beginner
Galveston, Texas, United States

West Bay at Bay Harbor

West Bay at Bay Harbor in Galveston offers warm Gulf of Mexico swimming with sandy beaches ideal for beginners and families. The protected bay location provides calmer waters than open gulf beaches, making it excellent for year-round swimming in subtropical conditions.

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West Bay at Bay Harbor

29.1315, -95.0713

Details

Location
Galveston, Texas, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
29.1315, -95.0713

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