Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
A get a tamale and local beer while you listen to some great music!
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Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl PkwyA get a tamale and local beer while you listen to some great music!
Sit at the bar and sip on a specialty cocktail. The team at Supper is great and it's a nice place for a night cap or pre-dinner drink. Sometimes it's nice to go during the day too, to ensure you get a seat at the bar. I love the Bee's Knees!
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Supper
136 E Grayson StSit at the bar and sip on a specialty cocktail. The team at Supper is great and it's a nice place for a night cap or pre-dinner drink. Sometimes it's nice to go during the day too, to ensure you get a seat at the bar. I love the Bee's Knees!
This is not technically a street market - but rather a food hall at The Pearl. I love the Ramen shop! The Pearl often puts on live events and music on the green space in front of the food hall. You can also grab a drink there!
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Bottling Dept Food Hall
312 Pearl PkwyThis is not technically a street market - but rather a food hall at The Pearl. I love the Ramen shop! The Pearl often puts on live events and music on the green space in front of the food hall. You can also grab a drink there!
My favorite bakery and I recommend the almond croissant, however it can get busy in there and fret not! 'Local' Coffee across sells their baked goods and the same coffee (from Merit Coffee).
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Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyMy favorite bakery and I recommend the almond croissant, however it can get busy in there and fret not! 'Local' Coffee across sells their baked goods and the same coffee (from Merit Coffee).
Iconic restaurant in Southtown - you can have breakfast or lunch and then walk along the river and visit King William. It's a great spot to take parents when they are in town or to do with smaller groups (2-5 people).
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StIconic restaurant in Southtown - you can have breakfast or lunch and then walk along the river and visit King William. It's a great spot to take parents when they are in town or to do with smaller groups (2-5 people).
Located in the Pearl, this location has a great vibe, food options and coffee. You can walk there from the Airbnb.
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Local Coffee
24175 W I-10Located in the Pearl, this location has a great vibe, food options and coffee. You can walk there from the Airbnb.
Tap into the inner hipster in you and head over to grab a Instagram-worthy coffee.
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Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston StTap into the inner hipster in you and head over to grab a Instagram-worthy coffee.
Pretend you're in New Orleans for a night and listen to live music while you eat.
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Cookhouse
720 E Mistletoe AvePretend you're in New Orleans for a night and listen to live music while you eat.
Grab brunch and pretend you're in New Orleans with some beignets.
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NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveGrab brunch and pretend you're in New Orleans with some beignets.
A great rustic place for a wood-fired pizza with friends.
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Il Forno
122 Nogalitos StA great rustic place for a wood-fired pizza with friends.
Tenko Ramen
312 Pearl ParkwayGreat for a rainy day. We love the vegetarian option!
We love going to La Frite when we're celebrating something or when we want to treat ourselves to a great meal of mussels or a filet mignon. Be sure to make a reservation! Good for groups of 4 and under, although I believe they can accommodate large groups too!
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La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StWe love going to La Frite when we're celebrating something or when we want to treat ourselves to a great meal of mussels or a filet mignon. Be sure to make a reservation! Good for groups of 4 and under, although I believe they can accommodate large groups too!
We love, love, love 5 Points for their healthy, yet delicious food options and their outdoor patio. Also, you can head upstairs and join a yoga class in a beautiful setting. You'll feel like a real local if you visit this spot.
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5 Points Local
1017 N Flores StWe love, love, love 5 Points for their healthy, yet delicious food options and their outdoor patio. Also, you can head upstairs and join a yoga class in a beautiful setting. You'll feel like a real local if you visit this spot.
Walk from our Airbnb to this cute spot for lunch or dinner.
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Grayze
521 E Grayson StWalk from our Airbnb to this cute spot for lunch or dinner.
We love Periphery for their unique dishes and classy but cozy setting. The food is unique in that it's Italian with Southern-leaning influences.
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periphery
2512 N Main AveWe love Periphery for their unique dishes and classy but cozy setting. The food is unique in that it's Italian with Southern-leaning influences.
Cool car wash turned restaurant. Good for couples or families (there is a playground too). Great food. Off the beaten path.
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The Cove
606 W Cypress StCool car wash turned restaurant. Good for couples or families (there is a playground too). Great food. Off the beaten path.
Brown Coffee - 1800 Broadway
1800 BroadwayArtisan coffee shop
Josephine Street
400 E Josephine StSteaks.
Delicious veggie friendly restaurant.
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Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse RoadDelicious veggie friendly restaurant.
Go for breakfast tacos (or donuts) - they are legit and cheap. They have a full Mexican food menu plus a bakery next door with Mexican pastries and donuts. We love this place! They are open everyday from 6-2 and it's on our block.
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Taco La Gardenia
1805 N Pine StGo for breakfast tacos (or donuts) - they are legit and cheap. They have a full Mexican food menu plus a bakery next door with Mexican pastries and donuts. We love this place! They are open everyday from 6-2 and it's on our block.
Parks & Nature
Escape the city at the Botanical Gardens. It's so beautiful and you'll feel like you're in a tropical paradise. Check out their movie nights during the spring and summer. They also have special activities for children.
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Botanical Gardens station
Escape the city at the Botanical Gardens. It's so beautiful and you'll feel like you're in a tropical paradise. Check out their movie nights during the spring and summer. They also have special activities for children.
