Guidebook for San Marcos
Food Scene
One of my favorite San Marcos restaurants, it's on the square so there is so much more to do and see while you're there.
13 locals recommend
Cafe on the Square
126 N LBJ DrOne of my favorite San Marcos restaurants, it's on the square so there is so much more to do and see while you're there.
One of my favorite San Marcos coffee shops, they know their coffee. Quiet and friendly environment, free Wifi and you can sit down inside on their couch or outside in the shade.
14 locals recommend
Wake the Dead Coffee House
1432 Ranch Rd 12One of my favorite San Marcos coffee shops, they know their coffee. Quiet and friendly environment, free Wifi and you can sit down inside on their couch or outside in the shade.
Parks & Nature
Rio Vista might just be my favorite part of the River, come at unconventional times and it won't be crowded. It has 3 mini waterfalls and marks the end of the river that can be tubed.
24 locals recommend
Rio Vista Park
555 Cheatham StRio Vista might just be my favorite part of the River, come at unconventional times and it won't be crowded. It has 3 mini waterfalls and marks the end of the river that can be tubed.
Stokes Park
600 Cape StMust see for the Large waterfall on the other side of I-35.
The closest and largest hiking trail near my house, a lot to see and plenty of trail to hike.
42 locals recommend
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
2102 Hunter RoadThe closest and largest hiking trail near my house, a lot to see and plenty of trail to hike.
Shopping
You can go to the Outlets like everybody else, but if you want to shop somewhere less crowded and budget friendly Plato's is the place to go. It's perfect because it's located next to a bookstore and a Chinese buffet!
Plato's Closet
900 Bugg LnYou can go to the Outlets like everybody else, but if you want to shop somewhere less crowded and budget friendly Plato's is the place to go. It's perfect because it's located next to a bookstore and a Chinese buffet!
Essentials
You can buy groceries at the mini HEB for convenience, large HEB that's open 24 hours or even Walmart on the other side of I-35. The Cornucopia is probably the only one dedicated to selling Health Food including organics, vitamins and supplements.
8 locals recommend
The Cornucopia
1104 Thorpe LnYou can buy groceries at the mini HEB for convenience, large HEB that's open 24 hours or even Walmart on the other side of I-35. The Cornucopia is probably the only one dedicated to selling Health Food including organics, vitamins and supplements.
Entertainment & Activities
It's called The SPOT because it has movies, food, drinks, bowling, and games; what more could you ask for?
21 locals recommend
EVO Entertainment Springtown
1180 Thorpe LnIt's called The SPOT because it has movies, food, drinks, bowling, and games; what more could you ask for?
Arts & Culture
I was never much of a museum guy, but I've always LOVED cars. They have classic cars dating back over 100 years all included with the history that surrounded their time.
6 locals recommend
Dick's Classic Car Museum
120 Stagecoach TrailI was never much of a museum guy, but I've always LOVED cars. They have classic cars dating back over 100 years all included with the history that surrounded their time.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can go drink your face off at the square and there's many different great bars/clubs there. If you're a little tired of the college scene then Zelicks is a "Rough 'n' ready roadhouse bar" set in a 1930s gas station with TVs, games, a pool table & a patio that hosts plenty of great events I've attended.
33 locals recommend
Zelicks Icehouse
336 W Hopkins StYou can go drink your face off at the square and there's many different great bars/clubs there. If you're a little tired of the college scene then Zelicks is a "Rough 'n' ready roadhouse bar" set in a 1930s gas station with TVs, games, a pool table & a patio that hosts plenty of great events I've attended.
Has one of the best views in San Marcos at night on the 3rd floor, enjoy a drink while you're there too.
Harper's
139 E Hopkins StHas one of the best views in San Marcos at night on the 3rd floor, enjoy a drink while you're there too.