What is the dress code for Galveston beach?

Shirts, shorts/pants and shoes must be worn at all times. Swimsuits are allowed, but must be appropriate for a family environment and must be worn with proper shorts and cover-up attire – men must wear shirts with swimsuit bottoms, and women must wear shorts with swimsuit tops.



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The far East end and far West end of Galveston Island are especially dangerous areas to swim. On the Eastern tip of the Island, the bottom drops off rapidly into the Houston-Galveston Ship Channel, averaging 50ft deep. The wake from passing ships can cause sudden currents and breakers that can catch swimmers off guard.

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According to a law in Galveston, a person is not allowed to sit or stand on a city sidewalk or right-of-way in a way that impedes free and uninterrupted pedestrian traffic.

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A person can only drink while walking in public in the Galveston central business district north of Broadway, south of Harborside Drive, west of 19th Street, and east of 26th Street. A person cannot otherwise walk with a beer or any other alcohol on public streets in Galveston.

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Alcohol is prohibited, but vehicle access to the beach is entirely free and reaches all the way to the water's edge. The Galveston side of San Luis Pass is a public beach located at the far western tip of the Island.

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You may want to think twice before going for a dip. Eight beaches across the state, including two in Galveston, reported unsafe levels of fecal bacteria more than 25% of days they were tested.

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Peak season is during the summer and the weather is typically very tropical in the summer.. If you want to visit Galveston and avoid the crowds, try visiting before June or after August. Once summer vacation is over the crowds tend to die down and you won't have to fight for a spot on the beach.

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Avoid dawn, dusk, and nighttime swimming. Don't swim where fishing is taking place.

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The Gulf of Mexico may be known to have its fair share of powerful jellyfish, but that doesn't have to ruin your vacation. To be prepared for your trip to one of the many top Galveston beaches, here are the types of jellyfish found in the area and what you should do if you are stung.

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Usually, by the end of March, sea temperatures are warm enough for swimming.
  • Spring (March - May) Average Water Temperature: 71.6° F.
  • Summer (June - August) Average Water Temperature: 84.2° F.
  • Fall (September - November) Average Water Temperature: 77° F.
  • Winter (December - February) Average Water Temperature: 60.8° F.


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