What to do and see in San Marcos, Texas (TX): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

November 30, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Located between Austin and San Antonio in Texas Hill Country, San Marcos has numerous attractions, especially for the adventure-seeking visitor. At the center of the city is the San Marcos River, which offers tubing. The nearby Rio Vista Falls has three drops for a great kayaking adventure. Explorers can visit the Wonder World activity center to discover a cave formed by an earthquake.
Restaurants in San Marcos

1. Paddle With Style

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Paddle With Style

We offer Canoe/Kayak Instruction, guided tours and rentals by reservation.

2. Texas Canoes & Kayaks

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Texas Canoes & Kayaks

Texas Canoes & Kayaks focuses on rentals and guided trips down the San Marcos river and surrounding areas.

3. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

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4.5 based on 311 reviews

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Run by Texas State University, The Meadows Center (formerly Aquarena) introduces visitors to the lush diversity of the San Marcos Springs and intricate system of waterways. We are open daily to the public and offer glass-bottom boat tours (by reservation), paddling and snorkel tours (by reservation), a Wetlands Boardwalk and a Discovery Hall with interactive exhibits and aquaria.

4. Texas State Tubes

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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Texas State Tubes

Texas State Tubes is a family owned, student operated, premier floating service provider along the San Marcos River in Martindale, Texas. We provide all of your tubing needs i.e. shuttle services, rider and cooler tube rentals, waterproof merchandise, air pumps, and coolers. Our employees will assist you from the moment you arrive to ensure a memorable floating experience! No glass or styrofoam allowed on the river

5. Paddle SMTX

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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Paddle SMTX

PaddleSMTX is the go-to outfitter for Kayak and Paddle Board rentals, along with nightly glow kayaking tours on the San Marcos river. Experience the Ultimate Glowing paddle adventure with our Crystal Kayak Glow Night tours. This is our most popular tour that is truly an experience you shouldn’t miss. Each kayak is equipped with waterproof LED lighting that makes for a glowing spectacle of awesomeness.

6. Snorkel TX

Snorkel TX

Let us show you the underwater world, filled with a variety of fish turtles, and exotic wild rice that lies right under our noses in the San Marcos River. Bring your family, your date, or your friends and let us take you on a guided tour of our routes that can last up to 2 hours. Just bring yourself, we have the necessary gear, along with options for wetsuit rentals, and gopro rentals.

7. Hill Country Flyfishers

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Hill Country Flyfishers

8. Lions Club Tube Rental

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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Lions Club Tube Rental

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