Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

4.4
20635 reviews

About

Amusement ParkTourist Attractions
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. Pleasure Pier is one of the few spots in the world that has this many rides over the water! You’ll be flying over guests on the Pier, soaring over the Gulf of Mexico and anticipating your next ride! Whether you're hungry for funnel cakes, turkey legs, pizza, hamburgers or hot dogs, you'll find just what you're looking for. You can also cool your thirst with beer, margaritas, wine, ICEEs, sodas and more!

Details

  • RestroomAvailable
  • Onsite servicesAvailable
  • Welcomes familiesAvailable
  • Kid friendlyAvailable

Location

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
77550, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
20,635 reviews
5 stars
13,151
4 stars
4,375
3 stars
1,790
2 stars
571
1 star
748

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Pricing

Many customers found the entrance fees and ride prices to be high, especially given the number of rides that were closed.

Cleanliness

The facility was generally reported as clean, with well-maintained bathrooms and areas.

Family-Friendly

The pier offers a variety of rides and activities suitable for families, although some felt it was more geared towards younger children.

Atmosphere

Visitors enjoyed the beautiful views and lively atmosphere, particularly during sunset.

Staff Experience

Customer service experiences varied, with some reports of rude staff and long wait times at attractions.
  • RK
    ransi kahatawila kalyana
    3 days ago
    5.0
    I visited this place but unfortunately it was closed. Planing to visit next year
  • AA
    ADMIRAL AKAINU
    5 days ago
    3.0
    Little expensive but was fun to walk around. The tickets to ride the rollercoasters were so expensive
  • MP
    Marc Pilon
    Nov 15, 2025
    4.0
    Beau grand pier avec maneges , ouvert a partir du jeudi 16 hr et week-end .donc l'accès etais barré.
  • RN
    Ryan Notmylast
    Nov 15, 2025
    4.0
    Family a good time. Expect to spend a couple hundred dollars (group of 4). Have to pay an entrance fee regardless if you participate on the rides or not ($30-35) for full pass. Off season so line and were better minus a few rides out of commission for maintenence. Overall a good time.
  • KK
    KAWLIGA
    Oct 21, 2025
    2.0
    Visited for the 1st time this weekend. Not at all impressed. We took our teenage sons 14 and 15 yr old and for 4 people it was $50 just to walk in. There is a day pass for $50 per person including rides but be warned, one ride was closed as was most of the stores and concessions. We were there at around 1:30 pm on Sunday. The other handful of rides are for small children and other than that you get a bamboo shoot type ride and a Ferris wheel and a small roller coaster and some looping ride. Definitely not a place for teens, the boardwalk games cost extra as well. Truthfully it’s way overhyped and overpriced. We opted to pay separate for rides should we have decided to ride any but not having been here before it’s not clear on the website what the rides are or the ages. $30 to ride the Ferris wheel and literally go around 4 times. What a waste of money and time. Not to mention the $15 parking. We visit Galveston fairly often and have always opted to pass on this site, wish we had kept that going. Now I know and we will never return. Wish I had read the other reviews first but as Houston natives I’ve seen this place since it was built and thought we’d finally check it out. Not impressed at all!

Frequently Asked Questions About Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

What are the operating hours for Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?

The Pleasure Pier is open Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It is closed Monday through Thursday.

Where is Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier located?

It is located at 2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550, United States.