Galveston's East Beach is the coolest and biggest beach in Texas. Famous for its great beach parties, East Beach has major outdoor concerts, special events, promotions, bikini contests, live bands, and other activities that are described in the Galveston.com calendar of events.

Unlike most beaches, drinking is legal on East Beach.

Facilities include an outdoor pavilion with a snack bar, gift shop, showers, game room, and volleyball courts.

Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. East Beach is "Houston's Playground," located just 45 minutes south of the fourth largest city in America. So come get down, get funky and get loose on Galveston Island's East Beach. Mingle with the crowd or slip away to a quiet spot and chill out.

East Beach holds about 7,000 cars on a huge wide open beach and is a perfect setting for ticketed outdoor concerts and festivals. East Beach welcomes national and local promoters, advertisers and beach enthusiasts.

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

Hours of Operation
Weekday Hours:
March thru May: 9am - 5pm
June thru September: 9am - 6pm

Weekend Hours:
March thru May: 9am - 6pm
June thru September: 8am - 7pm

Note: Park hours are weather permitting and subject to change due to holidays and special events. Hours may be seasonal and subject to change.

Payments Accepted
Cash