Southwest Valley, Clark County
Southern Highlands, Las Vegas
An upscale southwest community near the I-15 corridor
Southern Highlands is a large master-planned community in the far southwest Las Vegas Valley, built from the early 2000s around the Southern Highlands Golf Club and its own commercial village. It includes several guard-gated villages, a golf course, a shopping and dining district, schools and parks, and it anchors the valley's southernmost residential corridor along I-15.
History & Local Character
The community was developed on land at the southern edge of the valley, with the golf club and village center established as its anchors. Its build-out continued through the 2000s and 2010s, adding schools, parks and retail, and the area has become one of the valley's principal upscale addresses south of the resort corridor.
Neighborhoods & Communities
Southern Highlands sits within the City of Las Vegas in the far southwest valley near I-15 and St. Rose Parkway, south of Enterprise and Spring Valley. It contains multiple guard-gated villages within the community.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing ranges from production single-family homes to large custom estates in guard-gated villages, with golf and mountain views. Prices are above the valley median, with the gated villages at the upper end.
Restaurants & Shopping
Dining centers on the Southern Highlands village district, which includes restaurants, cafes and a shopping center, with additional options in the neighboring southwest valley and a short drive to the Strip.
Schools & Education
Students attend Clark County School District campuses within and adjacent to the community, and the master plan reserved sites for schools as the neighborhoods were built.
Parks & Recreation
The community includes parks, trail connections and the golf course, with the surrounding desert and Red Rock Canyon providing larger outdoor options within a short drive.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-15 and St. Rose Parkway serve the community, with Southern Highlands Parkway as its main internal corridor. The Strip and the airport are roughly 15 to 20 minutes north, with a car required for most trips.
Local Businesses
Businesses include restaurants and retail in the village district, medical and dental offices, salons, gyms, contractors and professional services supporting the community and the surrounding southwest valley.
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Nearby Attractions
- Southern Highlands Golf Club
- Southern Highlands village district
- Las Vegas Strip
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Upscale housing with guard-gated villages
- Community village district with dining and shopping
- Direct I-15 access and proximity to the resort corridor
Considerations
- Above-median prices, especially behind the gates
- Car-dependent with limited transit service
- Far southwest location, away from the valley's northern job centers
Southern Highlands FAQs
Is Southern Highlands part of the City of Las Vegas?
Yes. Southern Highlands lies within the incorporated City of Las Vegas in the far southwest valley, near I-15 and St. Rose Parkway.
Does Southern Highlands have a shopping district?
Yes. The community includes its own village district with restaurants, shops and services, centered along Southern Highlands Parkway.