This is ideal for strolling with bare feet and for building sandcastles. Water can reach as low as the 60s during winter months. From May through September it warms to around 80 degrees. Please observe that the sand dunes and other wildlife ecosystems are closed to all vehicles. Though there are a variety of sharks in the Gulf, there are no historical records of the area for shark bites involving beach swimming.
East Beach is the town beach enjoyed by most residents and tourists alike.
Galveston and the state of Texas recently spent millions of dollars restoring the East Beaches, so they're in great shape. The sandbars slope at a small incline so that there is wading until quite far from shore, making this a excellent place to bring young children. West Beach begins at the southwestern end of the seawall, where Seawall Blvd name-changes to FM 3005. West Beach is particularly attractive for jogging and nature sightseeing that is undisturbed by development.