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Sand Castle Beach Pocket Park 2
11745 San Luis Pass Rd.
at 9 Mile Road
Galveston, TX77554
Phone: (409)740-0390
Toll-Free: (888)GAL-ISLE

Currently closed due to Hurricane Ike.

Located on the island's west end at 11745 FM 3005 at 9 Mile Road, Sand Castle Beach (Frank Carmona Pocket Park 2) includes a public beach pavilion, an educational wetlands preserve, beach access points and public and private parking.

Amenities include outside decking for a great gulf view, picnic facilities, indoor showers, full wheelchair accessibility, a food concession and merchandise sales.

Admission
Cars: $8
Buses/RV's: $16

Hours of Operation
March thru May:
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekends 9am - 6pm

June thru Labor Day:
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekends 9am - 6pm

September:
Weekends: 9am - 6pm

October thru February:
Closed

Note: Hours may be seasonal and subject to change.

Payments Accepted
Cash



From Bolivar Peninsula:
Starting from Crystal Beach, travel approximately 10.7 miles to the Bolivar Ferry. Upon exiting the Ferry, take Ferry Road (SR-87) approximately 1.4 miles to Seawall Boulevard. Bear right onto Seawall Boulevard. Soon Seawall Boulevard merges into Broadway. Turn left (south) onto 6th St. (University Blvd.) and immediately bear right (southwest) onto Seawall Boulevard. Travel west along Seawall Blvd. for approximately 8.5 miles. (Seawall Blvd. becomes FM 3005/San Luis Pass Rd.)

From Houston:
Travel Interstate 45 South (Gulf Freeway) to the Galveston Causeway. Soon after crossing the Causeway, exit 1-A to the right and travel approximately .5 miles to 61st St. Turn right onto 61st St. and travel approximately 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Seawall Blvd. and travel west approximately 4 miles. (Seawall Blvd. becomes FM 3005/San Luis Pass Rd.)

   
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