Kelly Ridge, CA

Kelly Ridge is a lakeside community of 2,800 people on Lake Oroville's eastern shore, about 70 miles north of Sacramento. Take Highway 70 north to Highway 162 east, which winds around the lake's northern edge. The area features oak-covered hills and a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Local trips use Highway 162 to nearby Oroville, while visitors typically arrive via Highway 70 from Sacramento or the Bay Area. The community maintains several boat launches on California's second-largest reservoir.