Tiki Island Texas Map

About Tiki Island, Texas

Tiki Island is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,210. The population density is 979.9 people per km². Tiki Island is located at 29.2971°N, 94.9171°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77554.

Tiki Island rises from the Gulf Coast's embrace, a low-slung haven of salt-laced air and whispering palms. It lies 6.1 miles south of Texas City, TX (from Texas City, TX: bearing 188°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Galveston. Its landscape is a gentle, intricate network of canals and bayous, reflecting the wide, pale sky in their brackish depths, where the occasional egret stands sentinel. The houses, often built on stilts, seem to float above the verdant, subtropical growth, their porches catching the diffused sunlight that filters through the broad leaves of oleander and hibiscus. The very air here carries a perpetual humidity, a soft kiss of the nearby sea that clings to everything, softening the edges of the day and lending a languid pace to life. The history of Tiki Island is intertwined with the ebb and flow of coastal development and the enduring allure of the water. Originally part of the Galveston Bay system, it was transformed into a residential community in the mid-20th century, a place designed to capture the spirit of island living, though it remains connected to the mainland by causeways. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, relies on the bounty of the Gulf waters and the steady stream of visitors drawn to its unique charm. Fishing charters depart from its docks, their captains navigating the maze of waterways to find the best spots for redfish and speckled trout, while the sale of bait and tackle forms a vital part of the island's commerce. The distinctive architecture, with its nautical motifs and breezy open spaces, speaks to a desire for a life lived in close proximity to the sea, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this coastal enclave.

About This Tiki Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Tiki Island, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tiki Island and Galveston County.

Detailed location data for Tiki Island includes the ZIP code (77554), telephone area code (281), county seat of Galveston County (Galveston), and school district assignment (Texas City Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tiki Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.