Our Towns – Clearlake Oaks, Nice, Glenhaven, Lucerne

For spectacular views of North America’s oldest lake, look no further than the drive on Highway 20 from Clearlake Oaks to Nice. The road winds along Clear Lake, providing ample spots to pull over and get great photos of Mt. Konocti. And if you’re lucky enough to visit in spring, the mountainsides fill with the red, yellow, pink, and orange colors of massive wildflower blooms. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Be sure to take a short detour from Clearlake Oaks up to High Valley, where you can explore the grounds of Brassfield Estate Winery. Bring a picnic lunch, or if you prefer, grab some Chinese takeout from Happy Garden before you head up the mountain. Leaving Clearlake Oaks, you’ll head towards Lucerne, which has two great options to launch a boat or sit and enjoy the sunshine: Alpine and Harbor parks. And if you’ve got a second, stop by Lakeside Arts and Gifts, a shop filled with locally crafted items. Nice, the next stop on the highway, has several great ways to pass some time. For waterfront dining and great live music, be sure to visit The Boathouse Bar and Grill. And if you’re looking for something completely different and unique, you have to stop by the Lunchbox Museum, an eclectic collection of retro lunchboxes and classic Americana.

Odds are, after all the fun, you’ll be tired, so grab a room and spend the evening enjoying the slots at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino before continuing your journey.