Lake Austin
Living in Austin means enjoying the best of both city life and outdoor adventure. Lake Austin, located west of downtown Austin, offers great outdoor and indoor activities for the entire family.
Several Austin restaurants and bars allow patrons to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Austin while enjoying a drink or meal with friends. Most offer patios or decks, allowing patrons to choose indoor or outdoor fun. Lake Austin restaurants range from Hula Hut, a fun Hawaiian themed grill, to County Line, an excellent lakeside BBQ spot. Mozart’s Coffee Roasters is an excellent place to grab a cup of coffee, indulge in gourmet deserts, or enjoy a romantic date.
For those who prefer to get a bit closer to the water, Lake Austin hosts a ton of exciting outdoor activities from boating and waterskiing to camping and fishing. Ski boats, pontoons, wakeboards and jet skis can all be rented at stores near the lake for hourly or daily rates.
Lake Austin is also great for fishing and is populated with largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish. Lake Austin’s day use parks - Commons Ford, Selma Hughes, or Fritz Hughes are all great places to set up your fishing headquarters.
Emma Long Park, located on the banks of Lake Austin offers overnight camp sites with many amenities and activities for the entire family. The park is equipped with electricity, showers, and picnic areas along with spots for swimming and playing sports like baseball, basketball, and volleyball.
With so many great ways to embrace the beauty of Lake Austin, it's easy to find something that everyone can enjoy. Living near Lake Austin makes it even easier to explore everything it has to offer. Our West Austin home listings make it easy to learn more about Lake Austin homes.
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