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Galveston Bay (/ ˈɡælvɪstən / GAL-vis-tən) is a bay in the western Gulf of Mexico along the upper coast of Texas. It is the seventh-largest estuary in the United States, [2] and the largest of seven major estuaries along the Texas Gulf Coast.
The Galveston Bay Area is home to some of the best attractions Texas has to offer, including Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, the Kemah Boardwalk, and miles of sun-kissed beaches along the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island.
Galveston Bay, inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, on the southeastern shore of Texas, U.S. Protected from the gulf by the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island, the shallow bay (average depth is 7 feet [2.1 metres]) is 35 miles (56 km) long and up to 19 miles (31 km) wide, the largest estuary in Texas.
Galveston Bay is a tremendous recreational, economic, and environmental asset to Texas and the nation. The Bay and its surrounding watershed are a complex, interconnected system composed of biological, hydrological, and geological components.
Galveston Bay is a large inlet of the Gulf of Mexico that is situated on the southeastern shores of Texas, United States. Covering an area of 1,600 sq. km, the Galveston Bay is considered the seventh-largest estuary in the United States and the largest among the seven major estuaries on the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Discover the best attractions, beaches, seasonal events, and more in Galveston, Texas. Plan your trip to Galveston Island with a variety of fun activities!
Join Galveston Bay Foundation as we work around the Bay to protect the vital natural resource we're all connected to.
The Galveston Bay of today looks radically different than it did when it first formed 5,000 years ago. As the last Ice Age came to an end over 18,000 years ago, the Earth warmed, the Pleistocene mammals that roamed the area became extinct, ice sheets withdrew, sea levels rose, and the shoreline moved to near-present locations.
From the sun-kissed beaches of Galveston Island, to the dazzling Kemah Boardwalk; from the crystal shores of Bolivar Peninsula to the vineyards of Haak Winery, the Galveston Bay Area is a place where memories are made that last a lifetime.
Galveston Bay, its bayous, and diverse natural features make this region geographically unique, provide many recreational opportunities, and play an essential role in maintaining our quality of life. It is composed of four major sub-bays: Galveston, Trinity, East, and West bays.