At this point you are on the south side of the peninsula, heading toward Clearlake. The road goes down and up and makes sharp turns to left and right for several miles. Stay on Lakeshore Drive. Follow the signs into town. 37.2 Pass by Austin Park, which has restrooms, picnicking, swimming, playground and phones.
Local businesses abound for the next several miles.
38.2 Pass by Redbud Park on the right, which has restrooms, picnicking, and access to the lake. 38.6 Turn right on Old Highway 53, which is narrow with little or no shoulders, rolling hills and moderate traffic. Pass by a market and behind Pearce Field, then cross Highway 53 at which time Old Highway 53 becomes Dam Road. 41.0 Turn right on Lake Street and pass by the schools. Head into Lower Lake and turn right on Morgan Valley Road in the middle of town.