Stewart Beach

  1. 1 Stewart Beach-07868
  2. 2 Umbrellas and beach patrol on Stewart Beach
  3. 3 Beach wheelchairs by the waterfront
  4. 4 Three kids playing in the sand at Stewart Beach
  5. 5 Stewart Beach Islander Store
  6. 6 Child laying in the water at Stewart Beach

Named one of the "10 Best Beaches for Families" by Family Vacation Critic, Stewart Beach is Galveston's premier family beach park.

Located where the historic Broadway Avenue meets the Seawall, Stewart Beach offers amenities for a day at the beach as well as regular supervision of highly trained lifeguards.

The park is home restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals (weather dependent), and more.

Concessions

Johns Beach Service (Umbrella & Chairs)

Chair and Umbrellas along the beachfront

John’s Beach Service began serving Stewart Beach in 1941 and since then, generations of the Wilson family have operated John's Beach Service umbrella and chair rental concession for beachgoers.

Chair and umbrella rentals are available on a first come first served basis. Just take a seat and John’s Beach Service will assist you with your rental! They accept Cash and Card.

Sugar, Spice, Everything Ice (Snow Cones)

Sugar, Spice, Everything Ice serving snow cones

Beach Bites Galveston TX (Food Truck)

Beach Bites Food Truck

Beach Bites serves up beachside classics like burgers, hot dogs, wings, fries, and onion rings—fresh, fast, and full of flavor.

Daily Hours: 

  • Monday - Thursdays: 10AM - 7PM
  • Friday - Sundays: 10AM - 7PM

Leave No Trace

To protect wildlife and to keep our beaches clean, the "Leave No Trace" ordinance is strictly enforced from Spring Break until Labor Day.

  • The Leave No Trace ordinance (N. 19-017 Sec. 8-27) prohibits leaving items such as canopies and miscellaneous beach gear unattended between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

Making the Beach Experience Accessible to All!

To obtain a beach wheelchair:

  • Visit Stewart Beach during Gift Shop hours of operation to ask for a beach wheelchair.
  • Provide a driver’s license to be held until return of the chair

Beach wheelchairs are limited in number and offered on a first-come first-served basis, with no reservations or fees required

Special Use Area 

Special Use Area may only be accessed by vehicles with: 

  • State Issued Disabled Veteran license plates 
  • License plates with the International Symbol of Access 
  • Valid non-expired placards with the International Symbol of Access properly displayed on rear view mirror 
  • Passengers with a valid non-expired fishing license and fishing gear in use
  • Hard bottomed nonmotorized personal watercraft (surfboard, paddleboard, kayak) 
  • Emergency and government authorization; Vehicle access for any other purpose is prohibited
  • 4-Wheelers, ATV's, and Dirt Bikes are strictly Prohibited

Group pictured together on beach using beach wheelchairs