--- title: "Best Day Trips From Austin (2026 Guide) | Son's Island" url: https://sonsisland.com/day-trips-from-austin description: "Easy day trips from Austin โ€” private island cabanas, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, and glamping all under 90 minutes from downtown Austin." lang: en --- ๐ŸŽ‰ Open Every Day for Fall Break! 10/9 to 10/17 โ€” BOOK NOW! ๐ŸŽ‰ Open Every Day for Fall Break! 10/9 to 10/17 โ€” BOOK NOW!: https://sonsisland.com/book-now Image: Family on a day trip from Austin to Son's Island (https://sonsisland.com/assets/family-fun-dad-kids-Z_J8-QWa.jpg) Austin Guide # Best Day Trips From Austin About 1 hour from downtown Austin โ€” reserve your private waterfront cabana on Lake Placid. Reserve Your Cabana: https://sonsisland.com/book-now See Pricing ## 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. Image: Private cabana day trip from Austin (https://sonsisland.com/assets/booking-modal-bg-Bu2xVLHf.jpg) ### 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 (https://sonsisland.com/cabanas), kayak, paddle board, swim, and grill โ€” all on a 3.5-acre island. Reserve at /book (https://sonsisland.com/book-now). ### 2. Kayaking on Spring-Fed Rivers For Austinites who want quieter water than Barton Springs on a Saturday, the Cibolo and Guadalupe are 60โ€“90 minutes away. See our kayaking guide (https://sonsisland.com/kayaking-near-san-antonio) for the best put-ins, and book at Sons Rio Cibolo (https://sonsisland.com/book-now/rio-cibolo) or Sons Guadalupe (https://sonsisland.com/book-now/sons-guadalupe). Image: Glamping cabin within driving distance of Austin (https://sonsisland.com/assets/sons-rio-cibolo-glamping-DR64BgC7.jpg) ### 3. Glamping Weekend From Austin If a day isn't enough, turn it into a weekend at one of our glamping properties (https://sonsisland.com/glamping-near-san-antonio). Son's River Ranch (https://sonsisland.com/book-now/river-ranch) and Son's Blue River Camp (https://sonsisland.com/book-now/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 (https://sonsisland.com/family-getaways-near-san-antonio). All Son's properties are family-first with shallow swim areas, free kayaks, and shaded cabanas. ## Book Your Cabana Reserve your private cabana online in minutes. ## Cabana Pricing Weekdays as low as $99 โ€” 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: https://sonsisland.com/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). Image: Private waterfront cabana on Lake Placid (https://sonsisland.com/assets/booking-modal-bg-Bu2xVLHf.jpg) Area A - Cabanas Image: Cabana with private dock and swim ladder (https://sonsisland.com/assets/blog-hero-palapa-CQ-ynQYa.jpg) Key Cabanas Image: Inside a Son's Island cabana (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-interior-DiS9nKIb.jpg) Area B - Cabanas Image: Hammock at a waterfront cabana (https://sonsisland.com/assets/cabana-hammock-BxrVfbgq.jpg) Area C - Cabanas ## Activities Image: Swimming (https://sonsisland.com/__l5e/assets-v1/cc9aed44-d852-4528-ba24-e1bc4a31e8aa/activity-swimming.png) Swimming Image: Kayaking (https://sonsisland.com/assets/kayaking-DxCVX0Ef.jpg) Kayaking Image: Paddleboarding (https://sonsisland.com/assets/blog-hero-paddleboard-C7UJguE_.jpg) Paddleboarding Image: Rope Swing (https://sonsisland.com/__l5e/assets-v1/8f8aa53d-e501-447c-9c8c-0b0526306f0b/activity-rope-swing.jpg) Rope Swing Image: Frog Slide (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-waterslide-YN1lhBX8.jpg) Frog Slide Image: Sand Volleyball (https://sonsisland.com/assets/beach-volleyball-CfX51UiM.png) Sand Volleyball Image: Fishing (https://sonsisland.com/__l5e/assets-v1/d381d926-e119-4139-97a3-ff7dff92ce86/activity-fishing-boy.jpg) Fishing Image: BBQ Grills (https://sonsisland.com/assets/feature-bbq-CVU09y9n.jpg) BBQ Grills Image: Hammocks (https://sonsisland.com/assets/hammock-relaxing-BL7IlMZ6.jpg) Hammocks ## Getting Here About 1 hour from downtown Austin. 110 Lee St, Seguin, TX 78155 ยท on Lake Placid ### Drive times - ~45 min from San Antonio - ~1 hr from Austin - 11 mi from New Braunfels - ~2.5 hrs from Houston Get Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=110%20Lee%20St%2C%20Seguin%2C%20TX%2078155 ## Hours, Parking & FAQ Open daily โ€” reopened Spring 2026. ### When is Son's Island open? ### How long is the drive from Austin to Son's Island? ### Is there parking on-site? ### What should I bring? ### What's the best day trip from Austin for families? ### Can I do a day trip and stay overnight? ## Ready for Your Day Trip? ## Related Things to Do Near San Antonio: https://sonsisland.com/things-to-do-near-san-antonio Family Getaways Near San Antonio: https://sonsisland.com/family-getaways-near-san-antonio Kayaking Near San Antonio: https://sonsisland.com/kayaking-near-san-antonio Glamping Near San Antonio: https://sonsisland.com/glamping-near-san-antonio All Sister Properties: https://sonsisland.com/other-properties Book Now: https://sonsisland.com/book-now ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sonsisland.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Day Trips From Austin", "item": "https://sonsisland.com/day-trips-from-austin" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is Son's Island open?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Open daily โ€” Son's Island reopens Spring 2026 on Lake Placid in Seguin, TX." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long is the drive from Austin to Son's Island?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "About 1 hour from downtown Austin to 110 Lee St, Seguin, TX 78155." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there parking on-site?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes โ€” complimentary on-site parking is included with every cabana reservation." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should I bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, drinks, and any food you'd like to grill. Cabanas include shade, seating, a private dock, and a swim ladder." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the best day trip from Austin for families?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Son's Island for a cabana day, Sons Rio Cibolo for river kayaking, or Son's River Ranch for tubing. All are family-friendly and bookable online." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I do a day trip and stay overnight?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes โ€” most Son's properties offer overnight glamping cabins. See the glamping guide for details." } } ] } ] ```