vista del lago visitors center

My elder son and I had a weekend to ourselves and did some fishing and touring the "local" sights. After living in SoCal for 30 years, this was the first chance we had to visit this center.I was impressed. There was more here than I thought.The center is setup very well and focuses on historical as well as educational aspects on water usage. There are a few touch exhibits although most of the exhibits are more informational - reading or videos. All the exhibits are well done.Amusingly, one of the video producers must be a fan of Disney's "Soaring Over California" as the Center has a video called "Wings Over Water" that was produced in almost exactly the same feel and with similar music. It was well done and would look really good on a large screen!The view from the wrap around deck is spectacular and gives you a great view of Pyramid Lake. Bring a camera along.For Kids...This is a good exhibit for younger (< teen) kids as it has enough things to do and touch. Older kids may get bored although it's a great place to get out of the car, take in a beautiful view and relax.For Adults ...As mentioned, let the kids run around and stretch.Bathrooms are clean. Facility is really nice and quiet. When we were there on Saturday, Jan 18, the place had only one or two other families so we had the place pretty much to ourselves. More people were taking in the view than were in the center.There is no entrance fee and parking is ample. You could probably spend about an hour or two looking around and stretching your legs.Make sure to bring a camera along.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about California's water distribution system. If you've ever wondered what all those cement rivers you see adjacent to Interstate 5 were all about stop here and learn. The visitor's center exhibits explain everything. There's plenty for kids and adults. The view of Pyramid Like is amazing from the visitor's center terrace. If you're driving along I5 in the area, take 30 minutes and check out this visitor's center.

If you are like most travelers, you know NOTHING about the vast system of canals and pumps that brings water from Northern California to the Central Valley and points as far south as Los Angeles. This museum will teach you EVERYTHING, not just about the California Water Project but about good old H2O itself. The exhibits are modern and enticing to young and old alike. As befits a museum with the name "View of the Lake," there is a viewing area for the lake just below, a key part of the California Water Project, where you can relax for a while. Clean rest rooms.