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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.

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
Comfort Suites, Oakley 5549 Bridgehead Road Hwy 4 & Hwy 160 Oakley, CA, US, 94561 Phone: (925) 755-1222 Fax: (925) 755-1221 mr@bmshotels.com
Cruiser Haven Marina / Holland Riverside Marina. Three Vacation Rentals available. "Holland House" (2 story waterfront home), "Pacific Queen" (custom built 82ft Mega Yacht), and "Happy Isle" ( 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home). For more information, please click on the name of each rental. 925-634-8000
Days Inn & Suites-Antioch Daya Hospitality LLC Hiteh Suraj - Managing Member 1605 Auto Center Dr. Antioch, CA 94509 925-522-0010 / Email
Delta River Grove Cottage Rental Laurel Ross PO Box 405 Walnut Grove, CA 95690 Phone: 916-484-4000 / Email FAX: 916-484-4000
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.
Hampton Inn & Suites, Brentwood 7605 Brentwood Blvd Brentwood CA 94513 Phone: 925-513-1299 Fax: 925-513-1280 terry.aldaya@hilton.com
Hampton Inn & Suites, Pittsburg 1201 California Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-473-1300 Fax: 925-473-1331 terry.aldaya@hilton.com
Isleton Vacation Rental located in old tow Isleton at 25 Main Street. Owner Jean Yokotobi also owns and operates 25 Main Street Deli at the same location. 916-777-6197 / Email
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
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
Mariner Cove Marina, is located on Taylor Slough at Bethel Island, rents Aqua Lodges and Catamaran Cruisers. 925-684-2166
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.
Ryde Hotel LLC, a historic 32-room hotel overlooking the Sacramento River at the hamlet of Ryde, guest docking, great restaurant, 9-hole golf course, 916-7761318.
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.
Sugar Barge Trailer Rentals The Delta Rental Center is located at the Sugar Barge Resort & Marina. It is an excellent location for fishermen, boating enthusiasts, RVers, campers, and those who want to relax and have fun! We rent: patio boats, fishing boats, bass boats, waverunners, kayaks, pedal boats and trailers! 925-684-9075
"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 Willows at Bethel Island, 3656 Willow Road, Bethel Island, CA. A lovely mobile home park on Bethel Island. Contact us at (408) 248-2440.
Windmill Cove Marina, 7600 Windmill Cove Road, Stockton, CA 95206, is located on the south side of the Stockton Deepwater Channel at Light No. 36. Windmill Cove has beautiful, new, cabins for rent. Waterfront view, New vacation cabins, Full kitchens, Full baths, 2 & 3 Bedrooms, Lofts. Contact us at 209-948-6995
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.