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Imagine Sailing Tours

★★★★☆ 3.7 (29)

"#109Thank you Capt. Dennis and companion (dog) for an amazing trip around the city via the Bay. We saw so many things up close and personal--in a way I have never experienced the Bay Area before--even after 11 years here. The weather was a little cooler than normal, and then on the water it was that much cooler, but it really did not bother any of us as we brought jackets and wore warmer clothing--Bay Area in July, right? While everyone else, everywhere else is in short shorts and tank tops, we are out here in Uggs and sweaters (oh yeah, and our short shorts ;) A friend told me about this sailing tour and I actually got super excited. I asked two of my close friends to join me and we were off for our "day on the Bay". We entered by way of the Berkeley Marina and parked easily. We brought wine, cheese, fruit and a few other snacks for the tour. It was a whole day event, so I was glad my friend told me what to bring. We saw the Gold Gate Bridge from underneath as we crashed on the egregious waves and held on tightly to the boat. We saw beautiful Angel Island and toured past Alcatraz too. Strange to think that this prime piece of real estate was used to house America's worst criminal minds. I guess everyone deserves a view of nature. We could see the East Bay as we set sail and ventured over to the other side--and then around the whole thing almost. It was so amazing.I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves sailing, loves water, loves the Bay--yeah, I guess I would recommend it to anyone. Capt. Dennis we will be back to ride with you again. Thank you for a wonderful day.Stephani Smiles for Imagine Sailing Tours :)#captdennisisarockstar"

Nordic Marine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

"Thrilled to find this company at Ox Bow Marina. The owner, Leith really knows his boat mechanics. He's taken care of many items on our 33 ft Eco trawler and done a great job. He's not cheap but thorough. He didn't hesitate to drive into town & pick up new batteries right when we needed them.He works on all different types of boats & engines. We've even used him for smaller jobs like fixing our horn and windshield wipers."

Untethered Sailing

★★★★★ 4.6 (10)

"Unbelievably great owners and crew! You can't go wrong with Untethered Sailing. You are guaranteed to be taken care of and have a memorable experience !"

Village West Marina & Resort

★★★★☆ 4 (32)

"Whether you arrive at Village West by boat or car, FUN will find you! One of the Delta's best boating destinations, VWMR offers safe berthing, easy access to fun on the water, and onsite dining & drinking. However, this boater recently discovered their waterfront bungalows...well-appointed interiors with a fantastic private deck outside. You can fish off the deck, fire up the furnished grill, keep the beer cold in the full-sized frig, and use the free internet to post photos of yourself having fun. Now they also have a classy RV park where every caravan is on the water. The excellent staff adds to the experience."

Walnut Grove Public Dock

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6)

"If you're in your boat... in the Sacramento River... and you're near Walnut Grove... and you have a hankering for ice cream or pizza... and it's before 7 PM... you're in luck!The Walnut Grove Public Dock is a clean, large mooring facility to park your watercraft for a spell, while you head into town or enjoy one of the businesses close to the dock. And did I mention: it's free! There's a fee for overnight tie ups, but during the day, it's like parking your car on the curb.On our recent camping trip just down the rover from Isleton, our group took a flotilla of boats to the ice cream place at the dock. Summer conditions in the delta made the water warm and relatively clear, and the kids tubes and wake boarded on the way up the river to Walnut Grove.We tied up to the dock, gorged on sweet treats, and returned for a sundown boat ride back.Apparently, fishing used to be allowed here; not anymore. In fact, there are lots of rules posted here, almost comically... and there's room on the wall for more rules to be posted at the whim and fancy of the city council.Definitely a different way of living than our SoCal freeway lifestyle."

