Southtown San Antonio
A day in the life
With so many wonderful areas in San Antonio, it’s easy for
even the most demanding of families to find a great place to live. But if
someone asked me choose a spot with the hottest restaurants, culturally diverse
people, interesting neighborhoods and architecture, and the most exciting
nightlife, I’d have to point them in the direction of Southtown. Currently a
thriving bohemian district near downtown San Antonio, Southtown consists of the
King William, LaVaca, and Blue Star neighborhoods collectively. And with so
much to choose from and do, here’s a few suggestions on how to spend your
day…..
Forget Starbucks. Start with locally roasted coffee beans
and hand crafted drinks and pastries from the likes of White Elephant Coffee Company or Halcyon. Looking
for something more substantial? Take a step back in time as you enjoy the
ambiance and food offered at the home of the Pioneer Flour Mill’s founding
family, The Guenther House, built
around 1915.
With breakfast out of the way, your most exciting task will
now be to decide how to spend the rest of your day taking in the city. Southtown
provides a seamless thread between its neighborhood and downtown San Antonio. A
literal common ground for both locals and tourists. Enjoy works from local
artists at Blue Star Arts
Complex or Gallista Gallery. If
walking’s not your thing, enjoy a more contemporary experience of San Antonio
offered by SegCity. Jump on a Via trolley to tour the neighborhood
or try the double decker busses offered by City Site Seeing Tours for
a greater understanding of downtown’s history. Rent a bike
if you didn’t bring your own already and enjoy the San Antonio
Mission Reach Trails also accessible in Southtown.
Sightseeing and shopping are sure to work up a sweat. Cool
yourself down with an ice cold drink from various watering holes including La
Tuna and The Friendly Spot. Enjoy
a mid-afternoon snack from either of their restaurants or head to B&D Icehouse for some world famous
Bar-B-Q. I suggest the ribs over anything else.
As the sun sets in Southtown, sophistication is on the rise.
Meet friends at Bar 1919 for the best cocktails in town or try the craft beers
at Blue Star Brewing Co. Work up an
appetite and head over to the higher end restaurants like Hearsay, Le
Frite, or Bliss (voted San
Antonio’s #1 restaurant).
Visiting Southtown is great. Living there is even better.
Houses start at $245,000 to 1,950,000. Condos (very popular) start at $225,000
to $563,000. Rentals start at $925 to $2,500. Care for more information?
Contact us today for details including photos and alerts to new listings. Allow
us to schedule you an appointment to tour them first hand.
Written by: Oscar Felan, Realtor
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