Pretty park you can run or walk around. It's connected to the Zoo and other gardens.
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Parque Brackenridge
3700 N St Mary's StPretty park you can run or walk around. It's connected to the Zoo and other gardens.
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StEnjoy the free tea gardens.
Sightseeing
This neighborhood is special and one of San Antonio's finest and oldest. Grab a coffee at Blue Star Arts Complex and then take a stroll around the neighborhood. The houses are dreamy and the streets are beautiful. You won't regret walking through this neighborhood. There's plenty of places nearby to grab a bite, a drink or coffee.
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King William
This neighborhood is special and one of San Antonio's finest and oldest. Grab a coffee at Blue Star Arts Complex and then take a stroll around the neighborhood. The houses are dreamy and the streets are beautiful. You won't regret walking through this neighborhood. There's plenty of places nearby to grab a bite, a drink or coffee.
The River Walk is famous in San Antonio - but don't just do the touristy part. Walk the entire River Walk, or at least a section of it. Starting at the house, you can walk to the access point at the Pearl and go South. Stop along one of the many bars along the way and grab a drink - it's legal to take your drink with you on your stroll. Be mindful of runners.
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River Walk
River WalkThe River Walk is famous in San Antonio - but don't just do the touristy part. Walk the entire River Walk, or at least a section of it. Starting at the house, you can walk to the access point at the Pearl and go South. Stop along one of the many bars along the way and grab a drink - it's legal to take your drink with you on your stroll. Be mindful of runners.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the best, best, best wine bar in downtown San Antonio. I love asking the sommelier, Scott, what to drink. Tell him Ariela sent you. :) If you like wine or beer don't miss this spot - it's at The Pearl. You can also hop across the street to Cured for dinner.
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High Street Wine Co.
302 Pearl PkwyThis is the best, best, best wine bar in downtown San Antonio. I love asking the sommelier, Scott, what to drink. Tell him Ariela sent you. :) If you like wine or beer don't miss this spot - it's at The Pearl. You can also hop across the street to Cured for dinner.
Great jazz bar beneath the Bottling Dept at the Pearl. They have two showings and the earlier show is usually no cover. You can order food and drinks while there. It's worth a visit - it's a fantastic venue!
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyGreat jazz bar beneath the Bottling Dept at the Pearl. They have two showings and the earlier show is usually no cover. You can order food and drinks while there. It's worth a visit - it's a fantastic venue!
Ocho
1015 Navarro StSternewirth
136 E Grayson StGreat cocktails and hidden spot in walking distance from the house. It's in an old house and does not have a name outside so look for the numbers: 516.
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The Modernist
516 E Grayson StGreat cocktails and hidden spot in walking distance from the house. It's in an old house and does not have a name outside so look for the numbers: 516.
Arts & Culture
Blue Star has galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and a brewery. They host First Fridays and First Thursdays.
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Blue Star Coffee
Blue Star has galleries, coffee shops, restaurants and a brewery. They host First Fridays and First Thursdays.
San Antonio's Museum for Children is just a quick drive from the Airbnb.
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El DoSeum
2800 BroadwaySan Antonio's Museum for Children is just a quick drive from the Airbnb.
Want to see some Dinosaur bones, head over to the Witte. Just a short drive from the Airbnb. The Witte is tucked away in Brackenridge park, so it's also a beautiful location and a scenic one too!
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Museo Witte
3801 BroadwayWant to see some Dinosaur bones, head over to the Witte. Just a short drive from the Airbnb. The Witte is tucked away in Brackenridge park, so it's also a beautiful location and a scenic one too!
South Texas Museum of Popular Culture "TexPop"
1017 E Mulberry AveSpanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza De ArmasBeautiful performing arts center near the river walk.
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Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirBeautiful performing arts center near the river walk.
Gorgeous and worth just walking around the property.
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McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveGorgeous and worth just walking around the property.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun for the family - this zoo is not only great but it's connected to some other cool areas of Brackenridge, like the Japanese Gardens.
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San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StFun for the family - this zoo is not only great but it's connected to some other cool areas of Brackenridge, like the Japanese Gardens.
The oldest 18-hole public course in TX, we play this course frequently and love it, great bargain too.
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Brackenridge Park Golf Course
2315 Avenue BThe oldest 18-hole public course in TX, we play this course frequently and love it, great bargain too.
A pretty course. Back 9 built at bottom of Quarry for the old Alamo Cement Plant.
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The Quarry
444 E Basse RdA pretty course. Back 9 built at bottom of Quarry for the old Alamo Cement Plant.
Arnold Palmer designed course, newer but in beautiful hill country, very challenging.
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La Cantera Golf Club
16641 La Cantera PkwyArnold Palmer designed course, newer but in beautiful hill country, very challenging.
Take a yoga class at this Southtown location and then stroll the streets and find a bite to eat.
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Southtown Yoga Loft
724 S Alamo StTake a yoga class at this Southtown location and then stroll the streets and find a bite to eat.
Essentials
Central Market
4821 BroadwayGrab groceries at HEB's Central Market.
We love Trader Joe's so we frequent this location often. If you head this way, you'll be at The Quarry where there are a slew of shops and restaurants to choose from.
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Trader Joe's
350 E Basse RdWe love Trader Joe's so we frequent this location often. If you head this way, you'll be at The Quarry where there are a slew of shops and restaurants to choose from.