Beautiful and perfect weather especially in November. I was able to get a caricature drawn. We ate at Waxy Oconnors Irish pub and the food was amazing. The service was on point as well. We will definitely return to try other restaurants and shop. Next time I would like to do a river boat tour when I have more time. Absolutely gorgeous place to check out and can be romantic as well.

Definitely a must see if you are in San Antonio. Surprisingly beautiful river winding through downtown San Antonio.Very pleasant to walk. Great atmosphere with a lot of great restaurants. Even with the covid and masks still had a great time. Looking forward to going back.

This place reminded me of Chicago downtown where the Chicago river merges with the downtown skyscrapers, bridges, and sidewalks...Restaurants, water fountains, and artistic sculptures surrounded the body of water across several streets. People are running, walking and bicycling, so that’s something to watch out for when exploring this area.

If you have never been you need to experience this little paradise. You can take a tour boat for 13.00 per person it’s worth it! But bring some cash to tip your boat driver at the end they are funny and teach you a lot about the history of the buildings and design of the river itself because of the flood. There are shops, dinning and the Alamo. Great place for a date or a family outing. Who knows maybe you will get lucky and be there when they are filming a Hollywood movie.

I live downtown and I love the fall evenings when the temperature and the humidity drops ... The San Antonio River Walk is one of the best places to be on the earth... Its even better during the week when everything is chill... I can take my dog Thia out and we dont have to fight the weekend crowds. I love seeing the city at night and I enjoy watching people taking a leisurely stroll along the river with their loved ones... its fun to be able to grab a bite to eat, listen to some live music... most places along the river are service animal and family friendly!

Beautiful area to check out while downtown. Full grown trees are amazing to see. Lots of shops and restaurants to check out - something for everyone. Boat tour to take also if you choose. Definitely worth checking out! Only sidenote: a bit tricky to find and get down to the area. Luckily, some helpful locals pointed out away down to the river level via a local hotel elevator. Be sure you are ready to do a bit of walking including some steps.

The place is pretty cool, but it needs some TLC; both dirty and in need of maintenance. Much too crowded for us. Also too many people not wearing masks or if they had a mask, it was on their chin and not covering their mouth nor nose. We parked in the adjacent mall and spent a long time looking for our car along with many others. Poor layout and signage. Some took a diarea dump in the stairway and left the mess for us to see on our way down the stairs. We could not find a stairway to get back up to the car so we walked up the ramp with the cars as they entered. I have no desire to return.

Really nice and relaxing place to explore has a long path of water where they give boat tours. Theres a few places to eat along the river walk it has small bridges to cross from one side to the other which is not easy crossing if your carrying a stroller. It was really hot so we didnt get to explore much outside the Riverwalk would really recommend to hang out with family and pets since its pet friendly.

You can never go wrong while visiting San Antonio and having a nice trip to the Riverwalk. The world famous river walk with a lot of restaurants around it and a boat ride to enjoy through it. this time we did not take the boat ride and just strolled across the river park with kids while trying to exercise the social distancing recommendations. Since it was Thanksgiving break you could see the festivities of Christmas to begin .

This place is magical. They have lights up and we were surprised. The river walk was very calm and active. We took an carriage ride and plan on a river boat tour. So far very pleased with our experience. Our boat ride was great, we had a great weekend here. Take the time to plan a trip. You will be glad.tou did. The Alamo was a wonderful place to.see,this town is.rich in history. Worth every dime spent for sure.

A lot of the restaurants are closed and ones that are open close early. We are at Rio Rio and had a table next to the river. Unfortunately, we were swarmed by bees non stop and if you leave your food unattended for a second the pigeons will eat it up quickly! We moved tables 3 times but did enjoy it. It’s a lot to see and just people watching is fun. Lots of homeless people just sleeping so do be careful.We discovered the love lock bridge. It’s a bridge where lovers write their names on a lock and throw away the keys to symbolize their love for eachother. I think it’s such a romantic thing to do! Paris is known for the love lock bridge so it was nice to see this in Texas! If you have a lover, take them here and do this!Overall, I came w my two sons and we enjoyed it!

The river walk is so relaxing and very much a unique experience. All the lights turn on at night and make the place look like a little wonderland. Because there is mostly just walking and food, Im not sure how much entertainment there would be for younger kids but its perfect for adults of any age and especially couples. The boat ride was lovely and memorable. Unfortunately, every shop, restaurant, and hotel in the vicinity is shamefully expensive so I would choose to eat somewhere off the river walk. Most signs I walked by said their Margaritas were $20 or more. For the sights though, its totally beautiful and romantic.

