Best car photo spots in San Antonio

Hand-picked spots in San Antonio

Tower of the Americas

Skyline & city lights · Best: Blue hour

750-ft tower in Hemisfair; frame it from the surrounding streets and lots.

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Mission San José

Historic · Best: Golden hour

The 'Queen of the Missions', with stone walls and a lot close by.

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Mission Concepción

Historic · Best: Morning

The oldest unrestored stone church in the US, right off Mission Rd.

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The Pearl

Industrial · Best: Golden hour

Restored brewery buildings and brick towers; garage parking on site.

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Market Square

Neon & retro · Best: Night

Colorful papel picado, neon and murals around Mi Tierra. Lots on the edges.

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Majestic Theatre

Neon & retro · Best: Night

Historic marquee on Houston St, best lit up after dark.

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Alamodome

Skyline & city lights · Best: Night

Big lit stadium with open lots on non-event nights.

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Murals and street art in San Antonio

Murals are the most popular car photo backdrop. Pull up alongside the wall, keep the car parallel to it and shoot from a low angle so the art fills the frame behind the car.

More spots in San Antonio

• Woodlawn Lake Lighthouse Scenic & lakeside
• Treetop Overlook Scenic & lakeside
• Old Josephine Tobin Bridge Bridges

Tips for car photos in San Antonio

• Shoot at golden hour or blue hour. The hour after sunrise and around sunset gives soft light without harsh reflections; blue hour is best for skylines and neon.
• Go early on weekends. Popular mural walls and downtown streets are quiet before 9 AM, so you can park right in front.
• Respect the spot. Stay off private lots when asked, don't block traffic and keep the engine noise down in neighborhoods.
• Hide your plate if you want. Check your shot before you post it.