Things to do in Clear Lake
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Along Hwy 101, 80-sq-mile Humboldt Redwoods State Park protects some of the world's oldest redwoods and has three-quarters of the world's tallest 100 trees. Even if you don't have time to hike in, drive (vehicle entry $8) the park's awe-inspiring Avenue of the Giants, a 32-mile, two-lane road parallel to Hwy 101.
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Clear Lake State Park
Six miles from Lakeport, Clear Lake State Park , on the lake's western shore, is everything a state park should be - idyllic and gorgeous - with hiking trails, fishing, boating and camping. The bird-watching is extraordinary. The visitors center has geological and historical exhibits.
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Sawshop Bistro
You'd be hard-pressed to find better in Lake County. In addition to the regular California-cuisine menu of wild salmon and rack of lamb, there's a small-plates menu of sushi, lobster tacos, Kobe-beef burgers, fish and chips, and flatbread pizzas, all available at the small wine bar.
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Clear Lake Queen
The Clear Lake Queen, docked in Lucerne on the north shore, is an elegant, three-story paddlewheel steamboat offering sightseeing cruises, with pretty good dining, a bar and live music. Reservations essential.
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Park Place
Everything is made in-house at this cheerful café, where the consistently good cooking includes lunchtime soups and sandwiches, and pastas, steak, duck and seafood at dinner.
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Old County Courthouse
In Lakeport, the 1871 Old County Courthouse is a state historic landmark. Inside, so-so Lake County Museum has Pomo Native American artifacts and historical exhibits.
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Lower Lake Historical Schoolhouse Museum
The Lower Lake Historical Schoolhouse Museum is infested with bats, but the restored 19th-century classroom is worth checking out.
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Ceago Vinegarden
Ceago (cee-ay-go) occupies a spectacular spot on the north shore, and pours bio-dynamic, fruit-forward wines.
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Redbud Audubon Society
In Lower Lake there's the conservation group Redbud Audubon Society, but birding is better at Clear Lake State Park.
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Ployez Winery
Ployez makes above-average méthode champenoise sparkling wines and is surrounded by farmland.
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On the Waterfront
Many outfits rent boats, including On the Waterfront and Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa in Kelseyville.
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Wildhurst Vineyards
Wildhurst makes the best wine on the lake - try the sauvignon blanc - but lacks atmosphere.
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Library Park
Library Park has free lakeside Friday-evening summer concerts, from blues to rockabilly.
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Taylor Planetarium & Observatory
Taylor Planetarium & Observatory offers star-gazing programs; call for times.
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TNT on the Lake
The Mexican food at TNT on the Lake is nothing special, but the views are.
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Guenoc & Langtry Estate Vineyards
These are the most beautiful vineyards; port is what's best to drink.
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Scotty's Garden Cafe
Scotty's makes breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, salads and pastas.
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