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The Seawall

Galveston, Galveston Island, TX
Ranked #7 of 41 attractions in Galveston
4.0 of 5 stars 150 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Hiking
Description: Walk along this eight-mile seawall built to protect Galveston from the raging winds and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Schertz, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Plenty to see and enjoy. Parking on the seawall goes quickly so get their early for the best spot!

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Shreveport, Louisiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Beaches, statues, Pleasure Pier, the fishing pier is open 24 hrs a day, just ask that you spend $2 to go up and sit on deck to watch the fishing. Everything you could every want to do is here. Putt putt golf, Rainforest Cafe, The Spot, etc.

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Dallas
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We've come to Galveston for 35 years every summer. This last trip was discouraging. Jamaica beach was a parking lot and filthy. The Seawall Boulevard was incredibly congested, with an amazing number of large trucks with stereos blasting bass and cruising at ten mph. I wish the police would enforce noise regulations and clear the beaches of cars. I love... More

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Arlington, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

People normally scoff at Texas beaches, but I found this to be fun and a nice beach. It didn't have the beauty of Hawaii, yet it had it's own appealing facets.

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Little Elm, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Tons of parking and we walked for miles. The beach was clean and free of kemp and seaweed. I would defiantly visit agin

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Fort Worth, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Traffic is somewhat annoying but the Seawall works anyway, parking is not bad and there is a wide range of places to shop, eat, lodge, etc.

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Boerne, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Fall in love when entering this beach through 61st street. Nice view of Gulf of Mexico. Love walking along the beach either on the east or west side. So breezy. Along the seawall boulevard are great restaurants, cafes and hotels.

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Conroe, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The seawall is such a relaxing place to peoplewatch, has great ocean views, lots of fun little shops and places to duck in for ice cream, lunch, etc. The kids just like to run down to the beach and throw sand at each other.

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Staten Island, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The beach ,The native galvestonians Who happen to be some of the most courtesy people WE have ever met ,and oh so relaxing WE just love to sit along the seawall and listen to the waves.WE will return!

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San Antonio, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

In particular watch out for Seawall Blvd. The traffic is a mess is is bumper to bumper all day and late into the evening. Walk if you can and park your car, it's quicker.

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