Lake of the Woods, California

About Lake of the Woods

Set in the southern part of California, Lake of the Woods is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Lake of the Woods is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.54 square miles.

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What Makes Lake of the Woods Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Lake of the Woods — but the California one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake of the Woods

• J & B Grill and BBQ — barbecue
• Mike's Pizza Company — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🔧 Local Services

Local Garage Door Repair Inc
Serving Lake of the Woods, CA
📞 (661) 851-2784

lake-of-the-woods.localgaragedoorrepairinc.com

🗺️ Map of Lake of the Woods

🏘️ Nearby Communities