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City of Galveston Beach Access #1C
4.7★ · 77 Google ratings · Galveston, Texas
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At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
400 yd · 5 min
Cost
Free
Water
90°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
3.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 12pm
Map of City of Galveston Beach Access #1C
Guide
Good to know
Come for shell hunting
Visitors report good success finding shells, making it worthwhile for beachcombing or metal detecting.
Park in solid gravel lot
The parking area remains accessible even during rain, unlike some softer beach lots elsewhere.
Visit on weekday nights
The beach offers excellent stargazing during low-ambient-light weeknights with fewer crowds than daytime hours.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2021–2026
Expect no facilities on-site
There are no restrooms, fresh water for rinsing, or nearby shops, so plan accordingly before arriving.
Skip if seeking clear water
The water is described as turbid and somewhat polluted, not ideal for swimming or water clarity.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
87°F · clear
Water
90°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:36 PM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 228 E Beach Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
🌊 Water 400 yd away, about 5 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at City of Galveston Beach Access #1C?
400 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does City of Galveston Beach Access #1C 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 City of Galveston Beach Access #1C least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 12pm and the busiest at Tue 9am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
