Encircled by stupendous mountains, Clear Lake is one of the major attractions of the city. Its high diversity in microorganisms, fish, and plants is due to its warm and shallow waters. Dotting its shoreline are many Clear Lake vacation homes and house rentals which offer an easy access to varied water activities like water-skiing, kayaking, and canoeing besides fishing and swimming. The lake is rated by national bass-fishing tournaments as one of the best bass lakes in the country, and major tournaments are held here every year. A short drive from Clear Lake will take you to the famous Clear Lake State Park, a nesting place for waterfowl of all kinds also offers ample scope to fish for large mouth bass, crappie, bluegill and channel catfish and includes an Indian site which was once a Pomo village. If you are avid hiker then you can enjoy the Indian Nature Trail, a self guided trail that shows how the Pomo people, who lived in the area for centuries, utilized the area’s resources. Within the park, are aquatic areas, oak grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral zones, which provide a natural habitat for a wide range of wildlife, birds and wildflowers including river otter, muskrat, bobcat, mountain lion, wood peckers and raptors. There is a Visitor Center in the park that features displays the area's rich natural and cultural history. If golfing is your passion then several golf courses are just a short drive away from Clear Lake where you can indulge in passion to the fullest. The nearby cities of Clear Lake Oaks and Lake Port make splendid day trip options from the city.

Clear Lake offers a wide selection of restaurants, such as outdoor cafes, waterfront, and lakefront restaurants that serve both continental and contemporary cuisines. Upscale restaurants cater to international food tastes like Italian, French, German, Mexican or Chinese. Sumptuous seafood eateries with casual family atmosphere are also available. Savor your meals admiring the sunset or watching the dolphins frolicking in the Lake. In the evenings, you can choose to sip your favorite drink and spend good time with your loved ones in one of the lively bars near Clear Lake CA vacation rentals in a vibrant setting.