San Antonio Guidebook
Outdoor
One of our favorite parks in the city and where we like to start our bike rides.
34 locals recommend
Confluence Park
310 W Mitchell StOne of our favorite parks in the city and where we like to start our bike rides.
Our favorite outdoor getaway in San Antonio! We are members and love the multiple atriums that you can walk around and enjoy!
255 locals recommend
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston PlOur favorite outdoor getaway in San Antonio! We are members and love the multiple atriums that you can walk around and enjoy!
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StBeautiful garden and it’s free to visit!
Our favorite park to walk in! Beautiful and modern. Enter “Phil Hardberger Park West” in maps to get to the correct entrance.
This park is a decent drive from downtown but well worth it.
68 locals recommend
Phil Hardberger Park
13203 Blanco RdOur favorite park to walk in! Beautiful and modern. Enter “Phil Hardberger Park West” in maps to get to the correct entrance.
This park is a decent drive from downtown but well worth it.
Yanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo StSuper unique but small park in downtown with a splash pad!
Landa Library
233 Bushnell AveOur favorite little picnic spot!
Sightseeing
Iconic and historic cathedral in downtown. Don’t miss the free light show! It occurs:
- Tuesdays & Sundays: 7:30PM, 8:00PM, 8:30PM
- Fridays & Saturdays: 9:00PM, 9:30PM, 10:00PM
**Bring a blanket or folding chairs to avoid having to sit directly on the ground to watch.
108 locals recommend
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaIconic and historic cathedral in downtown. Don’t miss the free light show! It occurs:
- Tuesdays & Sundays: 7:30PM, 8:00PM, 8:30PM
- Fridays & Saturdays: 9:00PM, 9:30PM, 10:00PM
**Bring a blanket or folding chairs to avoid having to sit directly on the ground to watch.
An obvious must see for all people visiting. It’s underwhelming in our opinion but still important to say that you saw it!
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaAn obvious must see for all people visiting. It’s underwhelming in our opinion but still important to say that you saw it!
One of many missions. We love riding bikes on the mission trail; starting with Mission Concepion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and finishing at Mission Espada.
You can rent bikes at most parks on the mission trail with the app “BCycle”.
234 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrOne of many missions. We love riding bikes on the mission trail; starting with Mission Concepion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and finishing at Mission Espada.
You can rent bikes at most parks on the mission trail with the app “BCycle”.
A must see if you want a great birds eye view of the whole city. There is a restaurant in the tower (Chart House) or we suggest going up for a quick cocktail and app at the bar (Bar 601).
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdA must see if you want a great birds eye view of the whole city. There is a restaurant in the tower (Chart House) or we suggest going up for a quick cocktail and app at the bar (Bar 601).
Super cute art and culture historic district close to the river walk!
87 locals recommend
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StSuper cute art and culture historic district close to the river walk!
Family Fun
Great experience and a must visit while in San Antonio, especially for those with children!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Our favorite family fun destination; don’t forget to feed the sea lions!
803 locals recommend
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrOur favorite family fun destination; don’t forget to feed the sea lions!
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StGreat place to go with the whole family!
Located in the Shops at Rivercenter. Great for small children.
16 locals recommend
SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium
849 E Commerce StLocated in the Shops at Rivercenter. Great for small children.
Museums
Great for those that enjoy art!
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveBeautiful art museum inside and out!
The DoSeum
2800 BroadwayVery kid-focused but great place for some family fun!
Not our favorite museum but enjoyable for those who enjoy Texas and local history. A portion of the museum caters to children as well.
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayNot our favorite museum but enjoyable for those who enjoy Texas and local history. A portion of the museum caters to children as well.
Food scene
Kuriya @ Cherrity Bar
302 Montana StDelicious Japanese street food; happy hour 5-7PM.
Ming's Noodle Bar
5253 McCullough AveGreat quick outdoor food spot that specializes in breakfast tacos!
16 locals recommend
Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston StGreat quick outdoor food spot that specializes in breakfast tacos!
Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn AveCamp Outpost Co.
1811 S Alamo StBurgerteca
403 Blue StarMexican fusion cuisine. Right off the river walk.
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StTito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StThe Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's StGreat hangout with good food, music, and drinks
Bar scene
Super hip outdoor bar; great for day or night drinking. No hard alcohol; only beer and wine.
72 locals recommend
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveSuper hip outdoor bar; great for day or night drinking. No hard alcohol; only beer and wine.
Our favorite outdoor beer garden. This place also has a full bar.
69 locals recommend
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StOur favorite outdoor beer garden. This place also has a full bar.
Awesome outdoor bar nestled in our favorite neighborhood with great food.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StAwesome outdoor bar nestled in our favorite neighborhood with great food.
Hugman's Oasis
135 E Commerce StFavorite bar on the river walk!
Little Death
2327 N St Mary's StCute and hip wine bar!
Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StBentley's Beer Garden
802 N Alamo StGreat outdoor bar!