San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is a city of 1,479,835 people in Bexar County, Texas, founded in 1718.
Why visit San Antonio
Townapedia lists 111 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 158 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brady Building-Empire Theater, Trinity University, Buckeye Park Gate and David J. and May Bock Woodward House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in San Antonio
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Antonio
San Antonio ( SAN an-TOH-nee-oh; Spanish for "Saint Anthony") is a city in the southern part of the U.S. state of Texas. It is the seventh-most populous city in the United States, the second-most populous city in Texas (after Houston), and the second-most populous city in the Southern U.S., with a population of 1.43 million at the 2020 census. The Greater San Antonio metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.76 million residents, ranks as the third-largest metropolitan area in Texas and the 24th-largest in the nation. It is the county seat of Bexar County.
From the Wikipedia article San Antonio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
Brady Building-Empire Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Monument and historic site · 10.9 mi
Amusement park
Tower of the Americas
Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi
Observation tower in San Antonio, Texas, USA
University of Texas at San Antonio
School · 10.3 mi
Public research university in San Antonio, Texas, USA
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
School · 4.5 mi
Hospital in Texas, United States
University of the Incarnate Word
School · 3.5 mi
Private Catholic university in San Antonio, TX, US
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks111
Buckeye Park Gate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Structure in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
David J. and May Bock Woodward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Prospect Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
San Pedro Springs Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
2200 North Flores Street, San Antonio
06:00-23:00
Ximenes Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Alamo Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Alamo Mission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Alamo Plaza Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Alamo Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Stadium in San Antionio, Texas
Aurora Apartment Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Texas, United States
Aztec Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Bexar County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic courthouse in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
99 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes158
Jaime's Place
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
Westside San Antonio bar and music venue
1514 West Commerce st
We-Su 16:00-02:00
La Botánica
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex · 2.4 mi
2911 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
We-Th 12:00-24:00, Fr 12:00-02:00, Sa 16:00-02:00, Su 12:00-24:00
La Fonda on Main
Restaurant · Tex-Mex, Mexican · 1.9 mi
2415 North Main Avenue, San Antonio
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30
La perla del pacifico
Restaurant · Seafood, Mexican · 2.1 mi
1105 Bandera Road, San Antonio
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Panchitos
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
4100 McCullough Avenue
Tu-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 07:30-20:00
Philo Coffee
Cafe · 1.6 mi
"Cafe offering coffee, tea, beer, wine and food. Espresso, drip coffee, coffee, wine, beer, breakfast, lunch and late night bites available."
606 West French Place
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:30-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00
The Honey Bean Coffee & Tea Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
4230 McCullough Avenue
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa-Su 07:30-17:00
Tycoon Flats
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Grill, Mexican, Sandwich · 2.4 mi
2926 North Saint Mary's Street
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
La Bandera Molino
Restaurant · Mexican
2619 North Zarzamora Street, San Antonio
We-Su 06:00-18:00; Tu 06:00-19:00
146 more on the map.
History
At the time of European encounter, the Payaya people lived near the San Antonio River Valley in the San Pedro Springs area. They called the vicinity Yanaguana, meaning "refreshing waters". In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers and missionaries came upon the river and Payaya settlement on June 13, the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. They named the place and river "San Antonio" in his honor.
It was years before any Spanish settlement took place. Father Antonio de Olivares visited the site in 1709, and he was determined to found a mission and civilian settlement there. The viceroy gave formal approval for a combined mission and presidio in late 1716, as he wanted to forestall any French expansion into the area from their colony of La Louisiane to the east, as well as prevent illegal trading with the Payaya. He directed Martín de Alarcón, the governor of Coahuila y Tejas, to establish the mission complex. Differences between Alarcón and Olivares resulted in delays, and construction did not start until 1718. Olivares built, with the help of the Payaya and the Pastia people, the Misión de San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo), the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar, the bridge that connected both, and the Acequia Madre de Valero.
From the History section of San Antonio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Workers Home of San Antonio
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1000 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio
American G I Forum N V O P
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
519 North Medina Street, San Antonio
Bunkhaus of San Antonio
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1000 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio
Churches and places of worship155
Basilica of The National Shrine of The Little Flower
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
1715 North Zarzamora Street, San Antonio
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
223 East Summit Avenue, San Antonio
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
4603 Saint John's Way, San Antonio
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries132
Thomas Jefferson High School
School · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
723 Donaldson Avenue, San Antonio
Healthcare20
Pharmacy - University Health Robert B. Green Campus
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
903 West Martin Street, San Antonio
University Health System - Robert B. Green Campus
Hospital · 2.4 mi
903 West Martin Street, San Antonio
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa WIC Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
401 North San Saba Street, San Antonio
H-E-B Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
108 North Rosillo Street, San Antonio
Map of San Antonio
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 57°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Antonio Incarnate Word (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bexar County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-03-05: Duke Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Olmos Park 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Balcones Heights 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Alamo Heights 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Castle Hills 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Terrell Hills 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Leon Valley 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Lackland AFB 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Kirby 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Shavano Park 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- New Braunfels 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SA Montage Nima, Zereshk, Public domain
- Flickr - …trialsanderrors - San Antonio candy seller by Alan Lomax, ca. 1946, …trialsanderrors, CC BY 2.0
- Basicilica Minor SA5, Zereshk, CC BY 3.0
- Buckey Park Gate, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Pedro Springs Park and Lake, San Antonio, Texas, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Public domain
- Ximenes Chapel, San Antonio, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodward house sa 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Thomas Jefferson High School, San Antonio, TX, Highlycaffeinated, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospecthillfront, Leonard Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Espada Acequia, Liveon001 ©Travis Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Texas, USA, Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio TX Spanish Govenors Palace, Lutz Fischer-Lamprecht, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Anthony Hotel SA 2011-12-11, Gaberlunzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exchange building, Tenticle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission San José San Antonio, Liveon001 ©Travis Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SATeaGarden02, Brownings at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scottishritefront, Leonard Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milam Building, San Antonio, Ling Li Yeoh, CC BY 2.0
- FirstLoneStarBrewery, Unknown author, Public domain
- City of San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yturriedmunds1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MirafloresPark, SoylentPurple, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, Wynne-Candy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lernas Night Club (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ursuline Academy, San Antonio, Texas, Arthur W. Stewart, Public domain
- Mission San Juan Capistrano Facade2, Liveon001 © Travis K.Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec On The River - Building, Charou at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WilsonHarris1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VIA Primo Bus, Dadams7596, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VIA Primo Station, Dadams7596, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodlawn Lake Park Pedestrian Bridge, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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