--- title: "Avoid the Crowds β€” Private Island Near San Antonio" description: "Guaranteed parking, reserved cabana seating, capped capacity. A private island day near San Antonio without the crowds, lines, or parking stress." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sonsisland.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Avoid the Crowds", "item": "https://sonsisland.com/avoid-the-crowds-private-island-access" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are your hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Son's Island is open daily from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM for day cabanas. Evening rentals run 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. We reopened Spring 2026." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where do I park?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Free parking for up to 2 cars per cabana is available at 110 Lee St, Seguin, TX 78155 β€” steps from the bridge to the island." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should I bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bring sunscreen, towels, and your favorite food and drinks (no glass). We provide the cabana, grill, hammocks, and watercraft with a wristband." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are pets allowed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Service animals are welcome. Pets are not permitted in the cabanas to protect wildlife and guest experience." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the cancellation policy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Reservations are non-refundable but may be rescheduled based on availability. 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We'll be back every summer." }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kevin" }, "reviewBody": "Wow!! What a wonderful place to take the family!" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Carole" }, "reviewBody": "A bit of paradise in an unexpected location!" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jim" }, "reviewBody": "Clean, private, no riff-raff. Well worth the money." }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Megan" }, "reviewBody": "We rented Cabana B for my husband's birthday β€” kayaks, shade, no crowd. Easiest day we've planned in years." }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "David" }, "reviewBody": "Loaded the kids and the cooler, crossed the bridge, didn't move the car again until sunset. Worth every dollar." }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Andrea" }, "reviewBody": "I've tubed the Comal a dozen times. This was the first time I came home calm instead of sunburnt and shouting." }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": "5", "bestRating": "5" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Marcus B." }, "reviewBody": "Booked from Houston for a long weekend. The drive flew by and the island felt like a private resort." } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebPage", "name": "Avoid the Crowds β€” Private Island Near San Antonio", "description": "Guaranteed parking, reserved cabana seating, capped capacity. A private island day near San Antonio without the crowds, lines, or parking stress.", "url": "https://sonsisland.com/avoid-the-crowds-private-island-access", "inLanguage": "en-US", "isPartOf": { "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Son's Island", "url": "https://sonsisland.com" } } ] --- [🌞 Day on a private island only $99 β€” Includes Entry for 8 - Weekdays - BOOK NOW πŸ›Ά 🌞 Day on a private island only $99 β€” Includes Entry for 8 - Weekdays - BOOK NOW πŸ›Ά ](/book-now) [![Son's Island Texas](/assets/logo-Co7RlFob.png) Son's Island PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT ](/avoid-the-crowds-private-island-access) [877-577-7667](tel:+18775777667)[](tel:+18775777667) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Select language [Book Now](/book-now) ![Private island near San Antonio with reserved cabanas and guaranteed parking](/assets/island-aerial-B6cN421I.jpg) Private Island Access # Avoid the Crowds: The Benefits