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Lakeport, California
In 1839 Salvador Vallejo received Spanish land grants in the More than 4,800 people make their home in Lakeport and the greater Lakeport area on the west shore of Clear Lake. Lakeport is alive with restaurants, lodging facilities, government offices, and a variety of retail and service-oriented businesses. Several galleries are located in downtown Lakeport, including the Lake County Art Council office. Artwork by local artists is also displayed in many of the county and city buildings as part of the ongoing "Art in Public Places" program. Lakeport's locale also makes it an ideal destination for outdoor recreation. Lake County's Courthouse on Forbes Street is just one block west of Main Street behind the historic Lake County Museum, which served as the county courthouse from 1871 until 1968. Lakeport's popular Library Park is one block east of the Museum and sits on the lake's shore. It is the site of the city's annual Independence Day festivities, many fishing tournaments, boat and ski races, and summer concerts at the charming gazebo. Children enjoy the playground equipment, and picnic tables and barbecue pits are available for use. A large parking area is easily accessible from Third Street. Three boat launch ramps are open to the public. The park is named for the historic Carnegie building constructed in 1917 which served as the county's main library until 1986, when it was replaced by the main library on High Street. Lakeport City Hall is on the corner of Second and Park Streets, across from Library Park. The Lake County Fairgrounds is the site of the annual Lake County Fair over the Labor Day weekend, auto races at the Lakeport Speedway on Saturday nights during the summer, the annual Lake County Rodeo, and many other shows, festivals, and community functions.
Lampson Field airport is less than two miles south of Lakeport, on Highland Springs Road. Sutter Lakeside (Colorful Main Street in downtown Lakeport) Community Hospital, a branch of Mendocino College, a National Guard armory, and the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility are found in north and west Lakeport, bordered by the Upper Lake community to the north and Scotts Valley agricultural area to the west. Lake County's thriving agricultural area, Big Valley is centered around the charming community of Kelseyville, home to over 3,000 people. The town was once known as "Uncle Sam." Because of its location jest of Uncle Sam Mountain---known today as the landmark Mount Konocti. The name was changed in 1882 in honor of the Kelsey family, whose members were among the first settlers to the region. Pears, walnuts and wine grapes, are all cultivated here. Kelseyville, know as the "Pear Capital of the World," celebrates a Pear Festival every September. Kelseyville includes numerous retail stores, art galleries (one is also a restaurant, and another is also a foundry), a motel, a shop specializing in quilting and fabrics, antique stores, and restaurants. There is a high school, a middle school, and two elementary schools. The tasting room for Wildherst Vineyards is located in the historic IOOF Hall on Main Street. The Brick Tavern is one of Lake County's oldest buildings and once served as the town post office. Kelseyville is the town nearest to Clear Lake State Park, which features an acclaimed visitors center and camping, boating, hiking, and swimming facilities. The Taylor Planetarium and Observatory, operated by the Lake County Office of Education, is located at 5725 Oak Hill Road near the Kelseyville schools on Konocti Road. Midway between Kelseyville and Lakeport, along the Big Valley Road, lies the community of Finley. Finley's landmarks include the post office, a grocery and deli, a Mexican restaurant and the local headquarters of the Clear Lake Gleaners. Just down the road is the new Rainbow Ag store and Steele Wines. |
area around what is now Lakeport, where until 1874 he raised long horn cattle to sell for their hides and tallow, which were shipped around the world. Lakeport, not the county seat, is the oldest of Lake County's two cities. Incorporated in 1888, the city retains its rural charm while offering services and amenities found in larger municipalities. 
Lakeport is host to many special events every year, including the Memorial Day parade, the Christmas holiday parade and related activities, the Independence Day boat parade and fireworks, out door concerts, fishing tournaments, and many other exhibits and festivities.
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