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.
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.
Texas Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Texas Music Theater during your stay 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
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Top hotels in Downtown San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Rooms very clean. Beds comfortable and showers hot. Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos
Nice clean hotel. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
Clean
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
Breakfast is
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton New Braunfels
Facility and rooms were clean. Friendly staff and breakfast was good
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls
Not bad.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 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.
