Galveston Monthly - Exploring Your Island Paradise

This Month

Galveston's Next Celebration

By mid-March, Galveston usually exhales. Mardi Gras beads are swept from the curbs, king cake crumbs linger in bakery cases, and the island shifts its focus to spring breakers, sunshine, and salt air. But in 2026, there will be no pause between celebrations - only a costume change.

Storied Cottage

Charles Drouet (1870-1932) came from seafaring stock. The son of Sebastian Drouet (1837-1898) - a respected captain who fought in the Battle of Galveston during the Civil War - Charles grew up with salt air in his blood. By January 1900, he had built his own career along the Galveston ....

Old Cottage-New Chapter

In Galveston’s East End, where Victorian homes whisper stories of storms weathered and decades endured, Natalie Brooks found a property that spoke to her. The ER nurse practitioner and interior designer doesn’t just renovate historic homes - she listens to them.

What The Gulf Washes Up

One of the most overlooked treasures along the Texas coast is something most people step right over: clay balls. Many beachgoers barely notice them, and if they do, they usually see them as a nuisance rather than a tiny piece of coastal history.

Gardens With Intention

On Galveston Island, a garden is never just a garden. It is a conversation between land and light, between what existed long before us and what we choose to add. It carries the same layered character found in the island’s historic neighborhoods, where ....

The Crystal Palace

Among Galveston’s most storied amusement landmarks now lost to time was the legendary Crystal Palace, which opened in July 1916 and quickly became one of the island’s grandest attractions. Designed by the Dallas architectural firm ...

Legacy & Restoration

It was a beautiful day just before Thanksgiving in 2016 when Jack Kesterson fell in love. He had never been to Galveston before. He’d driven down from Houston to tour the Bishop’s Palace at 14th and Broadway, only to find every parking spot taken ...

Gulf Changes Color

Spring on the Island brings sunshine, warm breezes, and thousands of visitors ready to spend long days on the beach. And almost every year, the same question comes up: Why does the water look different every time I visit? The truth is, ...

Bloody Marys, Island Style

In Galveston’s ever-evolving culinary scene, the Bloody Mary has become far more than a classic brunch cocktail - it’s a canvas for the island’s creativity and a showcase of its chefs’ and mixologists’ flair. Picture a drink that doubles as ...

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.