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Meet people in Galveston

Members from Galveston and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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Galveston at a glance

  • Galveston has a population of about 50,000.
  • It's part of Texas.
  • It's about 1411 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Houston, about 47 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Texas City (9 miles), La Marque (11 miles) and Dickinson (19 miles).

A first date in Galveston

Daytime dates suit a town like Galveston: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Galveston: questions and answers

How far around Galveston can I search?

Within 30 miles of Galveston there are 13 towns and cities — League City, Texas City and Friendswood among them — with more than 380,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Galveston free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Galveston and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Galveston real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Galveston?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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