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West Lake Hills, Texas
West Lake Hills is an affluent residential city in Travis County immediately west of Austin, known for its dramatic terrain, expensive homes, and proximity to both downtown Austin and the Hill Country. The city sits o…
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West Lake Hills is an affluent residential city in Travis County immediately west of Austin, known for its dramatic terrain, expensive homes, and proximity to both downtown Austin and the Hill Country. The city sits on limestone hills above Lake Austin with some of the most spectacular residential settings in the Austin area.
Character & Local Life
West Lake Hills maintains an independent municipal government specifically to control the character of development in this desirable area. The terrain — steep limestone hills covered in cedar and live oak with views across Lake Austin — is genuinely spectacular. The Barton Creek area, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and the connections to the Hill Country make this an outdoors-oriented community despite its urban adjacency.
What to See & Do
Barton Creek Greenbelt — Access points in West Lake Hills connect to Austin's beloved urban wilderness, with miles of hiking, mountain biking, and creek swimming through limestone canyon terrain.
Lake Austin — The Colorado River reservoir immediately below West Lake Hills provides boating, stand-up paddleboarding, and waterfront dining at several lake clubs and restaurants.
Hill Country access — The Bee Cave Road (RR-2244) connects West Lake Hills to Bee Cave, Lakeway, and the Hill Country corridor in about 20-30 minutes.
Getting There
West Lake Hills is accessible via Bee Cave Road (RR-2244) west from MoPac (Loop 1) in Austin, or via FM-2222 west from MoPac.
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