Welcome to Clear Lake
A traditional suburb with an affinity for recreation.
A recreational paradise masquerading as a traditional suburb, Clear Lake offers its residents comfort, adventure, and community. Since it’s close to the shores of Clear Lake and offers easy access to Galveston Bay, it’s easy to spend your days out on a boat here. But recreation isn’t everything Clear Lake has to offer. With a thriving business sector, it’s a great place for professionals, and the tight-knit community and great schools make it an ideal place to raise kids.
Houston was established during the oil boom in the early 20th century, and Clear Lake soon followed. Because of its location, it developed into a playground for the newly wealthy oil businessmen. They came here to boat, play and build sprawling estates and retreats. Then, in 1963, shortly after NASA's Johnson Space Center was opened, the master-planned community of Clear Lake City was opened. Since then, it has grown into the sought-after suburb it is today.
The housing market in Clear Lake is diverse, with sprawling estates, gorgeous single-family homes, and luxury condos. But the most desirable places to live in the area are the private, master-planned communities. Bay Oaks is 690 acres of lush, wooded neighborhood, and it’s also home to the
Bay Oaks Country Club and Golf Course. Other notable communities in Clear Lake include The Reserve at Clear Lake, Brookwood, Pine Brook, and Northfork.
What to Love
- Proximity to Clear Lake and Galveston Bay
- Tons of indoor and outdoor recreation
- Live in one of Clear Lake’s many private communities
- Thriving business sector
Local Lifestyle
Clear Lake is beloved by residents and tourists alike. There’s always something to do in this recreational paradise, from watersports and golfing to visiting the Space Center. It’s nestled between Houston and Galveston, giving it easy access to much of the surrounding area, and it’s full of Texas charm with big-city amenities. The thriving job market, including in the aeronautics industry, means professionals don’t have to commute far for high-paying jobs.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
Within Clear Lake’s boundaries, shopping and dining tend to be local and community-oriented. Residents can easily travel to the surrounding areas for other shopping needs.
Frenchie’s Italian Restaurant is an astronaut favorite, since it’s located close to NASA, and it’s easy to see why. Their authentic counter-service lunches are out of this world!
Opus Ocean Grille is a prime waterfront dining experience with a warm ambiance and decadent seafood dishes.
Boondoggles Pub is a homey spot that serves wood-fired pizza and has over 50 craft beers on tap.
Located next door in Friendswood,
Baybrook Mall is the perfect retail stop for Clear Lake residents. You’ll find a wide variety of stores there, from Macy’s and Gap to Hollister and Lush. There are smaller boutiques scattered throughout Clear Lake, such as
Adelaide’s Boutique. Adelaide’s sells women’s clothing, jewelry, and gifts with a personalized boutique experience.
Things to Do
From cultural events to dramatic outdoor vistas, Clear Lake has a laid-back, intelligent vibe mixed with a love of the outdoors.
Clear Lake has a highly educated population, partly thanks to the fact that both NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the
University of Houston - Clear Lake are located here. The university is home to plenty of cultural events, such as intimate concerts and art showings by students and professional artists alike.
2,500 acres make up
Armand Bayou Nature Preserve. Take a night hike or a
firefly hike and enjoy the beauty here after dark. The preserve is also a great place to kayak or take a pontoon boat tour! On the outskirts of Clear Lake,
Timber Creek Golf Club has a lit driving range and 27 holes on a stunning course.
Schools
