A special side of San Antonio to discover.
Explore the history, local flavors, and experiences that give South San Antonio its own identity. Whether you’re visiting from out of town, coming from another part of San Antonio, or exploring close to home, this guide will help you find your next favorite place.
Start Exploring
Explore →
Follow the river, visit historic sites, and make time for nature.
Eat
Find local flavors and places to gather around the table.
Experience →
Enjoy art, entertainment, shopping, and time with family and friends.
Places worth a visit
A few places to start, with more to explore in each guide.
Mission San José
Walk through mission history and explore the landmarks along the way.
Explore historic sites →
Mitchell Lake
Make time for birding, wildlife, and a closer look at nature.
Explore nature & wildlife →
Plan Your Visit
Make a day of it or stay for the weekend. Find a place to stay, plan your route, and explore nearby towns along the way.
Where to Stay →
Compare places to stay near the stops on your list.
Getting Around →
Plan your route, parking, and ways to travel between stops.
Nearby Towns & Gateways →
Add a small-town stop along the way.
Spending time near downtown? Explore nearby Southtown & King William →
Find your next stop
See where places are located and find stops to pair together on our interactive map.
Open the Interactive Map
Behind the Guide
Created by April Monterrosa, writer, publisher, and founder of Live From The Southside, Discover South San Antonio draws on her more than 15 years of travel writing experience and her personal connection to the area she calls home.
More about the guide →
From Live From The Southside
Through Live From The Southside, we’ve spent years sharing the stories, local favorites, and places that make South San Antonio special. This guide brings those discoveries together to help you plan a visit, try something new, or enjoy more of the area you call home.
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