Located west of Lake Austin and filled with rolling hills, Westlake is dedicated to preserving its rural environment and maintaining the natural beauty of the area. Nearby Barton Creek Greenbelt has over 12 miles of some of the best hiking and biking trails in Texas, as well as rock climbing, swimming and kayaking. The Austin Country Club, located in the Westlake neighborhood of Davenport Ranch. Westlake’s proximity to downtown Austin makes fine dining and entertainment easily accessible, but the neighborhood does have offerings of its own, including shopping and dining at the Village at Westlake shopping center. as well as the Forum shopping mall. Restaurants in the area include barbecue spot Country Line on the Hill, Southwestern restaurant and bar Jack Allen’s Kitchen and The Grove Wine Bar, and Sway an upscale Thai spot. Many families, and professionals of all types, are attracted to West Lake Hills because of the aforementioned school district and the close proximity to downtown Austin.