Theres so much to do, see, and explore! A weekend wasnt enough! Will be back with the kids! We took the little boat tour on the riverwalk. It was amazing! Heres some pictures. Enjoy!

Came here on a 100° (108° index temp) Monday afternoon during covid-19. I didnt know the river walk was so scenic. It was incredibly relaxing and meditative. I was the only one here and the scenery was beautiful. The water kept temps down just a bit, too. When I was tired of the heat, I dove into the Hotel Contessa for sustenance. They let me plug in my laptop and I had some wine and pasta in the lobby/bar. (Use mobile hotspot, they dont have public wifi.) I had a great afternoon in the AC there, now Im about to head back out and do some walking. I recommend the house pinot noir and the charcuterie plate. Set me back about $30, but worth it.

Relaxing environment especially during the week Mon-Weds are the slower times. Boat ride is great they cover 2 miles and explain San Antonio history. Are some ducks. Starts at River Center mall. Many food places to choose from!

Gorgeous. I will say it again Gorgeous. I came there twice during my trip to San Antonio back in 2018 and I would definitely love to visit the River Walk again. There is so much to do between the restaurants, bars, boat rides and etc. also, a scene from the Selena was shot here

Outstanding walk! Soooooo beautiful!!!! Must visit. Most of the things were closed as it was early morning but it is beautiful

The Alamo City is beautiful especially now with all the Christmas decorations around! Best time of year to visit.

On of my favorite places in San Antonio. It has a decent mixture if touristy bars and restaurants as well as more quiet areas. Basically, whatever you want, the Riverwalk is at the center of it. From there you can easily access shops, The Tower of Americas, The Alamo, or Heritage Park.

A good place for walking in peace and stress relieving in downtown San Antonio, TX. During your walk, you can also learn about the history of the town with statues and sculptures along the trail. The river provides moisture that makes the air much cooler and breathable even in summer. A boat tour should be a great choice after a long walk; the boat will take you around the river with a warm presentation from the guide. There will be trail lights during Xmas, so its great to visit after sunset at that time. Due to COVID-19, some restaurants remain closed; but the River Center (the mall) and some other restaurants are opened for shopping and dinning currently. Some parts of the trail dont have railings because the water there is shoal enough for adults to stand in the river, but still watch out your kids! Face masks are required for shopping in-store. Public restrooms are available. Parking fee and boat ticket prices are currently higher than usual due to the pandemic.

The Riverwalk is an exceptional place to visit, especially early morning before anything opens up. This morning, I walked a 6 mile loop of the Riverwalk starting and ending at the commerce street bridge. I did not see more than 50 people the entire time. This made for a super relaxing walk as I saw more ducks than people. Dont worry, you can go back later to those amazing shops when you dont want to just explore the history and walk.Overall, Ill definitely be going early morning from now on for exercise and enjoying the tranquility. Since the list of restaurants is online, I can just go directly there instead of fighting the overcrowded hoards of tourist walking along the river in the afternoons.

Super crowed, very few people wearing masks. Touching people left and right. I give it 2 stars because of ducks I saw, and river was pretty.

The smell of delicious food and the sound of mariachi music meets you as you enter the River Walk! It was an awesome first impression. Cant wait to explore more of it...

We have been coming here for years and loved every single visit. From feeding fish to relaxing and having drinks to wolfing down some good food, this place has it all. I can write every experience and describe everything there is to do and I would still never get close to the feeling you get the moment when you realize how grand this place is. Go for yourself and make your own lifelong memories.

A wonderful fun family experience perfect for all ages and for all people disorders or not. Lots of friendly people, lots of vendors, lots of good food and good drinks.

SOOOO much fun. This really makes the city. So many great shops and restaurants along the river walk but also you can walk for miles and miles. Its a great way to explore the city and avoid traffic.

Our first time visiting San Antonio. We really enjoyed the river walk. Slow walking, taking in all the sights, stopping in for a brew and a bite. Lots to do and see. Lots of restaurants to choose from. We didnt do the river tour but will return to do it at a later date.

This place is amazing, never a dull moment. Cruise the river for just USD13 per ADT, do it in the evening and youll see the glimmering lights...Drop by at ALAMO by exiting HYATT hotel. You can do this in just one day!

Had a great time walking down here. It does go for a long time so you need to know where to be. Most of the excitement starts around St. Marys(for 1 end of it). Many restaurants and shops.

It was lovely, all decorated for Christmas, but abandoned. COVID-19? Monday night? A little cold?

