Galveston, Texas is a wonderful place to live. We have so much to offer the home owner or any visitor. We really are an inviting place to be.
I grew up in Galveston. Currently I am sitting at our home in San Antonio staring out at a beautiful sky. This got me to thinking. What would I do if I was in Galveston right now? The possibilities are endless. Would I be at the beach or would I be fishing out in the bay? Would I settle for a day offshore with my husband and son? I wanted to start a daily blog regarding some great activities when visiting Galveston, Texas. The attractions that I have grown to love. I want to feature aspects of the island for either the family, single or new couple in love.
Today I would like to focus on what most will consider the number one attraction regarding Galveston, Texas. The beach. As a Realtor in Galveston the majority of our second time home buyers are purchasing Galveston real estate for the golden opportunity to live at the beach. Homeowners are retiring to the island while so work on the island.
Our island is lined with 32 miles of beach. Many surfers come to the island each day. You will see a variety of different activities taking place at our beach. Hang gliding, jet skiing, pier fishing and much more. Visit East Beach where you can experience concerts and much more throughout the summer. Rent a nice umbrella and some chairs as you experience the afternoon drift by. We love the beach. Our kids grab a $2.00 beach pail and have the very best time possible. They get to see nature at its finest. My husband grabs his surf board and we make it a day. This could be the number one reason why I love to call Galveston my home.
Galveston, Texas constructed a 10 mile Seawall after the Great Storm of the 1900's (more on this in a later post). Our Seawall is primarily to protect us from storm surge. It has done so since it's construction. The seawall has become much more then a protection mechanism. It has become the focal point of our island. Early morning comes around and we see runners, bikers, and walkers taking advantage of our island beauty. They can exercise on the Seawall while enjoying the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico. Often I walked the Seawall with my sister in the late afternoon. We could see porpoises gliding in the surf while watching fishing boats take anchor near by. Our Seawall is filed with rollerblading, dog walking, surrey riding, and more as the day progresses. Children are running down the Seawall and entering the beach for an afternoon of play. Some people just park along the Seawall to take in the oceans beauty. The Seawall is lined with what we call wall art (see photo above) depicting marine life and scripts from our ocean world. Many piers are located off the Seawall. We have several fishing piers where anyone can try their hand at the next "big one". We also have surf shops located in a few piers off the Seawall. The Seawall is also lined with some of the best hotels, shopping, and restaurants in Texas. The Seawall is absolutely amazing. I recently had the privilege of spending time on the beaches of California. While Venice and Huntington were amazing they did not have the Seawall. Yes they had a strip that you could walk or ride down but our seawall is elevated for the perfect view. We have everything you need to enjoy your summer days. I just don't ever feel at home on any beach without this magnificent attraction.
Thanks for your time. Please feel free to visit our Galveston site for more information on Galveston, Galveston, Tx real estate and much more.
Christina Stevens
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