Day Trip to Galveston: Sunrise, Historic Streets & a Free Ferry Ride!

Just a 1.5-hour drive from Houston lies the charming coastal town of Galveston — perfect for a relaxing day by the Gulf! Here’s your ideal itinerary: 🌅 Sunrise at Seawall 📍 2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 Arrive 30 mins before sunrise — fewer crowds, softer light ✨ Though the water isn’t crystal clear, the sunrise is absolutely beautiful! Worth the early wake-up call. 🏛 Stroll Through The Strand Historic District 📍 2225 The Strand Unit 103, Galveston, TX 77550 (or search “Old Galveston Square Marker”) Quiet in the morning = perfect photo opportunities! 📸 Street parking is easy to find. Don’t miss the nearby piers — great for a relaxing walk by the water. 🚢 Free Ferry to Bolivar Peninsula Hop on the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry — it’s free for both people and vehicles! 🐬 You might even spot dolphins swimming alongside! Seagulls often follow the boat — great chance for photos and videos 🎥 Restrooms are available on board. 🌳 Fort Travis Park on Bolivar A short drive from the ferry drop-off — perfect for a picnic! Shaded pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms, and ocean views 🌊 Feed the seagulls (carefully 😉) and enjoy the sea breeze. 🛶 Optional Detour: Kemah Boardwalk On your way back, stop by Kemah — just 40 mins from Galveston. 📍 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565 A fun waterfront town with rides, restaurants, and a lively vibe 🎡 Hope you have a wonderful time exploring the coast! 😍 For more beautiful photo inspirations and sessions around Houston, check out my homepage 📸❤️ #GalvestonGetaway #HoustonPhotographer #SunriseLovers #TexasCoast #FreeFerry