Boats were not in operation when we visited due to COVID-19. Nice walk with the usual over priced tourist shops and eateries. Lovely shady tree lined setting, so it stays cool even in summer. My buddy and I enjoyed the stroll through this unusual downtown scenic spot.

The best time to visit the River Walk is during Christmas, today 11/12/20 some of the Christmas lights went up. Get on a river barge, I recommend it.

This place is crazy busy. If you are worried about C19 infection, you should definitely stay away...there is zero social distancing here. Shoulder to shoulder and front to back. And not everyone is wearing a mask. But the place is wonderful...lots of hot spots and scenery to take in. You might even want to take the short cruise down the river.

If youve never been, go. Its a great walk. Last time I was here over 30 years ago. Its dirtier. Lots of closed store fronts and restaurants (CoVid related, Im sure). Too many pan handlers asking for money. Even while youre seated at a restaurant.Honestly I was disappointed. The restaurants are tourist traps and frankly not good.Go once. Experience it. But set the appropriate expectations.

This is a great way to walk San Antonio.There are lots of restaurants and shops.The combination of city and nature is rare and engaging. Ill be back to see more! Three days wasnt enough.

We absolutely loved walking down here. Lots to see and enjoy here. My kids loved it, did want to leave. We could have spent another few hrs here walking.

Nice day for River walk, very hot though but you can find several places to take that thirst away! (of course practicing social distancing)Beautiful greenery and beautiful trees along the river walk,excellent for pictures or even photo shoots!

Amazing experience with variety of options to eat and relax under the trees next to the river. The charm of this place is very much soothing.

I highly recommend this attraction. There are so many shops and restaurants to see. The walk itself is wonderful. You can visit The Alamo and other attractions. If you visit San Antonio put this at the top of your list

The river walk is just gorgeous. Plenty of options for great food and awesome shopping. Nice hotels within walking distance.

So beautiful! One of my favorite places from my visit to Texas! Here is some photos I took!

Many times I am simply blown away by the level of forethought and planning it takes to make a development like this... Im certain that decades ago this was not a cheap endeavor Im also certain that there were those who decried it as a waste of money and time... But the final result is simply exceptional stunning views from the river hundreds of restaurants exceptional dining it certainly cast San Antonio in the best possible light I think the Riverwalk is one of the great attractions of all of Texas

It was quite chilly and quite devoid of people, however the atmosphere was nice. We visited an Irish pub and being adventurous, had food we normally wouldnt eat and were even treated to a live concert with a guitarist. It was nice to have the riverwalk to ourselves. The vegetation was gorgeous and the water fountains were very lovely.

A must place to visit. To my surprise a big crowd in COVID-19 era. Just be careful and wear masks at all times. Nice romantic place.

San Antonio Riverwalk is always so beautiful no matter what time of the year. Love the decorations and the liveliness of the bustling Downtown during the holiday season.

Great place to spend a day. Even better for a vacation. A lot of places to visit. Hotels are reasonable. The river walk is so relaxing. If you enjoy a walk with your family in a garden setting with shops and restaurants. This is a gem.

Expect me to call and use your service again and again. A high rating and a strong recommendation for you! Very good job, guys!

Not crowded the day we went (October 29, 2020). Most wearing masks except when eating or drinking. Tour boats full with lines waiting. Restaurants not real busy at lunch. Lots of outdoor seating along River walk. Flowers and landscaping beautiful. We parked for $5 on Dolorosa lot and walked from there. El Mercado with shops and restaurants near parking. Dont miss the free sculpture garden next to Briscoe Western art museum along river.

Very relaxing. Great drinks and food. People treated me well. Cant wait to go back!

Okay I think it for Riverwalk I would definitely recommend a weekday, during the covid-19. And Ill tell you why because the weekends are too crowded with those people who are a bit more inebriated than they should be near water. The Christmas lights are beautiful and the walking next to the river is very very beautiful. I do think that restaurants should not be permitted to have tables so close to the public walkway during the Covid

Very very nice experience nice place for families and couples. Someone I know want to be proposed to at the Riverwalk.

Great ambience, good food, I recommend the boat tour, to get a quick history of the Riverwalk. The Night lights are great in November and December.

So awesome! The atmosphere is 1 of a kind which only seems to improve come night time! Its like a place straight out of a utopian society! The Riverwalk legitimately makes me want to move to San Antonio.

A great way to navigate downtown San Antonio. Beautifully lit up during Christmas time!

It was okay. We visited the place during the night. I guess its prettier in the daylight. The restaurants all serve tex mex food.

