Bee Cave, Texas
Bee Cave is a city of 8,862 people in Travis County, Texas, founded in 1987.
Why visit Bee Cave
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 13 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Hill Country Galleria, TexARTS, Flip’N Art and Austin Zoo.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Bee Cave
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bee Cave
Bee Cave is a city located in Travis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 9,144 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bee Cave, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Spanish Oaks Golf Club
Golf course · 1.4 mi
13001 Spanish Oaks Club Boulevard, Austin
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes70
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
Inside Randall’s
2301 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Austin Tea Xchange Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Salad, Tea, Greek, Sandwich, Breakfast, Brunch, Diner · 1.0 mi
Casual café in Bee Cave & Lakeway serving breakfast, lunch and brunch with a variety of teas, coffees, café fare, pastries and Greek...
13011 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Chisos Grill
Restaurant · Southwest · 1.5 mi
Reservations accepted for main dining room only. Reservations not accepted for patio seating.
12700 Hill Country Boulevard, Bee Cave
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Artemis Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.0 mi
4025 Ranch Road 620 S, Bee Cave
Mo-Su 11:00-20:30
CraigO's Pizza & Pastaria
Restaurant · Italian, Italian Pizza · 2.2 mi
2501 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
12815 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Marble Slab Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
12717 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave
We-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-19:00
Pao’s Mandarin House
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
2300 Lohmans Spur, Lakeway
We-Mo 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:30
Simply Pho House
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.2 mi
12913 Galleria Circle, Bee Cave
Mo-Th 11:00-20:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:45; Su 12:00-20:45
Amy's Ice Creams
Ice cream · 1.3 mi
12800 Galleria Circle, Bee Cave
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
PLATE by Dzintra
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
12823 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
58 more on the map.
History
Bee Cave was named by early settlers for a large cave of wild bees found near the site. A post office opened there under the name Bee Caves in 1870. The city was incorporated in 1987. Since April 2023, Bee Cave has been designated as an International Dark-Sky Community, making Bee Cave the seventh city in Texas and the 39th in the world with this distinction.
From the History section of Bee Cave, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging16
Sonesta Bee Cave/Austin - Tesla Destination
EV charging · 1.7 mi
12525 Bee Cave Parkway, Bee Cave
WHOLE FOODS MKT BEE CAVE St1
EV charging · 1.5 mi
12601 Hill Country Boulevard, Bee Cave
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare15
Greater Austin Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
12801 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave
Falconhead Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
14425 Falcon Head Boulevard Bldg F, Austin
Map of Bee Cave
165 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 41°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dripping Springs 6 E (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Travis County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- The Hills 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Lakeway 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Steiner Ranch 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Barton Creek 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Point Venture 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Hudson Bend 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- West Lake Hills 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Rollingwood 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Austin 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Jonestown 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bee Cave Texas City Hall West Elevation, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bee Cave Elementary School Lake Travis, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bee Cave Texas City Hall South Elevation, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bee Cave TX banner, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Central Park Bee Cave Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- American Campus Communities Headquarters Bee Cave Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Austin Zoo Lion, Scott218, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Austin Tennis Academy front entrance, Bryan Rutherford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Austin Tennis Academy aerial view, Thomas Collins, CC0
- Cinemark at Hill Country Galleria Texas, Slamforeman, CC BY 4.0
- Volkswagen Crossfox (facelift), TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Volvo 940 Wagon gold, TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rattus rattus - Reid Hardin - 119483853, Reid Hardin, CC BY 4.0
- View from The Grove, Slamforeman, CC BY 4.0
- ISS061-E-116219 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-116221 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-116220 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-11634 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-11635 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-116218 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-113485 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lake Austin dry - panoramio, iPhone Photography, CC BY 3.0
- Lake Austin Boat Ramp - panoramio, iPhone Photography, CC BY 3.0
- Lake Austin Spa dry - panoramio, iPhone Photography, CC BY 3.0
- Lake Travis Community Library, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Aston Martin DB9 front, TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baldwin Interlude Model 124 Series Electronic Organ - angled view (2016-08-11 15.10.03 by Brian Kelley), Brian Kelley from Auggen, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baldwin electronic organ - rhythm section & pedal stops (2016-08-11 16.42.06 by Brian Kelley), Brian Kelley from Auggen, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baldwin Interlude Model 124 Series Electronic Organ - accompaniment stops (2016-08-11 15.09.48 by Brian Kelley), Brian Kelley from Auggen, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baldwin Interlude Model 124 Series Electronic Organ - rhythm section & pedal stops (2016-08-11 15.09.53 by Brian Kelley), Brian Kelley from Auggen, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baldwin electronic organ - accompaniment stops (2016-08-11 16.42.35 by Brian Kelley), Brian Kelley from Auggen, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baldwin Interlude Model 124 Series Electronic Organ - with compact cassette recorder (2016-08-11 15.09.27 by Brian Kelley), Brian Kelley from Auggen, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 Brickyard 400 Pace Car Edition, TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0
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