Get a glimpse of the many peoples that inhabited the area by visiting the Lake County Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport. The facility explains the population history from the time of the ancient Pomo Native Americans to the arrival of the pioneers. Exhibits include the largest collection of Pomo-crafted basketry on the planet.
Visitors learn what life was like for early farmers by visiting the Ely Stage Shop and Country Museum in Kelseyville. Benjamin Ely began the farm/ranch in 1882. Along with farming and ranching, the property also included a hotel, post office, general store in addition to being a stagecoach stop. The collection of exhibits include a wide selection of 1800s household items, farm equipment and a real stagecoach.
Rock and gem collectors have plentiful opportunities to find their next treasure in Lake County. Minerals and rocks found in the county include agate, chert, clamshell fossils, jade and jasper along with quartz, obsidian, onyx and travertine. The Courthouse Museum displays the 94-carat faceted diamond found in Lake County. The Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum displays examples of the minerals and rocks commonly found in the area.
Wide open spaces, clean air and the lack of light pollution make Lake County the ideal spot for stargazing. Each night, the stars and planets that make up the Milky Way are clearly visible. Learn more about the universe by visiting the Taylor Observatory in Kelseyville.
Lake County in northwestern California was named for Clear Lake, which is the largest natural body of water in the state. Clear Lake is also deemed to be the oldest warm water lake on the continent. Mountains, a volcano, hills and rivers are part of the fertile landscape that supports successful fruit orchards and vineyards.
Kelseyville, CA. KELSEYVILLE - CA.
Kelseyville, CA. 3810 Main Street Kelseyville, CA 95451.