Downtown San Marcos
San Marcos
Visit Downtown San Marcos
Popular places to visit
San Marcos Premium Outlets
During your visit to San Marcos, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Five Mile Dam Park
Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Charles S. Cock House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Charles S. Cock House Museum during your travels in 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 trip to Hays County Historic Courthouse.
Things to do
Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of San Marcos River
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin
Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake
Full Day Guided Fishing Tour in Canyon Lake
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
we got a great deal on a cabin with a beautiful view of the Comal River. Staff was fantastic and the accommodations were perfect.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
All great and very friendly staff
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
Clean rooms
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
None of our outlets worked, kinda run down but it’s a place to sleep. Pancakes were paper thin a machine made them for you, the bagel and bread smelled bad. The orange juice was like water.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
Clean hotel in an area with many other similar hotels. Quiet room, high ceilings, good free breakfast, friendly staff.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Super quiet and clean rooms. Staff was nice and quickly responded to our extra blanket request. Really enjoyed the quality and options at breakfast.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Marcos
Rio Vista
While Rio Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Marcos River and Strahan Coliseum.
Dunbar
When in Dunbar, you can plan a visit to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heritage
While visiting Heritage, you might make a stop by sights like Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Witliff Collections.
Westover
When in Westover, you can plan a visit to Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and San Marcos River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Millview East
When in Millview East, you can plan a visit to Bobcat Stadium and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
