West Rim Homes
West Rim homes are located in the 78746 Westlake zip code within the Eanes School District north of West Lake Hills off Westlake Drive. Homes in West Rim are located about 8 minutes from the Austin Country Club and Davenport Village Shopping Center. West Rim homes are about 18 minutes from downtown Austin, 16 minutes from the Arboretum area and about 15 minutes from Barton Creek Square Mall. The Austin Bergstrom International Airport is about 30 minutes away from homes in West Rim.
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West Rim Homes
West Rim is a gated community located in Westlake. The neighborhood of West Rim was developed in the early 1980’s through the mid 1990’s. Homes are located on at least 2/3 acre lots or more and many have hill country or greenbelt views. Homes range from 2,600 square feet to over 9,000 square feet in size with 2 to 3 car garages. West Rim homes typically start at a million and go up to the multi-million dollar price range.
West Rim is a unique community located close to Lake Austin with a private waterfront park, tennis courts and boat slips. Visit West Rim Homeowner’s Association for more information.
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Eanes Independent School District
West Rim students attend Eanes ISD, one of the most desirable school districts in Central Texas. The nationally recognized school system includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school with a total of 7,700 students.
West Rim students attend: Bridge Point Elementary, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School.
Private Schools
Private Schools Located in the Westlake Area:
St. Andrew’s
St. Gabriel’s Catholic
St. Michael’s
St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Trinity Episcopal
West Rim Homes Area Grocery Stores
The closest grocery stores to West Rim homes are the Randall’s located at the Westbank Market off Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) and Walsh Tarlton and the HEB located in the Villages at Westlake shopping center. The Randall’s grocery store is about an 11 minute drive while the HEB is a few minutes further away.
West Rim Area Restaurants
There are a number of restaurants in the Westlake area close West Rim homes. A few favorites include The Grove, Maudie’s off 360 in Daveport Village, Hat Creek, Lupe Tortilla, Izumi Sushi, P. Terry’s, La Madeleine, Texas Honey Ham, Hai Ky, County Line BBQ & Rudy’s BBQ.
Depending on what you are hungry for, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Westlake. See our comprehensive list of restaurants in Westlake.
West Rim Area Shopping
Shopping areas close to West Rim include Davenport Village, Barton Creek Square Mall where there are plenty of shops, Westbank Market where the Randall’s is located and the West Wood Shopping Center across the street.
Barton Creek Square Mall is located off South Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). It’s a 2 level shopping mall with plenty of options for shopping. Anchor stores include Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Sears, and J.C. Penny along with other stores such as the Apple Store, Forever 21, The Gap, Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch. AMC Barton Creek Square also resides here. Visit Barton Creek Square Mall for a complete directory.
Davenport Village is located off Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and Westlake Drive. The center features several restaurants including Maudie’s, 360 Uno Trattoria and Wine Bar and Opal Divine’s (Freehouse). There is also a pharmacy and a Body Business health club and spa. Visit Davenport Village for a complete directory.
Villages at Westlake is located off Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and Bee Cave Road (FM 2244). It’s an outdoor shopping center that includes an HEB grocery store, several restaurants including La Madeleine, Lupe Tortilla, P. Terry’s, and Izumi Sushi and stores such as Dolce Baby, Twin Liquors, Tyler’s, Starbucks Coffee, Office Depot, Leslie’s Pool Mart and Westbank Dry Cleaners. Visit Villages at Westlake for a complete directory.
Westbank Market is located off Bee Cave Road (FM2244) and Walsh Tarlton in the heart of West Lake Hills. It’s an outdoor shopping center that includes a Randall’s grocery store, several restaurants including Jason’s Deli, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Zpizza, Starbucks Coffee, and other stores such as Fedex Office Center, Westbank Dry Cleaners, Tomlinson’s Pet Supply Store, and Massage Harmony. This shopping center is also close to the West Woods shopping center.
West Woods Shopping Center is located in the heart of West Lake Hills off Bee Cave Road (2244) and Walsh Tarlton across from the Westbank Market. This outdoor shopping center includes several restaurants such as Las Palomas Restaurant and Bar, Bombay Grill Indian Food, Trianon Coffee and My Fit Foods. Other stores include Stein Mart, Radio Shack, Petco Animal Supplies, Michaels and The UPS Store. A U.S. Post Office is also located here. Visit West Woods Shopping Center for a complete directory.
See our comprehensive list of shopping locations in Westlake.
