San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

Review №1

Rating: 5

Small place right close to the refineries. Have gone here since I was a kid in the 60s. The battleship Texas was always a high point. Well so now with the Battle Ship Texas no longer there is a bit less to see here! Im actually wondering why there isnt more facilities here to attract people. There is plenty of land but not really set up for people to come and recreate.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

The attraction of the place was the ship they used in the battle, but it is not there, I do not know if it is under maintenance, but it has not been there for a long time, apart from that there is only the viewpoint and a small museum right there.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Nice museum and views

Date: 6 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

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Review №8

Rating: 5

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Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Its cool

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

We like to go to the park across the street to watch the ships and tugboats come and go.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

This is my second time taking grandkids, different grands of course. He loved it.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Must see to believe! Rich history of justice over tyranny! Enormous renovations across the entire site to bring the land back to the same in 1836. Take the guided tour. Watch the movie. Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent. The place is huge and will take several hours to view. Make a day of it. Also hiking trails that I skipped.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

A monument with lot of the Texas history. There is a museum inside and the Battleship was moved away to Galveston :(

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Place is cool to fish andcride bikes.i wish they would not close at 6 tho

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great place to learn about the history of Texas

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Very Nice

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great history site. Excellent museum. Friendly staff. Very informative self tour. Movie tells the story of this site well.

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Well done. Great film on the battle.

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Amazing museum to learn about an important event in the history of Texas. I would highly recommend the free guided tour, think it s the best part to understand what happened 200 years ago that led to Texas independence.

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

10 STARS for the Battle of San Jacinto Reenactment held yearly in April!!!! A must see. We go attend yearly as a family. <3

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

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Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

Replica of the Washington Monument with the Texas star on top. Beautiful and peaceful BUT watch out for the mosquitoes!! I was only out of the car for 10-15 min before I had several bites. We went in July.

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

The San Jacinto Memorial is a hidden gem that holds immense historical significance for the United States. Unfortunately, its importance seems to be fading into obscurity, which is a real shame. The memorial stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in American history, and visiting it is both educational and deeply moving. The site is beautifully maintained, offering a serene and reflective environment. I truly hope that more people will get to know about this remarkable place and visit it. Supporting the San Jacinto Memorial is essential to preserving this important piece of American s national heritage.

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

As a local Houstonian, San Jacinto monument was on my bucket list for 16+ years. Finally visited with family past weekend - Learnt about the history, Republic of Texas and other museum artifacts as well. You can take the elevator to the highest floor and observe the Ship Channel and surrounding areas, which is good as well.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

A big part of texas history! Worth a trip!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Food was great the people was very friendly and I will be going back

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Been goin there since I was a little boy..never a disappointment...EVER Texas history is awesome..wont get tired of learning as a fact..MyGreat Great Grandfather.. Guideon Lincecim and Stephen F Austin as well as Darwin were pals..Guideon is considered one of the founding fathers of Texas..have a look see..you wont be disappointed

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Very interesting place to learn about the history of the southwest!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Loved it..The place is very well preserved and clean and has so much interesting history and the little movie was very interesting..Beautiful views from the top

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Great history. Be sure to watch the movie.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

It was neat, but unsure about the price, its $14 per person. I suppose its a must go place for a Texan.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Very emotional when remembering the people who died in this place

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

beautiful park

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

After hearing about the, Battle of San Jacinto in class from my daughters favorite teacher, we decided to take a trip and visit the beautiful historic landmark nearby, the San Jacinto Monument. We had a very memorable day.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Best highlight for anyone visiting Houston. Filled with Texas history. And great place to have a view of downtown, ship channel, galveston in the distance.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Very beautiful place with knowledgeable people

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Great historical markers. Picnic area

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Amazing view of Texas history. If you re a native Texan or not you ve got to come out. The museum is informative and the landscape beautiful. Bring quarters or dollar bills (there s a change machine) to the top to use the binoculars and bring a penny so you can flatten it for a souvenir.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Good point to learn about the great state of Texas

Date: 3 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

They moved the battleship

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Its worth visiting here once. You can go upstairs just to look around. There is an opportunity to see ancient weapons

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

This is a important historical site that doesnt get the attention it deserves. Plan to spend some time and walk the grounds. It is beautiful country with a sad past. Visited on Weekend

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Beautiful property with interesting museum, great view from the top!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

A wealth of Texas history, artifacts, etc! Great visit!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Is fishing free in this place?

