Clear Lake Blog

View of Mt. Konocti and Clear Lake with surrounding hills under a blue sky

Mt. Konocti Hike with Views over Clear Lake

Mt. Konocti just sits there quietly on the south side of Clear Lake, watching the towns below, looking a little too calm for something that…

Interior of a cozy coffee shop with wooden furniture, a surfboard, and framed photos on the wall

Clear Lake Restaurants You’ll Actually Like

Clear Lake has a way of slowing you down. Mornings stretch out, afternoons drift by, and eventually, you get hungry. And while the lake is…

House overlooking a lake with mountain background

Clear Lake Resort Guide for Relaxed Getaways

Clear Lake isn’t one of those places where you just crash anywhere and call it a trip. The vibe of where you stay shapes everything.…

Hillside homes by Clear Lake

What Is It Like Living in Clearlake

Tucked into the hills of Northern California, Clearlake feels like the kind of place you weren’t sure still existed. Quiet mornings with mist rising off…

Best Places to Taste Wine Around Clear Lake

Clear Lake doesn’t show up on most wine tourists’ maps, and honestly, that’s part of the appeal. It’s not Napa. No traffic jams. No tasting…

The Largest Lakes in California

California is known for its coastlines and vineyards, but there’s far more to the landscape once you move away from the shoreline. Tucked between mountain…

Is Clear Lake a Volcano?

Well, you wouldn’t guess it just by looking. Clear Lake sits there all calm and glassy, with tree-covered hills sloping gently into the water and…

Sunset over a calm lake with reflections on the water

Clear Lake Fishing for Those Who Love Quiet Nature

I call Clear Lake my happy place. It’s the largest natural freshwater lake in California, but it feels like my own secret oasis. Imagine quiet…

Does Clear Lake Freeze?

Clear Lake in Winter — Chill, But Not Frozen People hear “California” and picture surfboards, palm trees, and year-round sun. But Clear Lake doesn’t fit…

Clear Lake with Mount Konocti under blue sky

Is Clear Lake Safe to Swim?

Clear Lake is a massive freshwater lake tucked into Northern California, not far from Napa or Sacramento. It’s actually the largest natural lake fully within…

Clear Lake shoreline with houses and hills

15 Things to do in Clearlake, CA

Clearlake is one of those places that somehow still flies under the radar. Two hours north of San Francisco, it’s all wide-open skies, quiet roads,…

Calm water reflecting dense greenery and blue sky

What is Clear Lake Known For?

Quick Facts and Why You’re Probably Googling This If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what is the largest lake in California, the answer isn’t quite…