of Private Island Access Guaranteed parking. A reserved cabana waiting for you. Capped daily capacity so the island never gets packed. Son's Island is the calm, crowd-free alternative to fighting for a spot on the Comal or San Marcos β€” 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio. [Reserve a Cabana](/book-now)[Call 877-577-7667](tel:+18775777667) - [Compare](#compare) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Cabanas](#cabanas) - [Activities](#activities) - [FAQ](#faq) - [Book](#book) ## Book Your Cabana Reserve your private cabana online in minutes. [Reserve Your Cabana](/book-now)[See Pricing](#pricing) ## Why People Are Done Fighting for a Spot on the River Central Texas has world-class water β€” and on summer weekends, world-class crowds. Rio Vista in San Marcos fills its lot by mid-morning. Prince Solms in New Braunfels caps out on holidays. Barton Springs has a line. Krause Springs posts "lot full" by noon. The water is great when you get there; the problem is getting there. A private island fixes that by capping headcount at the number of reservations and giving every guest a spot before they arrive. ## Guaranteed Parking, Every Time Every cabana reservation at Son's Island comes with reserved parking. You don't circle a public lot, you don't wait for a spot to open, and you don't end up parked half a mile away with a cooler. You pull in, you park, you walk to the shuttle. The parking question is settled the moment you book. - Reserved parking included with every cabana booking - No first-come, first-served scramble - No overflow lot, no walking from a side street ![Reserved cabana on Son's Island, a crowd-free private island near San Antonio](/assets/booking-modal-bg-Bu2xVLHf.jpg) ## Reserved Cabana Seating β€” Your Spot Is Waiting When you book a cabana, that exact cabana is yours for the day. Shaded structure, picnic table, chairs, grill, cooler space, and a view of the water β€” no need to arrive at 7 a.m. to claim a riverbank spot. It's the difference between a stressful land grab and walking onto the island knowing your seat is reserved. ## Capped Capacity = Real Elbow Room Son's Island intentionally caps daily attendance at the number of cabanas booked. There are no day-pass walk-ups, no overflow tickets, no "we'll just squeeze you in." That ceiling is the whole reason it doesn't feel crowded β€” even on a peak Saturday, the headcount is bounded by the number of reservations, not by how many cars manage to find a spot. ## Included Kayaks and Paddle Boards β€” No Lines, No Upcharge Kayaks and paddle boards are included with cabana rentals, so you don't queue at a rental shack or get hit with hourly add-ons. Lake Placid is flatwater β€” calm, shaded, low-traffic β€” which makes it one of the best spots for [paddle boarding near San Antonio](/paddle-boarding-near-san-antonio) and a much calmer alternative for [kayaking near San Antonio](/kayaking-near-san-antonio) than the Comal in summer. ![Kayaking on Lake Placid at Son's Island, a crowd-free paddle near San Antonio](/assets/kayaking-DxCVX0Ef.jpg) ## Family-Friendly Without the Stress The hardest part of a crowded swim day is keeping track of kids. Shallow swim areas, real beach sand, and a reserved cabana with shade and a picnic table give parents a base camp that doesn't move. Kids can roam, parents can actually sit down. The full case is on the [family getaways near San Antonio](/family-getaways-near-san-antonio) page. - Shallow, supervised swim areas - Reserved cabana = a base camp that doesn't move - Free kayaks, paddle boards, beach toys ![Family enjoying a crowd-free day at Son's Island near San Antonio](/assets/family-fun-dad-kids-Z_J8-QWa.jpg) ## 45 Minutes from Downtown San Antonio Son's Island is in Seguin, TX β€” about 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio and about an hour from Austin. Closer than most of the popular alternatives, with none of the parking gauntlet. For more context on how it stacks up against other day-trip options, see the [things to do near San Antonio](/things-to-do-near-san-antonio) guide. ## How to Book a Crowd-Free Day Pick a date, pick a cabana, book it. Summer