Visit Galveston
Distance from airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
70 mi. from city center
- William P. Hobby Airport
40 mi. from city center
Convention Centers
Galveston Island Convention Center
Galveston Island Convention Center is located at Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas. This 140,000 square-foot property combines executive conference facilities with luxurious amenities. Our staff is committed to ensuring your meeting is memorable.
- Exhibit Space43,100 sq. ft.Total meeting space140,000 sq. ft.
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With more than 5,000 sleeping rooms, state-of-the-art, modern convention facilities and an unforgettable history, attendees will find plenty of variety and charm in Galveston. Visit Galveston at the San Luis Resort is the perfect destination for your next meeting or event. Located on Galveston’s famous Seawall Boulevard, the two-story, 140,000-square-foot property combines executive conference facilities with luxurious resort amenities. In this dramatic beachfront setting with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find a column-free, 43,100-square-foot exhibition hall; a 15,500-square-foot grand ballroom, 12,000 square feet of breakout meeting space; and 29,000 square feet of pre-function space. Equipped to host the most technologically advanced meetings, Visit Galveston features cutting-edge audiovisual technology including soundproof rooms; individual lighting, sound and climate controls; and wireless Internet access throughout. More than 700 guest rooms are immediately adjacent to the center, and another 1,400 are located within two miles. The convention center offers complimentary shuttle service to and from contracted meeting hotels, as well as complimentary covered parking on site. Take Your Meeting Off-Site When you meet in Galveston, your group has plenty of unique venues to choose from for memorable off-site events. Explore the oasis of Moody Gardens’ pyramids, the Grand 1894 Opera House, the OCEAN STAR Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, or Texas Seaport Museum and 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. Meet by the sea on Galveston Island, and the spirit of this Island will keep your group talking for years to come.