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Beach Access Point #16
4.7★ · 510 Google ratings · Galveston, Texas
✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Cost
Free
Water
88°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
3.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
230 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 9% of 45 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Beach Access Point #16
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 23 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 19 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for quiet weekday visits
The beach stays relatively empty during weekdays and offers a peaceful atmosphere away from the main tourist areas.
Walk at sunset or low tide
Low tide reveals smooth, clean sand and a wide beach suitable for long walks and exploring.
Arrive early on weekends
The small parking lot fills quickly, especially before lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Drive carefully on soft sand
Vehicles can get stuck in patches of soft sand, particularly away from established tire tracks.
Plan for no restrooms
There are no bathrooms at this access point, though the state park facilities are a short walk away.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
88°F · mostly clear
Water
88°F
Waves
1.1 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 00:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:44 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:33 PM.
Crowds
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📍 4245 13 Mile Rd, Galveston, TX 77554
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Beach Access Point #16?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach Access Point #16 have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Beach Access Point #16 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
