Bee Cave

Welcome to Bee Cave

Beautiful scenery, small-town ambiance, and big-city amenities in perfect balance

Just a quick and scenic drive west from Downtown Austin sits a sprawling gem of Hill Country beauty known as Bee Cave, Texas. This prosperous and gorgeous Austin suburb was originally given its name in the late 1850s by settlers who found a vast cave in the area populated by colonies of Mexican honeybees. Today, the city’s 12 square miles are populated by affluent and exclusive communities and subdivisions of tightly-knit residents—among them are The Uplands and Ladera, along with neighboring Spanish Oaks and Lake Pointe. Though Bee Cave retains much of the small-town ambiance and Instagram-worthy natural beauty it’s rooted in, residents also enjoy big-city benefits without the hassle of having to live in one.

Bee Cave is conveniently located just off Highway 71, giving residents quick and easy access to both Downtown Austin and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. In recent years, this fast-growing city has seen a significant number of new housing developments—some of which are the most expensive in the country—offering luxury homebuyers a wide variety to choose from. Bee Cave is an architectural blend of old-country and modern contemporary styles, from older ranch-style homes with breathtaking views to gorgeous custom-designed estates nestled within master-planned, gated communities. In addition, Bee Cave’s Hill Country Galleria boasts a stunning selection of high-end condominiums.

People & Lifestyle

The community of Bee Cave is as friendly as they come, with a close-knit fondness for each other that’s rooted in the city’s rich history as a haven community for family-friendly living. Residents enjoy a thriving and luxurious lifestyle in harmony with the land, big-city retail amenities, an abundance of outdoor and indoor entertainment and relaxation opportunities, a mouthwatering restaurant scene of celebrated eateries, and an exemplary Lake Travis ISD school system.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Hill Country Galleria is a sizable 1.3 million-square-foot multi-use complex of iconic fashion, sophisticated retail, quaint restaurants, exciting entertainment, and utopian residential living. Along with the name-brand establishments that anchor the complex, Hill Country Galleria plays host to over 150 family-friendly community events each year—elevating it to a destination point of vibrant lifestyle and community pride.

To shop at Hill Country Galleria and not experience the celebration of eclectic coastal cuisine offered at Cafe Blue at the Hill Country Galleria could almost be considered a downright dining crime. Their award-winning menu and Caribbean-influenced cocktails—set in a contemporary, ocean-themed atmosphere—give the dining experience at Cafe Blue a feeling of escaping to a tropical paradise—without ever having to leave Texas.

Maudie’s Hill Country has been serving tried-and-true Tex-Mex favorites and reliably potent margaritas for over two decades. Tucked within the Shops at the Galleria complex, this family staple neighborhood restaurant hand-prepares each dish of flavorful Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of the homestyle-cooking heart its original namesake owner made famous for generations.

The Sonesta Bee Cave Hotel is a chic, modern boutique hotel as charming as the city itself. Meridian 98, the hotel’s polished rooftop lounge and open-air dining terrace, offers a lovely dining experience while enjoying the Bee Cave’s countryside landscape.

Things to Do

Hill Country Galleria is the epicenter for community-wide festivals and events held throughout the year—from Independence Day fireworks spectaculars to Halloween events, a Saturday night concert series, and annual Christmas tree lighting ceremonies. The Galleria is also home to the Lone Star Farmers Market, held every Sunday from 10AM - 2PM come rain or shine.

Bee Cave City Park is a 50-acre park that includes two pavilions with playscapes for kids to enjoy, a basketball court, and a recreation meadow for seasonal youth sports. As well, a diverse array of paved trails with picturesque terrain offer joggers, hikers, and mountain bikers plenty of ways to take in the outdoors. On the north end is a dog park for canine companions to play in.

Austin’s premier indoor sports and fitness facility, Hill Country Indoor Sports Complex, offers members an all-inclusive, accommodating environment for both adults and kids to enjoy—from fitness classes and elite performance training in a state-of-the-art gym to indoor batting cages, volleyball courts, and box lacrosse fields.