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Just for Kids
Lake County is a destination for all ages. Spend the afternoon at a local ranch’s petting zoo, gather under the stars for a double feature at one of the few remaining drive-ins, and stay overnight at a campground where the next morning holds infinite possibilities for quality time and fun.
The Visitor Center at Clear Lake State Park has an interpretive diorama of an Indian Village and Anderson Marsh State Historic Park has a recreated Indian Village site. The Lake County Historic Courthouse Museum also has displays of Pomo baskets, artifacts, a tule boat, and dioramas.
Movies & Theaters
| Lakeport Auto Movies | |||
| 52 Soda Bay Road Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-4215 www.lakeportcinema.com | |||
| One of few drive-ins in operation today, Lakeport Auto Movies is open all summer, always offering double-feature specials for all ages. Moviegoers without audio need not worry; rentals are available for a mere quarter at the concession stand, along with all sorts of treats. It’s a fun time and excellent deal for watching the latest films on an enormous screen under the star-filled sky. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; May through October. | |||
| Lakeport Cinema 5 | |||
| 52 Soda Bay Road Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-4215 www.lakeportcinema.com | |||
| The latest releases show on five screens, with matinees daily. | |||
| Clearlake Stadium Cinemas | |||
| 3380 Washington Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-7469 www.clearlakecinema.com | |||
| All shows $5.00. | |||
| Soper-Reese Community Theatre | |||
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275 S. Main Street |
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| Originally built as a movie house in the Art Deco style, the theater has undergone a large-scale renovation, a project driven by the Lake County Arts Council with tremendous community support that has transformed it into a center for the performing arts. With seating capacity for 275, a large stage, and a state-of-the-art sound system, the theater provides a popular venue for plays, concerts, fashion shows, and other theatrical and cultural performances. | |||
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| Lower Lake Historical Schoolhouse Museum | |||
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16435 Morgan Valley Road |
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| Built as a two-story schoolhouse in 1877 the second floor, renamed the Weaver Auditorium, provides the community with an intimate venue (seating for 80) for plays. | |||
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Animals
| Buffalo Hills 95451 | |||
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5120 & 5133 Cole Creek Road, Kelseyville, CA 95451 (707) 279-2063 | ||
| Bring the kids to see these massive animals up close! American bison (buffalo) is a low-fat alternative to beef. Visitors are welcome anytime to see the buffalo from the road. Directions: From Hwy 29 south of Kelseyville, turn right on Bottle Rock Road; take second right onto cole Creek Road; then first left up hill to Hitchin' Post and Trading Tree; park near picnic table. | |||
| Hrutky's Egg Ranch | |||
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2750 Old Hwy 53, Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-2317 Open 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays | ||
| Fresh eggs for sale. See chickens, egg room, chicks when brooding, as an educational experience. Directions: five miles north of Lower Lake on Hwy 53, take Olympic Drive or Old Hwy 53 (north end) exit. | |||
| Oops Ranch | |||
| 4980 Konocti Road, Kelseyville, CA 95451 (707) 279-8727 Call before visiting | |||
| Farm tours and traveling petting zoo features all miniature animals - horses, donkeys, cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and chickens. Breeding stock and pet-quality animals usually for sale year-round. Directions: east on Konocti Road from intersection with Main Street, approximately 1 mile on left, white rail fence. House and barns in back. Please call first. | |||
| Lake County Fair | |||
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401 Martin Street Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-6181 www.lakecountyfair.com | ||
| Labor Day weekend. Rides, exhibits, vendors, Junior Livestock Auction, nightly entertainment. | |||
Bowling
| Lakeside Lanes | ||
| 872 Lakeport Blvd. Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-4828 | ||
| Bowling alley with video arcade, snack bar, and cosmic bowling Saturdays. |
Pomo Culture
| Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino | ||
| 1545 E. Hwy 20, Nice, CA 95464 (707) 275-9000 (800) 809-3636 www.rrrc.com | ||
| At the annual California Indians Days celebration, watch local Pomo dancers perform, enjoy eating Indian tacos, and peruse art and craft booths. September. |
| Lake County Historic Courthouse Museum | |||
| 255 N Main Street Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-4555 www.co.lake.ca.us |
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| Located in Lakeport, this brick courthouse, completed in 1871, was the first courthouse in California to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970; later it was dedicated as a museum in 1978. | |||
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Skate Parks
| Austin Skate Park | |||
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14077 Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-8201 | ||
| Part of Austin Park, which also offers lake swimming, playground and picnic areas, Haverty Ballfield, tennis courts, and bike paths. | |||
| Lakeport Skate Park | |||
| 872 Lakeport Blvd, Lakeport, CA 95453 (866) 457-9222 | |||
| At Lakeside Lanes Bowling Alley. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. | |||
Outdoors
| Bass Fishin' with Richard | ||
| Richard Pounds PO Box 141, Kelseyville, CA 95451 (707) 279-4739 www.bassfishinclearlake.com |
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| Year-round. Specializes in bass. Fishing instruction, including gear. Kids welcome. | ||
| Bob Thein's Fishing Guide Service | ||
| Bob Thein PO Box 3325, Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-4886 (707) 350-1493 www.bobtheinguide.com |
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| Year-round. Specializes in bass. Fishing instruction, including gear, for beginners through professionals. Kids welcome. Sightseeing. | ||
| Highland Springs Recreation Area | |||
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3600 E Highland Springs Road Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-2341 www.co.lake.ca.us | ||
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Warm water fishing, swimming, and non-powered boating are enjoyed at Highland Springs Reservoir, a small lake south of Lakeport. The reservoir covers 146 acres of land and is fed by Highland Creek. Catfish, bass, crappie, and bluegill are found in the lake. A large grassy area, picnic facilities, and restrooms are located next to the reservoir. There are horseshoe pits and a basketball court. A disc golf course just off Highland Springs Road is available for public use. | |||
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| Lakeport Hobbies | |
| 75 E. St., Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-1500 www.lakeporthobbies.com |
30+ models available for purchase. |
| Mountain Bikes | ||
| The trails in Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest on Cobb Mountain are a favorite spot for mountain biking; pick up a map at the Visitor Kiosk to find your way around the vast array of well-marked trails. There also is an informal neighborhood dirt bike trail system along the creek at the Hartmann Road turnoff to Hidden Valley Lake, just north of Middletown. |
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park | |||
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14117 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb, CA 95426 (707) 928-4322 (866) 928-4322 www.jellystonecobbmtn.com |
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| Along Kelsey Creek near the base of Cobb Mountain.Handicap access. Open all year. | |||
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