--- title: "San Antonio" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for San Antonio." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/san-antonio" locale: "en" --- # San Antonio Primary place hint: San Antonio ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Texas](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/texas) > [San Antonio](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/san-antonio) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/san-antonio) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their San Antonio ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in San Antonio with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/texas/san-antonio) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing site offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their San Antonio destination guide is a helpful broad resource for planning around places to visit, holidays, and timing. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/san-antonio/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their San Antonio guide provides a well-rounded introduction to colonial heritage, cultural influences, Tex-Mex cuisine, river walks, missions, and festivals. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-san-antonio/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, and visual trip-planning resources. Their San Antonio article is a useful activity guide, listing 21 attractions and experiences for visitors planning a city trip. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-san-antonio-tx/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog offering destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and accessible adventure ideas. Their San Antonio guide highlights 20 things to do, including major attractions such as the Alamo and River Walk, for a practical visitor overview. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-san-antonio/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, independent travel, gear, and long-term travel resources. Their San Antonio guide is a practical, activity-rich roundup of 26 things to do, with itinerary ideas and day-trip framing that help visitors plan beyond a basic attraction list. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/san-antonio-river-walk/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on visual destination guides, practical tips, itineraries, and travel photography. Their San Antonio River Walk guide is especially helpful for planning time in the area, combining things to do with places to eat, where to stay, and boat cruise options. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/san-antonio-weekend-getaway/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is a travel and life-goals site centered on experience planning, travel inspiration, and bucket-list ideas. Their weekend San Antonio itinerary gives travelers a well-rounded short-break plan, linking the River Walk, missions, and the Pearl district into an easy-to-follow visit. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/san-antonio-river-walk-tx/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, USA travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their San Antonio River Walk article offers a useful focused guide to 13 things to do in the area and how to experience one of the city's signature districts. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-san-antonio-24-hours/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, road trips, hikes, and maps. Their 24-hour San Antonio itinerary is a strong fit for time-limited visitors, covering the Alamo, River Walk, and options for adding the Missions. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-san-antonio/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries, stopovers, and practical destination planning. Their one-day San Antonio guide makes a short visit more manageable by organizing the River Walk, the Alamo, and the Mission Trail into a compact itinerary. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-san-antonio-texas/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast offering detailed destination guides, itineraries, and practical travel advice. Their San Antonio roundup gives visitors a helpful mix of 25 things to do, including Fiesta, a river boat cruise, and the Alamo. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/things-to-do-in-san-antonio/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical destination and experience guides. Her San Antonio guide is useful for travelers who want to look beyond the Alamo and Missions, with an emphasis on lesser-known activities and beyond-the-guidebook experiences. - [A Luxury Travel Blog](https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/06/04/san-antonio-food-trails/) (aluxurytravelblog.com) A Luxury Travel Blog is a luxury-focused travel publication covering hotels, restaurants, cruises, spas, and high-end destination experiences. Their San Antonio food trails article gives dining-focused travelers a flavorful angle on the city, with specialty tacos, smoked brisket, and margaritas among the local offerings highlighted. - [Adventurous Kate](https://www.adventurouskate.com/what-to-eat-in-san-antonio-texas-with-a-giveaway/) (adventurouskate.com) Adventurous Kate is a solo female travel blog focused on candid travel writing, destination inspiration, and realistic travel advice. Her San Antonio food article is a good choice for visitors planning meals around Tex-Mex and local restaurant experiences. - [Solo Traveler](https://solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-destination-san-antonio-usa/) (solotravelerworld.com) Solo Traveler is a digital publication focused entirely on solo travel, including safety, budgeting, tours, and destination guidance. Their San Antonio article is helpful for independent visitors, presenting the city as a solo travel destination with 12 sights recommended by a Solo Travel Society member. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s1BOtd0cb8) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, budgeting tips, and destination guides. This San Antonio guide video is useful for trip basics, explaining when to visit, how to get around, costs, savings ideas, and things to do. - [Through My Lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52hieeRXFl4) (youtube.com) Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides. This 24-hour San Antonio itinerary video gives a helpful first-visit structure around the River Walk, missions, the Alamo, food stops, and city neighborhoods. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K46Ej2jltQo) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on culture- and value-oriented destination experiences. This two-day San Antonio guide video offers a thoughtful mix of food and culture, covering Tex-Mex, barbecue, Latin roots, historic missions, and the River Walk. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OiiVKEFmjs) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel from a Nashville-based couple documenting U.S. This one-day San Antonio travel vlog gives a practical snapshot of the city through the River Walk, the Alamo, Market Square, Tex-Mex, and other local stops. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIcfMmoPi0Y) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and perspective on places to visit. This helpful travel video highlights key San Antonio experiences, including the missions, the Alamo, the River Walk, puffy tacos, and icehouses. - [Mac & Blair Family Adventures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn23wEBGfm4) (youtube.com) Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a YouTube family travel channel sharing adventure vlogs, travel ideas, and cultural exploration. This family travel video gives a well-rounded look at downtown San Antonio, pairing visits to the Alamo and River Walk with discussion from Alamo historical experts. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSusRsm5jgQ) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison focused on interesting places and food-focused travel videos. This food-focused travel video is a strong fit for San Antonio dining research, featuring breakfast tacos, raspa, barbacoa, margaritas, fideo loco, chicken-on-a-stick, and wings.