The Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park, Seawall Boulevard and beaches of Galveston Island, Texas, are seen from atop the San Luis Resort on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The Historic Pleasure Pier amusment park, seawall, and beaches of Galveston Island, Texas are seen from atop the San Luis Resort on Thursday, July 4, 2013.  (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman) Photo: AP Photo/Dr.Scott M. Lieberman, FRE