On top of discovering the island via land vehicle rentals, you can also experience Galveston by sea with these rentals. Whether it be a paddle board or a boat, you can get up close and personal with the waters of the Gulf when you rent one of these water vessels.

• SUP Gulf Coast: Paddle alongside ocean friends such as dolphins and sea turtles on a stand-up paddle board from SUP Gulf Coast. You can also rent a surfboard or take lessons from this lively island shop.

• Galveston Kayak Outfitters: In addition to kayak rentals, this store also offers paddles, lifejackets, and delivery anywhere on the island. You can also sign up for a 3-hour sunset paddling tour along the bay and wetland shoreline.

• K6 Island Sports: Family owned and operated; this fun shop calls itself “your fun in the sun headquarters.” Located in Sea Isle, K6 offers golf carts, kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, boogie boards, and skimboards for rent. They also sell golf carts, Costa sunglasses, Yeti Coolers, fishing tackle, and more.

• Finney Boat Rentals: This island retailer features a variety of boats available for rent, including everything from ski boats and fishing boats to larger pontoon boats and yachts. They also offer several excursions such as dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, inner tubing, fishing, celebration of life cruises, romantic cruises, birthday outings, and bachelor/bachelorette parties.