Lake County Explorer Blog

History runs deep in Upper Lake’s outstanding collection of hotels, restaurants and places of interest. But that history is on display even in Upper Lake’s newest and thriving hot spots. Upper Lake is experiencing a big revival with restaurants, shops and other attractions – even horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends.

Art and wine have always created a special pair together, and they pair exceptionally well in California’s northern wine country region of Lake County. Fine art goes perfectly with fine wine, and the artists of Lake County are designing handcrafted works that would make ideal gifts for the holiday season—particularly for wine lovers.

There’s no better feeling than finding that one-of-a-kind unique gift, and the feeling is magnified when it helps support local businesses. With many local entrepreneurs in Lake County balancing their artisan crafts with recovering from the four fires of the past two years, you can really feel good supporting these companies.