Welcome to Galveston!
Forget the mainland’s monotony—Galveston snaps you awake with a 10-mile seawall lined by adrenaline and history in equal measure. Test your survival instincts on the retro-chic rides at the Historic Pleasure Pier, then decompress under the glass pyramids of Moody Gardens where sharks, sloths, and a rainforest share the same ZIP code. When that’s not enough stimulus, march down The Strand’s 19th-century streets for ghost tours, live festivals, or a strategic resupply of salt-water taffy before the next sortie.
Your reward for making it this far south is a tidal wave of Gulf flavors: peel-and-eat shrimp straight off local boats, gumbo thick enough to patch hull breaches at Little Daddy’s, and Cajun-Greek plates that confuse your taste buds in the best possible way. Skip bland chain fare—park yourself at the counter, order oysters by the dozen, and watch island veterans debate whether the roux or the roustabout is hotter. Whatever you pick, expect unapologetically big seasoning and portions that assume you swam here. Bring an appetite, or Galveston will build you one.
Enjoy your stay,
The Ocean Oasis at Galveston Team.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark - Schlitterbahn Galveston is a 26-acre water park located in Galveston, Texas, just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and about an hour from Houston. It’s part of the well-known Schlitterbahn chain, now owned by Six Flags, and offers a mix of high-thrill rides and relaxing attractions—all connected by their unique Transportainment® river system, which lets guests float from one area to another without leaving the water.
4.3 MILES from Ocean Oasis House.
Moody Gardens - Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas is a public, non‑profit educational resort and attraction complex spanning roughly 242 acres on Galveston Island, founded in the mid-1980s and maintained by The Moody Foundation. Includes entertainment for all family! Golf Course, Zip Lines, Restaurants, IMAX Theaters, Art Exhibits. Fun for everyone!
4.2 MILES from Ocean Oasis House.
GAIDO'S - Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant is a historic Gulf‑coast institution located at 3828 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas, serving fresh seafood since 1911. Founded by Italian immigrant S.G. Gaido, it remains family-operated into its fourth generation. Serving ALL the LOCALS specialties, the only restaurant in the state of TEXAS to win the prestigious James Beard America’s Classics Award winner this year (2025).
0.9 MILES from Ocean Oasis House.
THE PIER - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier—commonly known simply as Pleasure Pier—is a waterfront amusement park built on a pier over the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas. Opened in May 2012 by Landry’s Inc., it resurrects the legacy of the original Pleasure Pier that operated from the 1940s until destruction by Hurricane Carla in 1961.
Positioned over the water, Pleasure Pier gives the illusion of soaring above the Gulf, complete with rides, games, shops, dining (like Bubba Gump, funnel cakes, hot dogs, etc.), and panoramic coastal views.
0.4 MILES from Ocean Oasis House.
THE STRAND - The Strand in Galveston, Texas, is a National Historic Landmark district known for its Victorian Architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It's a major tourist destination, offering a mix of shops, restaurants, museums, and entertainment venues, and is also a popular spot for seasonal festivals and events.
2.0 MILES from Ocean Oasis House.
STEWART BEACH - Stewart Beach is one of Galveston’s most popular family-friendly beaches, located at the intersection of Broadway and Seawall Boulevard, right as you enter the island. It’s a well-maintained public beach park with a range of amenities designed for comfort, safety, and convenience.
2.1 MILES from Ocean Oasis House.