things to do in Hitchcock, TX

Chase pelagic fish up to 100 miles offshore in the Gulf

Relax, celebrate, or dance on a private cruise across Clear Lake

Celebrate with sea life, birthday treats, and a party space beside the aquarium

Travel up to 40 miles offshore to target Gulf snapper with Captain Sharky

Target Galveston’s Big Three with gear and catch filleting included

Heavy-tackle fishing with Captain Sharky and catch filleting included

Light-tackle fishing with catch cleaning aboard a 36-foot Contender

Fish Galveston's bay and jetties with light and heavy tackle

Explore protected coastal habitat and learn to read the signs of its native life

Turn a closer look at the coast into creative expression

Learn watercolor basics while discovering how wetlands support wildlife and protect the coast

Explore Galveston’s Red Light District with scandalous history, ghost stories, and historic pubs on a 21+ night out

Explore Clear Lake and Kemah Channel on fast, top-of-the-line jet skis

Paddle Clear Lake by kayak or paddle board, with flexible rental options

Charter a 24-foot tiki boat with a licensed captain for sunset or fireworks on Clear Lake

Trace Galveston’s Gilded Age story along the historic Strand

Trace Galveston’s Victorian streets and Nicholas Clayton’s architectural legacy

Trace Galveston’s Victorian landmarks and Nicholas Clayton’s architectural legacy

Uncover modern ghost stories, true crime, and scandal on Galveston's Strand