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West Beach
4.3★ · 34 Google ratings · Galveston, Texas
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At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Cost
Free
Water
88°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
3.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 11 of 45 samples over the EPA limit · 2025
Map of West Beach
Guide
Good to know
Drive-on beach access available
The western section allows vehicle parking directly on sand with no parking fee, though an eastern stretch prohibits cars.
Ideal for relaxed family days
The quiet, uncrowded setting makes it suitable for families seeking a low-key alternative to touristy beach areas.
Skip crowded summer weekends
Multiple reviewers praise West Beach for being quiet and less crowded than other Galveston beaches.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Check water conditions before swimming
Some visitors reported dirty water and strong waves that made swimming difficult or unpleasant.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
89°F · mostly clear
Water
88°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:44 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:36 PM.
Practical
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📍 Galveston, TX 77554
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at West Beach?
850 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 10 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does West Beach 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
