Private owned beach for 50 years on Galveston Island, Texas. Unique historical background where owners preserved history and rights of property for years after Texas relinquished all rights and claims to the property and enacted through legislature. PORRETTO BEACH has catered to their repeat customers providing parking, umbrella & chair rentals, chair side food and drink delivery. PORRETTO BEACH holds special events where corporations rent the beach for their use. Special Events of all types welcome; marathons, water sports, concerts, celebrity functions, charities, sports competitions, pageants, runways, private parties, weddings, etc. Develpment for resort project proposals welcome. Alcohol permitted, zoned resort.
2. The ‘real’ beach for ‘the people.’ Where our fight to maintain ownership was NOT to keep the public out
rather, allow the public “more” rights and access to use than the state or other government owned beaches.
Our goal is to share those rights with you. Though we pay taxes and maintain the beach without any
government supplemental funds or assistance other state and city owned beaches benefit from Porretto
Beach falsely claiming they maintain or renourish the area so they can continue to receive funds. Its your tax
dollars mis-used through government funding for their undisclosed use yet, we continue to maintain the
area, incur expenses, donate sand and welcome the public without burdening the public. The state and city
sadly, restrict the public when obtaining funds. Our goal is to carry on a legacy and maintain ‘open doors’ to
a privately owned beach allowing special events, weddings, corporate events, sponsorships, family
reunions, team meetings, water sports, competitions, exhibitions, charities and concerts….anything is
possible even with private ownership rules to abide by for safety and order. What brings people together to
cause smiles on their faces, warmth in their hearts, sand between their toes and an imprint of a memorable
occasion spent on Porretto Beach is our mission. With all of our regular guests and clients support we are
able to continue this fete. Please experience our efforts and operations before false assumption or
judgment is placed unfairly upon us due to a political agenda we have no interest in. Thank you!
3. Porretto Beach
Day and Evening Events
Media Stands
Style Shows/Runways
Weddings (Casual/Elegant)
Corporate Functions
Charity Events
Family Reunions
International and National ESPN Water &
Sand Sports
Luaus
Concerts (10,000 guest max)
Marathons (8000 guest max)
Jet Ski / ATV / Motor Cross Competitions
Corporate Team Building
Private Parties; Red Carpet, Black Tie, Valet
Casino Nights, Scavenger Hunt Parties
Costume Parties, Theme Parties
Photo & Commercial Settings
Anonymous VIP Parties; (Athletes & High
Profile)
Bonfire
Community Event (Special Arrangements)
High School/College Dances
Children’s Parties (min. 50 guests)
Request Coordinating Hotel Partnership For
Event
Not Listed
4. At Porretto Beach …
Your Options Are Unlimited – You Decide...
We’ll Make It Happen!
• Individual or Corporate Event?
• What Will Your Budget Allow?
• Is Your Event Evening or Daytime?
• Casual or Elegant? Theme or Undecided?
• Are You Interested in Acquiring a Reserved Area and Space To Organize
yourself or Would We Do This For You?
• Are You Requesting We Host Your Event And Sponsor?
• Will You Provide Food/Caterer, Tent, Bonfires, Dance Floor, Stage, Walkway,
Privacy Fence, Band, Floral, Theme, Umbrellas, Chairs, Music/Sound, Invites?
• The Number of Guests You Are Expecting?
Porretto Beach Guest 5.2010
5. A Few Ideas from
Porretto Beach Past Events…….
1. Corporate Auto Distributor: Jet Skis, Volley Ball, Large BBQ Catering Trailer, Sound System, 25 Umbrellas
and 50 Chairs, Crawfish Boil, Beer and Wine. Port-o-Potties/Showers. Private Parking Area and Set Up on
Waters Edge. 12 noon to 5 P.M. Guests: 200
2. Black Tie NFL ‘Hog’ Charity Evening: Tent-80 feet by 80 feet, sides closed front and back open facing
parking and the Gulf, Misters, Candles, Generator, Wood Floor, Band, Sound System, Valet and Skylight.
7:00 P.M. until 1:00 A.M. Luxury Loo’s Bathroom with granite counters and a/c
3. Private Charity Casino Night: Valet, Tents; Changing Area, Cigar Tent, Gambling Tables, Dealers,
Bartenders, Caterers, Band, Auction, etc.
4. Weddings: (Vary from customer to customer made possible if raining or not)
(A.) CASUAL DAY; with small intimate gathering including Floral Alter, Minister, Flowers and Champagne,
10-20 Guests, Early A.M. or Late Morning
(B.) ELEGANT EVENING; Tent, Band, Dance Floor, Floral, Fragrance, Altar, Lighting, Candles, Tikis,
Security, (Valet Parking with Sand cleaned OFF OF FEET BEFORE ENTERING AUTO) Luxury Loo’s,
(Customers vary as some bring in their own caterer-some as us to provide) Champagne ice sculptures,
dolphins, Stage, Walkways, Valet
4. Special Large Scale Events: Concerts, International Jet Ski Competition ESPN, Sporting Events,
Marathons up to 10K, etc., Bonfire and Sponsors, Live Media Coverage
5. Private Parties: Family Reunions, Birthday Bashes- Evening and Daytime; Tents, Animals, etc.
6. Scroll Through The Next Few Pages Of Our
Porretto Beach Photo Album& Memories
13. Many other charity functions, family reunions,
parties, weddings & concerts…...
14. Porretto Beach Special Event
Directions to 10th & Seawall ‘On the Sand’
Stewart Beach
PORRETTO BEACH
• Take I-45 South To Galveston
• I-45 Ends onto Galveston ‘Broadway’ aka Avenue ‘J’
• Continue Down Broadway Until You Reach 10th Street
• Take a Right @ 10th
• Go All The Way To The Top of 10th Street –You Will End @ The Seawall Blvd. And Porretto Beach Entrance
Sign/Ramp Directly In Front Of You
• Go Straight Onto The Ramp To Access The Beach Where a Parking Attendant Will Greet You………
15. Porretto Beach Special Event
Aerial @ 10th & Seawall ‘On the Sand’
Wings &
McDonalds
ENTRANCE RAMP
10TH & Seawall Blvd
Porretto Beach STEWART BEACH
Entrance Ramp
PORRETTO BEACH
10nth and Seawall Blvd.
16. Once you have decided on the details please contact us and we can start planning
your event, you may use your own planner or we can provide you with a
preliminary projection cost once obtaining your event goals….. Thank you for
considering Porretto Beach to be a part of your special occasion as we
will strive to help you reach your goals…….
-Sonya
Sonya Porretto c/o
Porretto Beach
281-808-3431
PorrettoBeach@AOL.com