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A question for all you BI folks. My buddy and I come up to the old swamp every year in the fall and take a different cruise. We've been north to Knights Landing, west to the Golden Gate, north to Petaluma and Napa but this year we want to spend a few days around BI. My friend does not like to fish, he likes to drive the boat, smoke Cuban cigars, stop at bars and eat and drink the best we can find. I know a few of the places around BI but is there any other interesting places within a few hour cruise from BI that would be fun to see. That would include decent water under the boat, fun bars or wineries etc. Thanks for any info.

DBH
 
You could hit the Delta Loop. Moores Riverboat always has something going on. You could also stop at the Delta Marina in Rio Vista and walk over to Foster's Big Horn and see all the animal heads. Or you can go to one of the many bars located in Isleton.
 
A personal favorite for me is the Breadfruit Tree restaurant at Paradise Point Marina. They serve Carribbean food, which I really enjoy--but it's not a "hoppin' place" where you'll find nightlife.

I also have had a very good time at Garlic Brothers at Village West Marina--but the reviews of GB on yelp.com have been very mixed lately.

BTG
 
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Originally posted by BayTrawlerGuy

A personal favorite for me is the Breadfruit Tree restaurant at Paradise Point Marina. They serve Carribbean food, which I really enjoy--but it's not a "hoppin' place" where you'll find nightlife.

I also have had a very good time at Garlic Brothers at Village West Marina--but the reviews of GB on yelp.com have been very mixed lately.

BTG

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Those are the best bets in the South Delta. Especially with things winding down at Lost Isle wit summer over. Could also check out Windmill Cove. Nice view overlooking the river.

Village West also has some of the best prices on fuel. If you're in the area, that alone is a good reason to visit.
 
I would consider both Union Point and that restaurant next to the yacht club at Discovery Bay. I forget the name of it. Union Point has new owners who have been fixing up the place. Everytime I drive past it on Sunday the place is jumpin! Lots of dock space. Orwood Resort has a good restaurant open 7 days a week, but you need approach it from the Discovery Bay side and incoming tide. The water gets pretty skinny on low tide.
 
I'd strongly consider Guisti's (pronounced "juice - tees", LOL. Just learned that)

It's at the end of the Moke North fork. Cool bar, outside dinning, and very rustic. But good food, nice bar, lots of locals (farmers) and lots of food. Now on it's 4th generation, check the pics/history on this link:
http://www.giustis.com/

This website is a lot of help. Pull down the "Business Directory" menu and select restuarants:
http://californiadelta.org/

Have you also considered the town of Locke? There's a visitor dock, but you'll ned to reserve a temp berth at the Marina there, with a larger vessl. There's "Al the Wops". Now THAT PLACE has some history, as does the town. Great bar, very rustic but good. Must go there sometime, why not now?

You could take the Sac river up to "the Point",
http://www.pointrestaurant.com/
berth there overnight, nice view with dinner, plus 24 hour fuel. Then continue up to the Sac to Locke, then return down Georgiana slough (with the current, might be all 5 MPH no wake), to the Delta loop. Turn left and go up the Moke North Fork to Guisti's, or turn right and your on the "Delta Loop". River boat, Willow berm, light hose, Korths, etc. Turn right at the Moke mouth on the San Joaquin, then there's the Spind Drift, Happy harbor and more.

Thewn you could head further upriver in the Channel to the Stockton area. Garlic Brothers, etc.

I know large vessels can make this trip without issues, plenty of water on this route.

FWIW,
I'd recommend the breakfast at Korth's, dinner at Moores River Boat, and lunch at Guisti's or Al the WOP.

My opinion, worth blah, blah, blah...

PS Can I come, I'll pay for fuel???? LOL

PSS - Most of the area is covered on this chart:
http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/18661.shtml
 
You guys sure have good taste. I have spent 40 years up that way and have been to all those places and they are indeed a lot of fun and happen to be about all my favorite hang outs. I just have not spent that much time in the south delta. Ran out of water twice down that way and had to be pulled off the sand by some fisherman down by Orwood. Another time I had to kedge off a sandbar down there and by the time I got in deeper water I was afraid to go back for the anchor and just left it there. Lots of fun stories. Anyway I appreciate all your imput and will give a brief report after our trip.

DBH
 
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Originally posted by deltabighat

You guys sure have good taste. I have spent 40 years up that way and have been to all those places and they are indeed a lot of fun and happen to be about all my favorite hang outs. I just have not spent that much time in the south delta. Ran out of water twice down that way and had to be pulled off the sand by some fisherman down by Orwood. Another time I had to kedge off a sandbar down there and by the time I got in deeper water I was afraid to go back for the anchor and just left it there. Lots of fun stories. Anyway I appreciate all your imput and will give a brief report after our trip.

DBH

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I guess that means I can't go? ;)

Heck, now I'm going to be asking YOU for help, LOL.

PS How much water do you require? May I ask the vesl length?
 
Mitch,

You can go anytime. Anybody that is a friend of the delta is a friend of mine. My boat is a 24ft Trophy and it really doesn't draw that much unless you are not paying attentions and watching the scenery instead of the depthfinder. I would say maybe 30 inches. Don't know if it was low tide or a low water year but we sure got stuck down there near Orwood twice. A wise boater should always know the tide and watch the depthfinder especially in water he is not familar with. I did none of those things. It all turned out fine and we had a good trip.

DBH
 
All great places - I was at Moores two weeks back and they had a great band - it is a really fun, rocking night, although a bit loud. Your buddy sounds like my Brother - laid back, big cubans, good tequilla...

Another great place is Tower Park - they really have great food and a pretty busy night scene. I think most weekends they just do DJ music, but there is still dancing and a good time. You can back right up to the outside bar deck, sit on your boat, and talk to the "smokers" who are outside for a puff! Kinda fun and a pretty ride up little potato slough (I think).
Lots to do, have fun. Let us know where you decide and maybe we'll be there too!

Jim
 
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Originally posted by Flutterby

I would consider both Union Point and that restaurant next to the yacht club at Discovery Bay. I forget the name of it. Union Point has new owners who have been fixing up the place. Everytime I drive past it on Sunday the place is jumpin! Lots of dock space. Orwood Resort has a good restaurant open 7 days a week, but you need approach it from the Discovery Bay side and incoming tide. The water gets pretty skinny on low tide.

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The last time I went to Union Point (2 years ago) my outdrives got seriously clogged with weeds. Now that I have an inboard boat, I have not even tried. Is the approach still weed-choked?
 
The water around there looks great now. But I see it as I drive by in my car; I haven't gotten over there by boat lately. In September on a Sunday afternoon, the docks were filled with many many wake boats. Must have been a party going on inside!

UP has new owners who have many many improvements. It is worth checking out again.
 
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