Where I would take you if you came to visit me in San Antonio for a weekend. Coming from a college student who has lived here for 8 years!
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Restaurants
Shopping
Coffee/Cafes
Sweet Treats
For the Insta
Tourism/Entertainment/Activities
Peaceful and free to visit! Also great if you like to garden iykyk
Japanese Tea Garden - San Antonio Parks Foundation
Cliche, but something you must see. Good to say you've been, however, you don't need to spend more than about 45 minutes in this area. Has lots of fun photo ops.
The Alamo
Truly encapsulates the city of San Antonio. Tons of shops and restaurant as well as live music everynight. Beautiful to walk around and take insta pics.
San Antonio River Walk
Best waterpark in the country for sure! A must visit if you are an adrenaline junky. About $50/person which is not too bad for a waterpark this size. Everything is very sanitary and the staff is nice!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
So much fun to spend an evening at. I could dance here for hours. Best to go on Wednesdays because it is free
Events/Concerts SA - Cowboys Dancehall
My favorite college bar. All the staff are so kind and this place makes me feel at home. Aside from the drinks, the fries are also really yummy
Bombay Bicycle Club: Home
One of the most beautiful art galleries I have been to (coming from an art major). I will be getting married here. Truly spectacular. Also free with a student ID.
McNay Art Museum
Fun to walk around, a close second to the McNay. I think there is a student discount on certain days.
San Antonio Museum of Art
If there is a concert/event at the Alamodome, buy the tickets! Staff is incredible and the stadium is small enough that every seat has a great view.
Alamodome
Towards the end of April: 11 day event all about partying and fun colors. I LOVE Fiesta Texas, the city goes all out.
Fiesta Texas
Youngest team in the NBA and runner up for the 2026 NBA Finals. If you're in San Antonio, make sure to catch a game! The players are so fun to watch and their energy is incredible!
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Restaurants
Authentic, mexican street tacos. Cheap and delicious! Stays open until 3 am
Taquitos West Ave (@taquitoswestave) · San Antonio, TX - Instagram
Delicious Tex-Mex, within walking distance from Trinity University and University of Incarnate Word!
Panchitos Mexican Restaurant Review in San Antonio - Facebook
One of my favorite Viet restaraunts in San Antonio. I go here a lot with my friends. Their vermicelli bowls are wonderful and you get a lot of food for a great price!
Pho Kim Long, San Antonio TX
So yummy. Located in the pearl and the portions are huge!
Best Quality Daughter | Asian American Restaurant in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful ambiance and delicous food. More on the pricey side, but I like to go here on special occasions
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery Restaurant in San Antonio, TX
Located in the Pearl, great for a quick bite. $10-20, most foods can be handheld and carried with you so you'll be able to walk around and enjoy the Pearl!
Bottling Department Food Hall | Exciting International Cuisine and ...
Shopping
Fun outdoor mall in downtown with tons of cafes and shops. I love to go here with my friends, and every Saturday morning there is a farmers market with over 150 local vendors!
The Historic Pearl in San Antonio
Outdoor mall on the outskirts of San Antonio, about 8 mins from UTSA. Has stores from Gucci to Kendra Scott to Alo. I could spend hours here!
The Shops At La Cantera
Giant boujee stripmall. Has all the mainstream stores. I love how accessible everything is. Also has an HEB
Alamo Quarry Market ::: Home Page
Coffee/Cafes
Cute cafe, lots of options for all dietary needs! Bonus: next to a vintage thrift store
Bird Bakery
BEST boba in downtown, I go here all the time. Drinks and food are amazing and the vibes are great too. They also have a polaroid photo wall, so make sure to take your picture!
WOO RI TEAHOUSE
Best matcha I have ever tried was from here! They have many other drinks as well and the baristas are super friendly!
Revolución: Home
There are multiple locations across San Antonio. One of my fav coffee spots, the toasted marshmallow cold foam is SUPERB!
Brevity Coffee
This is my roommates favorite coffee spot! Also great to relax and study
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Sweet Treats
Artisan cheesecake shop. A little on the pricier side, but so worth the money
Home - Laika - Cheesecakes & Espresso
AMAZING price for sweet treats. You can get so many mini (about 2 in diameter) cookies to sample for just $5
Lily's Cookies
I know these exsist in other places, but I specifically like the one in SATX bc one of the workers is really cute LOL
Swig
For the Insta
This specific staircase is so cute
McNay Art Museum
Artsy pillars and murals downtown, pictured here is my friend bc I can't find the pic of me. Very cute!
Sasai Pillars (Downtown)
Fun nightclub yes, but the pics are even more fun!! The entire inside is bedazzled galore
