Galveston's Strand and Pleasure Pier

Galveston's Strand and Pleasure Pier. Watch taffy pulled, then ride a coaster over the Gulf.

Start in the Strand district, rows of Victorian iron-front buildings full of candy shops and antiques, and watch saltwater taffy being pulled. Then head to the Seawall and walk out on the Pleasure Pier, an amusement park built over the Gulf. Ride the coaster that swoops out over the water, and everyone rates the scream factor. The photo to get: you on the pier with the waves below.

• Date or adventure
• Half day
• Easy
• $20-60
• Outdoors
• Daytime

Kids' version

Island fun! Find each thing.

1. The pier over the water
2. A roller coaster
3. Saltwater taffy
4. A seashell
5. A selfie by the Gulf!

Checked October 2026

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