Singles Awareness Day

Valentine’s Day might be over but today we celebrate those who don’t have a valentine to celebrate with. It’s Singles Awareness Day (Sorry to make you aware of it). Whether you’re single or one half of a couple everyone can appreciate a little time alone. There are plenty of outings that are great to do with other people but doing them alone is sometimes just much more satisfying. Doing things at your own pace, zoning out, doing whatever you please; it’s a great experience. We’ve rounded up a few of the best things to do in San Antonio all by your lonesome.

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Sure, museums are a great place to spend time with a loved one. You can walk hand in hand through the museum, marveling at the ancient artifacts together and comparing knowledge. OR you can head in alone and take as much time as you’d like wandering through the exhibits, taking your time at each fascinating thing you find along the way. You won’t have to be dragged ahead to some other exhibit or room your partner finds more interesting. You have all the time in the world to do as you please! Some of the best museums for doing that are right around us. The Institute of Texan Cultures, The Alamo and The San Antonio Museum of Art are all within a 25 minute drive of the Residences at La Cantera.

You might think that dinner and the movies is the quintessential date night idea but imagine this: walking into the movie theater and purchasing ONE ticket, hitting the concession stand and buying popcorn, ONE drink and ONE box of candy, then heading into the theater to choose any seat anywhere without worrying if there are two seats next to each other. Sounds less stressful doesn’t it? Silverado 16 is dinner and a movie all wrapped into one. Grab yourself some pizza, a burger, or a sandwich before heading into the movie of your choice. The best part of going to the movies alone is you don’t have to argue about what movie you should see! See the menu and check the movie times for Silverado 16 here on their website.

Just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy time alone and just because you’re single doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time by yourself. Being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely!

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Valentine's Day Lovin'

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Valentine’s Day is almost upon us! It’s the perfect time for showing a little extra appreciation for that special someone in your life. It can feel like a lot of pressure to choose the perfect location and the perfect date or the perfect dinner. Don’t let it stress you out! We’ve rounded up the most romantic and fun dates for Valentine’s Day this year to take the pressure off of you.

If you’d like an interesting Valentine’s Day date, the 13th Floor is hosting Valentine X, a Valentine’s Day themed haunted house. You and your date had better hold on to each other for safety! It’s a great opportunity to get closer to your date also. The limited time only event will be taking place February 12th and 13th so make sure you get your tickets early! They’re sure to sell out! If you and your date have a penchant for danger, then this is the date for you! It’s located 25 minutes away from the Residences at La Cantera Apartments so you won’t have far to travel.

The 2nd annual Love Letter Celebration and Carnival is taking place at Brick at Blue Star on Saturday the 13th from 7-10PM. It’s a grown up version of a children’s carnival fit with booze laden snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn and tasty gourmet hot dogs from the Esquire Tavern. You’ll also have the chance to see some death defying acrobatic entertainment via Aerial Horizon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your date to a fabulous evening. Find your tickets here.

Get away from everybody else and spend Valentine’s Day with your loved one in your own little private getaway. The Valencia Hotel on San Antonio’s River Walk is offering up a wonderful Valentine’s Day special for couples. You’ll even receive a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and a romantic rose petal turndown service. Other packages include continental breakfasts in the morning, dinner for 2 in Citrus Restaurant and complimentary valet parking for your vehicle. Book your reservation now to ensure you have a room for your romantic getaway.

Don’t let the holiday stress you out! We’ve got you covered for a romantic (or spooky) Valentine’s Day weekend.


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Valentine's Gifts for Your Loved One

It’s that time of year: Valentine’s Day is almost here and it’s time to show a little extra love for those you care about. Even though it’s not until next week, if you were planning on finding a gift for loved ones, you should do it now! Don’t be left empty handed next week!

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Treat your loved one to a true relaxation experience. A massage is something that your loved one will never forget and they’ll beg you to schedule one every month from thereon out! The La Cantera Spa offers a bevy of different spa treatments to soothe you from head to toe. Swedish massages, Volcanic Stone massages, an illuminating facial, an organic seaweed body wrap: the choices are numerous and each one will leave you feeling relaxed. Schedule your appointments now to ensure you have a spot. Rejuvenate your loved one this Valentine’s Day at La Cantera Spa.

Next up is a gift that’s appropriate for any loved one you might have, not just a boyfriend or a wife. Shari’s Berries offers arrangements of fruits, chocolates and other tasty treats. If that doesn’t seem like something your loved one would be interested in, they even have a Starbucks Recharge and Renew basket filled with a coffee addicts necessities. For your sweet toothed friend, a basket filled with Mrs. Fields’ delicacies will certainly make them smile. Specially for Valentine’s Day, you can find tasty baskets filled up with chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered Oreo cookies and a dipped cheesecake trio. Your loved ones will go wild when they see their basket filled with treats picked just for them. Order your basket now to make sure it arrives in time.