Date: 4 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Welcoming and informative staff Interesting for people of all ages Presentations were varied and thorough Visited on Weekday

Date: 4 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great place to take the kiddos. Has a wonderful playground where they can watch the barges go by.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Very beautiful and scenic! Well worth a visit!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

Great place to learn about history! Unfortunately the lady at the front desk was very rude and not great with customer service to people visiting the site.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

Would have been a GREAT tourist attraction.... too bad the surrounding area ia a POLLUTION

Date: 4 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Fun and interesting for history lovers.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Great place for sight seeing, beware of mosquitoes

Date: 5 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

I love history. This was a great experience!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Think I learn more in a 2-hour walk around this place about Texas history then I did and all of the high school

Date: 5 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

I dont regret visiting, but was somewhat underwhelmed. Pros: Large, well maintained memorial and grounds. You can see it from miles away, its massive with a large reflecting pool and some walking trails. Plenty of free parking and not crowded at all. Staff were super nice and friendly, I think some of them were volunteers. There was a movie theater showing a well produced movie explaining the events and context of the San Jacinto battle once an hour. Really enjoyed the view of the surrounding area and the Houston shipping channel from the top of the memorial. I appreciated the information about what we were seeing from above, the tower was my favorite part. We also took a walk on the wooden boardwalk through the adjacent wetland and to our surprise came across a bright green snake on our path. Cons: For what you get, the admission price seems steep at 14.00. Besides the tower and the movie, there is only one small gallery with some artifacts of the battle, paintings and dioramas. The whole place feels rather dated and the elevator to the top of the tower is old fashioned and shaky. This is clearly one of the major projects built during the great depression, and it has the feel of a museum I visited as a kid on a mandatory school field trip. I think staff is really trying to make the site more relevant, the website is absolutely beautiful. The day we visited, there was supposed to be a family day with childrens activities. It was a little sad that we saw no families with younger kids, only older couples. Staff convinced us to do one of the kids crafts and we made a pretty yellow rose of Texas out of tissue paper. The site is now surrounded entirely by refineries, which also takes away from the atmosphere.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

It was fun but the only issue was that the bathroom wasnt the most handicapped accessible place in the world

Date: 5 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 3

Please do better

Date: 5 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Peaceful

Date: 5 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Very cool and informative site. I did not know it had a museum nor that you can ride the elevator to the top. $15 gets you in and that gets you an elevator ride, movie and the museum. A few interesting items that you may not see outside of this location. The grounds were well maintained and staff were friendly and knowledgable.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Excellent place

Date: 5 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Its a fun and interesting place to visit.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 3

Terrific reenactment

Date: 5 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

Had a great time, the park was beautiful but some old man came up and told us the park was closing in ten min. Ok cool so we leave right then and by the time we get to the gate he locked us in. Im pretty sure he was special needs but it was a bit frustrating

Date: 5 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Great place to view some history. Very informational with many items to view from that time. All around nice visit. Lots of views from the top.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Its worth a visit, great view from above!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

The San Jacinto Monument, standing tall amidst the coastal prairie, promises a glimpse into Texas history. However, my experience left me feeling underwhelmed. First, let s address the elephant in the room: the price. At $14 per person, it s as if they re charging admission to witness the birth of a nation. Perhaps they believe that the higher the fee, the more historical significance seeps into our souls. Spoiler alert: it doesn t. As I ascended the monument, I couldn t help but ponder the irony. General Sam Houston s ragtag army defeated Santa Anna s forces, securing Texas s independence. Yet, here we are, paying a small fortune to commemorate their sacrifice. It s like charging admission to a fireworks display celebrating the Fourth of July a bit counterintuitive, don t you think? Inside, the museum offered a modest collection of artifacts. The replica rifles were a highlight, though their weight left my arms questioning my life choices. The film well done, I admit recounted the battle, but I couldn t shake the feeling that Santa Anna got off easy. Texans showed him more mercy than he ever extended at the Alamo. Now, let s talk about the location. Nestled in an industrial area, the monument seems out of place. Picture this: oil refineries on one side, a towering tribute to history on the other. It s like hosting a black-tie gala in a fast-food joint incongruous and slightly awkward. In summary, the San Jacinto Monument is a pricey detour for history buffs. If you re willing to part with your hard-earned dollars, go ahead. But remember, the real heroes didn t fight for profit margins; they fought for freedom.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Love

Date: 5 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

History

Date: 5 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Had the fried shrimp dinner. The included salad is a poor clone of salads when they first open. The shrimp were good. Nice views of ship channels and good service..

