Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Harbin is classic Northern California. Originally a 19th-century health spa and resort, it
now has a retreat-center vibe and people come to unwind in silent, clothing-optional hot-
and cold-spring pools. This is the birthplace of Watsu (floating massage) and there are
wonderful body therapies as well as yoga, holistic-health workshops and 1160 acres of
hiking.
Accommodations are in Victorian buildings (which could use sprucing up) and share a
common vegetarian-only kitchen. Food is available at the market,
cafe
and
restaurant
.
Day-trippers are welcome Monday through Thursday only; day rates are $20.
The springs are 3 miles off Hwy 175. From Middletown, take Barnes St, which becomes
Big Canyon Rd, and head left at the fork.
Drinking & Entertainment
Library Park, in Lakeport, has free lakeside Friday-evening
summer concerts
, with blues
and rockabilly tunes to appeal to middle-aged roadtrippers.
Harbin Hot Springs
presents a
surprising line-up of world music and dances.
Kelsey Creek Brewing
BREWERY
(3945 Main St, Kelseyville; 2-8pm Tue-Fri, noon-8pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
A 'hop'-ping fun local's scene with excellent craft beer, peanut shells on the floor and a
bring-your-own-food, bring-your-dog kind of laid-back vibe.
Lakeport Auto Movies
CINEMA
(
www.lakeportautomovies.com
; 52 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport; 1/2/3 people per car $10/18/25)
Lakeport is home to one of the few surviving drive-in movie theaters, with showings on
Friday and Saturday nights.
Information
Lake County Visitor Information Center
TOURIST INFORMATION
(
www.lakecounty.com
;
6110 E Hwy 120, Lucerne; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-4pm Sun)
Has complete information and an excellent website, which allows potential visitors to nar-
row their focus by interests.