Went on a Tuesday afternoon so it was basically all to ourselves. Really pretty. Suggest doing the Go Rio Cruise. Worth getting a little snip of history and they take you all around the river. We did the Alamo and River Walk in the one trip. Had lunch at Saltgrass Steak House. Fun little trip, only took a few hours.

This was my first time at the San Antonio Riverwalk and my first time in San Antonio. my mom had told me about this river and how you are able to watch light up floats go down at it from the different restaurants and businesses along its edges around the holidays. The whole area was absolutely gorgeous and took you out of the downtown mentally. You definitely didnt feel like you were in the middle of a bunch of big tall buildings and a busy metropolitan area. I would love to go back and see the light festival during Christmas time that my mother had spoken about. It was a beautiful walk.

The San Antonio Riverwalk is absolutely a beautiful must see. Its miles long, so wear good shoes! Theres tons of picturesque spots. While visiting, you must take a ride on one of the tour boats (10pp). There are several resteraunts along the way too. Parking is available in multiple parking lots for about 5$ for 8 hours.

Beyond Amazing UNIQUE beautiful views and architectural buildings. Love IT, Thank you from the Westin Riverwalk Hotel

To crowded for my liking! We were there at night. Lots of homeless people which made me sad. Just not my kind of place, just my personal opinion.

The Venice of Texas is because of the River Walk. The River Walk can be your destination or your shortcut. So vibrant when busy. Bars and restaurants galore.Beautifully landscaped walkway right on the river with a variety of restaurants and hotels. Highly recommend the reasonably-price, narrated cruise, especially in the evening, after dusk.You have a different experience in all three times of the day: Day time, evening and night time. Restaurants on both sides are really good, they have reasonably priced food and a great customer services.And best part is it smoke free. Fairly clean area of the city. Great for families! Very touristy. Not sure what the city of San Antonio would do without it

Absolutely fantastic place to visit! The food, bars and shopping are great. We will come back, loved it

Definitely a must see if you are in San Antonio. Surprisingly beautiful river winding through downtown San Antonio. You can take a boat or even just walk parts of the river walk. The river is surrounded on both sides by hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Is awesome....we can walk for miles and dont even know it.

We highly recommend this place. It reminds us of Disney Springs.

Love the River Walk. We did the boat ride and also ate at a restaurant right on the walk. Very enjoyable. Great alone or with a group. Highly recommend.

Took the Go Boat Tour and it was great. Holiday lights were up and made it even more enjoyable.

Everything is not open yet due to coronavirus but places that are open welcome you! easy to walk, have an adventure and try a new dish, come explore the Riverwalk. Be prepared for hot weather even this fall. Im visiting from North Carolina for a family wedding and there are plenty of outdoor patios to choose from. The Westin is spotlessly clean and spacious, much more hospitable than another downtown hotel I tried earlier. Enjoy your visit!

Very pleasant to walk. Great atmosphere with a lot of great restaurants. Even with the covid and masks still had a great time. Looking forward to going back.

My first time to San Antonio so I was recommended this by a friend. Super cool walk with the old trees, restaurants, lights and walkways along the river.

This is the perfect place to get COVID 19, no masks and no social distance.

Very nice place the shops and restaurants and bars seen to be exactly where they are supposed to be. Very nice setup!

This constantly evolving escape from the hustle-bustle of everyday life brings you the beauty of nature to downtown, with new scenes around every curve of the meandering walkway. Tucked just enough below street level, you can lose yourself in a relaxing (albeit man-made) nature walk. Restaurants, shops, and hotels dot the pathways for your enjoyment. Its free, and you can hop in to this magical escape for just a few minutes, or a few hours - spend as much time as you like. Take the water taxi tour for a light hearted recap of downtown San Antonios rich culture and architecture. Enjoy some local Tex-Mex food and drinks. There are even some popular mega-chain establishments for those who want the cookie-cutter predictability. Stroll over to The Alamo for a glimpse into Texas history. Take only pictures, leave only footprints.

A really neat Place love the walk and Great places to eat Love the Christmas and the Christmas Lights they were Beautiful..

Beautiful as always! If youre in San Antonio Do Not miss the River Walk! Absolutely beautiful architecture and engineering. From the design of each bridge, side walk, plant and building, it is all unique and wonderful. Lots of restaurants, shops, hotels along the river. Make sure to take a river tour as you will get a chance to learn much about the River Walk history and see it all.

Beautiful night boat ride around the river. Dinner at the Iron Cactus outside next to the river. I cant wait to go back again.