Date: 5 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

The monument is great. Unfortunately the space at the top of the view is limited and the windows are a bit dirty. The film is great, including the personal approach. The exhibition is a bit boring and rather uninteresting for children.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Beautiful and moving battleground with great staff!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

very fun

Date: 6 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Anybody know what this place is? Fifty thousand men died right here on this field, fightin the same fight that were still fightin amongst ourselves today. This green field right here was painted red, bubblin with the blood of young boys, smoke and hot lead pourin right through their bodies. Listen to their souls, men: I killed my brother with malice in my heart. Hatred destroyed my family. You listen. And you take a lesson from the dead. If we dont come together, right now, on this hallowed ground, we too will be destroyed -- just like they were. I dont care if you like each other or not. But you will respect each other. And maybe -- I dont know -- maybe well learn to play this game like men. Wait.....no thats the speech from Remember the Tirans. Sorry.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

very peaceful

Date: 6 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

Experiencing San Jacinto should be on your bucket list if youre from Texas. Take it slow and try to think as those people did. Its worth the drive, if only for the oak trees in the Texas camp. The monument is too expensive at $14 per person. Even if you walk in with only 15 minites left before they close like we did.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

One of the most important places in Texas. Sadly not many people came to visit. Learning about Texas history and walking around the battleground knowing this was the place that changed the history of Texas it gave me a chilled.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

A great monument that honors the history of Texas

Date: 6 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great experience. Wonderful fun run this weekend. Beautiful grounds and lots of history

Date: 6 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

My friends from Colombia enjoyed the visit.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Definitely worth the trip! Beautiful monument with ample parking. Inside there is a museum, theater with film about the battle site, and an elevator up to the observation deck.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

10/10 place love the art and history about this place

Date: 7 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Good tourist place, unfortunately we didnt manage to visit the ship itself as it was closed for repairs

Date: 7 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Very interesting

Date: 7 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

It was a very interesting monument visit, especially with the history etched around the base of it. It was a glorious day and we got to go around the monument and discuss history.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

A great place to ponder Texas history, get away from the city, breathe fresh air and enjoy a quiet picnic

Date: 7 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Great time here and it was spectacular to see. Very informative and educational with theatre experience and museum. Was a very cold day but the views were amazing. Staff were friendly and it was easy to get around.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Great staff

Date: 7 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Wow. Just wow. Highest monument to a battle in the world.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Great learning opportunity!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Excellent food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Definitely worth a visit to this interesting place. The video was awesome & I enjoyed learning about the battle & history that way rather than reading it all. The observation deck was cool, the change machine was not working & I was short a quarter for the smashed penny machine, so we had to go down to get change. Luckily one of the volunteers told us about a penny machine by the gift shop. There was also a crowd of school kids running around yelling which made the experience a little less enjoyable.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

The museum is connected to the observation deck at the top of the over 100-meter tower. The museum is mostly about the Texas Revolutionary War. Interesting. The view from the top is also interesting. You can see the port with refinery installations and oil tanks

Date: 8 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Excellent experience 100 recommend

Date: 8 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

They also show a movie on the war

Date: 8 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

very important and significant place in the history of Texas. Unfortunately, obviously there is nothing to see except the monument and the small museum inside but it is worth it. The museum is well done, concise and not boring. There is also a screening, about 20 minutes long, which traces and explains very well the origins and phases of the Texan revolution. Its very close to Houston and NASA, I absolutely recommend it to everyone.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

This place with very strong energy! This is my the spot of force! Visited on

Date: 8 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Excellent experience with my son

Date: 8 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Beautiful park

Date: 8 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

The place where history sleeps is here and that is what makes it so special. A half day trip to this place is the best way to spend your time. I found it to be very informative and interesting for all of us. A lot more can be learned there, and on top of that, there is a trail where we can take a long walk if we want to. If you are interested in visiting the museum, which is housed inside the monument, you will have to pay 14 dollars per person for admission.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

Nice place to visit if you like history

Date: 8 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Great park and place to learn how Texas became Texas.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

The best place we visited in Texas behind the Alamo. Great museum, movie, and exhibits about the Texas Revolution. It is a history lovers dream. The monument has easy access and there is a ton of green space and trails on the grounds of the park for hiking, picnicking, and bird watching. They have restrooms, gift shop, and very reasonable pricing for all you get to see and do. Staff is extremely friendly.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

We didn t enter the museum as it seemed pricey for the family, but it was an enormous structure. The reflection pond was a good picture spot but beware of the mosquitoes since this pond is not aerated.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Love to come here. It is such a remarkable part of Texas. Proud it is in my very own backyard. Mr. David Avila is so nice, respectful, and helpful, when my kids had some, extra curricular questions about the place. Kudos and excelsior my good man. He really made this place come alive.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago