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Founded in 1881 as the Pearl Brewing Company, the Pearl campus along the San Antonio River has been reimagined into one of America's most celebrated urban revitalization projects. The 22-acre mixed-use development blends historic brewery buildings with modern residences, restaurants, shops, and green spaces.
312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Along the San Antonio River Walk — 2 miles north of downtown.
Plan Your VisitSaturday: 9am – 1pm
Sunday (Summer): 10am – 2pm
Year-round, rain or shine
The Pearl District stands as a testament to thoughtful urban revitalization. What was once the Pearl Brewing Company — the largest brewery in Texas and the maker of the iconic "Beer from the Land of the Beautiful Princesses" — is now a thriving 22-acre neighborhood that draws over a million visitors annually to San Antonio.
The transformation began in the early 2000s when Silver Ventures, led by Christopher "Kit" Goldsbury, purchased the historic campus and began the patient work of restoring its remarkable Mission Revival and industrial architecture. The brewery's distinctive 1894 brewhouse, with its copper kettles and soaring brick facades, became the bones of Hotel Emma, one of Texas's most celebrated boutique hotels.
Today the Pearl District sits at a crucial intersection of San Antonio's identity — where the historic San Antonio River Walk extends northward to meet the vibrant urban campus. The Saturday Farmers Market has become a beloved institution, attracting local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and artisans from across the Texas Hill Country and South Texas.
Restaurants from celebrated chefs including Steve McHugh (Cured), Jason Dady (Shuck Shack), and others have made the Pearl a culinary destination of national renown. The annual Holiday Market, Culinaria's Wine and Food Festival, and the NIOSA (Night in Old San Antonio) events draw visitors from across the country.