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The Seawall

Galveston, Galveston Island, TX
Ranked #9 of 41 attractions in Galveston
4.0 of 5 stars 143 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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Conroe, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

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. More

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

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! More

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

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. More

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Maplewood, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The gulf water was near 90, and stop by the 61st street pier and check out the fishing. More

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Nacogdoches, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

After walking on the beach barefoot in the ocean......it's nice to sit on the bench on the seawall and watch the surfers, sunbathers, children playing, etc. Sooooooo relaxing!! More

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Denver, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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We love the seawall. The views are awesome and it is so much fun to walk or ride a bike on. We always feel safe to walk on it any time of day. Love to stay near it whenever we visit Galveston. More

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Galveston
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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Built after the famous 1900 Storm, the Galveston Seawall stretches for miles. You can walk, jog or ride a bike on the seawall. For now, parking is free; that may change in the future. Like many such walkways that go along a beach, you can watch everything from surfers and fishermen to kids building sandcastles and some people who really... More

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Topeka, Kansas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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A nice first look at the ocean. Beach area is small between the wall and water but it runs for a long distance. Lots of fun with the birds - bring a bag of baked chips, they will follow you anywhere! More

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Bossier City, Louisiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

After living and recently going back to Florida this just is not as nice as a beach as I remembered as a kid. More

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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Close to Houston. Plenty of places to eat and shop. No cost to park or visit. Brown water is the norm. More

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