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.
Record numbers turned out last Saturday night to watch the Christmas Light Parade make its way down Main Street in Upper Lake, California (captured here by @kellerjefffinishcarpenter). We sure know how to kick off the holidays here in Lake County!
The holidays are ON! Catch the spirit of the season as the City of Kelseyville hosts its 30th Annual Christmas In The County Open House & Parade of Lights tomorrow, Friday, December 3! Here's a rundown of happenings at this festive, family-friendly event:
3:00-9:00pm – Pogo's Pizza pizza-by-the-slice from their courtyard 4:00pm (until gone) – St. Peter's Church – Tamales 5:00-7:00pm – Kelseyville Presbyterian Church – Chili & Chowder 4:00-9:00pm – Hospice Services of Lake County Festival of Trees viewing at Sophie’s Day Spa, maker., A+H General Store, Flowers by Traci, Carmelita’s Cocina, Oak, and paper & poppy 5:30pm Merchant Open House 6:30pm Parade of Lights followed by tree lighting at the Kelseyville Fire House, and then photos with Santa at West America Bank 🍷Smiling Dogs Ranch Tasting Room – 🎶Margo & Friends – 6:30-9:30pm
Excitement is in the air as the brand new Shannon Mercantile hosts its official GRAND OPENING celebration from 11am-7pm this Saturday, December 4th! They'll have live music, incredible local food, and a host of wines by the glass to kick your holidays off just right. Don’t miss the fun and the chance to see this gorgeous new space, located at 4350 Thomas Drive Kelseyville, CA. Be sure to arrive early at 10am for some some prime shopping time at the Saturday Farmer’s Market located on site! @shannonfamilyofwines
It's Giving Tuesday! Make your gift this year to support the good work of Hospice Services of Lake County by purchasing tickets to their third annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 4! Trees will be on display beginning Friday, at Sophie's Day Spa in Kelseyville, at 12pm noon. The Spectacular Party and Live Auction festivities begin at 5:30pm on Saturday with delicious Small Plate Entrees and fabulous desserts. Make sure to reserve your seats before they sell out! Tickets may be purchased by calling 707-263-6222 or visiting their website at www.lakecountyhospice.org. More details on their Facebook page. See you there ♥️ @hospicelakecountyca
Go LOCAL for your holiday tree this year! Cobb Mountain Family Christmas Trees has a great selection to choose from. Family owned and operated on the Owens Ranch in beautiful rural Lake County, this seasonal business offers pre-cut Christmas trees just waiting to be adopted by you, your family and friends! Follow their Facebook page for more information. Open today, Monday 11:00am-5:00pm. *Corner of Diener Drive and Seigler Springs Rd. *Accept Venmo, zelle, cash and check.
