Lake Austin Overview
Lakefront property is among the most sought after real estate in the greater Austin area. Home to some of the area’s finest waterfront homes, Lake Austin maintains a constant level, making it a popular boating, fishing, and recreation area for residents.
Created in 1939, Lake Austin is one of the seven Highland Lakes along the Colorado River in Texas. It covers nearly 1,600 acres of surface area and winds its way 22 miles from the Mansfield dam at the base of Lake Travis, through Westlake to the Tom Miller Dam near Downtown Austin.
Lake Austin Real Estate
Along its path through the Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin crosses numerous Austin zip codes, including 78746, 78703, 78731,78733, 78730, 78738, 78732, and 78734.

Homebuyers looking for a lakefront home or vacation property along Lake Austin can find a variety of real estate options, including townhomes with Hill Country views, new residential communities, or large, custom estates with multi-acre lots.
Many waterfront homes on Lake Austin have a private boathouse in their backyard, making it easy to enjoy a variety of water sports or a short boat ride to several restaurants along Lake Austin's shores. Lake Austin residents and visitors can also take advantage of the full-service Lake Austin marina near Tom Miller Dam or a variety of small neighborhood parks that offer picnic areas along Lake Austin's shoreline and public boat ramps for residents.
Popular Lake Austin communities include Aqua Verde, Bella Lago, Bellagio at Steiner Ranch, Caslano, Courtyard, Greenshores, Island at Mt Bonnell Shores, Laguna Loma, Lakeside Condominiums, Lake Shore Addition, Lakehouse Condominiums, Las Colinas Condominiums, Marina Club, Orleans Harbor, Peninsula on Lake Austin, River Place on Lake Austin, Rivercrest, RiverPointe, Rob Roy, St. Tropez, The Cliff over Lake Austin, Waterford Place, Watersedge, West Rim, Westlake Hills, Westview on Lake Austin, Wood Island, Barton Springs, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, River Hills, and Steiner Ranch.

Lake Austin Restaurants
The tropical-themed Hula Hut is a popular Lake Austin restaurant, featuring a mix of Mexican, Polynesian, and American food. Residents enjoy the Hula Hut's funky décor as well as its two bars and an outdoor dining area that overlooks the lake.

Ski Shores Waterfront Café has been a favorite Lake Austin restaurant for more than 50 years. Although it can be a challenge find by car, the casual spot is easily accessible by boat and offers a variety of burgers, sandwiches, beer, and wine.
Many Lake Austin residents also love County Line on the Lake for savory Texas BBQ. While the original County Line was founded in an old "speak easy" at the nearby intersection of 2222 and 360, the restaurant also offers a location right on Bull Creek off Lake Austin.

For coffee and dessert, many Lake Austin residents enjoy Mozart's Coffee Roasters and Bakery on Lake Austin Boulevard. In addition to freshly made coffees, cakes, tiramisu, cookies, and pies, the shop has a 350-seat outdoor deck overlooking Lake Austin and offers live music on Thursday through Sunday.
Lake Austin Parks

Like most Austinites, Lake Austin residents enjoy the great outdoors. There are a variety of parks in the area, including Mount Bonnell Park between Lake Austin and 2222. The highest point within Austin city limits, Mount Bonnell is a great picnic spot overlooking the lake.

On City Park Road off RR 2222, Lake Austin residents can enjoy a variety of sports and activities at Emma Long Park. The park offers two boat ramps, two sand volleyball courts, a designated swimming area in Lake Austin, a large sandy beach, and numerous camping areas.

Relax and Play Golf near Lake Austin
If floating on the lake is not relaxing enough, Lake Austin residents can always visit the Lake Austin Spa Resort on South Quinlan Park Road near Steiner Ranch. The spa was rated the #1 Destination Spa in North America by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine and offers all-inclusive resort spa vacation packages as well as day spa packages.

Lake Austin residents can join the Austin Country Club off 360 and West Lake Drive. The private club offers an 18-hole golf course, as well as 10 lighted tennis courts, a pool, and clubhouse. Other private courses near Lake Austin include River Place Golf Course, off River Place Boulevard from RR 2222 and the University of Texas Golf Club in Steiner Ranch.
Residents and visitors looking for a public golf course near Lake Austin can also visit the Lions Municipal Golf Course on Enfield Road near Lake Austin Boulevard.
From upscale homes just outside the city center to great restaurants and recreation, Lake Austin has it all.

and Sears, as well as specialty retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, bebe, Children's Place, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma.

And just minutes away, downtown Austin provides exquisite dining, live music, and a variety of attractions to suit any taste.