The Grotto

N River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78215, United States

The Grotto

About the Company

rating: 4.5

Riverfront artificial cave designed by Carlos Cortés, with water features & stalactites.

Categories

  • Tourist attraction
  • Park

Contact Information

Address: N River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78215, United States

Working hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Photos

Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great view peaceful lots to see

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Even with the construction, !!I love it

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Great sight to see, calming and nature to take in with the waterfalls

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Had a very enjoyable time

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

This is a cool little sight seeing stop that I think is a must see! It s really a nice little stroll along the water way which is on a concreted trail. And there were so many catfish in that water!! Which I thought was pretty cool to see. I really didn t know what to expect when I went out there. I am really happy that I went.My family and I really did enjoy our little walk out there.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Pleasant relaxing environment

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Great view

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

We drove to this area to check it out. There s a free parking lot near by or you can park on the street for free too. The riverwalk is beautiful. There were a few people doing exercise. This is near housing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Nice, serene, quite place. Waterfall is currently working.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

The grotto is a art installation done by a local artist across the street from the pearl market its very interesting, go see it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Super neat place to go see at night. Always take someone with you to be safe, but it s beautiful at night. Visited on

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Awesome place, so cool!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Interesting story, great design and workmanship.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

I loved being here alone I recommend

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Nice, quiet, and well maintained.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Good

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

I mean its okay

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great stopping off point

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Super cute little walk through.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Great place to walk or jog or just sit and read a book.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Easy access from the free parking lot under I-35, on Camden St, just south of Newell.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

A good place to walk, near pearl. Few free parking available. No tickets required.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

Directions were confusing with all of the scaffolding and one side of the river/sidewalk was shut down.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Neat little spot. Found parking under an underpass near by and had a short walk.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Cute place for pictures and for relaxing

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Neat area, easily walkable from The Pearl area. Worth checking out and they have seasonal Christmas lighting (typically Nov 24-Dec 31)

Date: 10 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Neat little place!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Small attraction in middle of the Riverwalk. Tips for covering this place: Park the available garage near La vilita or Riverplace mall and you can cover almost the entire riverwalk on either sides align with this hidden attractions. Better to visit during morning or late evenings for beautiful selfies/pictures. HappyVisiting

Date: 11 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

The man made Lake, sculptures and tiny bridges are very attractive. It will be pleasant walking during sunset.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Such a beautiful spot to visit!! You wouldn t know it was there but it s worth the stop a short distance from the Riverwalk. Nice walking path and the grotto is awesome- very intriguing. Don t forget to head to the underpass to see the fish- and at night it s great all lit up.

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Small area, but still fun to look at and take great videos and pics. The face waterfall was so cool.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Check out the fish at night right down from this but this is a day time visit for sure.

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

A nice little place, interesting.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Went on the boat tour and highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Pretty cool area on the river.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 3

Nothing special

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

It s a super cool nook hiding in the river walk closer to the The Historic Pearl!!

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

This is great place to take break and clock some pictures while walking or running.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Worth the walk

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Pleasant

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Fun stop along the Riverwalk.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Looked at the bats

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

It was neat.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Its open 24 hours. Went late at night, and got to enjoy it without crowds.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Great idea and amazing execution its amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

It s a nice stop over the river walk, it has a interesting structure and artwork, it is worth it to walk through to see what is inside and over the structure.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Very neat area on the Riverwalk to rest. Very cool and out of the sun.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

It was not natural, but still interesting.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Super fun little walk and awesome sculptures and artwork

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Sitting in the cave and just listening to the water fall is a very relaxing way to enjoy an afternoon

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Ave maria!

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

This really needs to be updated and maintained! We were checking out the Pearl on our anniversary trip, and I thought this would be a cute place for a few quick selfies. The waterfall wasnt working, and it was dirty. There was trash float in places where it looked like the water was normally ran through a pump. We should have gone somewhere else because it was really disappointing. This is such a nice area. I hope they start to better maintain this cool spot.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Pretty cool designed, it would have been really cool if the water pump was working.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Looks nice

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Fun and free to the public

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Free place to see some fun rocks, waterfall and water animals. Not worth driving a long distance for but if you are in the area check it out. .

