Austin is one of the most popular areas in Texas. Known as a cultural hotspot, the center of FinTech growth in the state, and a fun place to live, Austin offers a full range of condos, townhomes, and single-family residences. Find your dream home by exploring the Austin area real estate market, whether you want a chic downtown Austin condo or a quiet suburban or rural home in one of the best neighborhoods to live in Austin. The Dicker Morin group is here to help by providing a customized home search journey, market insights, and professional guidance throughout the entire home-buying process. Start by exploring these favorite neighborhoods in the area.
Bee Cave
Bee Cave is a small community just west of Austin. It's home to boutique shopping and the iconic Galleria Mall, plenty of hiking trails at Bee Cave Primitive Park, and a strong local job market. Prospective homebuyers can explore Bee Cave to find pleasant suburban homes and easy access to the city.
What makes Bee Cave unique?
Bee Cave offers beautiful outdoor spaces and natural sites. Locals can enjoy the Bee Cave Sculpture Garden, beautiful parks like Bee Cave Central Park and Milton Reimers Ranch Park, and even a picture-perfect swimming hole at Hamilton Pool Preserve.
Four things to do and see in Bee Cave
Along with all of the spectacular natural attractions that make Bee Cave unique, local residents can enjoy:
- Fine dining, breweries, and wine in Hill County
- Easy shopping at the Hill Country Galleria mall
- Art classes and exhibits at The Hive art gallery
- Plenty of trails at outdoor recreation spaces at the city parks
The top restaurants in Bee Cave
Not only does Bee Cave have plenty of restaurants that reflect its close proximity to Austin's foodie community, but the growing dining and shopping center around the Galleria means even more restaurants are opening their doors in Bee Cave. Find restaurants like:
- Artemis Mediterranean Grill, with friendly service and authentic Mediterranean dishes
- The League Kitchen with 1920s Prohibition-Era decor, scratch-made American dishes, and a fun cocktail menu
- The highly-rated Plate by Dzintra offers an extensive menu so you can find new favorites
Bee Cave schools
Bee Cave is part of the Lake Travis Independent School District. It's home to three elementary schools, two middle schools, and Lake Travis High School, which serves Bee Cave and surrounding towns.
Real estate in Bee Cave
If you want beautiful single-family homes in classic Texan and ranch construction styles and gorgeous views of the sunset without light pollution, there's no better choice than Bee Cave. You'll find homes with premium outdoor living spaces, towering trees, and plenty of community and neighborhood parks.
Spanish Oaks
Come home to luxury neighborhoods and an exclusive golf course in Spanish Oaks. Just south of Bee Cave, you'll find the Spanish Oaks Golf Club, designed by Bobby Weed, a former PGA tour architect. Enjoy spacious homes with luxurious features and elegant interiors. This small neighborhood features homes with Mediterranean, Spanish, and Pacific Coast aesthetics, and you can enjoy plenty of walking paths, nature trails, and easy access to all of the golf club's amenities.
What makes Spanish Oaks unique?
Spanish Oaks is one of a kind. It's a private community just 17 miles outside of Austin, giving all of its residents the perfect balance of privacy and seclusion from the city while still making it easy to access everything Austin has to offer. Golf lovers will enjoy the proximity to the Spanish Oaks Golf Club, which offers invitation-only membership, fine dining at the on-site club restaurant, and 18 holes with no tee times.
Things to do and see in Spanish Oaks
Spanish Oaks is a residential community designed to be a peaceful oasis just outside the city. Expect resort-style living, plenty of golfing, and an exquisitely designed course that is as much fun to walk through as it is to play on.
The top restaurants in Spanish Oaks
Within Spanish Oak's community, there's only one restaurant: the golf club clubhouse, which offers exquisitely prepared American and southwest dishes. However, plans are underway to create a luxury boutique, shopping, and dining destination, the Village at Spanish Oaks.
Spanish Oaks schools
Spanish Oak families have access to the Bee Cave local schools through the Lake Travis Independent School District, as well as the nearby Lake Pointe Elementary School.
Lakeway
When you want luxurious lakeside living, start your home search in Lakeway. Just north of The Hills, Lakeway has homes along the coast of the Colorado River, beautifully designed and maintained nature spaces, and access to neighborhood shopping destinations.
What makes Lakeway unique?
Lakeway is a unique oasis with resort-style living all year long. Enjoy picnics along the river, easy access to picturesque golf courses, and all the amenities of Texas Hill Country while still being less than an hour from the heart of Austin. When you purchase a home in Lakeway, you open the door to waterfront living that can't be found anywhere else in the Austin area.
Things to do and see in Lakeway
Lakeway is home to unique natural attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities. Find:
- Exclusive golf courses
- Marinas and boating
- Hundreds of acres of trails, parks, greenbelts, and more
- A private airport for convenient travel in and out of the area
Enjoy the best of the Colorado River and Lake Travis every day.
The top restaurants in Lakeway
Local residents and travelers from around the area can taste fine dining, gourmet coffee, and some of the best craft brews in the Texas Hill Country right in the middle of Lakeway. Even better, you can enjoy your meal with a beautiful waterfront view. Reserve a table at popular local establishments like:
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Canyon Grille, which offers lake views, classic American dishes, and on-site access to the Hollow Yacht Club
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Cafe Lago, a popular coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch just outside the Hamilton Greenbelt
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Hops & Thyme, a local brasserie with live music and a varied selection of draft beers for every palette
Lakeway schools
Families across Lakeway can enroll children in the local Lake Travis schools and have their choice between the local Lake Travis Middle School and Hudson Bend Middle School. Lakeway is also home to a popular private school, the Goddard School of Lakeway, for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten options.
Explore the best neighborhoods to live in Austin with the Dicker Morin Group
These are just a small selection of the neighborhoods in and around Austin. Explore the endless possibilities with the Dicker Morin Group. You can explore the financials of the real estate market, have a personalized home search that delivers home options straight to your inbox, and have an experienced local agent as your guide. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and start your home search.
