THINGS
TO DO
The following are recommendations of some of our favorite things to do in San Saba, Texas. We highly recommend checking them out while you're in town!
For a more complete list of all the great businesses San Saba has to offer, please see the Visit San Saba Texas website or visit them in person at 113 North High Street, San Saba, TX 76877.
You may have noticed signs for this Texas landmark on your way to Rabb Ranch. In fact, if you are at the far Northeast end of the ranch you can see the Regency Bridge. Of course, you can also drive the three minutes from the ranch down Regency Road and see it firsthand! It’s a great photo op and downright cool!
Commonly known as the “Swinging Bridge,” the Regency Bridge is the last working vehicular suspension bridge in Texas. Spanning the Colorado River between San Saba and Mills counties, the bridge was built in 1939 after the original collapsed in 1924. The one-lane wooden deck was built 90 percent by hand labor.
San Saba’s 18-hole municipal golf course is widely revered for its challenging play and spectacular beauty. The San Saba River Golf Course has been voted one of the best places to play six years running by Golf Digest . The course plays through a forest of 2,600 pecan trees with tight fairways and several ponds.
Risien Park was gifted by E. Guy Risien, the son of E.E. Risien, who cultivated all the pecans that San Saba and much of the rest of the United States use. Working with the LCRA, the 80-acre park has been outfitted into a beautiful public use space. Bordered by the San Saba River, the park offers walking trails through magnificent pecan groves, picnic sites, grills, pavilion, and a stone amphitheater.
Over six million gallons of artisanal spring water flows over the falls in Mill Pond Park daily. The three-acre park features waterfalls, a sandy beach, swimming hole, pavilion, athletic courts, picnic areas, two miles of walking trails, the San Saba County Historical Museum and the San Saba Civic Center. Mill Pond is the center of community events like farmer’s markets, kayaking, July 4th fireworks, Splash Day on Memorial Day weekend, and the San Saba Christmas Extravaganza which boasts over one million dancing lights.
The atmosphere alone is worth a visit! We highly recommend a reservation if you are planning on a Friday or Saturday dinner here.
Born of a desire for warmth, hospitality and community, Pecan House Grill is San Saba’s first upscale steakhouse. The menu and kitchen are run by the expert skill of Chef Mike Felts. Expect elevated ranch classics and exceptional Texas beef, wild game, and seafood selections complemented by fresh salads and veggie-forward sides.
The award-winning Wedding Oak Winery is housed in a beautifully restored 1926 tasting room and a 10,000 case winery. Owner Mike McHenry is known for celebrating the unique growing conditions for Texas sourced-grapes which are grown in their estate vineyard. Wedding Oak Winery has won dozens of awards, most recently being recognized for having one of the best white wines in Texas by Texas Monthly.
Oliver & Co. is a cafe-meets-confectionery in downtown San Saba. The bright cafe on the corner serves scratch breakfast and baked goods in addition to soups, salads and sandwiches during lunch hours. Charcuterie and cheese boards are available for order to enjoy in the neighboring, Wedding Oak Winery.
Opened in 1939, you won't want to miss the iconic Harry's Boots store in downtown San Saba. Harry's offers extensive inventories of the finest western wear, providing quality merchandise offered at competitive prices with authentic personal service.
Harry's occupies five historic buildings in downtown San Saba, so even if boots and western wear aren't your thing, the buildings alone are worth the stop. Through different owners, occupants and renovations, the turn-of-the-century buildings retain strong character and are beautifully restored relics of their history.
Our resident Sasquatch seen entering Rabb Ranch was purchased at The Open Door...but if you're looking for rustic décor under 9 feet tall, they have that covered too! Find beautiful rustic style pottery and home décor, including a variety of styles from Mexican pottery, to traditional round pots, as well as Talavera pottery.
After spending some time at Rabb Ranch you'll likely recognize many items from the J.C. Campbell & Company Mercantile. This shop brings together over 20 vendors selling everything from furniture to vintage glassware to clothing to local honey. Find unique gifts perfectly suited to add to your collection or give as a present