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Lodging

Many who come to the California Delta do their overnighting aboard a boat, RV or tent. But there are lodgings for those who come by car, motorcycle, or bicycle just to mess around; or for those with a boat too small for comfortable overnighting. But do not expect a hotel, motel or inn around every bend in the waterways.

Of course, the California Delta's bigger towns and cities, such as Stockton, Sacramento, Antioch and Pittsburg may have a fine selection of motels and hotels. But such hostelries are scarce in sleepy towns such as Walnut Grove, Locke and Clarksburg. The accommodations might be such as a bed-and-breakfast inn in Isleton's Chinatown, or a comfortable vintage hotel overlooking the river, or a petite floating cabin, or a shoreside housekeeping cabin, or park RVs called "chalets" or "Snuggle Inns." Here, we offer several suggestions for lodgings.

B & W Resort, located on the Mokelumne River at Hwy 12, has housekeeping cabins near next-to the water. Handy slips for runabouts are right at the cabin area. Facilities include launching, a snack bar, take-out liquor and groceries, 916/777-6161.
Beacon Harbor, 3861 Willow Road, Bethel Island. On Bethel Island at Piper Slough, rents Aqua Lodges and Catamaran Cruisers. They also have guest docking, boat launching, ice, restaurants-cocktails nearby. 925-684-2174
Delta Daze Inn Bed & Breakfast, located at 20 Main St. in Isleton's Chinatown, quiet but handy to all of the sights. Docking and launching available about 1/4 mile away, 916-777-7777.
Grand Island Mansion & Spa, a 58-room mansion located on Steamboat Slough with docking. Serves Sunday brunch. Has rooms and suites for accommodations, 916-775-1705.
KOA Brannan Island located on the San Joaquin River at Andrus Island's Delta Loop, has 10 fully furnished rental "chalets" (park RVs) located in its fine RV park. Facilities include tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a store with groceries and sundries. Also home for short-term rentals, 916-777-5588
KOA Tower Park Resort located at the Tower Park Resort and Marina, new heated and air-conditioned Kamping Lodges sleep up to six make your stay even more enjoyable. With comfortable beds, a private bathroom, kitchenette and free Wi-Fi internet access, it's like having your own vacation home right on the California Delta. 800-562-0913
Lighthouse Resort & Marina (private membership) located on the San Joaquin River at Andrus Island's Delta Loop, has rental "chalets" (park RVs) located in its fine RV park. Facilities include tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a restaurant. 916-777-5511
Locke Lodging is located in the charming, historic Chinese town of Locke at 13964 Key Street, Locke, CA 95690. Experience this unusual historic town. An artist's retreat, a photographer's dream and a nature lover's paradise. Feel the cool Delta breezes in the summer evenings. Studio + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4). 916-776-4236 / FAX: 916-776-2266 / Email
Mariner Cove Marina, is located on Taylor Slough at Bethel Island, rents Aqua Lodges and Catamaran Cruisers. 925-684-2166
Microtel Antioch Budget Hotels, located at 1605 Auto Center Drive, Antioch. We are the newest hotel in Antioch. We offer complimentary deluxe breakfast and have great rates. 925-522-0010 / Email
Rio Sands Lodge, is a comfortable motel at Hwy 12 in Rio Vista, within walking distance of the city guest dock and launching ramp, public fishing pier, grocery stores, liquor stores, restaurants and more, 707-374-6374.
Rogelio's Dine & Sleep Inn, located in Isleton's Chinatown, is a comfortable inn with newly built upstairs rooms. Casino, restaurant, docking about a 400-yard walk, 916-777-5878.
RV-We-Haul-Rentals, located on Bethel Island, offers RV rentals delivered to your location. 925-684-2748 / Email
Ryde Hotel, a historic 32-room hotel overlooking the Sacramento River at the hamlet of Ryde, guest docking, great restaurant, 9-hole golf course, 916-7761318.
Sheraton Stockton at Regent Pointe The Sheraton Stockton Hotel at Regent Pointe is anticipated opening in late 2007. 146 West Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202 209-944-1140 / Email
Snug Harbor Resort located on Steamboat Slough, has rental park RVs (Snuggle Inns) and also 19 waterfront rental cabins. Facilities include launching, a store with groceries, snacks, a fuel dock, and sandy beaches. Also has home for short-term rental, 916-775-1455.
Stockton Grand Hotel Our five-story contemporary hotel is conveniently located near Interstate 5 and March Lane, and is only a few miles from some of Stockton, California's finest restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions. 2323 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, 209-957-9090. Note: The Stockton Grand is offering a discount when entering the code word: Delta
"The Palace" Vacation Rental Beautiful, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, waterfront home sleeps 10 in beds. Right on the water on Bethel Island, 42 foot covered dock. Bedding: 3 queens, 1 bunk, and two futons. Sleeps 10 in beds, room for 12. Full kitchen, linens and electronics, Comcast DSL TV, Stereo, Telephone, and DVD/VHS. Weber BBQ, Small gas grill, and large deck for wasting time in the evenings. (408) 262-8990 Ext. 223 or (408) 806-6929
"The Sinker" Vacation Rental Beautiful Waterfront Floating Home on Bethel Island. 1400 sq ft, Floating home, beautiful water front lot and views to the western sunset and Mount Diablo. Fishing and swimming right off the dock in front of the house. Room for two boats moored at the house. Two levels, main living area with full kitchen, living room, sunroom, access to the dock and waterway with a half bath and stack washer and dryer. Maximum of 6 adults and 2 children under 16 years old. Sleeps 6 people in beds and 2 on the floor.
The Walnut Grove Cottage, a beautifully restored vintage 1910 "cottage" in Walnut Grove, with all amenities including linens, computer with internet access, electric piano, 3 full-size beds, 3 single beds, accommodations for up to eight persons; Restaurants and public dock close by. Locke is less than a mile away, 916-442-1909.
Turner Cut Resort, located on Turner Cut, it has two floating cabins, with modest but comfortable accommodations. Facilities include launching, a fuel dock and a restaurant, 209-946-9409.
Vieira's Resort, located on the east side of the Sacramento River between Rio Vista and Isleton, has rental housekeeping cabins. Facilities include, an RV park, groceries, guest docking and slips, launching, restaurant, 916-777-6661.



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Morsels Delta Agriculture Part of the charm of the Delta is its isolation. This is agricultural territory. Recreation is just a by-product. The crops are varied, and may change as the economy and conditions dictate. Asparagus is a high-profile crop in San Joaquin County and has spawned the highly popular Stockton Asparagus Festival in April. Great orchards of pears grow along the Sacramento River and the Courtland Pear Fair is a big hit the last Sunday in July. There's corn for as far as the eye can see on some islands. Delta-grown "Blue Grass" sod from McDonald Island provides the greenery for the new Giants Stadium in San Francisco. Endives served in some of the finest restaurants come from a farm near Rio Vista. More and more acreage is going into grape vineyards, that help make the wines of the area that are so highly respected. Tomatoes are still a big Delta crop, and at harvest time the backroads and highways are busy with trucks loaded with the tasty red crop. Alfalfa is plentiful and you can catch its odor and that of milo as you drive by the fields. Sugar beets, rice, onions, carrots and pumpkins? Sure.

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