You can never go wrong with a big beautiful bouquet of flowers. Everyone of any gender can appreciate a gorgeous array of flowers. The Tuscan Rose Florist has tons of options for you this Valentine’s Day to brighten your valentine’s day. Roses are never a wrong choice for Valentine’s Day but there are so many other options that it will be difficult to choose just one bouquet! Lilies, roses, daisies: how can you possibly choose? Whatever the occasion, Tuscan Rose Florist has what you need. Make sure to order early to be sure your bouquet will arrive on time. Luckily, Tuscan Rose is only 10 minutes away from the Residences at La Cantera so you can always stop in to see what’s in stock.

Don’t wait until the last minute to find a Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones! Order them early to make sure that they’re available. What’s the best Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received? Tell us on Facebook and Twitter.

February Events in San Antonio

Phew! We’ve (almost) made it through the first month of the new year! How did you feel about it? Did it exceed your expectations or did it fall flat? Either way, February is ready to knock you off of your feet! Are you ready for what February has in store for you, San Antonio?

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January 31st

While not technically February, SeaWorld is opening back up January 31st for some more aquatic shows. There are so many animals and shows to see that you’ll have to come back another weekend! From the alligators to the penguins to the killer whales, you’ll be amazed at all of the animals contained in one park. February means four weekends of SeaWorld Wild Days are back. Get up close and personal with some wild animals that you won’t get to see anywhere else. Learn about each creature and how it gets food, how they behave and where they live. Any animal lover will go wild at the chance to see this! Find out more on their website here.

February 13th

The Institute of Texan Cultures wants to showcase the unique cultures and traditions of Asia. The Asian Festival will take place on Saturday February 13th from 10 AM until 5 PM. See music and traditional performances and learn the history behind each. Enjoy authentic Asian American food from 15 different local vendors offering Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian, Philippine dishes that you’ll love! Catch a glimpse of your future by getting your palm read and decorate yourself with traditional henna painting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about Asian tradition and culture. Read more information on their website here. The Institute of Texan Cultures is located only 20 minutes away from the Residences at La Cantera so you don’t have far to travel to experience this cultural festival.

February 27th

San Antonio’s most exciting and death defying amusement park is ready for you again! They’ve been closed for the winter season but they’re preparing, and by the end of the month, you’ll be back on the Goliath, the go karts and the Scream. This year, you’ll have three new thrill rides to whirl you around. Located on the Fiesta Bay Boardwalk, you’ll see the Fireball, which features 360 degree loops, the Hurricane Force 5, sit facing outwards on a spinning disk while you go back and forth on a track, and finally Spinsanity will spin you around other riders. Head to their website to see their full schedule and their full list of rides.

February is ready to give you the best it’s got! With all of these exciting events going on, you’ll have no excuse to sit at home.


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San Antonio Winters: The Pros and Cons

While most of the rest of the country suffers through single digit weather and feet of snow, San Antonio is sitting pretty with 60 degree averages. We’re pretty lucky to have such fabulous weather here. It allows us to do things that others might not get to do during the winter months.

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Pro: We can go to Six Flags Fiesta basically anytime we want.

Most parks in the country shut down come October and don’t open back up until late springtime. Six Flags Fiesta might be closed right now but it’ll open back up in about a month on February 27th. You can get your fill of the Batman coaster, the Boomerang and the Crow’s Nest all year round. You can find out more about ticketing information and the rides here on their website.


Con: We don’t get to have snowball fights.

We’re not that sad about this one. Who wants a face full of snow when you can have thrill rides all year round? We’ll settle for a snow cone at one of the concession stands at Six Flags instead. 

Pro: You can eat outside basically anytime you want.

The next time you’re strolling down the San Antonio River Walk and you stop at a restaurant for a bite to eat, you can take it outside. Sitting riverside while you munch on your delicious dish from the Esquire Tavern or Bourdro’s on the Riverwalk. Eat your chalupitas from Esquire then head on over to Boudro’s for a glass of wine from their massive selection. Enjoy outdoor dining while everyone else in the United States sits indoors and watches the snow pour down.


Con: Your air conditioner works overtime.

It might be comfortable during the winter time to live in San Antonio but during the summer months, the weather can be absolutely unbearable. You’re sticky and sweaty by the time you get to work every morning. So you have to work your air conditioner to get back to a comfortable body temperature to even think about getting any work done. It can be a little bit of a drag.

There are ups and downs to having such mild, warm winters every year. But we like to think that the pros outweigh the cons!

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Culinaria: San Antonio's Restaurant Week

We’re very lucky in San Antonio to live in a hub for amazing restaurants and delicious food. Even more lucky for us, San Antonio’s Restaurant Week begins next week allowing you to go on a culinary tour of our beautiful city. Sample the best of the best without forking out tons of cash. Chefs will be going all out during the week to show off for the new patrons who will be making their rounds. Make sure you don’t miss out on this spectacular opportunity. 

