Plan Your Visit

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Statues Unveiled in Clear Lake, Iowa Three legends of rock & roll now have a permanent place in Clear Lake's historic Surf District. On Friday, August 7, 2026, three life-size bronze statues honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were...

We've hit that point of spring where Clear Lake collectively decides it’s time to be outside again. Patios fill up, garage doors open, and suddenly nobody wants to eat indoors. Around here, patio season isn’t just about the food. It’s the lake views, people-watching downtown, and cold drinks after a long day. Whether...

The Clear Lake Farmers Market didn’t always look like it does today. Now, Saturday mornings at the Surf Ballroom are filled with live music, rows of vendors, kids activities, and crowds of shoppers carrying fresh flowers, baked goods, and locally grown produce back to their cars and golf carts. Years ago, the farmers...

A Book Weekend in Clear Lake Some weekends are packed with plans, but this itinerary leaves room for a good book. Clear Lake gives you just enough to do and just enough space to slow down for a while. Coffee by the lake, long walks downtown, reading a few pages between stops… you get the idea. Bring your current read to...

Summer in Clear Lake doesn’t just show up. It fills up. Boat rentals book. Patio tables fill. Event weekends sneak up. The people who plan early are the ones who actually relax. If you’re going to plan your summer in Clear Lake, Iowa, now is the time. Let’s map it out! Mark the Major Clear Lake, Iowa Summer Events Let's...

Winter in Clear Lake, Iowa just got a little more magical! The new modular ice skating rink in City Park is officially open, bringing a fun way to enjoy ice skating in Clear Lake right to the heart of the community. What started as a simple “wouldn’t this be fun?” idea quickly turned into a community-wide project thanks...