Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

The baked goods are the best around and the people watching is even better.
152 locals recommend
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl Pkwy
152 locals recommend
The baked goods are the best around and the people watching is even better.
The best breakfast in Dignowity Hill. Plus their sandwiches are super.
55 locals recommend
Panchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan St
55 locals recommend
The best breakfast in Dignowity Hill. Plus their sandwiches are super.
Walk up to order, choose a picnic table, and enjoy one of the best sandwiches in the area.
81 locals recommend
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston St
81 locals recommend
Walk up to order, choose a picnic table, and enjoy one of the best sandwiches in the area.
Sushi is awesome and crowd trendy.
28 locals recommend
Botika
303 Pearl Pkwy
28 locals recommend
Sushi is awesome and crowd trendy.
Wonderful small bites and a beautiful bar.
81 locals recommend
Cured
306 Pearl Pkwy
81 locals recommend
Wonderful small bites and a beautiful bar.
This is both touristy and a favorite of locals. Loud, fun, open 24 hours.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce Row
231 locals recommend
This is both touristy and a favorite of locals. Loud, fun, open 24 hours.
This is a quiet neighborhood place to work on your computer and enjoy the day. Coffee is excellent and meant to sip on site in their coffee mugs. An easy walk from Crockett Casita.
43 locals recommend
Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston St
43 locals recommend
This is a quiet neighborhood place to work on your computer and enjoy the day. Coffee is excellent and meant to sip on site in their coffee mugs. An easy walk from Crockett Casita.
These are the best home made kolaches around. The coffee is hot and ladies in the back are super nice,
17 locals recommend
Dignowity Kolaches
1025 Donaldson Ave
17 locals recommend
These are the best home made kolaches around. The coffee is hot and ladies in the back are super nice,
This is an upscale restaurant with a classic feel and wonderful food. It has a stately bar on the street level. If you are celebrating, this is a must to consider.
47 locals recommend
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston St
47 locals recommend
This is an upscale restaurant with a classic feel and wonderful food. It has a stately bar on the street level. If you are celebrating, this is a must to consider.
Did you say Sunday brunch? Make sure to make a reservation.
Pioneer Flour Mills
129 E Guenther St
Did you say Sunday brunch? Make sure to make a reservation.
It does not get more local than this, and it is right around the corner. If you want authentic San Antonio, just stop in here.
10 locals recommend
Amaya's Cocina
1502 East Commerce Street
10 locals recommend
It does not get more local than this, and it is right around the corner. If you want authentic San Antonio, just stop in here.
If it is a pretty day you can enjoy the spacious outdoor seating here. The food is wonderful and it has a nice bar area as well. You will be near the Pearl, so plan extra time to walk the area.
78 locals recommend
Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson Street
78 locals recommend
If it is a pretty day you can enjoy the spacious outdoor seating here. The food is wonderful and it has a nice bar area as well. You will be near the Pearl, so plan extra time to walk the area.

Arts & Culture

This mural is painted on the old wall and winds under the train tracks.
Nolan Street
Nolan Street
This mural is painted on the old wall and winds under the train tracks.
There is always something wonderful to see at the Witte
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
421 locals recommend
There is always something wonderful to see at the Witte
Some of the best art in the city.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Ave
352 locals recommend
Some of the best art in the city.
This mansions turned museum is a wonderful place to walk the grounds and enjoy the art. Great locations for photos and proposals....
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
346 locals recommend
This mansions turned museum is a wonderful place to walk the grounds and enjoy the art. Great locations for photos and proposals....
The Blue Star Arts Complex is local, unusual, hip, and brings a cool vibe to the southtown district of San Antonio. Everything from art, clothing, food.
98 locals recommend
Blue Star Coffee
98 locals recommend
The Blue Star Arts Complex is local, unusual, hip, and brings a cool vibe to the southtown district of San Antonio. Everything from art, clothing, food.

Parks & Nature

It is a close walk to Crockett Casita
19 locals recommend
Dignowity Park
701 Nolan St
19 locals recommend
It is a close walk to Crockett Casita
Absolutely stunning when in bloom.
255 locals recommend
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl
255 locals recommend
Absolutely stunning when in bloom.
A wonderful thing to do if you have time is the San Antonio mission tour. We have a rich history in this area the the Missions have been restored to reflect their original glory.
31 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visitor Center
298 Woodhull Drive
31 locals recommend
A wonderful thing to do if you have time is the San Antonio mission tour. We have a rich history in this area the the Missions have been restored to reflect their original glory.
This is an amazing setting with wonderful blooming plants and exotic Japanese flowers. It is near the San Antonio Zoo, so it is easy to do both in one outing.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's St
338 locals recommend
This is an amazing setting with wonderful blooming plants and exotic Japanese flowers. It is near the San Antonio Zoo, so it is easy to do both in one outing.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun hang out at the Pearl.
Stay Golden Social House
401 Pearl Parkway
Fun hang out at the Pearl.
Fun and swanky
50 locals recommend
Blue Box Bar
312 Pearl Pkwy
50 locals recommend
Fun and swanky
This is amazing live Jazz. Great entertainment and a small dancing area. Reservations are recommended because it is a cozy atmosphere.
85 locals recommend
Jazz TX
312 Pearl Pkwy
85 locals recommend
This is amazing live Jazz. Great entertainment and a small dancing area. Reservations are recommended because it is a cozy atmosphere.
Hotel Emma is currently rated 19 in the World for Boutique Hotels. The hotel bar is a MUST. Once there, you are in the heart of the Pearl, so enjoy the shopping, dining, sight seeing. Plan to go early and stay late. The bar typically opens at 5pm, but check the website for details.
81 locals recommend
Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St
81 locals recommend
Hotel Emma is currently rated 19 in the World for Boutique Hotels. The hotel bar is a MUST. Once there, you are in the heart of the Pearl, so enjoy the shopping, dining, sight seeing. Plan to go early and stay late. The bar typically opens at 5pm, but check the website for details.

Sightseeing

This is one of the main iconic sights that put San Antonio on the map. Dining, shopping, ice cream, bars, whatever you want you can find it here.
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River Walk
114 locals recommend
This is one of the main iconic sights that put San Antonio on the map. Dining, shopping, ice cream, bars, whatever you want you can find it here.
It's the Alamo.
96 locals recommend
Alamo Plaza
96 locals recommend
It's the Alamo.
King William is one of the original grand neighborhoods of San Antonio. The large stately homes are a large part of our history. This is an easy tour in a car, or on a bike.
6 locals recommend
King William Park
6 locals recommend
King William is one of the original grand neighborhoods of San Antonio. The large stately homes are a large part of our history. This is an easy tour in a car, or on a bike.

Shopping

My favorite store in the entire city for classy but edgy ladies.
LeeLee
303 Pearl Pkwy
My favorite store in the entire city for classy but edgy ladies.
Locals sell their books in the Twig. Check the website for book signings.
7 locals recommend
The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl Pkwy
7 locals recommend
Locals sell their books in the Twig. Check the website for book signings.
If you like local, you will like this strip of shops on Nolan St, just around the corner. Chica Verde is one of those shops. She has a little bit of everything.
16 locals recommend
Chica Verde
2314 San Pedro Avenue
16 locals recommend
If you like local, you will like this strip of shops on Nolan St, just around the corner. Chica Verde is one of those shops. She has a little bit of everything.

Getting Around

In case you want to have fun in another city and not drive home
South Corner of 4th St and Broadway St, San Antonio, TX station
In case you want to have fun in another city and not drive home
16 locals recommend
Uber Greenlight
121 Interpark Blvd
16 locals recommend