Guidebook for San Marcos
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a quirky, very welcoming place. They have plenty of options of drinks and also have coffee and food. We love going to the Buzz Mill. It is also open 24 hours which is a huge plus!
16 locals recommend
The Buzz Mill
194 S Guadalupe StThis is a quirky, very welcoming place. They have plenty of options of drinks and also have coffee and food. We love going to the Buzz Mill. It is also open 24 hours which is a huge plus!
The environment here is always fun. This place is also within walking distance and is a great place to hang out at in the day or the night.
33 locals recommend
Zelicks Icehouse
336 W Hopkins StThe environment here is always fun. This place is also within walking distance and is a great place to hang out at in the day or the night.
Shopping
This is one of our favorite thrift stores in San Marcos. It is very unique and has everything from books, records, clothes, jewelry, and much more. It is a one-of-a-kind place.
6 locals recommend
Bower Bird Antiques & Curiosities
This is one of our favorite thrift stores in San Marcos. It is very unique and has everything from books, records, clothes, jewelry, and much more. It is a one-of-a-kind place.
You cannot go wrong by going here. There is tons of great places to shop and at a discount.
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35You cannot go wrong by going here. There is tons of great places to shop and at a discount.
Essentials
H-E-B
641 E Hopkins StThis is right around the corner from our AirBnb so it is very convenient.
Getting Around
Hopkins & LBJ
There is a bus stop on Hopkins and Lbj very close to our Airbnb.
Food Scene
They have many different pizza combinations and I promise you will find more than just one that you love! There is also the option of ordering drinks. This place is very eccentric.
28 locals recommend
Pie Society
700 N LBJ DrThey have many different pizza combinations and I promise you will find more than just one that you love! There is also the option of ordering drinks. This place is very eccentric.
If you have never been to Torchy's Tacos you are truly missing out. Love their tacos, queso, and I dare you to order the Lil' Nookies for dessert.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StIf you have never been to Torchy's Tacos you are truly missing out. Love their tacos, queso, and I dare you to order the Lil' Nookies for dessert.
We love this place. It is so classy and has great drinks and food.
54 locals recommend
Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard
218 Moore StWe love this place. It is so classy and has great drinks and food.
This place is so unique and has great coffee, muffins, snacks and food.
14 locals recommend
Wake the Dead Coffee House
1432 Ranch Rd 12This place is so unique and has great coffee, muffins, snacks and food.