It takes a well-coordinated effort to clean up such a monumental mess. The Galveston Parks Board’s Coastal Zone Management team had already gone over the island’s beaches before dawn.

Recent beachgoers appreciated this clean beach and noted it's great for walking. Visitors say East Beach is a convenient option in Galveston, and many appreciate the on-site amenities available here.

That is the essence of the Galveston Island community." Amenities at Stewart Beach and East Beach remain temporarily closed and in order to accelerate clean-up efforts, some beaches along the West ...