On the eastern edge of Galveston Island, Lake Madeline sits between 81st and 69th Streets along the Seawall. The Lake Madeline area developed mostly as residential homes, apartments, and condominiums, and locals have unbeatable access to Galveston Beach, a sprawling stretch of sandy shoreline backed by a promenade with restaurants.
The area lends itself to an island lifestyle with plenty of activities nearby. The annual Dickens on the Strand festival celebrates Galveston's Victorian beginnings, and many learn of the islands wonders from that venue. The Galveston Art League lists the area's art workshops and events. Surrounded by water and the beauty of the subtropics, many residents and snowbirds — northerners coming down to live for the winter — create a unique culture that mixes Southern and maritime joys into one. Rent in the area ranges from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this oasis.