Stewart Beach

Stewart Beach, located near where Broadway meets the Seawall, has all the amenities you need for a day of family fun at the beach. Chair and umbrella rentals are available on a first come first served basis. Take a seat and John’s Beach Service will assist you with your rental! Stewart Beach also has a variety of accessibility features.

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Stewart Beach Overview

Located near where Broadway meets the Seawall, Stewart Beach has a wide range of accessible amenities including showers, restrooms, and changing rooms. It is staffed with highly trained lifeguards and features concessions and family-friendly activities like volleyball, cornhole, giant Jenga, and more.

Location

Stewart Beach Park
401 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550

For a map of beach locations, check out our beaches page!

Hours of Operation

Park Hours of Amenities and Guest Services Operations:

March 8th - May 22nd
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday and Sundays - 9 am - 6 pm

May 23rd - August 15th
Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm
Memorial Day and Independence Day 8am-7pm
Friday, Sat, Sun 8am-7pm

August 16th - November 2nd
Monday - Thursday Closed
Friday, Sat, Sun 9am - 7pm
Labor Day 8am - 7pm

Hours are subject to change without advance notice. Exceptions to standard dates and times can be made on a case-by-case basis for special events wishing to rent the pavilion or park grounds for a fee.

Admission & Parking

(Cash or credit card)

Daily Vehicle Parking: $15 (One-time entry)

$50 Seasonal Beach Park Pass (window decal) for entry to the following beach parks for the entire season (March to October): East Beach, Stewart Beach, Dellanara RV Park, and West End Pocket Parks.

$95 for an Ultimate Pass (window decal) for an entire year of seawall parking plus entry to the beach parks for the entire season

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Amenities

Park amenities are officially closed until the start of the 2025 Season. While our amenities are closed, the beaches are still open.

Beach wheelchairs available (free with valid driver's license)
Showers and restrooms*
Chair & umbrella rental
Snack bar, drinks, & concessions
Alcohol not permitted
Beach supplies
Lifeguards

*Please note that restrooms close 30 minutes after gate closing.

Beach Rules

One-time entry per vehicle with each paid entry
Do not disturb wildlife, birds, turtle nests, or the designated conservation area
Pets on leashes are permitted but please clean up after them
Tents and tarps are permitted in designated areas
Camping is not allowed between 12 am–5 am
Glass is prohibited
Open fires are prohibited except in BBQ pits
Please stay off the dunes
4-wheelers, ATVs, and dirt bikes are prohibited

Special Use Area may only be accessed by vehicles with: