The Shops at La Cantera

La Cantera is the most beautiful, largest and impressive open air mall in San Antonio. Which might come as a surprise to some, because it’s also one of the newest malls as it was only opened in 2005. Yet they managed to capture a certain Texan charm, with lush plants and even some waterfalls, that just make it fun to be there.

At the moment of writing there La Cantera has 190 shops, which basically offer everything for every price range. Both budget shoppers and luxury shoppers are being served excellently, with anything from large department stores, such as Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, to clothing stores such as Hugo Boss, Lacoste and Zara and jewelry and watches from Breitling to Tiffany’s. There are also 28 bars and restaurants where you can sit down, so there is plenty to choose from.

It’s located on the outskirts of San Antonio, so it might be a bit of a drive to get there. But it’s worth it. If you’re on vacation you could consider renting a car or just staying at a nice hotel in the area, such as the La Cantera Resort & Spa. Depending on the day some shops are even open up to 9pm, so you don’t have to worry about having to go home early.

If you’re in the area, then a visit to The Shops at La Cantera can also easily be combined with a visit to Six Flags. As right behind the shopping mall you will find Six Flags Fiesta Texas. If the kids aren’t into shopping, then you could also just decide to let them go on a rollercoaster ride or river rapids ride instead. So it’s a perfect destination for a day out, and certainly one of the best shopping centers in San Antonio.