Where to Live In Austin?

Bee Cave
Lakeway

Great places but I think that might be a ways out

I lived just off the drag - right where they filmed "Slacker" - never a dull moment. Also lived in South Austin for a while and liked that area.

I don't know you so I don't know what you're looking for. I lived in Hyde Park, East Austin and South Austin. All 3 are cool in their own way. East Austin was my favorite though.

Bee Cave is awesome. If you're loaded, check out the rest of the West Lake area. You're going to love this city. It's fantastic.

Drew Brees and Nick Foles went to Westlake High, so if you have a son one day, he needs to go there if you want him to ever have a chance at being a pro player.

Also, if you are working downtown, living off of Bee Cave/Westlake means a bitch of a commute in the morning.

South Austin is pretty cool, it's a different part of the city, not quite as gentrified yet. Most of the best Mexican food in town is down there.

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South Austin is pretty cool, it's a different part of the city, not quite as gentrified yet. Most of the best Mexican food in town is down there.

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I remember like ten-fifteen years ago my grandpa referring to south Austin the way a New Orleanian refers to Central City or Holly Grove.
(though never as bad, lol)

I was born in Austin and lived in Round Rock up until first grade.

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I lived just off the drag - right where they filmed "Slacker" - never a dull moment. Also lived in South Austin for a while and liked that area.

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If you're still young, The Drag is fun as frick. If you're looking for a long term location to settle a family eventually, I'd look elsewhere.

I lived in an area between west campus and mopac. Loved it there. Quick access to just about anywhere in Austin from that spot, plus it has the feel of a secluded neighborhood.

moving this weekend and just now figuring out where to live? Good luck.