Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Large crowds flocked to Crystal Beach on Saturday despite the lockdown that's in effect for the majority of beaches in the area.

Crystal Beach, Jamaica Beach and Surfside Beach are among the top 20 beach destinations for spring break in the United States, according to a ranking from vacation rental website HomeToGo.