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Special for walking and admiring the place that seems to have natural caves, it is recommended!!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Awesome art from local artist

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

It is so amazing place and the ART is incredible.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Awesome

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

It s a cool place you ll pass by while walking along the river, where you can also sit and rest.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

We had seen this place on social media and wanted to check it out. The Grotto was neat, and there are shops you can walk to. If you just come to see the Grotto, there isnt very much other than that and stores. I dont recommend you go out of your way for it, but if you are passing by, check it out.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

A little off the beating path but cool to check out.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

A good place to start the river walk, but its the end of the track. So the place is recommended to start the walk if you enjoy long distance walks. Else visit the place and start the river walk from the mid happening point.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

The images are misleading. There is nothing, no parking and also the place is really small, nothing much to explore.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Very cool art installation.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

The location is gorgeous!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Beautiful. lacked a bit of water

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Visiting the Grotto was a pretty cool experience. It was a short but very cool. It s not close to the river walk so be prepared to take a short drive to get there.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

Artificial constrict of very minor interest.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Parked close to the grotto was very nice people walking, jogging and bike riding. We walked a good while into the night. We did find a snake in the water. Enjoyed the lights along the way. We didn t get to see the light show by the docks maybe next time we will make time. On the way back we stopped at the truck stop had an all alcoholic drink spot. Maybe next trip we can enjoy the swing at elsewhere. Definitely a good place to walk again and bring our dogs during the day plenty of doggie waste stations

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

A+

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 3

It is a small place that is hidden in a corner. It took my one minute to walk in and out. Not worth my time.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Christmas is a wonderful time to walk the river and see all the lights to get into the mood and a very peaceful scenery.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Relaxing walk next to the river

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

A unique addition to the river walk

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 2

So boring. Waste our time to visit this place. Spend 5 mins and left.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Love this guys work ,Brackenridge Park,Riverwalk ,bus stop on bway in Alamo heights

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

An unexpected find on the riverwalk. Enjoyed the faces made of stone and the stairs that go right though the middle of it. Waterfalls were pretty too!

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Cool little spot on the river walk. It s also on the boat tour.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Fantastic and great Area Close the Pearl really nice area for Walking chilling or jogging

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

This place would make a fantastic Call of Duty Zombies map.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

The GROTTO is a spectacular outdoor sculpture created by artist Carlos Cortes. It is a three story sculpture with craggy faces and waterfalls located in a bend of the river between Camden and Newell street bridges. If are visiting San Antonio, I would recommend this as worth seeing.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Would be a good place for a date.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

The grotto is a cool relaxed place to sit down and zen out for a few minutes. Look up inside to see the river man. I wouldnt make it a destination to go out my way for, but paired with the river walkway and the flying fish, it is a pretty cool feature to check out.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

For the pleasure of first passing under the fish bridge and then seeing this family achievement.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Finding the face felt like finding an Easter Egg, so neat!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Very interesting I did expect a little more. Definitely got our steps in that day though. Didnt realize San Antonio River walked went that far.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

I used to live in SA and loved visiting here. I have moved out of town and come here to visit. The Grotto was a great place to visit for a walk when the Grotto was first structured. In my opinion, it has become forgotten by SA. It is due for a major power wash. Bird and bat droppings smell at the Grotto walkway is an unhealthy smell and touch. The water needs an alkaline balance to highten its beauty let alone for the safety of water and land animals ( including humans). The Grotto could be at the table of discussion by city council. Until its cleaned from trash and waste, I will not visit again. Dont forget, the parking lot under the bridge sadly is also in need of a major power wash.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Everybody and anyone that loves waterfalls would love this water feature along the Pearl Riverwalk section in San Antonio I would like to see or challenge anyone to see if they can find the hidden treasure in the waterfall

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

If you live in San Antonio this is a place you have to put in your bucket list, it will not take you long time to see it, but you can take great family pictures there while you enjoy a little walk through the Riverwalk.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Loved it! So cool! Very serene.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Unique artwork at on of the entrances of the Riverwalk. Had to see it!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

My husband and I loved it. I recommend it to all to go and take a walk and enjoy the scenery!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Truly amazing hidden gem in San Antonio

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Cool spot for picture ops. Usually NOT crowded

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Got there about 45 minutes before sunset and got to watch the bats flying out from the I35 underpass. Some of the local homeless people are very nice and told us where to sit so we would have the best view. A couple of them had some neat handmade trinkets you could buy, baby girl got a nice set of earrings the gentleman made with some vintage bottle caps.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Neat and well made. The tree up on the street by it is excellent as well

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 4

Nice place to visit and walk around especially at night grate view

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago