Attractions
Aquarena
Center - Texas State University
921 Aquarena Springs Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-7570
Environmental nature center, home of San Marcos Springs, glass bottom boats, aquariums, wetlands, educational exhibits.
Quail
Creek Country Club
2701 Airport, Hwy 21
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-1664
18 hole golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, full-service bar and restaurant, party and meeting rooms
Tanger
Outlet Center
4015 IH 35 South, Suite 3A
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-408-8424
(512) 396-7446
Bargain Hunting at its best. Buy direct from over 100 nationally known, name brand and designer outlet stores.
Wonder
World
1000 Prospect Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
877-492-4657
(512) 396-6711
Enjoy Texas’ most visited cave, Tejas Observation Tower, Anti-gravity House, train ride, Texas wildlife petting park
Bed & Breakfast Inns
Bella
Vista Carriage House
68 Riverside Lane
Martindale, TX 78655
(512) 357-2193
Charming private cottage on San Marcos River in Martindale, kitchenette, covered spa, private cottage garden, riverside deck, river access
Blair
House
100 W. Spoke Hill Dr.
Wimberley, TX 78676
1-877-549-5450
(512) 847-1111
Gracious hospitality, 7 rooms with private whirlpool baths, sauna, 85 acres, Southern Living says, "best breakfast in Texas"
Country
Sun B&B Cottages
500 Fischer Store Rd.
Wimberley, TX 78676
1-877-622-4455
(512) 847-6328
Relax on 14 acres among beautiful live oak trees. Cottages with Jacuzzi tubs, kitchenette, European breakfast, pool, picnic & BBQ area
Crystal
River Inn
326 W. Hopkins
San Marcos, TX 78666
1-888-396-3739
(512) 396-3739
Magnificent award-winning Historic District inn featuring 12 guest rooms, corporate apartment, gardens, antiques, fireplaces, glorious breakfasts & catering
Forget Me Not River Inn
310 Main Street
Martindale, TX 78655
(512) 357-1592
Restful river retreat. Country setting.....Country breakfast! Convenient countryside access to shopping! Movie site and more!
Highpoint
Manor
P.O. Box 2695, 900 RR 32
Wimberley, TX 78676
1-800-581-8222
(512) 847-5225
Luxury in a country setting. Privacy, romance. Rooms with private baths, cottages, pool, hot tub, pool table, walking trails
Southwind Bed & Breakfast
2701 FM 3237
Wimberley, TX 78676
1-800-508-5277
(512) 847-5277
Three story Inn with 3 guest rooms and 3 secluded cabins (2 are handicap accessible) on 25 wooded acres. Fireplaces, Hot Tub, Gourmet Breakfast.
Hotels & Motor Lodges
Amerihost
Inn
4210 IH 35 South, Exit 200
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-434-5800
(512) 392-6800
61 rooms, 6 suites with whirlpools, indoor corridors, indoor pool with hot tub and sauna, exercise room, computer ports, continental breakfast, meeting room. AAA and AARP discounts. Across from the Outlet Malls.
Best Budget Inn
903 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-3990
19 rooms, kitchenettes, swimming pool, basic cable TV. Extended stay rates available.
Best Western San Marcos
917 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 754-7557
1-800-WESTERN (central reservations)
1-877-866-3468 (group reservations)
51 interior corridor rooms, with 1 extended stay suite. Free in-room high-speed internet access. In-room amenities include coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons and boards, expanded cable TV. Pool and Patio. Expanded continental breakfast. Guest laundry. Extended Stay Rates, AAA and AARP Discounts. Earn BW Gold Crown Club Points!
Comfort
Inn
1611 IH 35 South, Exit 206
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-228-5150
(512) 396-5665
54 rooms with 2 spa suites; 3 family suites. Pool, hot tub, free happy hour (Sunday - Thrusday). Free hot breakfast, added amenities in room. Extended Stay Rates available, AAA & AARP Discounts.
Days
Inn
1005 IH 35 North, Exit 205
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-DaysInn 1-800-329-7466
(512) 353-5050
Cable TV/HBO/ESPN, free in-room high speed internet access, kitchenettes, continental breakfast. Texas State University, Wonder World Park -1 mile. Outlet Malls -5 miles. AAA/AARP discounts, extended stay rates available.
EconoLodge
811 South Guadalupe, Exit 204A
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-553-2666
(512) 353-5300
60 rooms, 6 with kitchenettes. Heated pool, computer ports, expanded cable TV, continental breakfast, extended stay rates available. AAA & AARP discounts
Hampton
Inn & Suites
106 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 754-7707 (property direct)
1-800-HAMPTON (central reservations)
1-877-866-3468 (group reservations)
San Marcos' Newest Hotel. 90 well-appointed spacious rooms, with 24 suites. Free in-room high-speed internet access. Heated pool and patio. In-room amenities include coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons and boards, microwaves and fridges. Business Center, Suite Shop, Exercise Room, Large Meeting Room, and Boardroom. Landscaped Courtyard. Expanded Continental Breakfast. Guest Laundry. Extended stay rates, AAA, and AARP Discounts. Earn Hilton Honors Points!
Holiday
Inn Express Hotel & Suites
108 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 754-6621
1-800-HOLIDAY (central reservations)
1-866-697-2662 (group reservations)
105 interior corridor rooms, with 24 suites. Free in-room high-speed internet access. Pool with hot tub. In-room amenities include coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons and boards, expanded cable TV. STAY SMART Continental Breakfast. Exercise Room. Guest Laundry. Elevator. Large Meeting Room. Extended Stay Rates, AAA and AARP Discounts. Earn Priority Club Points!
La Quinta Inn
1619 IH 35 North, Exit 206
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-531-5900
(512) 392-8800
117 rooms, 18 are suites. Heated pool, computer ports, cable TV, continental breakfast, meeting rooms. AAA & AARP discounts.
Parkside Inn & Suites
801 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-228-2000
(512) 353-1303
44 rooms, suites available. Pool, expanded cable TV, continental breakfast
Quality
Inn
1433 IH 35 North, Exit 206
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-228-5151
(512) 353-7770
92 new rooms, 3 are suites. Pool, hot tub, computer ports, expanded cable TV, hot breakfast bar, and meeting facilities. Extended stay rates available. AAA & AARP discounts
Ramada Limited
& Suites
1701 IH 35 North, Exit 206
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-272-6232
(512) 395-8000
38 rooms, 6 are suites. Pool, computer ports, expanded cable TV, laundry facilities, continental breakfast, small pets welcome. AAA & AARP discounts
Red
Roof Inn
817 IH-35 North, Exit 205
San Marcos, TX 78666
800-RED ROOF
(512) 754-8899
50 rooms, indoor corridors, heated pool, jacuzzi, expanded cable TV, laundry facilities, continental breakfast, extended stay rates available. AAA & AARP discounts
Rodeway Inn
1635 Aquarena Springs Drive, Exit 206
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8011
Fax (512) 396-8062
Stratford
Inn
1601 IH 35 North, Exit 206
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-3700
40 rooms, whirlpool baths, pool expanded cable TV, continental breakfast. Extended stay rates available. Small / medium pets welcome. AAA & AARP discounts.
Restaurants
Gary's Katy Station
400 Cheatham
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392- 6550
Historic train depot with full Texas cuisine menu and bar. Catering and private parties. Lunch and Dinner daily, Breakfast Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Homemade everything!
Grins
802 N. LBJ Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-4746
Family owned since 1975. Famous burgers, veggies, food for the entire family. Indoors or on outdoor decks. Party / meeting rooms.
Palmer’s
Restaurant
218 Moore St.
San Marcos TX 78666
(512) 396-3051
Featuring Texas hill country cusine--Angus steaks, fresh seafood, chicken & pasta specialties, fresh fruit & vegetables, abundant salads, homemade & gourmet deserts.
Pizza Hut
720 E. Hopkins
San Marcos TX 78666
(512) 396-3696
403 Guadalupe
San Marcos TX 78666
(512)392-5900
For Hot, Delicious, Pizza in San Marcos call Pizza Hut! We have all the great Pizza Hut favorites to satisfy your cravings. Also available for catering to large groups. "Gather 'round the Good Stuff!"
San
Marcos River Pub & Grill
701 Cheatham St.
San Marcos TX 78666
(512) 353-3747
Located on the banks of the San Marcos River, The San Marcos River Pub & Grill features a complete lunch and dinner menu and a full bar. Live music on our front lawn on Sunday evenings. Banquets - Private Parties.
Other Organizations & Businesses
Convention
and Visitors Bureau
202 N. C.M. Allen Parkway
San Marcos, TX 78666
1-888-200-5620
(512) 393-5900
(512) 393-5912 (fax)
Promotes San Marcos as a year-round travel destination providing literature, maps and information on local attractions and points of interest.
San
Marcos Daily Record
1910 IH 35 South
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-2458
San Marcos’ best source for local news, sports and events. Published Tuesday - Friday afternoon and Saturdauy & Sunday morning
San Marcos Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce
215 W. San Antonio St., Suite 2001
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-1103
(512) 353-2175 (fax)
We focus on promoting minority, small and women owned businesses. Our activities include: bringing economic development to the community by bringing businesses together, promoting their services to the community, and promoting San Marcos as a tourist destination on the local, state and national levels. We assist people to engage in entrepreneurial ventures, and in bridging the opportunities inherent to trans-cultural friendships, business relationships, the local economy, and community diversity. We achieve this by coordinating Mixers, Expos, Seminars, and Grand Opening Ribbon Cuttings. In essence, we are a bridge between government, small businesses, corporations, volunteers, religious organizations, educational institutions, and the San Marcos community.
(512) 393-8430
The Downtown Association of San Marcos is a volunteer organization comprised of people interested in promoting the appearance, safety, vitality and economic development of the downtown area and enhancing its potential by creating a sense of community and offering an inviting atmosphere for future growth and development.
The
Main Street Program
630 East Hopkins
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-8430
The mission of the San Marcos Main Street Program is to enhance the cultural identity, historical significance, and economic stability of our community through a comprehensive downtown revitalization program of design, economic restructuring, organization and promotion.
Tourist Information Center
617 IH 35 North
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-5935
Information on area attractions, points of interest, restaurants and accommodations