Lakeport, CA, is a small community near Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California, attracting vacation home buyers and retirees with its relative affordability. Clear Lake offers recreational activities like boating, jet skiing, and bass fishing. Library Park features docks, a boat launch, and a playground, while Clear Lake State Park provides campgrounds, a beach, and hiking trails. The surrounding mountains and forests enhance the area's appeal, with hiking trails and waterfalls at Linda Falls Preserve and Mount Konocti.
Lakeport's housing market includes diverse home styles, from 1920s bungalows to contemporary homes from the 1980s, with properties ranging from less than 1,000 square feet to over 2,000 square feet. Downtown Lakeport, along Main Street, offers locally owned restaurants and shops, including Renee's Café, Lakshmi Cuisine of India, and Park Place Restaurant. Retail options include Campos Casuals, Watershed Books, and Flowers by Jackie Lakeport.
Lakeport hosts notable events, with the Fourth of July featuring fireworks and a boat parade at Library Park. Free Friday-night concerts occur from June to August. Clear Lake High School maintains a high rating, offering a diverse Career Technical Education program. Santa Rosa, 65 miles south, serves as a gateway to the county, with an airport providing flights to major cities and a bus system connecting Lakeport to surrounding areas.