West Rim Homes & Greenbelts
West Rim is a unique community located close to Lake Austin with a private two acre waterfront park. Facilities include a playscape, tennis courts, sports court, grass area, gazebo, picnic tables, barbecue pit and deck area over Lake Austin. In addition to the gated park and facilities, there are also 24 covered boat slips for residents to rent. Visit West Rim Homeowner’s Accociation for additional information.
West Rim Area Parks & Greenbelts
In addition to the West Rim private waterfront park and other facilities, there are a number of parks close to West Rim homes including Red Bud Isle, Westlake Beach, Rollingwood Park, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, Lady Bird Hike & Bike Trail and Zilker Metropolitan Park. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is also close.
Barton Creek Greenbelt is spread over 809 acres and offers runners, mountain bikers and hikers over 7.9 miles of trails. Rock climbers are also drawn to the limestone cliffs. During the summer, the Greenbelt provides Austinites with a refreshing swimming hole. There are several access points to the Barton Creek Greenbelt. One of the more popular and easier access points to the Greenbelt is off Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). Visit Barton Creek Greenbelt for a map and access points.
Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail (also known as Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail) is the most used trail in Austin, totaling approximately 6 miles. The main trail is quite wide and extremely popular. Many locals bring their dogs with them for a jog or walk. Other trails branch off of the main one. The trails are smooth, primarily flat and mostly crushed granite. The beautiful and beloved lake that runs through the center of Austin was called Town Lake for decades. It was renamed Lady Bird Lake in July of 2007 in honor of former first lady and Austin resident Lady Bird Johnson.
Red Bud Isle is a popular park in Austin for dog owners. It is a leash-free park for dogs and their owners that covers over 17 acres of land. Red Bud Isle is located off of Redbud Trail, between Lake Austin Boulevard and Westlake Drive. Kayakers and canoeists are often seen nearby on Lady Bird Lake.
Rollingwood Park is a quiet, hidden park in the Rollingwood neighborhood just west of Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) and north of Bee Cave Road (FM 2244). It has 2 play areas for children, a pavilion and baseball fields (Hatley Field). It is also near the Rollingwood community pool.
West Lake Beach is located in West Lake Hills off Westlake Drive on Lake Austin. Although it’s a privately owned park, it’s also open to the public. West Lake Beach provides a roped off swimming area with volleyball net, picnic tables, grills and a volleyball court. Fishing is allowed with your own fishing pole and bait.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is located on Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and provides hiking trails that cover over 227 acres of land. Pets, bicycles and picnics are prohibited. St. Edwards University acquired the Preserve in 2009 and it now serves as the living laboratory for the School of Natural Sciences. Trails at Wild Basin Preserve are open from sunrise to sunset each day.
Zilker Metropolitan Park is located in the heart of downtown Austin. It covers over 351 acres and provides visitors with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts and the popular Barton Springs Pool. There are many city-wide events that take place throughout the year at Zilker Park including Austin City Limits Music Festival in October, the Kite Festival in March, the Zilker Holiday Tree in December and The Zilker Hillside Theater Musical in the park during the summer months. It is also home to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum as well as the Austin Nature & Science Center.
See our comprehensive list of Westlake Parks and Greenbelts .
West Rim Area Clubs, Gyms & Fitness Centers
There are several clubs, gyms and fitness centers close to West Rim. See below for a description and link to each. Please contact them directly for additional information.
Austin Country Club is located on Lake Austin just to the east of Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and north of Westlake Drive offering incredible views of Lake Austin and the Pennybacker Bridge. Some of the amenities members enjoy include an 18-hole golf course, heated swimming pool, fitness facility, tennis courts, private boat slips, boat club and clubhouse.
Bikram Yoga Studio (Westlake-Davenport) is located at 3600 Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). This hot studio offers a challenging 90-minute hatha yoga class designed to systematically work the entire body, creating optimum health and maximum function.
Body Business Health Club and Spa is located in the Davenport Village shopping center. Some of its services include boot camps, personal training, fitness classes, pilates, weight loss programs and a day spa.
The Hills Fitness Center is located on Bee Cave Road just east of Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). Services and amenities include massage, personal training, pilates, swimming pool, outdoor running trail, basketball, racquetball and fitness equipment.
Yoga Vida is located on Bee Cave Road (FM 2244), very accessible from Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) or Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). This hot studio offers a full schedule of classes 7 days a week.
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