artists. West Austin residents enjoy easy
access to the Lower Colorado River chain,
the Hill Country Galleria shopping center
in Bee Cave, and hike and bike trails that
twist along 360 and Southwest Parkway.
There are also nearby county parks at Lake
Travis along Pace Bend and Hamilton
Pool Road, and Pedernales State Park
that provide a rural setting practically
in your own backyard. Moving west of
Austin also gives residents a choice of
three top ranked school districts: Eanes
ISD, Lake Travis ISD is located west of
Bee Cave Road and along Lake Travis,
while Dripping Springs ISD is located
southwest along West Hwy. 290.
The Hill Country Galleria in the
community of Bee Cave has gained attention as a outside walking mall with more
distinctive shops than your traditional
large shopping centers. Located just a
short distance to many of the Westlake
communities, the Hill Country Galleria
features restaurants, popular upscale
shops and offices offering a wide array of
services. In addition, Barton Creek Mall
on Loop 360 and MoPac is only a short
drive away.
WESTLAKE
Close to downtown in west Austin, Westlake is known for nationally acclaimed
schools, hilltop views of the city, pricey
real estate (most home prices here start
around $400,000), and high school sports
championships. Like most everything
else in Austin, Westlake has more than
one name and is known as “Eanes” for
Eanes Independent School District or “the
Westbank” for being on the west bank of
Lake Austin.
Westlake has MoPac as its eastern edge
and extends west to Highway 71, with the
Colorado River as a southern boundary,
and Barton Creek to the north. Choose
the Davenport Ranch area and be close to
Austin Country Club with its perfectly
manicured golf course, tennis courts and
marina and fine dining as well as having
easy access to Loop 360 to go North or
South. Shopping and dining, exercise
facilities, and coffee shops are within
walking distance of many of the homes.
Large homes co-mingle with condos for
those wanting smaller spaces.
Rob Roy sits to the west of Loop 360.
This gated community boasts one-acre
lots with room for houses to sprawl.
Perched high above Lake Austin, this
neighborhood offers residents panoramic
views of the lake and sunset views of the
Hill Country.
Lost Creek is another favorite area. Across
Loop 360 from Westlake High School and
two elementary schools, this neighborhood
is close to Lost Creek Country Club with its
golf course, pool and tennis courts. Turn
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