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🐩 Pet-Friendly

Patios, beaches and services where your pup is welcome too.

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Restaurants & Seafood · West End / Pirates Beach · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Waterman's Restaurant

Bayfront West End restaurant at Pirates Beach, famous for some of the best sunsets on the island.

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Restaurants & Seafood · Harborside · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Katie's Seafood House

Waterfront seafood from the family behind Katie's Seafood Market, with the catch coming straight off the boats.

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Beaches · East Seawall · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Stewart Beach

Galveston's main family beach park where Broadway meets the Seawall, with lifeguards, restrooms, showers and chair rentals. Leashed dogs welcome.

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Beaches · East End · 🐾 Pet-friendly

East Beach (R.A. Apffel)

Wide, open beach at the island's eastern tip with room to spread out and big-sky views. Leashed pets allowed.

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Beaches · West End · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Beach Pocket Park 1

Laid-back West End beach park where you can drive onto the sand; leashed dogs welcome.

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Beaches · West End · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Beach Pocket Park 2

Free-entry West End beach with showers, restrooms and chair rentals — great for families.

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Beaches · West End · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Galveston Island State Park

State park spanning Gulf beach to bay with camping, kayaking, trails, birding and fishing. Leashed dogs allowed.

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Pet-Friendly · West End · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Galveston Island Brewing Co.

West End craft brewery with a huge dog-friendly patio and yard a block from the beach.

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Pet-Friendly · Galveston Yacht Basin · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Reel Nauti Marina Bar & Grill

Marina bar and grill at the Galveston Yacht Basin with a dedicated dog menu.

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Pet-Friendly · Downtown / Postoffice St · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Texas Tail Distillery

Local craft distillery on Postoffice St with dog-friendly outdoor space.

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Pet-Friendly · Seawall · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Brick House Tavern & Tap

Seawall tavern with craft beer, game-day TVs and outdoor seating where pups are welcome.

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Pet-Friendly · The Strand · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Yaga's Cafe

Casual island dining, brunch and live music on The Strand with a pup-friendly patio.

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Pet-Friendly · Midtown · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Salty Dog Wash

Self-serve and full-service dog wash — perfect for rinsing off sand after a beach day.

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Pet-Friendly · Midtown / 39th St · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Local Dogs

Gourmet hot dogs, hand-cut fries and snow cones with a pet-friendly patio.

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Pet-Friendly · Downtown · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Guelder Rose

Laid-back neighborhood cocktail bar downtown that welcomes well-behaved dogs.

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Hotels & Rentals · Seawall · 🐾 Pet-friendly

Hotel Lucine

Restored 1960s Seawall motel with a pool, on-site restaurant and pet-friendly rooms.

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