10 Beaches, Pools and Water Parks to Check Out in Houston Summer 2026
Galveston Image taken by Diana Walton - Houston First Time Home Buyer Specialist
Hello and welcome to Houston first time home buyers edition. You know we are always please when you stop in to visit with us. Thank you. Summer 2026 begins on June 22nd and end September 22 2026. I know you may be deep into your first time home buying process or getting ready to start your first time home buying process.
Still, why not take a quick break to enjoy some of Houston’s best water attractions this summer. Weather you choose to dive, slide, splash, take a dip or just chill on a mango floater with a glass of French Bloom's La Cuvée in hand, there is somewhere for you to do it.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown- 48 acres of fun in the sun and is the largest water park in the Houston area with a Texas size lazy river.
Surfside Beach - About an hour's drive south from Houston
El Segundo Swim Club - a 21-and-over oasis featuring a 1,350-square-foot pool, up-cycled cabanas fashioned from industrial containers.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston - with more than 30 attractions across 26 acres in Galveston with rapids, white water and a not so lazy river. Bring. It. On.
The Woodlands Resort - For loads of family-friendly fun.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens - a family friendly summertime Galveston attraction with it's own lazy river, white sand beach and wave pool. Did I mention the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, and Discovery Museum? Oh, yes. I just did:)
Stewart Beach - Another family friendly Galveston summertime destination spot located at Broadway Avenue and Seawall Boulevard. Fun for everyone.
Lagoonfest Texas - Located in Texas City, this man-made lagoon, is the largest in Texas, encompasses 12 acres and 24 million gallons of water.
Huntsville's Blue Lagoon - 90 minutes north of Houston, limestone quarry and crystal-blue spring water. Need I say more? Live like you mean it.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by. Remember, if you are thinking of purchasing your first home, please give us a call or Email us. We are here to help. We have been helping Houston first time home buyers since 2011 and we can help you. I hope you have an amazing day. Until next time...Diana
Image: By Diana Walton
