Galveston Seawall
Constructed in 1902, the Galveston Seawall was built after the Galveston
Hurricane of 1900 for protection from future hurricanes. The seawall is 10 miles
(16 km) long. It is approximately 17 feet (5.2 m) high, and 16 feet (4.9 m)
thick at its base.
On September 13, 2008 Hurricane Ike's storm surge and large waves over-topped
the seawall. As a result, a commission was established by the Texas Governor
following the hurricane to investigate preparing for and mitigating future
disasters.
Many miles of the seawall are painted with murals called "wall art". These huge
murals are painted by children and depict underwater life. The art is meant to
make the seawall more interesting to visitors.
Location
Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Galveston County
Texas,
USA
Getting There
The Galveston Seawall is accessible by public transportation in Galveston,
Texas. There are several options for getting to the Seawall by bus. The
Galveston Island Transit System (GITS) operates several bus routes that serve
the Seawall, including routes 1, 2, 3, and 5. The bus stops closest to the
Seawall are at 29th Street and Seawall Boulevard, 23rd Street and Seawall
Boulevard, and 17th Street and Seawall Boulevard. From there, visitors can
easily access the beach, restaurants, and other attractions along the Seawall.
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