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Things to Do in San Antonio
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items From coffee shops and museums to hidden gems, local favorites, and fun weekend adventures, these are the places I love sharing with friends and visitors. Whether you're a local looking for something new or visiting for the first time, here's my guide...
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Coffee! Enough Said!
Creative Corners
Outdoor Activities
From peaceful walks to colorful markets and hidden gems, these are my favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors around San Antonio.
If I have a free Saturday morning, there's a good chance you'll find me at the Pearl Farmers Market. I love strolling through the vendor booths, grabbing a coffee, listening to live music, and discovering fresh flowers, local treats, and handmade tre...
Weekend Market - Pearl
One of my favorite Sunday morning outings! This community market is packed with local vendors, handmade goods, fresh treats, and unique finds. I love strolling through the booths, supporting small businesses, and seeing what treasures I discover each...
The Market at Shavano Park
Another one of my favorite Sunday stops! It's on rotation!
Fresh produce, local vendors, live music, and plenty of unique finds. It's the perfect way to spend a relaxed morning while supporting Texas makers. And sometimes SNIPSA is there with adoptable pets looking for their forever homes!
Fresh produce, local vendors, live music, and plenty of unique finds. It's the perfect way to spend a relaxed morning while supporting Texas makers. And sometimes SNIPSA is there with adoptable pets looking for their forever homes!
Alamo Heights Farmers Market
Restaurants
Whether you're celebrating something special or just hungry, these are the restaurants I recommend again and again.
My go-to neighborhood Tex-Mex spot. The margaritas are consistently good, happy hour is one of my favorites, and I almost always order the mini street tacos. Whether I'm meeting friends after work or grabbing a casual dinner, La Fonda never disappoin...
La Fonda Alamo Heights
Zito's is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the fountain drinks are always perfectly crisp, and I can't resist the Serious Sandwich (no onions for me!). And a bag of chips! Get their early cuz the line ca...
Zito’s Deli San Antonio | Sandwiches with Character Since 1975
The Caprese salad and pepperoni rolls keep bringing us back to Julian's. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a warm atmosphere make this a favorite for a relaxed lunch or dinner. If you're visiting for the first time, don't skip the pepperoni r...
Home | Julian's Italian Pizzeria & Kitchen
Coffee! Enough Said!
My favorite places to sip, snack, journal, meet a friend, or simply enjoy a little treat.
One of my favorite cozy spots in San Antonio. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with comfy couches, unique decor, and plenty of charm. I love settling in with a coffee and their avocado toast…simple, fresh, and delicious. It's my go-to place to ge...
Kiki's is the kind of place that makes you want to stay awhile. ☕🥑💜
Kiki's is the kind of place that makes you want to stay awhile. ☕🥑💜
Kiki's Coffee & Spirits
Olmos Pluma is one of the cutest coffee shops in San Antonio. The interior is bright, welcoming, and full of charm, making it a great place to settle in with a book or knock out some work. The coffee is excellent, and I love that I can order one of t...
Olmos Pluma Coffee Shop
Coffee with a view! Helios is a pop-up coffee bar located at Moon's Daughter, offering beautiful skyline views of downtown San Antonio along with delicious coffee and specialty drinks. It's one of my favorite spots to bring a journal, a good book, or...
Helios Pop-Up Coffee Bar | The Moon's Daughters | Bar in San Antonio, TX
Creative Corners
Perfect places to watercolor, journal, read, people-watch, or spend a slow afternoon with a coffee in hand. AND fun classes I've taken!
Sign up! Sipped a lavender latte at @bakery_lorraine and spent the morning learning modern calligraphy with Amanda of Sip & Script®. ☕️✒️💜 A little creativity, a little mindfulness, and a lot of fun. If you’ve been wanting to try calligraphy, he...
Fun Calligraphy Classes Paired With Coffee or Crafty Cocktails at Fabulous Venues.
Spent a few sweet hours at Belle and Union diving into the art of travelers’ journals and it was such a gift. Slowing down, learning the history, talking paper, pens, elastic bands, and stories… it reminded me how grounding it is to create. There’s something special about gathering around a t...
Belle & Union Co.
I haven't had a chance to visit yet, but Just Keep Blooming is high on my list. This creative space is filled with journals, stationery, stickers, pens, and all kinds of hobby-inspired treasures. They also host workshops and meetups, making it a wond...
Just Keep Blooming - Stationary Store and Crafting!