Beach Wedding Venues near Galveston, TX
Galveston has 17 beach wedding venues nearby — including 7 with ocean views, 1 with a private beach, 9 with on-site lodging, and 5 all-inclusive. Each one is verified within a few miles of a real shoreline, and listings are ranked by what couples say (rating weighted by review count), with the distance to the water, ocean-view and private-beach flags, and what's included — so you can shortlist your tours and go see them in person.
The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 10,306 reviews
High-end resort opposite the gulf offering multiple dining options & bars, plus a spa & a pool.
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
4.3 ★★★★☆ 5,176 reviews
Upscale 1911 hotel set opposite a beach, plus posh dining, a spa & a saltwater pool with a bar.
Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 3,374 reviews
Beachside property with modern rooms, a spa, golf, dining & 3 glass pyramids with tropical exhibits.
Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,226 reviews
Convention center and event space with a ballroom and parking garage, plus a balcony with an ocean view.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort
4.1 ★★★★☆ 2,783 reviews
Down-to-earth resort offering free parking & Wi-Fi, plus mini-golf, gulf views & dining.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,923 reviews
Contemporary beach resort offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center & children's activities.
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
3.9 ★★★★☆ 3,952 reviews
Stewart Beach
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,306 reviews
Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-on the Beach by IHG
3.8 ★★★★☆ 2,651 reviews
Contemporary lodging with an on-site restaurant & an outdoor pool, plus free Wi-Fi.
1880 Garten Verein
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Built in 1880 as a social club for German residents, this venue now hosts private events.
Porch Cafe
4.1 ★★★★☆ 491 reviews
Local seafood & New American meals are the draw at this elegant, high-end bistro with patio seating.
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.1 ★★★☆☆ 2,567 reviews
Unfussy rooms with free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking, plus a pool, gym & laundry.
Lasker Inn Bed & Breakfast and Event Venue
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Elegant guesthouse in an 1870 Victorian home offering period-style rooms & suites with balconies.
Bayside Event Center & Lodge
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Waterside wedding venue with an upstairs lodge, plus an all-inclusive package.
Galveston Wedding Chapel
4.4 ★★★★☆ 114 reviews
Warm, welcoming chapel featuring a garden and a beach at which couples can marry.
Sea Star Base Galveston
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Good to know around Galveston
3 of the 5 venues with posted hours are open on Sundays — handy if a weekend tour is the only time you can both get away.
For that water-as-your-backdrop ceremony, the venues here with standout ocean views are The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center, Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel, and 3 more — the horizon does half your decor budget's job.
Want a private stretch of sand — no permit, no onlookers? Stewart Beach offers a private beach — evidence from the venue's own site or couples' reviews. Confirm the details when you tour.
Want to stay where you celebrate?
These venues offer on-site lodging — rooms, suites, or a beach house steps from the sand, sometimes the whole property for the weekend. A built-in room block for out-of-town guests, no shuttle at last call, and breakfast on the water the morning after.
- The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center ★★★★☆ 4.4 (10,306)
- Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection ★★★★☆ 4.3 (5,176)
- Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center ★★★★☆ 4.2 (3,374)
Prefer one contract and one bill?
These venues offer all-inclusive packages — typically tables, chairs, setup and teardown, and often catering, bar, and a day-of coordinator. Ask exactly what's included; it's different at every venue.
- Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort ★★★★★ 4.6 (1,226)
- Stewart Beach ★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,306)
- Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-on the Beach by IHG ★★★★☆ 3.8 (2,651)
More planning links
- Best beach wedding venues in Texas — the state-wide ranking
- Confirmed wedding venues near Galveston — the 14 venues here proven to host weddings
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