The site of the original town, inland of State Route 20, was subdivided by the 1920s. Situated in a broad canyon mouth, the original town site is about 4 blocks long and 3 deep, triangular in shape, with a plaza site in its center. Today the plaza is paved and used for parking by the church located along the west side. Most of the homes in the village remain true to their fishing cottage roots.

Clear Lake, one of the largest clearwater lakes in Northern California, 19 miles long and 8 miles at its widest point, is well known for its good fishing, rent boating equipment, parasail rides, gliding, first-rate golf courses within easy driving distance.