Laura’s guidebook

Laura
Laura’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Buzzy, touristy, restaurants, shops and historic
82 habitants recommandent
San Antonio River Walk
82 habitants recommandent
Buzzy, touristy, restaurants, shops and historic
One of the Missions in San Antonio and The Battle of the Alamo took place here!
879 habitants recommandent
L'Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 habitants recommandent
One of the Missions in San Antonio and The Battle of the Alamo took place here!
Historic spot, shopping, jewelry, art galleries. Nice spot to visit while exploring downtown. "Little Village" was a native American settlement, cobblestone "streets"
91 habitants recommandent
La Villita
91 habitants recommandent
Historic spot, shopping, jewelry, art galleries. Nice spot to visit while exploring downtown. "Little Village" was a native American settlement, cobblestone "streets"

Food scene

I've tried to include the best from as many categories as I can in this great area : Mexican (of course), Local Chef run and operated, fine dining, casual dining, Vegan, breweries, breakfast and brunch...I will be adding more as I think of more "must recommend" places
Market days are Saturdays and Sundays, mornings to early afternoon. Vibrant, kid and dog friendly. Vendors, fresh organic foods and vegetables. Live music, mimosas and people watching
115 habitants recommandent
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl Pkwy
115 habitants recommandent
Market days are Saturdays and Sundays, mornings to early afternoon. Vibrant, kid and dog friendly. Vendors, fresh organic foods and vegetables. Live music, mimosas and people watching
Great frozen margaritas, located at The Pearl
137 habitants recommandent
La Gloria
100 E Grayson St
137 habitants recommandent
Great frozen margaritas, located at The Pearl
Authentic and delicious fresh Mexican coastal cuisine. You'll find 9 out of 10 guests dining here are Mexican Nationals which contributes to the Mexican vibe. Very lively...It can get very loud, though! as you'll find local musicians playing Regional accordion music
Mariscos El Marinero
1819 McCullough Ave
Authentic and delicious fresh Mexican coastal cuisine. You'll find 9 out of 10 guests dining here are Mexican Nationals which contributes to the Mexican vibe. Very lively...It can get very loud, though! as you'll find local musicians playing Regional accordion music
You cant go wrong with any Vietnamese dish at this place! Sooo good
15 habitants recommandent
Singh's Vietnamese
2803 N St Mary's St
15 habitants recommandent
You cant go wrong with any Vietnamese dish at this place! Sooo good
Bohanan's Steakhouse. One of our best Steak houses. Fine dining, reservations required. Look nice when you go. Dining room upstairs and an outstanding bar downstairs with the most experienced Mixologists. MOst weekend nights they'll have live (jazz) music at the bar
47 habitants recommandent
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston St
47 habitants recommandent
Bohanan's Steakhouse. One of our best Steak houses. Fine dining, reservations required. Look nice when you go. Dining room upstairs and an outstanding bar downstairs with the most experienced Mixologists. MOst weekend nights they'll have live (jazz) music at the bar
My Breakfast or Brunch favorite!! New Orleans brunch served Tuesday -Sunday. Delectable dishes such as blue crab omelette and beignets from scratch. Mimosas, champagne and a nice wine and beer selection. There may be a wait on weekends, however well worth it.
69 habitants recommandent
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe Ave
69 habitants recommandent
My Breakfast or Brunch favorite!! New Orleans brunch served Tuesday -Sunday. Delectable dishes such as blue crab omelette and beignets from scratch. Mimosas, champagne and a nice wine and beer selection. There may be a wait on weekends, however well worth it.
Newest Neighborhood brewery serving great food and nice selection of beer!! Nice, sleek atmosphere, fresh ingredients, friendly staff.. Just a few blocks from here. For some reason the name keeps disappearing, lol, Its called "Back Unturned"
10 habitants recommandent
Back Unturned Brewing Co.
516 Brooklyn Ave
10 habitants recommandent
Newest Neighborhood brewery serving great food and nice selection of beer!! Nice, sleek atmosphere, fresh ingredients, friendly staff.. Just a few blocks from here. For some reason the name keeps disappearing, lol, Its called "Back Unturned"
Located at The Pearl in an extraordinary setting. Fine casual dining, exceptional comfort food and service. Crab claws, Fresh market oysters, Seafood tower, Burgers. Open for lunch and dinner and serving Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
101 habitants recommandent
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson St
101 habitants recommandent
Located at The Pearl in an extraordinary setting. Fine casual dining, exceptional comfort food and service. Crab claws, Fresh market oysters, Seafood tower, Burgers. Open for lunch and dinner and serving Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
The Cove is known for SOL food (Sustainable, Organic, Local!). Very yummy, plus, you may be treated to free live music 😊
191 habitants recommandent
The Cove
606 W Cypress St
191 habitants recommandent
The Cove is known for SOL food (Sustainable, Organic, Local!). Very yummy, plus, you may be treated to free live music 😊
Excellent fried chicken and waffles, great selection of craft beer. Local, Tobin Hill neighborhood favorite! Open Wednesday thru Sunday only! Check website for current hours of operation.
27 habitants recommandent
Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe Ave
27 habitants recommandent
Excellent fried chicken and waffles, great selection of craft beer. Local, Tobin Hill neighborhood favorite! Open Wednesday thru Sunday only! Check website for current hours of operation.

