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Millions of visitors each year dream about living in this tropical setting called
GalvestonIsland
. You can be one of the fortunate
Island
residents who live the fantasy.
Why Galveston?
Galveston Island is a great place to spend the
winter months. Forget about long underwear
and down parkas. Leave the mittens in their
mothballs. Temperatures rarely dip into the 50s,
and generally range from the low 60s to the low
80s. Relax and enjoy the waves rolling onto the
beach and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
And when you’ve relaxed enough, you’ll find the
Island’s shopping, dining and cultural offerings
are quite diverse. A list of area Realtors is
provided for your reference. Call 888-GAL-ISLE
for more information.
Great Reasons to Buy Galveston Real Estate
Customize your vacation stay:
Imagine creating the perfect place for you
and your family to enjoy endless vacations.
You’ll always know what to expect.
The property can pay for itself with rentals:
Cover the mortgage and maintenance of your
property with a little marketing and the help
of a good rental manager.
Time-share trading:
Switch out the weeks at your Galveston Island
vacation property with friends who own places in
other locations to expand your vacation options.
A place for your family to gather:
With extended families spread across the country
or even the globe, it’s great to own a place that
everyone will love to visit and enjoy catching up
with each other on a regular basis.
Mild year-round weather:
Of course the summer months are ideal for
swimming in the Gulf, but Galveston Island’s
semi-tropical climate boasts mild temperatures
throughout the year, even in winter, when
temperatures rarely dip below 50º F.
Imagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling
Gulf of Mexico
on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the
Island
, from apartments to condominium high rises, low rises and raised beach homes.
Galveston
has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness. Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The
Island
has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Healthcare, education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the
Island
.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying
Island
life.
When the work day is over, pack a picnic dinner and some easy chairs and head to the beach. Temperatures are moderate, so outdoor activities are enjoyable year-round. Relax and enjoy watching the waves roll in at sunset as sandpipers scurry along the edge of the gulf water.
To enhance the pleasure of the beach for visitors and residents alike, the city operates a beach replenishment program to maintain the beaches below the seawall, a 10.4-mile-long concrete structure built to protect the
Island
against storm tides.
Winter months, when currents deposit rows of shells on the sand, are the best time to comb the beaches for seashells. With average temperatures normally ranging from lows in the 50s (10 Celsius) to highs in the 60s (18 Celsius) December through February, the weather is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities such as fishing, boating and bird watching.
The beach is only one of dozens of enjoyable leisure-time attractions in
Galveston
. The excellent restaurants, shops, museums and special events, which lure millions of tourists to the
Island
each year, also make it a fun place to live.
First-class museums recount the histories of almost every form of transportation ships, planes and trains. Historic house museums, including the Bishop’s Palace, MoodyMansion, Ashton Villa, and the Menard House preserve the elegant life of 19th-century
Galveston
.
Many of these museums are located in historic downtown
Galveston
, which has experienced a dramatic renaissance in the last three decades. For a number of years, the ornate Victorian buildings along The Strand were empty, decaying shells. They were sad reminders of what The Strand and
Galveston
once was the vibrant cultural and economic center of the Southwest.
Over the past few decades, an infusion of millions of dollars in private and public funds has revived The Strand and surrounding downtown streets to their former glory. A leisurely horse-drawn carriage toru through the area offers an appreciation of the Victorian architecture of the buildings that now house shops, restaurants, offices, loft apartments and nighttime hot spots. The Strand is just one of a number of retail and banking centers located conveniently throughout the
Island
. Other major areas of retail activity include
Seawall Boulevard
,
61st Street
, Broadway and
Stewart Road
.
The Strand is a beautiful backdrop for two of the
Island
’s largest annual events Dickens on The Strand, a Victorian Christmas festival held in December; and Mardi Gras!
Galveston
held between January and March (dependent on Lent), which attracts hundreds of thousands of people with the quality of its parades and festivities. As an
Island
resident, your calendar will be filled with festivals, theater performances and special events year-round. Between the festivals and attractions there is no shortage of fun and unique ways to enjoy
Island
life.
If you get a yearning for the big city and a faster pace,
Houston
is just an hour drive up Interstate 45. One of the largest cities in the United States, take your pick of professional sporting events, hundreds of restaurants, theater, live music and all that a metropolitan area has to offer.
But you’ll find, as many Islanders do, that
Galveston
has an appeal that’s undeniable and hard to leave. Few great cities have this appealing packaging of amenities rich history, natural beauty, cultural events and stunning architecture all tied up neatly in a soft blue ribbon of relaxed ambiance.