Lake Camanche South Shore

★★★★☆ 3.8 (355)

"First timer here at Lake Camanche and it was definitely above expectations! I kept my expectations low prior to arrival but once my friends and I pitched tents and started swimming + using the other amenities, I realized it's so much better than other sites I had visited before. Despite the blazing summer heat, it was a good time. First would like to address that we're in the wilderness and in nature, people! Bugs and other nature related issues ARE to be expected. It's funny that some people think the sites could regulate the amount of bugs or something when it's a part of nature. Maybe different parts of the site had more than others, but near 120s we had the normal flies, bees, ants, small creatures roaming. Nothing that bug spray or swatting couldn't fix. The restrooms and showers are not janky, they're obviously not ideal either, but I was so grateful to even have the ability to shower daily. That said, I think the men were a little annoyed that only one shower was working at the time but still were happy because one shower is better than none.Anyway, the campsites are huge depending which spots you reserve! Really enjoyed having a private enough area for me and my friends to camp at, and we were just two levels above the lake. The views are amazing, especially at night. My friends and I experienced little to no issues at the campgrounds, parking was easy and we enjoyed our time there! We will definitely be back in the future and I am thankful that the rangers came around to inspect often. There were some issues with other campers, but those were dealt with in timely manner. Thank you Lake Camanche!"

Sacramento Yacht Club

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"Sacramento's best yacht club out of the two that are here in the area. This is a 501c3 volunteer not for profit organization and as such members are asked to volunteer to support the club in many ways which may include maintaining the buildings, docks and grounds; making improvements to the aforementioned areas; cooking in the kitchen; being kitchen lead; maybe bartender at the club's full service bar. In addition to the above, there are many great cruises, events and meetings throughout the year. Plus there is a full service bar that is open year round on Fridays for happy hour. The club is kid friendly and is inclusive of all religions, politics, races and genders. Furthermore, Drug use (which includes pot) is not openly tolerated and can be grounds for discipline or dismissal. I would whole heartedly recommend this place if you're a boater in the area. The reason why I am not giving the club 5 stars as a member is because I recently inadvertently ran afoul of one of the clubs cliques. Some ugly, untrue and hurtful things were said about me and to me."

Loon Lake Reservoir

★★★★☆ 4.1 (17)

"We stayed at the campground for two nights starting 8/12/16, in tents. Other than a neighboring spot with some noisy occupants, and the almost constant presence of yellow jacket wasps (called Meat Bees by pretty much everyone around here, more on that later), I'd give it a solid 5 for what it is. What is it? It's a typical Cali campground... paved roads and spots, vault toilet (ie, no flushy flushy), spigots with drinking water here and there... tables, fire rings, bear boxes, and cooking grills at each spot. Lots of fine dirt that gets in everything of course. Beautiful clear lake that allows motorized boats. Good swimming with a gradual deepening shore... good for kids... bring your water socks, lots of rocks. No poison ivy or oak. Oh, and there are no fish in the lake. I know this because I didn't catch any. Jus' sayin'.We didn't see any bears and the park attendant said they'd hadn't seen any this season yet. There were, however, tons of meat bees who, shockingly, like meat... and the occasional sweet treat. Cooking eggs? No big deal. Pancakes? As long as there's no syrup. Bacon? Well, that's where the comparison flips. If you're cooking, eating, or even looking longingly at any bacon in any form then there'll be a meat bee right there looking with you. Okay, not so much looking but more of a crawling, sniffing, licking, chomping, carrying off bits type of thing happening. And to be (hehe "be") perfectly clear, it won't just be one meat bee but a whole family unit which consists of everything within a 20th cousin 50 times removed sort of vibe.The meat bees are actually yellow jacket wasps and, get this, they not only sting... and as you all know wasps can sting as many times as they can plant their little yellow and black booties firmly onto your soft fleshy skin... but they also bite. Yes, you heard it right, they bite. So they could literally decide to bite you, which in itself is pretty painful and lasts at least a day, but after biting you they could decide to throw in a few extra stings free of charge. But here's the deal, not everyone gets the attention of these little guys. Of our party of 7 only 4 got bit and no one got stung. Kinda like those people who don't get stung by mosquitoes... maybe.The two things that got people stung were being mean to the wasps (unintentionally)... ie: waving frantically, moving really quickly, accidentally grabbing them (while grabbing a half full trash bag)... and "tasting" good. Now, this is just my personal opinion of the reasons, but all 5 bites (yes, someone was bit twice) I think can be narrowed to these things. I think one person had some pancake syrup on their hand and, since the person tasted sweet and was made of meat of course, this was too good a situation for the wasp to pass up.I think it was manageable... of course, I wasn't one of the ones who were bit either, but generally if you didn't have any food they liked sitting out then they wouldn't bother you. Generally. I didn't see anyone packing up early or anything so I think everyone were able to deal with them.There's a good chance we will return... with a netted canopy to go over the picnic table."

