Check out the shopping opportunities along the Seawall after a day at the beach, or beforehand to buy beach day items. Murdochs is one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, a former bathhouse turned gift shop. It has taken a few beatings from the many hurricanes over the century, but it’s still standing. Pop in for a souvenir shirt or other island goodies, and stay for a cocktail on the deck looking out to the Gulf.
Another quaint gift shop, but this one also offers rentals,Salt Water Gift Shop is great for all the beach stuff you need, from frisbees to snorkels. They also rent out boogie boards, beach umbrellas and chairs, bicycles, e-scooters, Onewheel Pints and XRs, and surreys.
Pick up some surf gear and casual attire for the whole family at the Ohana Surf & Skate, a surfing and skateboarding shop with a casual vibe featuring gear sales, rentals and lessons.
Pop into the San Luis Resort, the acclaimed beachfront hotel and spa resort on Seawall Boulevard, for some boutique shopping. Aqua has designer swimwear, athleisure, accessories, and more for women and girls.