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.
Looking for a great stay on the lake? Book a room at Skylark Shores Resort and enjoy water views with quick walking distance to shopping & restaurants in downtown Lakeport.
Who loves a drive-through crab feed?! Don’t miss the Rotary Club of Lakeport’s annual Crab Feed fundraiser this Saturday, March 14, at the Lake County Fairgrounds 🦀🦀 Get your fill of fresh crab! INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $75 Includes: 3 Ibs of Cracked Crab, 1 Ib of Shrimp, Bread & All the Fixins! Optional Clam Chowder Available for $25 per Quart.
Purchase tickets online at www.lakeportrotary.org Questions? CALL (707) 533-1199....
We can’t let Womens History month go by without mentioning one of Lake County’s most famous residents.
British born actress Lillie Langtry, also known as "The Jersey Lily," purchased a large 4,190-acre ranch in Lake County, California near Middletown in 1888. She called it Rancho Guenoc and used it to pursue her love of horses and winemaking. Lillie’s numerous high profile love affairs, and penchant for excitement left a lasting stamp on her time in this region.
Today, her namesake Langtry Farms Winery continues to produce wines she would be proud of....
March is the time when the wild mustard blooms, carpeting fields and vineyards around Lake County, California in a swath of vibrant yellow splendor! They signal the beginning of wildflower season as Spring unfolds in the months ahead 🙌 We can’t wait 🌼
Attention anglers! American Bass is very excited to again conduct the Lake County Chamber of Commerce 38th Annual Team Bass Tournament, Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 (registration is open until Thursday, March 12).
Don’t miss this opportunity to match your wits against our record Clear Lake largemouth bass and win cash prizes! Register your team at the link below. Good luck!
