Moving from San Diego to San Antonio?
- 1,126 mi Distance
- 18 hr 46 min Drive time
- 2.6M San Antonio metro
- 220 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of San Antonio, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Outdoors & Recreation
- San Antonio River Walk — 15 miles of pedestrian path along river through downtown
- Tower of the Americas — 750-foot HemisFair tower; observation deck
- Brackenridge Park — 343-acre park with zoo, golf, museum
Culture & Arts
- The Alamo — Mission/fortress where 1836 battle for Texas independence happened
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — 5 Spanish missions inc. the Alamo; UNESCO World Heritage
- Mission San José — Largest of the missions; 'Queen of the Missions'
Family-Friendly
- San Antonio Zoo — 56-acre zoo in Brackenridge Park
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas — Theme park
- SeaWorld San Antonio — Marine park with rides
Nightlife & Entertainment
- Pearl District — Walkable redeveloped brewery district; food, hotels, shopping
San Antonio's essential restaurants.
The dining list every San Antonio resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Mixtli Modern Mexican tasting Olmos Park
James Beard nominated; regional Mexican tasting menu
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Cured American Pearl District
James Beard nominated; charcuterie focus
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Mi Tierra Cafe Tex-Mex Market Square
24-hour institution since 1941
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Carriqui South Texas Pearl District
Tex-Mex / Hill Country regional
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The Big Bib BBQ BBQ MacArthur Park
Top-tier brisket and ribs
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El Mirador Tex-Mex King William
Beloved Mexican; sopa azteca
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La Gloria Mexican street food Pearl District
Johnny Hernandez; antojitos
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Bohanan's Prime Steaks Steakhouse Downtown
Classic SA steakhouse
What daily life feels like in San Antonio.
Climate
Humid subtropical. Hot summers (76-95°F+, June-Sept). Mild winters (40-65°F, rare freeze). Spring is glorious; fall extends into November. Tornado risk lower than central TX. 220 sun days/year.
- Summer75-95°F
- Winter40-64°F
- Sun days/yr220
- Rainfall32 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score38/100
- Transit Score30/100
- Bike Score42/100
San Antonio is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- San Antonio River Walk — 15 miles along river
- Brackenridge Park — 343 acres in city
- Hill Country (30 min north) — Boerne, Fredericksburg wine country
- Government Canyon State Natural Area — hiking, dinosaur tracks
- Mission Trail — bike path connecting all 5 missions
- Canyon Lake (45 min N) — swimming, boating, lakeside dining
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