Downtown San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
San Marcos Premium Outlets
During your visit to San Marcos, you can enjoy retail therapy at San Marcos Premium Outlets. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Rio Vista Park
Rio Vista Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your visit to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Charles S. Cock House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Hays County Historic Courthouse
You can learn about the history of San Marcos with a stop at Hays County Historic Courthouse.
Texas Music Theater
You can make plans for a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Things to do
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
"We enjoyed the closeness of being able to enter Schlitterbahn and the early access to Blastenhof was a great benefit."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
"The property itself was good, good location. The problem I had was we left the room on Saturday and let the cleaning people know we didn’t need our room cleaned. We only needed them to leave us towels. Before leaving our room I hung my pajamas on the back of the bathroom door and a towel was hanging ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
"The staff was really friendly and professional and helpful. Bad super comfortable really nice lines and nice dark, blackout curtains! Had a wonderful day and will recommend to others. Plus a very convenient location. Even though it’s close to the freeway, the room was very quiet."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Braunfels
"The elevator was slow and sounded like it was on its last leg. The ice machine on the second floor wasn't working so I had to go to another floor to get ice. The breakfast was just okay. There were two trees near the entrance infested with many birds, and if you parked your car under those two trees ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
"good"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
"TV never worked, dog barking all night. Horrible."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown San Marcos
Rio Vista
While Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dunbar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunbar and surrounding area, you can visit Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
Millview East
While there might not be top attractions in Millview East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
Westover
While there might not be top attractions in Westover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River.