Neighborhoods

One of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. Victorian mansions, art galleries, restaurants
131 habitants recommandent
King William
131 habitants recommandent
One of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. Victorian mansions, art galleries, restaurants
You're in it! Take a look around this historic district. Diverse, eclectic and thriving neighborhood with cool houses of different styles and stages of repair side by side. Lots of character. Tobin Hill is an historic part of San Antonio with a history going back hundreds of years. With so many cool spots, chill places, museums, parks, bars, waterways, restaurants, galleries, murals, gay strip, The iconic Pearl at walking distance, Few minutes from downtown. Peddlers are all over the area on biking trails. Hip, friendly faces, smiles and the best vibe.
17 habitants recommandent
Tobin Hill
17 habitants recommandent
You're in it! Take a look around this historic district. Diverse, eclectic and thriving neighborhood with cool houses of different styles and stages of repair side by side. Lots of character. Tobin Hill is an historic part of San Antonio with a history going back hundreds of years. With so many cool spots, chill places, museums, parks, bars, waterways, restaurants, galleries, murals, gay strip, The iconic Pearl at walking distance, Few minutes from downtown. Peddlers are all over the area on biking trails. Hip, friendly faces, smiles and the best vibe.

Shopping

3 block outdoor Plaza lined with shops selling Mexican curios and more! Sights and flavors of old Mexico. Food and live music most of the days of the week.
188 habitants recommandent
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St
188 habitants recommandent
3 block outdoor Plaza lined with shops selling Mexican curios and more! Sights and flavors of old Mexico. Food and live music most of the days of the week.
Convenience store chain. This one is big and offers a lot of snacks, drinks, pastries and fast food.
QuikTrip
Convenience store chain. This one is big and offers a lot of snacks, drinks, pastries and fast food.

Museums and Galleries

San Antonio Museum of Art or "SAMA", located on the river in beautiful residential Tobin Hill Historic District, walking distance from my Airbnb. Sometimes there are events taking place here with an artsy classy vibe
352 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art de San Antonio
200 W Jones Ave
352 habitants recommandent
San Antonio Museum of Art or "SAMA", located on the river in beautiful residential Tobin Hill Historic District, walking distance from my Airbnb. Sometimes there are events taking place here with an artsy classy vibe
Modern Art Museum, 19th -20th century European and American Art
346 habitants recommandent
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
346 habitants recommandent
Modern Art Museum, 19th -20th century European and American Art
Enjoy Texas and so much more. Nature, science and culture!!
421 habitants recommandent
Musée Witte
3801 Broadway
421 habitants recommandent
Enjoy Texas and so much more. Nature, science and culture!!
Beautiful, large Interactive museum for kids promoting learning and discovery
328 habitants recommandent
Le DoSeum
2800 Broadway
328 habitants recommandent
Beautiful, large Interactive museum for kids promoting learning and discovery
Vibrant culture of Western United States. Artifacts and art work depicting the American Cowboy, American Indian and the Vaquero. Permanent collection. Located right on the banks of historic Riverwalk
59 habitants recommandent
Musée d'art occidental Briscoe
210 W Market St
59 habitants recommandent
Vibrant culture of Western United States. Artifacts and art work depicting the American Cowboy, American Indian and the Vaquero. Permanent collection. Located right on the banks of historic Riverwalk

Hiking Trails, Biking Trails, Rivers, Camping,

For those outdoorsy, nature lovers! Not all parks and areas I've listed allow for all the activities described in the category title so be sure to read the description and google the place for additional info. Have fun!!
Beautiful Natural State Area. Pristine hills and canyons, rivers. The changing of the leaves in mid fall is amazing to witness. There is a watering hole for swimming. Camping available by reserving way in advance. Less than two hour drive from San Antonio.
158 habitants recommandent
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 RM 187
158 habitants recommandent
Beautiful Natural State Area. Pristine hills and canyons, rivers. The changing of the leaves in mid fall is amazing to witness. There is a watering hole for swimming. Camping available by reserving way in advance. Less than two hour drive from San Antonio.
The scenery, rock formations are magical! You can hike to the top of the pink, massive rock formation for spectacular views of the hill country. Camping, hiking, bird watching, you can picnic, just note that you cannot ride bikes on trails.
233 habitants recommandent
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965
233 habitants recommandent
The scenery, rock formations are magical! You can hike to the top of the pink, massive rock formation for spectacular views of the hill country. Camping, hiking, bird watching, you can picnic, just note that you cannot ride bikes on trails.
State park in our beautiful scenic hill country. Hiking, biking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, horse riding. Beautiful.. Be careful with the river water levels!!
318 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Pedernales Falls
2585 Park Rd 6026
318 habitants recommandent
State park in our beautiful scenic hill country. Hiking, biking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, horse riding. Beautiful.. Be careful with the river water levels!!
Beautiful park is located about a mile from my house. A perennial favorite with natives and visitors! You can do and see a lot of things like hike (very light hiking), bike ride, walking trails, picnic, golf, bird watching. There are attractions such as the Japanese Tea Garden and the ZOO!
208 habitants recommandent
Parc Brackenridge
3700 N St Mary's St
208 habitants recommandent
Beautiful park is located about a mile from my house. A perennial favorite with natives and visitors! You can do and see a lot of things like hike (very light hiking), bike ride, walking trails, picnic, golf, bird watching. There are attractions such as the Japanese Tea Garden and the ZOO!