EAST BEACH
If you’re looking to party East Beach is your ultimate destination! Located at the far eastern tip of the island, East Beach is famous for its great festivals and live concerts held throughout the summer months. The beach park is home to a pavilion, boardwalk and entertainment stage as well as restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, children's playground, concessions and other amenities. Unlike most of Galveston’s beaches, alcohol is permitted at East Beach.
Each Summer, the park hosts the annual American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sandcastle Competition where thousands flock to see elaborate structures built from sand.
Admission:
- Cash or Credit
- $50 Seasonal Parking Passes Available
- March thru May (Before Memorial Day) and September (After Labor Day) thru October
- Monday thru Thursday: $12
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday: $15
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Monday thru Thursday:: $12
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday: $15
Hours of Operation:
- March 13 – May 29 and September 7 – October 10, 2021:
- Monday thru Thursday: 9am-5pm
- Friday thru Sunday: 9am-6pm
- May 30 - September 6, 2021 (Memorial Day to Labor Day):
- Weekdays 9am-6pm Weekends 8am-7pm
- (Hours may be seasonal and subject to change)
Amenities:
- Pavilion
- Entertainment Stage and Boardwalk
- Showers and Restrooms
- Chair & Umbrella Rentals
- Lifeguards
- Alcohol Permitted
- Bird Sanctuary Located in Park
- Beach Wheelchairs Available
(Valid Driver's License Required For Wheelchair Rental) - Beach Supplies
- Food and Drinks
- Alcohol Available
Park Rules:
- Glass prohibited
- Pets Permitted on Leashes
- Clean Up After Your Pets
- Camping Prohibited 12am-5am
- Open Fires Prohibited (BBQ pits allowed)
- Stay Off Dunes
- Tents and Tarps Permitted in Designated Areas
- Launching Boats Permitted in Designated Area West of Park
- Hard Bottom Craft (Surfboard, Kayaks, etc.) are Prohibited May 15th thru Labor Day.
- (Permitted West of Park Year Round)
- Fishing permitted from South Jetty and West of Park
- 4-Wheelers, ATV's, and Dirt Bikes are Prohibited
- One-Time Entry Per Vehicle with Paid Entry.
Contact:
R.A. Apffel Park (East Beach)
1923 Boddeker Drive
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409) 797-5111