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With California’s cleanest air, America’s oldest lake, and the friendliest folks on God’s green Earth, life in Lake County tends to freshen your perspective. Around here, folks from all walks of life walk together. People are a part of nature, not apart from it. And being a bit weird is worn as a badge of honor. If you’ve ever been, you know. If you never have, come to Lake County and see what makes us clearly different.
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See All EventsBenefit Concert & Luau for "The Gladiators" K-8th Grade Wrestling Program Hosted at Cache Creek Vineyards & Winery
Enjoy the music of JASON ARCILLA and the Rhythm Sons from Maui, Hawaii Luau & Concert Tickets: $75 Provided by Barbecue by Biasotti Includes a Hawaiian-style whole smoked pig, Concert...
View moreSaw Shop Public House - Shannon Family of Wines Dinner
Come enjoy the culinary creations of Chef Sergio paired with the very finest Shannon Family of Wines winemaker dinner.
View moreStonehouse Cellars: Bites, Beats & Barrels
Ready to soak up the sun? Join us for a night of laid back fun featuring a variety of delicious cuisine made by our favorite local chefs and food trucks, a special curated selection of wines...
View moreTOP 5 SPOTS TO TAKE A HIKE IN LAKE COUNTY
“Take a hike!” is not a very nice thing to say in most circumstances, but where we come from it’s actually terrific advice. With all of the scenic beauty and natural wonders in every direction, Lake County has plenty of places to stretch your legs, and your imagination.
FIND A TRAILBE SOCIAL.
STAY DIFFERENT.
Grab your family and celebrate the 4th of July weekend at one of our spectacular safe & sane fireworks shows around Lake County! These sanctioned and monitored events are the best way to enjoy this holiday tradition with fire wise safety in mind:
City of Clear Lake Austin Park Fireworks- Saturday, 7/2, at 9pm
Lakeport Speedway Fireworks- Saturday, 7/2, at 9:30pm
Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven fireworks - Sunday, 7/3, at dusk
Konocti Vista Casino fireworks - Sunday, 7/3, 9:30 pm
Lakeport fireworks- Monday, 7/4, 9:30pm.
See you out there! 🇺🇸🎆
Photo by @karenpavonephotography
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Ready to curl up in vintage charm? The historic @tallmanhotel in Upper Lake, California combines premium amenities with exquisite comfort for a romantic getaway you will long remember. This beautiful old hotel has been restored with loving care by owners Lynne & Bernie Butcher, who welcome you to stay, explore, enjoy great musicians who serenade guests in the garden courtyard, and dine on delicious cuisine at their sister eatery, @bluewingsaloon 💙 It’s the perfect place to unwind and discover all that Lake County has to offer. Click on the link in our bio to learn more!
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We’ve talked a lot about what we have to offer visitors here in Lake County.
Today let’s talk about what we don’t have:
Crowds, traffic, parking meters, smog, light pollution, bad views,
expensive tasting rooms….
In this case, less is a whole lot more!
Come discover country hospitality and nature’s playground at its finest!
Photo credit: @figandoakguesthouse
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Have you discovered Crazy Quilt Farms? Located just outside the town of Upper Lake off State Highway 20, this family-run farm is being reinvented by owners Lyle Coburn and Liam Jackson-Wyatt.
Formerly Pet Acres, the farm’s new name was inspired by the family’s love of musicals (this one from a 1930’s review) plus likening their family to a crazy quilt… they don’t match but together they make something beautiful!
Their on-site farm stand is brimming with locally sourced & made goodies including handcrafted jams, gooey cinnamon rolls, fresh baked breads, and decadent chocolate chip cookies. Their motto “just like grandma’s, but BETTER” says it all! (*Farm Store open Thursday & Friday 11pm–6pm; Saturday & Sunday 11pm-4pm. Closed Monday-Wednesday).
There’s also a farm animal petting zoo with lots of friendly critters to cuddle. One of their main goals is to create an interactive/immersive experience for all, including families like theirs with members that require equipment like wheelchairs or walkers for mobility.
Stop by and see them at 1215 State Highway 20, Upper Lake and follow them @crazyquiltfarms for updates and upcoming events!
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Weekend vibes from Lake County wine country! It’s great wine tasting weather out there, and we’ve got over 30 award winning wineries to explore— offering premium vintages to sip while enjoying gorgeous views, live music, and casual, relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere.
Check out this fly-by over Wild Diamond Vineyard in Lower Lake, California, where you can take in panoramic views from Napa’s Lake Berryessa in the distance, to Mt. Saint Helena, Cobb Mountain, and Mt. Konocti from their rooftop tasting perch. Note the rich, red soil we are known for that produces our signature Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Grab some friends and enjoy!
Download a copy of the Lake County Winery Map (link in our profile). 🍷♥️
Drone footage @kellerjefffinishcarpenter
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Who's ready for a star party?
After two years of being closed to the public, the Friends of Taylor Observatory will be open for some heavenly viewing this Saturday, June 25th, at their “Window To The Universe” event!
Come learn how to locate objects in the night sky, how to use a telescope, and a variety of other skywatching topics. They will have a variety of telescopes set up to observe deep sky objects.
Amateur astronomers are encouraged to bring their telescopes. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring something to sit on. *Unfortunately, the planetarium will not be open due to technical issues.
The schedule:
8:00 PM-Getting Reacquainted With The Night Sky and Telescope Set Up
9:00 PM-Telescope Viewing
Location: Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, CA 95451.
Proceed to Taylor on gravel road at end of Oak Hills Lane.
Admission: Donations in support of Lake County STEAM education are encouraged.
Happy stargazing!
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