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.
Only 2 weeks left to take advantage of U-Pick locally-grown fresh raspberries and blackberries at Edenberry Farm!
Located at 3036 Stone Drive off Soda Bay Road between Lakeport and Kelseyville, the farm is open Fridays and Saturdays 9am - 1 pm for pick-your-own berries, plus their on site farm stand with delicious jams, preserves, fruit vinegars, eggs and more! August 20th will be their last day of the summer season. @edenberry_farm
Do you love classic cars? Cruise on down to the Lady Luck Garage in Kelseyville this Sunday, August 14, from 9-11am for some classic car fun benefiting Operation Tango Mike. All wheels and clubs are welcome. Enjoy the fun hometown spirit, and stay to peruse local shops, food, and more in downtown Kelseyville. This is a family friendly event. See you there!
@ladyluckgarage
Local photographer @kellerjefffinishcarpenter captured this pair of curious river otters playing on a dock in Clear Lake. Our county is home to many species of wildlife, so bring your binoculars and a spirit of adventure when you visit. You never know who might pop unexpectedly in to view!
“Sip and Pick” right now at Shannon Family of Wines Mercantile where patrons can enjoy a glass of their premium local wine and gather a beautiful bouquet of zinnias (free of charge) from the adjacent field!
Open 11am-6pm daily at 4350 Thomas Drive, off Highway 29 between Kelseyville & Lakeport.
LIVE from tonight’s FREE performance of Shakespeare At The Lake on the new Austin Park bandstand stage in Clear Lake.
Bring a lawn chair and picnic on the lawn as the cast presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Tomorrow evening, Sunday, 8/7 is the finale performance at 7:00pm! It’s fun for all ages.
Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views from this drone footage shot in the rare air over Howard Peak, one of two hiking destination overlook s on our beautiful Mt. Konocti. Those who scale the 3 mile uphill climb from the parking area will be rewarded with an unparalleled vantage point over the county. **If you plan to hike it in summer, be sure to start in early morning at dawn, and bring plenty of water. Hiking poles are helpful!
Drone footage courtesy of @kellerjefffinishcarpenter
