Dharma Ranch Guidebook
River Fun
Fun in the water
Go early as the river gets crowded during the summer.
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveGo early as the river gets crowded during the summer.
Tube Chute
499 E Mill StLegendary tube shoot in New Braunfels!
Full of kids but fun for adults too! Crowded in the summer, water is from the spring so it’s cold.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveFull of kids but fun for adults too! Crowded in the summer, water is from the spring so it’s cold.
Hiking
There’s a trail head with a small parking lot about 2 miles on the right once you’re in Lime Kiln Rd. There isn’t a sign so look for cars and a gravel parking lot. Great trails for shorter hikes hour long or more hikes.
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter RoadExtensive trails and popular with mountain bikers.
Food scene
Pie Society
700 N LBJ DrGreat pizza and craft beers
Local and established restaurant that uses local farmers for food. Yum!
62 locals recommend
The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery
215 N LBJ DrLocal and established restaurant that uses local farmers for food. Yum!
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StLocal fav with a French twist.
Umami Sushi
700 N LBJ DrBest sushi in town. Small intimate restaurant
Kerbey Lane Cafe
221 East Sessom DriveFamous Austin diner comes to San Marcos. Famous for its breakfast!
Casa Maria Restaurant San Marcos
706 S Guadalupe StOur favorite Mexican Restaurant
AquaBrew
110 E Martin Luther King DrGood food, craft beer and music
Meditation and Yoga
Right here, just walk out the door!
Dharma Ranch
822 Valley View West Rd