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MiddletownMiddletown, California
A half-day stop for Harbin Hot Springs and a meal at Perry's Delicatessen, not a base. One night if you want the hot springs at a relaxed pace.
Middletown is a small town in Lake County, California, best known for Harbin Hot Springs, a private retreat with natural hot pools. The town itself has a few eateries and a general store. Most visitors come for the hot springs and then move on to Clearlake or Lakeport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cooler, some facilities may close)
- Airports
- STS · OAK
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Middletown911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lake County Sheriff (non-emergency)707-262-4200
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Middletown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyMiddletown is a quiet rural town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 707-262-4200 Lake County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTS Charles M.
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Cowpoke Cafe$3–5
- Street or quick mealSandwich at Perry's Delicatessen$10–15
- Budget bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STS Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (About 1 hour drive; rental car needed) · OAK Oakland International Airport (About 2 hours drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Middletown: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is small and walkable, but Harbin Hot Springs is 3 km north of town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lakeport
goDoor to door: 30 min
CA-29 north, about 30 min
County seat with a historic courthouse and lakefront.
Kelseyville
goDoor to door: 15 min
CA-29 north, about 15 min
Wine tasting and farm stands.
Calistoga
goDoor to door: 25 min
CA-29 south, about 25 min
Napa Valley hot springs and wineries.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Middletown town centre
A few motels and inns; walk to Perry's and the general store.
Harbin Hot Springs
On-site accommodation at the retreat; book ahead.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (double)1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Harbin Hot Springs day pass2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Gas from Santa Rosa (round trip)1 × US$30 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$45 |
| Trip total≈ US$248 per person per day, bed included | US$495 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Sandwich at Perry's Delicatessen | $10–15 |
| Coffee at Cowpoke Cafe | $3–5 |
| Harbin Hot Springs day pass | $30 (check) |
| Motel room per night | $80–180 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Harbin Hot Springs is a clothing-optional retreat; check their rules before visiting.
- Cell service can be spotty in the hills around Middletown.
- Wildfire season (June–October) can cause road closures; check Caltrans before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Lake County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 707-262-4200
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lake County Sheriff (non-emergency)707-262-4200
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in San Francisco (check). Most foreign consulates are in San Francisco or Los Angeles.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Santa Rosa → Middletown (car): about 1 hour, 60 km (37 mi)about 1 hour, 37 mi (60 km)
- Oakland → Middletown (car): about 2 hours, 160 km (99 mi)about 2 hours, 99 mi (160 km)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Middletown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cooler, some facilities may close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Harbin Hot Springs and Perry's Delicatessen with verified hours and prices.
- Walking cluster for the town centre with rescue anchors (general store, gas station).
- Wildfire season alert and evacuation route info.
Sources
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