Our Towns – Upper Lake

December 23, 2024

Exterior of Tallman Hotel
Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake

If you’re looking for an authentic NorCal Experience, stop by Upper Lake. This town still keeps its Old West feel. Anchored by the historic Tallman Hotel and its neighboring Blue Wing Saloon, it’s the perfect place to get away, experience the small-town atmosphere, and sip on a handcrafted cocktail as you listen to some of the best blues musicians in California.

 

 

Blue Wing Saloon RestaurantPlus, Upper Lake is an outdoor paradise. Head just a couple minutes out of town, and you’re in the 913,000-acre Mendocino National Forest. But if wandering through the wilderness isn’t your thing, you can always grab a latte at Double D’s Coffee, a great sandwich at Upper Lake Grocery, and enjoy a game of blackjack at Running Creek Casino. And if you come on the first Saturday of the month, Lake County’s largest antique store, Vintage Antiques, has a massive parking lot sale–spend some time wandering, and you’ll find everything from swords to saddles.

Mendocino National Forest
Mendocino National Forest