airport shuttle, sightseeing trips and provides prices and contact information.

Museums

• Galveston County Historical Museum - Includes information on exhibits, hours opened, and short history.
• Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Research Center - The Laboratory was opened in 1958 by the NOAA, and began researching the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle and the Loggerhead sea turtle in 1978. The Laboratory is open for tours.
• Lone Star Flight Museum - The museum houses collections of flyable WW2 aircraft. Includes location, events, aircraft gallery, membership information, and calendar.
• Mardi Gras Museum - The Mardi Gras Museum is a tribute to past and present celebrations of an Island tradition begun in 1867. It houses historical costumes and memorabilia dating to 1876.
• Seawolf Park - Home of USS Cavalla and USS Stewart.
• Texas Seaport Museum - Texas Seaport Museum, a leader in maritime preservation and restoration, is home to the 1877 National Historic Landmark tall ship Elissa, and promotes genealogy research through its Galveston Immigration Database.
• The Galveston Island Railroad Museum - Shearn Moody Plaza was the headquarters of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe until the offices closed in 1964. The lobby is now turned a museum.
• The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum - Tour the completely refurbished jackup drilling rig, absorb the day-to-day excitement of offshore drilling and production, marine transportation, environmental protection, construction, and pipelining.

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