Discovery Bay Yacht Club

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Having Christmas Dinner at the Club with Norma, just wanted to enjoy a night together."

Naco West

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"This place is beautiful I love how you can make reservations whenever and even the day of! also they allow you to go there during the day for $10 a person which is awesome. Cool place to hang out!"

Vee Jay Marine Services

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"This is by far the best boat repair facility in the bay area. I took in a 2006 Bayliner 175 for a diagnostic. Frank was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and most importantly honest. I would highly recommend this place for all of your boating needs. I also will be telling all of my family and friends. The price was also extremely reasonable."

Scandia Boat Sales

★★★★☆ 3.5 (2)

"Ron Gregory was so nice and showed us the boats we were interested in. He gave us lots of information about owning a boat the we didn't know. Great Service!"

Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I love this out-and-back Napa-Sonoma Marshes Trail. It's a straight path down and you're surrounded by water! So beautiful and relaxing especially when there are no hikers in front of you. Feels like you're in your lane that keeps going and going as you enjoy the beautiful marshes and water around you. Lots of cute ducks and some kayakers on the water, as well as some people on the edges of the trail. Will definitely make this trail one of my regulars for the holiday season."

Elkhorn Boat Launching Facility

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (11)

"Quiet, convenient, and inexpensive. Great place to launch a boat or PWC. The ramp is steep, but it's grooved concrete and very well built. The dock is also very modern and seems very new. It's right next door to Swabbies so you can get chow and drinks. Nice picnic area shaded by big oaks too. A diamond in the rough!"

Black Miners Bar Recreation Area

★★★★☆ 4.4 (91)

"Great rec area on the north end of Lake Natoma. It is much smaller than the Southern dam end of the lake. Nice parking areas, good amount of picnic tables, and clean restrooms. There are paddle board and kayak rentals here too. We brought our lunch and rented a couple kayaks for the morning.This part of the lake is calm and easy to navigate. There were a lot of people and families out on this hot day, but not like further south."

Woodward Reservoir

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (177)

"Great place to camp swim picnic all of the above. Just make sure and get there early because it fills up fast"

Thomas Marine Propeller

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9)

"Unfortunately, I bent my duo props on the river and had to either purchase new ones or repair. I found Thomas Marine here on Yelp. Spoke with Steve and fortunately he had a used set balanced with paperwork of the specs at a fraction of the cost and I was able to get back on the water the same day. I didn't have the tool to remove my props so I brought my boat and Steve installed them for me. I also left my bent set to get repaired and bought the removal/install tool there just in case. Steve is super knowledgeable and their work is top notch. If you need prop service (if you own a boat you will), Steve is your guy. Thanks Steve! Hope not to see you in the near future."

J & H Marine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (34)

"I didn't get anything done. Just thought the phone conversation I had with them went really well. The chat allowed me to feel trust and comfort with the business, and my initial thought was to bring my boat in for service and diagnosis. I didn't get her name, but the representative was very helpful. I didn't need to bring the boat in after all, but definitely keeping them in mind for future maintenance needs. I appreciate this business' honesty."

Prop "R" Repair

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Thank you so much for helping me in a pinch. I called no notice and you went to my stall and fixed what someone else messed up on. Really appreciate you being fair on price, and helping me so quickly. I will be referring everyone to you moving forward. :-)"

Tinsley Island

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We got to spend the week-end there with our Yacht Club as guests (DBYC) and had the time of our lives.Beautiful island, very clean. There are showers, bathrooms, huge BBQ pits, fire pit, kayaks, paddle boards, fridges, freezers, ovens etc....There are some beautiful floating homes as well as some cottages on the island.Very cool place."

Pittsburg Yacht Club

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13) • $$$

"This place hosted a Christmas party for my old company to which I was invited. And this venue is great for events like that. There's room for a big crowd, a full bar and catering facilities.The view outside is just great...complimented by the Sacramento River passing beside it. Night views are even better...with festive lights around the entire area. Especially with the Yuletide season, the lighting was even more outstanding.It is a great place to host special occasions!"