Great! Though not many people were there. Alamo was closed temporarily. The Riverwalk and shops and food and best of all... THE VIEWS! Everywhere you look there is something fascinating to take a picture of. My gallery was filled! Great place to go with your kids. Enjoy!

This place is great. If youre ever in San Antonio, this is a MUST. There are a ton of shopping and restaurants. Parking is a pain though. I used ParkWhiz and got parking at the Marriott Riverwalk hotel for only $9 (you have to pay through the app though). You have to take the ticket to the self parking lot at the front of the hotel. When youre leaving, press the Help button and theyll buzz you out. You dont even need to give them your ticket.

Beautiful place to just take a walk and also get food or drink.

Without question, the best part of it Sam Antonio visit! Sure, the Alamo has history, and that was great too but in a different, somber way. The river walk is where life is in San Antonio. Go ahead and spend the $10 on the boat tour. Short tour but worth it. Wait to decide on a place to eat until AFTER the boat tour, you will get a real good lay of the land. We wish we would have delayed our dinner for the day because we definitely would have made a different choice.

We loved the Riverwalk, it was our first time in San Antonio. We enjoyed walking around, had dinner, and took the boat ride which was a great way to hear about the history. Would like to come back and spend more time.

This place is great and full of history. Was a total pleasure to be serviced by Manuel. Real sweetheart. The omelet was full of really tasty meat bacon. The sausages were super juicy and full of flavor.

They did an awesome job with this place. I did a walking tour here, so apart from enjoying the scenery I got some history lesson as well. Would suggest doing a tour.

Very beautiful hotel to stay in, in San Antonio, TXIts right on the riverwalk beautiful swimming pool on the rooftop and great view of the city

Loved the boat tour. The guide was fun and provided a lot of history on the area.

What an amazing place! Boat tours down the river, walking paths down both sides, and shops and restaurants galore! Really cool at night also. Check out the Alamo nearby as well!

Love love this place.. The feel of romance.. Found my wedding hotel ( if I ever land a man lol) highly recommend but not in the hot heat. Try fall and winter

Very romantic views and amazing night life even during covid times. Im not to big on crows plus the walk ways are narrow otherwise id give this 5 stars. Im a big guy so may be more acceptable for small people.

The River Walk continues to be one of our visitors favorite locations to visit. The ambiance is relaxing and beautiful. Night visits bring out some amazing colors.

The River Walk is one of my all time favorite memories and places to visit since I was a young kid and always want to come back here. My favorite time of year to be around the River Walk is when all the Christmas lights are up. I would say it is the most beautiful time of year not only on the River Walk but all over San Antonio and Texas because of the way they decorate. I also enjoy all the restaurants bars and cool areas along the River and just off of it The River boat tours are pretty cool too

Awesome place but theres a but!! I am never getting Hyatt Regency hotel on riverwalk again I had the worst experience ever they charged my card $316.36 then wouldnt let me in the room because my name wasnt on it and that wasnt their policy but I was the one paying for it so idk how its their policy to take my money and kick me out at the same time at 3am and in not even from San Antonio but that cut our trip short real quick probably not going back to the riverwalk after that experience that was embarrassing and humiliating.

What a unique river in San Antonio. This is a must see when visiting. The Riverwalk is gorgeous!

So much fun!! I went for my birthday and had a blast. Safe beautiful scenery and everything you need to have a good time!

A bit busy but beautiful walk. Iconic section of a great city.

A cool place to visit while passing through. Covid-19 has some historical spots closed but the good drinks totally made up for it.

Well i am a local & i worked downtown for many years mostly on the riverwalk...i still love it,especially the way that city planners & tourist boards are constantly supporting upkeep & new extensions always looking to make the river walk even better!It saddens me that Covids impact on the amount of visitors, its what makes the downtown area of the riverwalk come ALIVE.. the energy given off by the throngs of people have off was palpable...i miss that energy.

So Beautiful and Tranquil!You can sit by the water and have a bite to eat, ride the gondola and So Much More!!!The atmosphere is Electric!The Restaurants, The Hotels, The Mall, The Shops!!!....They Have It All and the prices from eating to shopping is Very Reasonable....You Should Put The River Walk here In San Antonio on Your Bucket List

Not so crowded now-a-days. Great place to walk around. There is some social distancing. Food and drinks are still overpriced.

Place is absolutely amazing love taking my family here

Its a pain to find parking close by, but this river walk is a fascinating place. Its great for jogging or even just walking around and absorbing the atmosphere of this city. Lots of neat historical sites nearby, as well as shops and restaurants. Its a must-visit if youre ever in San Antonio.