Saturdays sell out weeks in advance β€” that's the consequence of capping capacity, and the reason the island stays uncrowded. Midweek and shoulder-season dates are usually open inside a week or two. [Check availability](/book-now) or [browse cabanas](/cabanas) to lock in your spot. ## Related Pages [Things to Do Near San Antonio ](/things-to-do-near-san-antonio)[Family Getaways Near San Antonio ](/family-getaways-near-san-antonio)[Kayaking Near San Antonio ](/kayaking-near-san-antonio)[Paddle Boarding Near San Antonio ](/paddle-boarding-near-san-antonio)[Crowd-Free Swimming in Central Texas ](/blog/crowd-free-swimming-central-texas)[Browse Cabanas ](/cabanas)[Book Now ](/book-now) ## Why a Private Island ### Private Cabana Day at Son's Island - Calm, private water β€” no crowds, no wake - Your own cabana and dock reserved in advance - Free parking steps from the bridge - Capacity-limited β€” never overcrowded - BBQ grill, shade & picnic table included ### Crowded Public River, Lake or Park - Shared banks and busy entry points - First-come, first-served β€” arrive early or miss out - Paid lots that fill by mid-morning - Peak-season crowds and long lines - Bring your own shade, chairs & coolers ## Cabana Pricing Weekdays as low as $99 β€” Saturdays $349, Sundays $249. One flat rate per private waterfront cabana, up to 8 guests included. ### Saturday $349 per cabana ### Sunday $249 per cabana ### Friday $149 per cabana ### Monday $149 per cabana ### Tue / Wed / Thu $99 lowest weekday rate Add-on: all-day tubing + kayak wristband $29.99 per person. Rates shown are average summer pricing. Spring and fall are typically lower, and holiday weekends run higher. Submit an inquiry for an exact quote on your dates. [Check Availability](/book-now) ## A Cabana Rental is Required to Enter Son's Island 55 private waterfront cabanas, each with its own private dock and swim ladder. One cabana reserves entry for up to 8 guests (15 max). ![Private waterfront cabana on Lake Placid](/assets/booking-modal-bg-Bu2xVLHf.jpg) Area A - Cabanas ![Cabana with private dock and swim ladder](/assets/blog-hero-palapa-CQ-ynQYa.jpg) Key Cabanas ![Inside a Son's Island cabana](/assets/cabana-interior-DiS9nKIb.jpg) Area B - Cabanas ![Hammock at a waterfront cabana](/assets/cabana-hammock-BxrVfbgq.jpg) Area C - Cabanas ## Activities ![Swimming](/__l5e/assets-v1/cc9aed44-d852-4528-ba24-e1bc4a31e8aa/activity-swimming.png) Swimming ![Kayaking](/assets/kayaking-DxCVX0Ef.jpg) Kayaking ![Paddleboarding](/assets/blog-hero-paddleboard-C7UJguE_.jpg) Paddleboarding ![Rope Swing](/__l5e/assets-v1/8f8aa53d-e501-447c-9c8c-0b0526306f0b/activity-rope-swing.jpg) Rope Swing ![Frog Slide](/assets/feature-waterslide-YN1lhBX8.jpg) Frog Slide ![Sand Volleyball](/assets/beach-volleyball-CfX51UiM.png) Sand Volleyball ![Fishing](/__l5e/assets-v1/d381d926-e119-4139-97a3-ff7dff92ce86/activity-fishing-boy.jpg) Fishing ![BBQ Grills](/assets/feature-bbq-CVU09y9n.jpg) BBQ Grills ![Hammocks](/assets/hammock-relaxing-BL7IlMZ6.jpg) Hammocks ## Hours, Parking & FAQ Open daily β€” reopened Spring 2026. ### What are your hours? ### Where do I park? ### What should I bring? ### Are pets allowed? ### What's the cancellation policy? ## Book Your Cabana Reserve your private cabana online in minutes. [Reserve Your Cabana](/book-now)[See Pricing](#pricing) ## Check Your Date Live availability β€” tap a date to pick your cabana. August 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 $99 21 $99 22 $299 23 $199 24 $99 25 Sold out 26 Sold out 27 Sold out 28 $99 29 $299 30 $199 31 $99 1 2 3 4 5 Available Sold out Closed [Open Full Booking](/book-now) ## Book Your Private Island Day Reserve your cabana online in under 2 minutes. Weekends and holidays sell out β€” book early. [Book Your Cabana](/book-now)[Call 877-577-7667](tel:+18775777667) ![Son's Island](/assets/logo-Co7RlFob.png) Son's Island 110 Lee St, Seguin, TX 78155 [877-577-7667](tel:+18775777667) [Contact](/contact)[Hours & Directions](/hours-directions)[Waivers](/waivers)Β© 2026 Son's Island Getaways, LLC. Private island day from $99 Reserved cabana Β· guaranteed parking [](tel:+18775777667)[Book Now](/book-now)