1. A Private Island Day (about an hour from Austin)
Son's Island in Seguin is the easiest "didn't know this existed" day trip from Austin. Rent a private cabana, kayak, paddle board, swim, and grill — all on a 3.5-acre island. Reserve at /book.
Austin Guide
Best Day Trips From Austin
About 1 hour from downtown Austin — reserve your private waterfront cabana on Lake Placid.
Why Austinites Love Son's Island
An hour south of Austin, the Hill Country opens up into spring-fed rivers, private islands, and shaded cabanas. Here are the easiest day trips from Austin you can actually book.
2. Kayaking on Spring-Fed Rivers
For Austinites who want quieter water than Barton Springs on a Saturday, the Cibolo and Guadalupe are 60–90 minutes away. See our kayaking guide for the best put-ins, and book at Sons Rio Cibolo or Sons Guadalupe.
3. Glamping Weekend From Austin
If a day isn't enough, turn it into a weekend at one of our glamping properties. Son's River Ranch and Son's Blue River Camp are the closest A/C glamping cabins to Austin with on-site rivers and fire pits.
4. Family Day Trips
For an easy, kid-friendly day, see our family getaways guide. All Son's properties are family-first with shallow swim areas, free kayaks, and shaded cabanas.
Cabana Pricing
One flat rate per private waterfront cabana. Up to 8 guests included.
Saturday
$249
per cabana
Sunday
$149
per cabana
Weekday
$99
per cabana
Add-on: all-day tubing + kayak wristband $24.99 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.
The Cabanas
55 private waterfront cabanas, each with its own private dock and swim ladder. One cabana reserves entry for up to 8 guests (15 max).
Things to Do
All included with your cabana — no upcharges.
Swimming
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Rope Swing
Frog Slide
Sand Volleyball
BBQ Grills
Hammocks
Getting Here
About 1 hour from downtown Austin.
110 Lee St, Seguin, TX 78155 · on Lake Placid
Drive times
- ~45 min from San Antonio
- ~1 hr from Austin
- 11 mi from New Braunfels
- ~2.5 hrs from Houston
Hours, Parking & FAQ
Open daily — reopened Spring 2026.
Ready for Your Day Trip?
Reserve your private cabana online in minutes.