Seawall Urban Park

The center of Galveston’s beach activity takes place along the island’s famous Seawall Boulevard. This urban park stretches more than 10 miles offering plenty of beach as well as the nation’s longest continuous sidewalk – great for running, biking or people watching.  Beaches along the seawall offer easy access to the island’s many beachfront restaurants, resorts and tourist attractions, such as the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park that stands on a pier over the Gulf of Mexico at Seawall and 25th Street.

Rules for beaches along the Seawall:

  • Glass prohibited
  • Pets Permitted on Leashes
  • Clean Up After Your Pets
  • Beach Camping Prohibited 12 a.m. - 5 a.m.
  • Open Fires Prohibited (BBQ pits allowed)
  • Stay Off Dunes
  • Alcohol Prohibited
  • Designated Boat Launch at West Side of 29th St. Jetty
  • Hard Bottom Watercraft (Surfboards, Kayaks, etc.) prohibited between 53rd St and 61st St (May 15th - Labor Day)
  • Vehicles, 4-Wheelers, ATV's, and Dirt Bikes are Prohibited
  • The use of Drones or radio mechanically operated devices in the Beach Parks or at the Beaches is strictly prohibited at all times, unless specific written authority is granted by park management in conjunction with the Superintendent of parks where temporary permits may be obtained for a fee of $100 for a 2 hour minimum with the exception of The Park Board of Trustees and The City of Galveston.

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.

Restrooms:

Public flushing loos/toilets with outdoor shower spouts are open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hours are subject to change. They are located on the south side of Seawall Boulevard at the following cross streets:

  • 19th, 29th, 39th, 45th and 61st.   

Portable toilets are located on the south side of Seawall Boulevard at the following cross streets: 

  • 12th, 24th, 35th, 48th, 57th, 74th, and 86th

Current Concessionaires on Seawall:

  • Waterworks Beach Service LLC (Umbrellas & Chairs)
    • 17th Street
  • Safari Beach Service (Umbrellas & Chairs) 
    • 31st through 35th Street
  • Munchies & Sips (Food Vendor)
    • 31st through 32nd Street
  • Shorecrest Sno (Frozen Treats) 
    • 33rd through 35th Street
  • Beach Service LLC (Umbrella & Chairs) 
    • 47th Street 
  • Charlie's Beach Service (Umbrellas & Chairs)  
    • 63rd through 65th Street
  • Beach Bums (Umbrella & Chairs) 
    • 61st through 63rd Street
  • Bennett's Beach Service (Umbrellas & Chairs) 
    • 65th through 68th Street
    • 72nd through 75th Street
  • Sugar, Spice, Everything Ice (Frozen Treats)
    • 61st through 67th Street