r/galveston

Hello, I have never been to Galveston, but we are trying to venture to new places around the US for spring break (not college, just my 16 year old and myself). I just had some questions before determining where we are going to be for spring break.

1. How busy is it down there at the end of March into Early April?

2. What are the beaches like? I've heard people can drive on them, is there a beach that people are not allowed to drive on?

3. What resorts do you recommend that aren't bedbug havens, gross, out dated? We like resorts with amenities like nice pools, bars, and right on the ocean.

4. Is there a huge presence of college students and a party scene?

5. What restaurants do you suggest (I love shrimp and she will eat sushi)?

6. What attractions do you suggest?

7. How is the shopping?

8. What amusement parks are nearby?

Thanks for your help!! I appreciate all of your help and suggestions!!!

We’re coming to Galveston Monday for a visit for a few days,and there is rain in the forecast. How is Galveston on rainy days? Are the roads and streets flooded? Any advice and information is appreciated.

Long question, apologies up front.

My daughter in law just left Hitchcock due to domestic violence and is now safe w her mom up in Oregon. She has a loan on an old truck (2002 Ford 150) that she had to leave behind.

She is worried about her ex (no license/no insurance) doing something in that truck that she will be liable for. She cannot go back to the house/Texas to go get it off the premises. Ideally she would like to sell it, even if she ends up underwater on this loan.

Any ideas on how she can make this happen from afar?

Our Gulf reporter Chris Gray spoke to some folks in the Galveston business community who were feeling strain amid a rash of closures and movements (article is free!).