Clearlake, California
Clearlake is a city of 16,659 people in Lake County, California, founded in 1980.
Why visit Clearlake
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clearlake Stadium Cinema, Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, ART HOUSE GALLERY and Redbud Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Clearlake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clearlake
Clearlake is a city in Lake County, California, United States. Clearlake is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northwest of Lower Lake, at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 m). As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 16,685, up from 15,250 in the 2010 census. It takes its name from Clear Lake.
From the Wikipedia article Clearlake, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
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Museums and landmarks3
Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum
Museum · 3.8 mi
Local history museum in Lower Lake, California
ART HOUSE GALLERY
Museum · 0.7 mi
15210 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
We-Fr 12:00-18:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes17
Gaytan Family Market & Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
Located in the city of Clearlake, Gaytan Family Market & Taqueria is a well-established business owned and operated solely by Salvador Gaytan.
14110 Austin Road, Clearlake
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
Tequila's Mexican Grill and Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
We are a Mexican grill restaurant with food like no other. Our home style dishes speak for themselves. From zesty guacamole and smokey...
15176 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Mo 11:00-21:00, We-Su 11:00-21:00
Catfish Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
14667 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Mo-Sa 05:30-18:00; Su 06:30-18:00
Kour Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 0.8 mi
14677 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00
Laguna Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
15204 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Mo-Su 12:00-16:30; PH off
Cabos Méxican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
14868 Olympic Drive, Clearlake
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-19:00
La Chilanguita
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
15165 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Mo-Tu 11:00-21:00; Th-Su 11:00-21:00
Magic Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
15080 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
5 more on the map.
History
The Clearlake post office opened in 1923, under the name of "Konocti" then the name was changed to Clearlake Highlands until the town's incorporation in 1981 when the official name became City of Clearlake.
The first inhabitants of Clearlake were the Pomo Indians, who named many of the area's features, including Mount Konocti. Beginning in 1821, enslavement and mistreatment by Spanish soldiers and missionaries, Mexican land barons, European settlers, and gold diggers, combined with a lack of natural immunity to European diseases, resulted in a massive wave of deaths. The result of this was massive amounts of land freed up for the white settlers who arrived during the gold rush.
From the History section of Clearlake, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Clearlake Wine Country
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
13865 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Churches and places of worship14
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.7 mi
3931 Pine Avenue, Clearlake
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Carle (William C.) High (Continuation)
School · 3.5 mi
9345 Winchester St., Lower Lake
Healthcare5
Adventist Health Clear Lake Medical Office - Clearlake, Live Well Program
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
15230 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Lake County Tribal Health Southshore Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
14440 Olympic Drive, Clearlake
Map of Clearlake
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 33°F | 6.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 6.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 39°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 45°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 50°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 43°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clearlake 4 Se (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-08: Boyles Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-09-12: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lampson Field (CKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Clearlake Riviera 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Kelseyville 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Hidden Valley Lake 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Middletown 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Lakeport 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Nice 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- North Lakeport 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Upper Lake 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Cloverdale 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Healdsburg 26 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Borax Lake, California, Marcia Wright, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valley Fire evacuation center in Clearlake - 1, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mike Thompson Harbor plaque, Clearlake, California, Harry Cutts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mike Thompson Harbor plaque (wide view), Clearlake, California, Harry Cutts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Rainbow Clearlake California, Neickols, CC0
- Book authored by Victor Vincente of America, Victor Vincente of America, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Konocti, Eggsy-B, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phainopepla nitens 111360523, Mary K. Hanson, CC BY 4.0
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