Galveston Monthly - Exploring Your Island Paradise

This Month

A Victorian Reimagined

There are houses you admire - and then there are houses that make you slow down, look twice, and smile before you even realize it. At 3527 Avenue O in Galveston’s midtown, a 129-year-old survivor of the 1900 Storm does exactly that.

House That Keeps Enduring

For more than 150 years, the house at 2002 Church Street has watched Galveston change around it. Set just across from St. Mary’s Cathedral, the large peach-colored structure has welcomed generations of owners and boarders, each leaving their mark.....

The Infamous Prisoner

The Battle of San Jacinto took place 190 years ago this April 21 and remains the decisive turning point of the Texas Revolution. When General Antonio López de Santa Anna led his troops into camp on April 20, he had no expectation of facing a full assault the next afternoon.

Galveston's Beer Makers

The craft beer culture is ever changing as breweries come and go or reinvent themselves. Those of us who travel a lot love to visit the local breweries at every stop. We collect breweries the way other people collect postcards or T-shirts.

Starters That Shine

Call them what you will - appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, shareables, starters, or small plates - menus in Galveston restaurants are overflowing with them, and islanders are more than happy to dig in. According to Food & Wine Magazine, small ....

Nesting Season

April marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season along the Texas Coast, a stretch that runs through mid-July. For those of us who spend our days on the beach - and for the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research - it’s both an exciting and ...

Gardening At Edge of Gulf

On Galveston Island, gardening is an act of faith. You plant knowing the wind will test you. You water knowing the soil will let much of it slip away. You tuck something tender into the ground knowing the Gulf is always nearby, breathing salt into the air and rearranging things when it chooses.

A Look Back: Reviving the Strand

By the late 1960s, Galveston was at a crossroads. The island had remarkable historic architecture, but decades of neglect and a habit of bulldozing old buildings for parking lots had left the Strand a shadow of its former self. A new generation of civic leaders, preservationists, and volunteers believed the district could be saved, but it would take coordination, funding, and a clear vision.

Home & Garden
Enjoy inspirational interiors, decorating and gardens from those that help shape Galveston Island style.

Food & Drink

Where to find lunch, brunch, dinner covering casual to fine dining. These places are not afraid to try new things. Hope you're hungry.

Arts & Culture

Beaches aren't all Galveston has to offer. Local theater productions, contemporary art exhibits and other family events that always inspires.