Whether for a change in career or for a change in lifestyle, moving to San Antonio can feel like an overwhelming experience. The joy of exploring a new place occurs in simultaneity with the loss of all you knew and cherished in your old neighborhood. Meanwhile, the excitement of making new friends happens in bittersweet conjunction with the loss of important people in your life – your friends and, perhaps, loved ones, who are no longer near.

With so many mixed emotions and so much to see and do in this dynamic city, the task of finding your people (and perhaps that special someone) can seem daunting. But, you don’t need to do it alone. Let our team of knowledgeable apartment locators at AptAmigo guide you as you begin to explore and find your community in your new home.

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What Are the Locals in San Antonio Like?

San Antonio, or the Alamo City as it’s lovingly known to locals, exhibits all of the attractions of a big city like Austin with a quaint quality deeply rooted in the town’s history and rich culture. Folks from all over come to settle down in San Antonio, and for good reason. Sizable college campuses like the University of Texas at San Antonio and Trinity University make it a popular destination for students. The city’s bustling arts and culture scenes, evidenced in places like the McNay Art Museum, Blue Star Arts Complex, and The Pearl, attract artists and art aficionados alike. San Antonio locals are fiercely proud of their city and welcome newcomers and transplants looking for a city that values authenticity. 

Where & How to Meet People in San Antonio

Online Resources for Making Friends in San Antonio

While making new friends can feel intimidating, there are plenty of ways to dip your toes into the process by starting online. Check out some of our favorite friend-finding websites below: 

• Meetup – This website, which describes itself as the place “where interests become friendships,” hosts links to a variety of groups and clubs categorized by activity. 
• LMK – If you’re more into calling than texting, this app will connect you with new friends through one-on-one voice chats. 
• Bumble BFF – From the people that brought you one of your favorite dating apps, comes this similarly-styled program all about finding new homies to hang with in your area. 
• Wink – In this app, you can narrow down new potential buddies with a variety of filters, such as age and gender. And, its easy swipe left or right method will help you form new connections in no time. 

Making Friends in San Antonio in Real Life

If you prefer to meet your friends IRL, as opposed to over the screen, there are a variety of activity groups in San Antonio that will link you up with new pals whose interests align with yours: 

• San Antonio Chess Club – If you want mates who know how to checkmate, join this group for game-heads in the area. 
• SATX Social Ride – Make your friendships on wheels with this group, which hosts themed bike rides and promotes bike safety around the greater San Antonio area. 
• Native Plant Society – San Antonio Chapter – Your green thumbs can find other plant pals at these meet-ups, which highlight the native plants of Texas and how to care for them. 
• San Antonio Spanish Language Meetup Group – Considering the city’s ties to Hispanic culture, there’s no better way to meet locals, and brush up on your high school Spanish at the same time, than joining this club.

For more IRL activities, check out our article on Things to Do During Your First Visit to San Antonio.

Looking for Love in San Antonio (or Not)

In addition to community, you may be looking for more than friendship. With its romantic River Walk and old-world charm, San Antonio is a great place to find someone special and fall in love (if that’s what you want).

• Food, Coffee, & Wine – The food scene in San Antonio is as diverse as the people who call this South Texas city home. Start with some caffeine at PhiloÇoffee, enjoy an afternoon drink or a few tacos on the patio at La Hacienda de Los Barrios, grab an early dinner at Bourdro’s, then wrap up the remarkable day taking in the gorgeous views from the Paramour. With an itinerary like that, you’re bound to have an amazing time whether you meet someone or not.
• The River Walk – On your way to Boudro’s, take the long way and stroll along the infamous San Antonio River Walk. This 2.5-mile stretch of river displays lush parks on both sides, many beautiful walking bridges, and serves as the epicenter for the best hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and bars in San Antonio. At sunset, it transforms into the perfect place to strike up a conversation with that soon-to-be special someone.
• Online – Singles in San Antonio, like those in any major city, can choose from a wide variety of online dating platforms. Among the most popular in the area are Boo, Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, and Hinge.

Finding Your San Antonio Neighborhood

San Antonio’s renowned diversity extends to its neighborhoods as well. While many choose where to live based on where they work, others are willing to drive in order to live in a community that fits their values and needs. Whichever describes you, let us take the mystery (and the difficulty) out of locating the San Antonio neighborhood that’s right for you.

How to Find Your San Antonio Apartment

You already know that moving can be stressful. Plus, once on the ground in San Antonio, you’ll be too busy meeting new people and enjoying this belle of a city to worry about locating an apartment. Let us take on this stress for you. Our locators know the apartment scene in San Antonio like the back of their hands. After a brief conversation, they’ll generate a list of apartments that meet or beat your criteria, they’ll set up viewings, and even help you with the paperwork. There’s nothing to wait for, reach out to a member of the AptAmigo team today.