Yes, they can. We took ours and while we are to keep them on leashes, if the dog is obedient and well behaved, no one complains if one is allowed to run a bit or play ball. Dogs are very common on the beach from one end to the other.

I didn’t see any in January when I was walking along the Seawall. But there could be vendors on the pier or more likely along the Strand which is closer to the cruise terminal.

Overall it should be fine and I would not worry. I just looked at the Texas Beach Watch website and most of the seawall beach is showing in the Green level or Low bacteria count. A spot near the Pleasure Pier shows Moderate as do a few spots from 39th to 60th but nothing is greater than that for the whole of the island. Most beach goers play in the surf and might do a big of body surfing but most don't drink sea water as it is so salty. That is the only way you would be effected from a higher than normal fecal count. Go and have fun and shower off after you leave the beach! And don't forget your sunblock!

i would suggest a vacant field that is just south of where the helicopter rides take off from. it's on a rise, right beside a burger king or whatever fast food outlet butts up to the fiels. it is up from the beach and i would imagine the view of the fireworks would be excellent. hope this helps.

None when I was there 3 week's ago

We stayed at the Sheraton Four Points hotel. The Seawall beach was across the street and there were no bathrooms or changing areas at that part of the Seawall beach.

The Seawall is eleven miles long and has metered parking all along. If you just want a walk on the beach you can park pretty much anywhere (hot tip: there are steps at intervals. Park near the steps if you’re going to the beach.) If you want to go to the restaurants you’ll have to cross a wide and busy road, so look for parking near an intersection with a traffic light. Your parents should be fine if it’s not too busy, like a holiday weekend. Otherwise it could be a hike.

Yes it is a good beach for families. With a very gradual decline, most of the time the water is shallow a good distance from the beach. Yes you can bring your own umbrellas and chairs.

If you can see the lights of the pleasure pier you should have a pretty good view of the fireworks too

si claro todo esta bien con lo que se batalla es con los parquiadesros devido a que es un lugar publico y haveses hay que caminar bastante pero yo creo que es muy seguro siempre y cuando se tomen las precauciones nesesarias