--- title: "Best Day Trips From Austin (2026 Guide) | Son's Island" description: "Easy day trips from Austin — private island cabanas, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, and glamping all under 90 minutes from downtown Austin." 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": "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 — 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 — 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 — most Son's properties offer overnight glamping cabins. See the glamping guide for details." } } ] } ] --- [🌞 Day on a private island only $99 — Includes Entry for 8 - Weekdays - BOOK NOW 🛶 🌞 Day on a private island only $99 — Includes Entry for 8 - Weekdays - BOOK NOW 🛶 ](/book-now) [![Son's Island Texas](/assets/logo-Co7RlFob.png) Son's Island PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT ](/) [Cabanas](/cabanas)[Activities](/activities)[Island Map](/island-map)[Blog](/blog)[FAQ](/faq)[Gift Cards](/gift-cards)[Contact](/contact) [877-577-7667](tel:877-577-7667)🇺🇸 Select language [Book Now](/book-now) [Book Now](/book-now) - [Book](#book) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Cabanas](#cabanas) - [Activities](#activities) - [Directions](#directions) - [FAQ](#faq) ![Family on a day trip from Austin to Son's Island](/assets/family-fun-dad-kids-Z_J8-QWa.jpg) Austin Guide # Best Day Trips From Austin About 1 hour from downtown Austin — reserve your private waterfront cabana on Lake Placid. [Reserve Your Cabana](/book-now)[See Pricing](#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. ![Private cabana day trip from Austin](/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](/cabanas), kayak, paddle board, swim, and grill — all on a 3.5-acre island. Reserve at [/book](/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 60–90 minutes away. See our [kayaking guide](/kayaking-near-san-antonio) for the best put-ins, and book at [Sons Rio Cibolo](/book-now/rio-cibolo) or [Sons Guadalupe](/book-now/sons-guadalupe). ![Glamping cabin within driving distance of Austin](/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](/glamping-near-san-antonio). [Son's River Ranch](/book-now/river-ranch) and [Son's Blue River Camp](/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](/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. [Reserve Your Cabana](/book-now)[See Pricing](#pricing) ## Cabana Pricing Weekdays as low as $99 — 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 ## 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 [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=110%20Lee%20St%2C%20Seguin%2C%20TX%2078155) ## Hours, Parking & FAQ Open daily — 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? 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