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You can take your pick between lunch or dinner at Tier 1 and Tier 2 restaurants. The Tier 2 restaurants will be a little pricier but worth the extra dough.

In Tier 1, you’ll find restaurants like Bavarian Brauhaus, Cover 3 and Kimura Ramen Shop. You’ll find some really fabulous meals all for a really great price at every restaurant on the list but we wanted to give you a little pre-taste of what you’ll find at a couple of the restaurants.

Betos Alt-Mex has a small but delicious menu ready for you for this year’s Culinaria. For lunch, you’ll receive a cup of fideo as a starter and then you’ll get to take your pick from an empanada, taco or quesadilla. You’ll also receive a dessert empanada and a coffee. For their dinner menu, you’ll receive their famous Chalupa Cabra appetizer as well as Peruvian style ceviche. For the main course you’ll get your choice of any two empanadas, tacos or quesadillas. Drink a glass of wine with your dinner and make sure you save room for your dessert empanada with ice cream. Follow it up with a coffee to round out the meal. To see their menu check it out here. Beto’s is a short 15 minute drive away from us at the Residences at La Cantera.

Zocca Cuisine d’Italia is situated right on the Riverwalk so not only will you have a delicious meal, you’ll also have a beautiful view. Take a seat in their restaurant or take it outside to the riverside patio. Their Tier 1 menu is to die for, of course! With three courses for both lunch and dinner, you’ll be so full and happy you’ll never want to leave this riverside restaurant. For the first course of lunch take your pick from some soups or locally grown lettuces. For the main course, choose between spaghetti or a Muffaletta panini. Don’t forget to save room for the final course! Tiramisu or Opera Torte are your choices but you can’t go wrong with either. For the dinner menu, you’ll have your choice between bruschetta or kale and figs. For the main course, chicken fettuccine or linguini pescatore are your options. The third and final course includes either a chocolate pizza or creme brulee. There are no wrong choices here. Zocca Cuisine d’Italia’s fabulous Restaurant Week deliciousness is only 20 minutes away from La Cantera at the Riverwalk.

Tacos and Tequila is stepping it up for its Tier 2 menu selections. Their tacos, skewers and burritos come straight from the grille to your plate so it’s fresh as can be. For their lunch offerings, their first course will bring with it smoked tomato soup or tortilla soup. The main course consists of a street taco plate with your choice of tacos followed by mini churros for dessert. Dinner will take it up a notch with TNT “Not”chos for 2 as your starter. The main course will get you a TNT Taco combo with 2 tacos of your choosing and your choice of side. Don’t forget to save room for the amazing Bolsa Cheesecake for 2 that’s coming your way after dinner. Tacos and Tequila is located only 20 minutes away from the Residences at La Cantera so you won’t have to worry about a long drive home with a full belly.

Culinaria is one of the best weeks of the year in San Antonio. Don’t miss out on your chance to try some of the best food in the city at some really amazing prices.


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New Year's Resolutions: Making Them and Keeping Them

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It’s a brand new year which brings with it tons of opportunities to start over. Whether it’s in your personal life, your work life, with your health, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make a change. It may seem difficult but hey, you’ve got the whole year to make a difference!

As we get older and grow up, it can seem like our relationships suffer at the hands of other aspects of our lives. Our work gets in the way, school gets in the way, family gets in the way, life just gets in the way! This year, make an effort to reach out to those friends that you might have let fall by the wayside. Invite them over to spend time in our beautiful club house. You might find yourself with a new neighbor once they see our rooftop garden.

Even better than rekindling old friendships is creating new ones. The easiest friends to make are the ones that are near to you and that means your neighbors! Say hello the next time you see a neighbor leaving their apartment and invite them over for dinner one evening. One day you might find yourself in need of some assistance and the only people there to help will be your close neighbors. It can’t hurt to introduce yourself!

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get healthy in the new year. However, a lot of excuses can pop up when it comes time to actually get to it. The gym is too far away or the membership prices are outrageous are just two of the typical complaints. Here at the Residences at La Cantera, neither of those are a problem! Our gorgeous state of the art fitness center has everything you need to get up and moving towards your new healthy lifestyle. We have something for everyone! Interested in growing stronger? Our strength equipment and weights will get you there. Want to increase your endurance? The aerobic machines will help you! If a regular gym isn’t your style and you’d prefer something a little different, our yoga classroom with scheduled classes is where you’ll want to be! If you’re not feeling particularly motivated, our personal trainers will be there every step of the way with you to encourage you. There’s nothing in your way between you and health here at the Residences at La Cantera.

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From everyone in our Residences at La Cantera family, Happy New Year! Good luck to you on achieving your goals.