2019
Konocti Harbor was a resort and music venue in Kelseyville, California, located the base of Mount Konocti on the south shore of Clear Lake. From the 1960s to the early 2000s, one of the best places to see a concert in Northern California was Kelseyville’s Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, perched on the shore above Clear Lake. The 6000 seat amphitheater was a favorite of concert-goers and performers.
Konocti Harbor Inn had commercials on the radio and on TV. I remember a catchy song they had. But since my parents never took me anywhere I never go to go. Coconut Grove was where there was a pool and places for children to play. Later on I saw one concert at the Outdoor Theater in the 90s. It was the Beach Boys and they played on my birthday October 20. The opened with California Girls. New owners are said to be remaking and reopening Konocti Harbor Resort as an upscale place for wealthy people to slip wine, instead of a fun place for children to play. Sometimes things don’t change for the better.
Now that I can afford to go spend the weekend, its still closed down, and its been closed for many years.
I could not find the commercial with the song on You Tube, but I did not find some vintage footage of Coconut Grove in the 70s.
Updated 2022: Although I no longer live in the area, I check the resort from time to time and it’s still closed.
Updated 2023: The park is open now.
I lived in Ukiah for 5 years close enough to go whenever I wanted.
There is a new park opening at Lake of the Ozarks called Oasis At Lakeport. It sound like it could be fantastic but they keep pushing the opening date further back. I searched today to see when the summer 2024 is happening only to find out its moved back to 2025 for the soft opening and 2026 for the waterpark and the hotel to open. History repeats itself. Where ever the most fun is happening I always can’t for for whatever reason.
“A $350 million amusement park near the Lake of the Ozarks could be up and running within a year. The Osage Beach Board of Aldermen last week approved a redevelopment plan for the project off Highway 54 near the Grand Glaize Bridge. The plan locks in financing for the entertainment district, called the Oasis at Lakeport. Plans for the 25-acre lakefront property include restaurants, a Ferris wheel, a waterpark with a retractable roof and a 400-room Marriott hotel.” From St Louis Public Radio
I was looking forward to park in 2024, at my age I hope they really do finish this park and not take 10 years to do it.
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