With California’s cleanest air, America’s oldest lake, and the friendliest folks on Earth, we’re California’s best-kept secret. The best part? We’re just a short drive away! Whether you take the scenic route or the quickest way here, we’re ready to show you want make us Clearly Different.
From San Francisco, Marin & Alameda Counties
If you prefer scenic mountain roads: Take Highway 101 north. At Hopland take Highway 175 for 19 miles to Lakeport.
If you prefer less twists and turns: Stay on Highway 101 past Highway 175. Shortly after Ukiah, take Highway 20 east.
Drive Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
From Alameda, Contra Costa & Napa Counties
Take Highway 29 through Napa Valley and up into Middletown. From there you can take any number of routes to head toward the communities surrounding Clear Lake:
Drive Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
From the Sacramento Valley
Go north on Interstate 5 until you reach Highway 20 in Williams. Take Highway 20 West until you hit Lake County. Travel north towards Lucerne, Nice or Upper Lake, or south for Clearleake, Lower Lake or Middletown.
The word is out! People are talking about Lake County, California as an affordable destination for travelers who love nature, approachable boutique wine experiences, outdoor activities including boating, water sports, world-class bass fishing, hiking, glamping and more!
Our warm, welcoming hospitality and down-to-earth, reputation enchants visitors far and wide who appreciate our authentic vibe.
Come discover for yourself our North of Ordinary appeal!
Get ready for these incredible music performances at Lakeport’s Soper-Reese Theatre in May (including a wonderful Mother’s Day concert option!)
Friday, May 1, at 7:30 PM the theater presents The Billie Holiday Project, led by vocalist Stella Heath. The performance offers an intimate and engaging journey through one of jazz’s most influential voices, weaving together iconic songs with storytelling that illuminates Holiday’s artistry and resilience.
Sunday, May 10, at 2:00 PM (doors open at 1:30pm), the Lake County Symphony presents the 2026 Mother’s Day Pops Concert, celebrating our Nation’s 250th year. The performance will feature music by the “March King”, John Philip Sousa and American composers Leroy Anderson, Irving Berlin, and Samual Ward. There will be an opening performance by the Lake County Adult and Youth Concert Orchestra.
FUN ALERT! Tickets go on sale May 1 for the 2026 Lake County Beer, Wine & Swine Baconfest in Kelseyville, CA. This event is quickly becoming the Father’s Day go-to in June, with all the things dad loves: Beer/Wine, live music, and yummy food starring BACON 🥓 🍻 🍷
Plenty of fun for the whole family too. Follow their Facebook feed to learn more.
Did you know Clear Lake is one of the oldest lakes in the United States?
“Clear Lake, located in Lake County about 87 miles north of San Francisco, has long held the title of oldest lake in the US. Sediment cores collected by the US Geological Survey confirmed the lake has existed continuously for roughly 480,000 years, predating modern humans entirely. That’s an extraordinary run for any body of water, especially one that survived multiple ice ages, volcanic activity, and persistent drought cycles that wiped out most other lakes across the continent.”
Read this fascinating piece by Active NorCal to learn more about the fascinating history of this Lake County centerpiece! Link in our bio 💖
Do you enjoy a little mystery & history when you book a stay? Check out Lake County’s Featherbed Railroad Bed & Breakfast, which has been officially added to California’s “16 Most Haunted Hotels” by Haunted Rooms America!
For more than 100 years, this property has welcomed travelers to the shores of Clear Lake. Long before the cabooses arrived, these grounds were already a lake side destination—and over the years, stories have followed.
Guests and staff have shared tales of: • footsteps when no one is there • whispers in the night • doors opening on their own • unexplained shadows and figures • mysterious movement inside the cabooses
Coincidence... or something more?
Read the article here: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/california/haunted-places/haunted-hotels
Then book your stay today at https://www.featherbedrailroad.com
