It doesn’t matter where you are don’t invite people to break into your car by making this rookie move.Ĭan I live without a car in SA/ Public Transportation Also, don’t leave shit in your car in plain view. Also, people lie! So maybe a dash cam is a useful investment, but this isn’t SA specific advice. Usually minor scrapes, etc but there are some statistics that say 1 in 6 drivers are uninsured here in San Antonio. I personally know of several people who have had hit and runs happen here. My biggest advice on this front, get yourself some apps (Google Maps and Waze are your friends!), give yourself plenty of time to learn the commute and the traffic, and make sure you get un/underinsured motorists on your insurance policy. Where you live and commute to will most readily impact your experience of traffic, so results may vary. But it’s not nearly as bad as Houston or Austin or some other major cities in the U.S. I think everyone thinks that about where they’re from, but in my experience we have some pretty shitty drivers lol. A lot of people will tell you we don’t know how to drive in this city. These roads back up, they slow down, and people haul ass. 281 is nasty as well, especially in Stone Oak area. There’s 2 loops that you will come to know intimately as well as our interstates I-10 and I-35. Here’s a very basic map with the major roads. What does that mean for you? There’s traffic! During the hours of 6:30/7:00am – 4:00ish/7:00p.m Mon thru Fri the roads are congested. San Antonio is 31.4 miles east to west and 26 miles north to south according to GoogleEarth and is 460.9 sq mi. This is a huge city we are the definition of urban sprawl. Go for it, this is how my family buys our watermelons and fire wood every year. And of course, you’ll see people on the side of the road selling out of the backs of their vehicles. There may be other stores around town as well, but I’ve never been to them.Īre you having a fancy dinner party and want some weird shit? Check out Central Market where all your culinary desires can be fulfilled, for a price.Īs for Farmers Markets, I found this nifty little infographic that you could check out. Some other options in the area are Whole Foods (2 locations), Trader Joe’s (2 locations), Sprouts (2 locations), and La Fiesta (mostly central, west and south SA). Chances are like 100% that if you move here, you’ll get your groceries here. They pay their employee’s well, its affordable and has good selection. Don’t be an asshole, and I’m sure people will treat you with respect. Of course not everyone is nice, but I feel like you’d have to go out of your way to get rude responses generally. Talking to people in line or shopping is completely normal. We love to have a good time, have a laugh, keep it real down here. Hospitality is something we love to engage in. Generally, AWESOME! Like I said above, we’re warm and inviting here in SAtown. Take my guide with a grain of salt please, I just did this when I was bored one day. Of course we know this, but this is Reddit, where people love to tell you you’re wrong, so a disclaimer is necessary. ![]() There will be hoards who disagree, because all experiences vary and I welcome that dissent. So all information is just my opinion, and it’s to the best of my knowledge, but by no means definitive. I think that qualifies me to have an informed opinion. I lived also in the Hill Country where I went to university, but it’s only an hour away, so my home base has been the Alamo city for my entire life. Who the hell am I? I’ve lived in San Antonio since 1987, the year of my birth. And rather than leave your first impression as snarky responses about read the sidebar, lurk more etc, I thought I’d offer up a thread to stem the tide for a little while. So many threads about how people are moving here. ![]() Why am I making this? Just look through the first few pages of r/sanantonio. Generally speaking you’re going to find its inhabitants incredibly welcoming, friendly, and open.Ī couple of things. San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S, but many who come here say it has a small town feel to it. The internet is your friend!įirst off, and most importantly, welcome to your new home. **EDIT: WE'RE CLOSED, GO HOME, WASH YOUR HANDS.ĭon’t see what you’re looking for in this guide? Search this sub, Google it.
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