San Marcos · Hays County, TX
Outdoors in San Marcos
Scout analyzed 45 San Marcos places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
45
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Downtown Association
The Coffee Bar
Coers
Wake the Dead Coffee House
Regularly hosting live events, this quirky spot offers coffee, craft brews, sandwiches & treats.
Food & Drink
Triple Six Social
Food & Drink
Summer Moon Coffee
Nightlife
Ivar's River Pub
Casual indoor-outdoor joint overlooking the river offering updated Texas comfort food & drinks.
Food & Drink
Kerbey Lane Cafe - San Marcos
Food & Drink
Cody's Restaurant Bar & Patio
Stylish option supplying New American cuisine, plus cocktails, wine & craft beers.
Victory Gardens
Black's Barbecue San Marcos
Slow-smoked meats & Southern desserts in a rustic setting with a full bar, patio & live music.
Food & Drink
Italian Garden
Old-school BYOB eatery provides homemade pasta dishes & classic Italian fare in a homey dining room.
Downtown Association
The Root Cellar Cafe
Cozy restaurant serving home-cooked comfort food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Food & Drink
Grins Restaurant
Laid-back venue with a tree-shaded deck serving drinks & American eats to a mostly college crowd.
Outdoors
Sewell Park
Texas State's park along the 72-degree San Marcos River offers volleyball courts & picnic areas.
Millview West
On The Grind
Food & Drink
First Watch
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Food & Drink
Lamppost Coffee
Downtown Association
Mile High Mo's San Marcos - First Class Food
Food & Drink
Jo's Cafe
Outdoors
Ramon Lucio Park
22-acre riverfront park featuring sports fields, hiking & biking trails, picnic tables & a pavilion.
Downtown Association
Blue Dahlia Bistro
Outdoors
Rio Vista Park
14-acre regional park featuring sports courts, a swimming pool, picnic areas & hiking/biking trails.
Outdoors
Stokes Park
Green space centered around the San Marcos River offering walking trails & picnicking space.
Nightlife
Twin Peaks
Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Downtown Association
Industry San Marcos
Bar/restaurant preparing American fare alongside craft beers & cocktails in an industrial space.
Outdoors
William & Eleanor Crook Park
This riverside park with trails & picnic tables is a popular place for tubing, canoeing & kayaking.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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