Articles and information for visitors to the
Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, a region
commonly known as the "California Delta".
Destinations in the California Delta
Information about the towns, counties, and waterways
of the Sacramento River Delta and San Joaquin River Delta
regions of northern California and the wetlands regions
between those rivers.
Visitor Attractions of the California Delta
Information about marinas, historic sites, islands, state parks,
ecological reserves, wildlife areas, and other visitor attractions
in the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Delta of Northern California.
Lodging on the California Delta
Where to find cabin resorts and other overnight
accommodations in the California Delta region of
Northern California.
Delta Region Ferries
State of California operator of two Delta ferrys.
The J-MACK FERRY crosses 440 feet of Steamboat Slough,
a three minute ride connecting Grand Island to East Ryer Island.
It is a 92 foot long by 32 foot wide cable drawn ferry
that can transport up to six vehicles.
It is considered an extension of Highway 220.
REAL MCCOY II FERRY is 88 feet long and 38 feet wide
and it can accommodation up to eight vehcicles.
It crosses the Cache Slough to Rio Vista and
it is considered an extension of Highway 84.
The Real McCoy Ferry is also known as the RIO VISTA FERRY.
See also
PDF Map of Delta Ferry Service
and
Delta Ferry Updates
Bridges of the California Delta
SACRAMETNO RIVER DELTA BRIDGES
- Freeport Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Sutter Slough Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Miner Slough Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Paintersville Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Steamboat Slough Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Walnut Grove Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Isleton Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Lindsey Slough Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Rio Vista Bridge (24 hour draw bridge)
- Three Mile Slough bridge (24 hour draw bridge)
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER AND MIDDLE RIVER DELTA BRIDGES
- Honker Cut Bridge (12 hours advance notice required: 209-468-3074)
- Bishop Cut Bridge (12 hours advance notice required: 209-464-7928)
- Paradise Point Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Bethel Island Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Connection Slough Bridge (24 hour draw bridge)
- Turner Cut Bridge
- Middle River Bridge / Bacon Island Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Middle River Railroad Bridge (12 hours advance notice required: 209-942-5441)
- Middle River Highway 4 Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Orwood Railroad Bridge / Old River Railroad Bridge (24 hour draw bridge)
- Old River Highway 4 Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Grant Canal Bridge (12 hours advance notice required: 209-468-3074)
MOKELUMNE RIVER DELTA BRIDGES
- Snodgrass Slough Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Deadhorse Island Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Miller's Ferry Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Mokelumne River Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- New Hope Landing Bridge (not a draw bridge)
- Little Potato Slough Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
GEORGIANA SLOUGH DELTA BRIDGES
- Georgiana Slough Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
- Tyler Island Bridge (draw bridge with limited hours)
Restaurants in the California Delta Region
Isleton Restaurants
Cafes and restaurants in Isleton on
the California Delta
Events in the California Delta Region
Taste of the Delta
Fundraiser held at the Village West Marina.
Attractions on the California Delta
Sugar Barge Marina
Facilities include a full service marina, boat rentals,
boat launching, berths, and a summer season
restaurant usually open on weekends between Memorial Day
Weekend and Labor Day Weekend. The marina also has
an RV park with a swimming pool, full hookups,
bathrooms with showers, and laundry facilities.
Other Delta Attractions
Suisun Marsh
Woodbridge Ecological Reserve
Activities on the California Delta
California Fish and Game - Delta Region
Information on the official Web site of the
California State Department of Fish and Game
about hunting and fishing in the Bay Delta Region of California.
Sand Hill Crane Wetland Tour
Seasonal tour featuring the arrival of sandhill cranes
to the Delta and Central Valley region. The tours
usually begin in late September, when the cranes arrive,
through the fall and winter, while the cranes remain
in the area.
Delta Rental Center
Offers rentals of patio boats, fishing boats, kayaks,
pedal boats, and travel trailers. Located on Bethal
Island at the Sugar Barge Resort and Marina.
More California Delta Region Resources
California Delta Chamber and Visitors Bureau
Includes attractions and activities in the California
Delta region, including the communities of
Antioch, Bethel Island, Bay Point,
Bird's Landingk, Brentwood, Byron, Clarksburg, Collinsville,
Courtland, Discovery Bay, Freeport, French Camp, Hood, Isleton,
Knightsen, Lathrop, Locke, Lodi, Oakley, Pittsburgh, Rio Vista,
Ryde, Sacramento, Stockton, Suisun City, Terminous,
Tracy, Walnut Grove, and West Sacramento.
Wikipedia "Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta" Article
Article with facts and general information about
the Northern California delta region known as the
Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Includes
development of the areas levee system,
levee failures over the years, and the areas
ecology and current status.
Delta Boating Web Site
Transportation in the California Delta Region
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Ferries of the California Delta
Islands of the California Delta
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Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce
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Wikipedia: Islands of the California Delta
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Andrus Island
More California Delta Resources
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California Delta Events Dot Com
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Delta Boating Dot Com
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Delta Counties Coalition
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Delta Loop Dot Com
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Delta Recreation Dot Com
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Delta Stewardship Council
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Discover the Delta Foundation
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Sac Delta Dot Com
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San Joaquin Delta Power Squadron
Sacramento River of California
San Joaquin River of California
Other Rivers in California
Lakes of California
