The Strand

Just beautiful

This beautiful area is lined with historical buildings. It was so beautiful! One of my favorite places to visit while in Galveston. Paid parallel parking on the streets.

Quaint, historic

Definitely one of the prettiest little seaports / beach towns I’ve seen. The place is charming and reeks of history. It can be a bit challenging to find parking over the weekend, but on a week day, yo...

Good Food, So So Shopping

The Strand has some great restaurants but shops are so so. I think the cruise ships keep them in business. I just wasn't impressed. You have to pay to park on the street from 9am-6pm which isn't ter...

Shopping in Galveston

A cool shopping, delicious dining, perfect people watching area of the island! You can easily stroll down the sidewalks and soak in the historic architecture that reminded us of the French quarter! ...

Mini New Orleans shopping area

Beautiful old shopping district in Galveston, about a 5 block walk from Tremont hotel and Cruise terminals. Staying in the city for just 1 night, we thought this was the best area to roam and were not...