Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Great brunch spot at the end of our block. Featured in the most recent issue of San Antonio magazine.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveGreat brunch spot at the end of our block. Featured in the most recent issue of San Antonio magazine.
Unique, casual outdoor eatery with access to the river. Try to sit at one of the swings, where you can eat overlooking the Riverwalk.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Luxury
103 E Jones AveUnique, casual outdoor eatery with access to the river. Try to sit at one of the swings, where you can eat overlooking the Riverwalk.
Delicious cajun food within walking distance. This is our favorite date spot. Often they have live jazz music as well.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cookhouse
720 E Mistletoe AveDelicious cajun food within walking distance. This is our favorite date spot. Often they have live jazz music as well.
Great beer garden serving SOL (sustainable, organic, local) food. Nice playground for the kids.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cove
606 W Cypress StGreat beer garden serving SOL (sustainable, organic, local) food. Nice playground for the kids.
Mexican street food, served right on the River.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StMexican street food, served right on the River.
Housemade gelato and delicious panini. Yum!
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StHousemade gelato and delicious panini. Yum!
Rosella Coffee Company
203 E Jones AveGreat spot for coffee.
The Point on N Main
1022 N Main AveTry the Nashville Chicken Torta or the Prosciutto Burger!
The Art Of Donut
3428 N St Mary's StGourmet donuts and breakfast.
Great gourmet pizza and creative cocktails, but the real deal here is brunch! Try the Fried Chicken & Zeppole, or the skillet pancake. Walking distance and worth it!
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveGreat gourmet pizza and creative cocktails, but the real deal here is brunch! Try the Fried Chicken & Zeppole, or the skillet pancake. Walking distance and worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
La Botanica has a great outdoor space and is vegan friendly.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Botanica
La Botanica has a great outdoor space and is vegan friendly.
Cullum's has a good selection of brews and amazing wings.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe AveCullum's has a good selection of brews and amazing wings.
Chisme
2403 N St Mary's StServes dinner and has a great weekend brunch.
N. St. Mary's is a popular entertainment district with bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Saint Mary's Street
North Saint Mary's StreetN. St. Mary's is a popular entertainment district with bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Sightseeing
Head to Main Plaza to check out the light show at the San Fernando Cathedral every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. It's free and a must-see!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaHead to Main Plaza to check out the light show at the San Fernando Cathedral every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. It's free and a must-see!
The Riverwalk runs from our place north of downtown (Museum Reach), through downtown itself, and south of downtown to the historic Missions (Mission Reach).
804 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThe Riverwalk runs from our place north of downtown (Museum Reach), through downtown itself, and south of downtown to the historic Missions (Mission Reach).
Parks & Nature
There is an amazing sunken garden within walking distance. Great romantic views and fun for kids as well.
338 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StThere is an amazing sunken garden within walking distance. Great romantic views and fun for kids as well.
My favorite of San Antonio's five historic missions. Mission San Jose is the largest and best preserved. If you are interested in Texas history, you won't want to miss this. Free.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission San Jose
My favorite of San Antonio's five historic missions. Mission San Jose is the largest and best preserved. If you are interested in Texas history, you won't want to miss this. Free.
Shopping
Weekly, year-round farmers market at the historic Pearl Brewery Complex. This is a must-do. There are many shops, restaurants and activities happening every day at the Pearl. Don't miss Bakery Lorraine while you're there.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl PkwyWeekly, year-round farmers market at the historic Pearl Brewery Complex. This is a must-do. There are many shops, restaurants and activities happening every day at the Pearl. Don't miss Bakery Lorraine while you're there.
Unique and fun gifts. They regularly feature local artists and artisans.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Feliz Modern
110 W Olmos DrUnique and fun gifts. They regularly feature local artists and artisans.
Great local book shop at the Pearl Brewery Complex.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl PkwyGreat local book shop at the Pearl Brewery Complex.
Essentials
Has a nice selection of organic and gourmet foods as well as many wines to choose from.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market
4821 Broadway Has a nice selection of organic and gourmet foods as well as many wines to choose from.
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadNice, updated and clean gym. There are many classes offered, a climbing wall, and a great coffee shop, Summer Moon. There is also a B-Cycle station at the location.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint
3233 N St Mary's StNice, updated and clean gym. There are many classes offered, a climbing wall, and a great coffee shop, Summer Moon. There is also a B-Cycle station at the location.
Arts & Culture
SAMA has a great art collection, and there are some amazing views of downtown from the walkway in the museum. Free admission Tuesdays: 4:00–9:00 pm and Sundays: 10:00 am–noon.
352 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de San Antonio
200 W Jones AveSAMA has a great art collection, and there are some amazing views of downtown from the walkway in the museum. Free admission Tuesdays: 4:00–9:00 pm and Sundays: 10:00 am–noon.
The Alamo is about 2.5 miles from our place. It's open everyday and admission is free. We recommend taking a Lyft or Uber, as parking can be difficult.
879 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Álamo
300 Alamo PlazaThe Alamo is about 2.5 miles from our place. It's open everyday and admission is free. We recommend taking a Lyft or Uber, as parking can be difficult.
Good place to spend a rainy afternoon. Learn about the many cultures of Texas.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdGood place to spend a rainy afternoon. Learn about the many cultures of Texas.
Newly renovated, the Witte has a great exhibits on the Pecos people of Texas, and a stunning exhibition of Fiesta dresses. Good place for families and kids.
421 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Witte
3801 BroadwayNewly renovated, the Witte has a great exhibits on the Pecos people of Texas, and a stunning exhibition of Fiesta dresses. Good place for families and kids.
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirTrinity University
1 Trinity PlUniversity of Texas- San Antonio Downtown Campus
501 W César E Chávez Blvd