Lake County is rich in natural beauty and offers a variety of activities:
* Waterskiing and Jet-skiing
* Boating
* Tournament bass fishing
* Wine tasting
* Horseback riding
* Gaming casinos
* Swimming
* Golf
* Annual events, festivals and museums
* Hiking
* Flower markets & farmers markets
* Camping
Located within a few miles of The Cottages at Bell Haven:
* Beautiful boat launch facilities at Clear Lake State Park - 1 mile (brochure)
* Konocti Harbor Resort offers fine dining, family activities and concerts - 4 miles
* Golf and tennis at Buckingham Park or the Clear Lake Riviera Golf Courses.
Fine Dining:
Zino's: (2 blocks away!) 25 years of successfully operating Zino on the Plaza in Sonoma, Zino Mezoui brings his experience and talent to Soda Bay on Clear Lake to share best of Italian, Mediterranean and French dining.
If you're seeking outdoor activies in Lake County there are many excellent
possibilities...
Lake County Pathways
Bicyclists, hikers, and walking enthusiasts interested in discovering Lake
County will enjoy various public pathways and trails. For free maps call or
visit the Visitor's Center. They also have information about Mendicino
National Forest, Cow Mountain Recreation Area, and other recreation lands.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Several miles of nature trails wind through the 870 acre Anderson Marsh
State Historic Park. A vintage farmhouse and a reconstructed Native American
Village are on the site along with 27 Native American archaeological sites
dating as early as 10,000 years ago. The park also hosts the Blackberry
Festival each year.
(707) 994-0688
Boggs Mountain Demonstation State Forest
Carpeting a mountain ridge a mile north of Cobb on Forestry Road, off
Highway 175, is the Boggs Mountain State Recreation Area. It has 3,493
acres of woodland and 14 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and
equestrians.
(707) 928-4378
Clear Lake State Park (click to download brochure!)
Clear Lake State Park has 300 acres of land at the foot of Mt. Konocti.
Campgrounds, nature trails, fishing, swimming, boating and cycling are some
of the activities offered. There is a Visitor Center with interpretive
displays.
(800) 444-7275
Knoxville Recreation Area
The Knoxville Recreation Area, 17,700 acres of rugged terrain with
elevations from 1,000 to 2,000 feet, is located 13 miles from Lower Lake on
Morgan Valley Road near the Homestake Mining Company. The Lower Hunting
Creek Camp has 5 shelter sites and some facilities while the 3 other camps
are primitive hunting camps with no facilities. There are trails for
Off-Highway Vehicles and areas for Target Shooting.
(707) 468-4000
Clear Lake Water Sports
Boating:
The Konocti Bay Sailing Club hosts 'The Monster' Sailing Regatta and the
Konocti Cup Marathon.
(707) 277-7245
The Lakeport Yacht Club hosts the Spring Regatta.
(707) 263-7731
Parasailing is available at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa and at On the
Waterfront in Lakeport.
(707) 263-4281
Boat rentals and boat ramps are available at marinas and lakeside resorts in
Lake County.
Public boat ramps are located in the following lakeside communities:
Redbud Park, Clear Lake
Lakeside County Park, Kelseyville
Lakeport at:
* First Street
* Third Street
* Fifth Street
* Clear Lake Avenue
* Lakeshore Blvd. at Crystal Lake Way
Lucerne Harbor County Park, Lucerne
Nice at:
* Hudson Avenue
* H.V. Keeling County Park
Fishing
In Clear Lake fish for bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. Blue Lakes has
trout, catfish, bluegill and crappie. Highland Springs Reservoir has
catfish, bass, crappie and bluegill. Indian Valley Reservoir has trout,
bass, catfish and perch. Lake Pillsbury has bass and sunfish.
Smith's Trout Farm is located on Western Mine Road off Highway 29 south of
Middletown.
(707) 987-3651
A current list of fishing guides are available from the Visitor Centers and
Chamber of Commerce in Lake County.
Parks and Beaches
There are many County parks and beaches around the lake. You can get more
information by calling the Lake County Parks Department at (707) 263-2295
Golf
Adams Springs Golf Course is located off highway 175 on Cobb Mountain.
(707) 928-9992
Buckingham Golf & Country Club is a private club on East Lake Drive located off Soda Bay Road between Lower Lake
and Kelseyville. (707) 279-4863
Clear Lake Lions Club Driving Range is located at 5151 East Highway 20 in
Nice.
(707) 274-2550
Clear Lake Riviera Yacht & Golf Club
is located on Fairway Drive off Soda
Bay Road between Lower Lake and Kelseyville.
(707) 277-7129
Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course is 5 miles north of Middletown on Highway 29.
It has 18 holes of Championship Golf and a full-service Golf Shop, Driving
Range, Restaurant and Lounge.
(800) 987-3035
Hoberg-Forest Lake Golf Course is a 9 hole course, 8 miles northwest of
Middletown on Highway 175 and Golf Road. There is a Restaurant and Lounge.
Lessons are available by appointment.
(707) 928-5276 Cars / Racing
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