Pearl district

San Antonio, United States

Home to Hotel Emma, the only hotel in San Antonio with a Michelin Key, on the Museum Reach portion of the river.

Places in Pearl district

San Antonio River Walk The historic riverside promenade connecting the Alamo, downtown, and the Pearl district, the defining feature of San Antonio tourism.

Best time to visit: October to April offers mild Texas weather for walking the River Walk and exploring the Alamo and Pearl districts.
Getting around: The River Walk connects downtown San Antonio's restaurants and hotels, with the Pearl district a short walk or drive north along the river's Museum Reach.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: English and Spanish.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Current trends: San Antonio's River Walk dining scene continues to earn national recognition, with Hotel Emma's Michelin Key status in the historic Pearl district and Esencia's new curated luxury dining at The St. Anthony Hotel reflecting the city's rising culinary sophistication alongside its two-decade-old local institutions.

River Walk downtown — Home to Iron Cactus, Boudro's, Ostra, and Brenner's, the heart of San Antonio's riverside dining.
Downtown high-rise district — Home to Thompson San Antonio, a modern high-rise with a rooftop pool and celebrity restaurant.