Paradise Point on the Delta

★★★★☆ 3.9 (23)

"We have been going to this marina for several years now, everytime we plan to go fishing at the Delta. The service is quick and nice once you get there. They let you know on how the conditions are out there. Minimal paperwork. Insurance costs you $16, not bad at all. We usually rent the basic boats with a canopy over our heads for fishing. It does its job. Yesterday they said they ran out of those canopy boats for us because all of them were being reserved, so we bummed out. Scorching hot sun and no canopy for the whole day = burnt skin and us going home early. Once we were about to load, one of the workers checked out what they had left, and TADA... They had one random canopy boat left. Thank God! They do go out of their way to help customers out! If you are planning to rent jet skis here, they stopped doing that a few years ago. I recommend making reservations just in case!"

Current Adventures Kayak School & Trips

★★★★★ 4.8 (24)

"My neighbor and I took paddling and rescue lessons from Paul, who was great. Very conscientious and patient. He's a seasoned pro. Showed up early, spent a lot of time demonstrating various paddling techniques, self rescue and joint rescue. He showed us some great spots too. I highly recommend Current Adventures if you want to feel more confident about technique and safety."

San Pablo Reservoir

★★★★☆ 3.7 (105)

"I love this reservoir, the water is clear, there is no swimming but the park the bathroom the staff at the shop are top notch. Very kind people. If you see like it's close it is not is just the shades to protect from the sun. They are open seven days a week. The shop has everything from a picnic to a day fishing with a couple of beers. Prices are very reasonable. Words can speak so much but pictures will tell my story. Bathrooms are very clean and plenty of parking. Boat rentals are easy and clean."

Tower Park Marina

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (17)

"We store our jet ski here and we are happy with the service. We come in and pay our fee and are helped within a few minutes for the launch. There's rentals for bikes , carts , etc . As well as gas station and a Convenience store. We had lunch today from there food truck and it was good ."

American River

★★★★★ 4.5 (25)

"I think it's hilarious that I'm the Duchess of the American River. Sounds like some Game of Thrones title. However I suspect after this review goes up, I won't be Duchess for long. Anyway, I grew up on this river. Back in the day (I'm dating myself now) I would get on my bike, meet up with friends, ride the bike trail, explore the river, skim some rocks and cruise back home in time for dinner. (Then again I read an article about how the Gen X set was the most "neglected" generation in recent history which is why they over compensate with helicopter parenting - but I digress...)I usually go rafting once a year, I own a six-man raft, and I grew up rafting down this river. Believe it or not, it used to be just families. Now anything goes. Yes, I even witnessed a guy with Mardi Gras beads who got women to flash him. My favorite areas are close to the old Fair Oaks bridge. You know, the one off of Bridge Street where no one is allowed to park anymore? The same bridge where they filmed scenes from The Stuntman featuring Peter O'Toole - yes I saw him in person - and Black Dog with Patrick Swayze. If you want to launch a raft, you can hoof it from Bridge Street to the boat launch across the bridge. You have to be in good shape though and have a lot of people to help. This way you won't have to pay the launch fee! Some excellent trails that go alongside the river are at Bannister Park. Take the horse trail and get lost. Eventually all trails lead to the American River.Fall is a beautiful time of year to watch the running of the salmon. Don't know why they "run" -- easier to say that instead of "swimming upstream" I suppose. And then in winter through early spring, the river smells pretty fishy from those that didn't make it to the hatchery. The American River runs colder in the summer ironically due to the snowmelt that gets released. Just watch out for areas notorious for undertow. Generally speaking, I haven't heard of anyone drowning by the old bridge. And I don't care if your friends do it, don't jump from the footbridge! It's not worth severing a vertebrae."

Stockton Downtown Marina

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"Looking for a beautiful spot to birth your boat where all the action is? Stockton Marina is the place. Last night as we made our way down the San Joaquin Delta for a pre-4th of July run, we noticed all the yachts and boats in berths, most from the SF bay area, some from as far as San Diego, CA and Oregon. Adjoining the Promenade is the Waterfront Warehouse. Live music was reverberating off the arena, ballpark and hotel across the channel. Folks were out walking the promenade, dancing to the beat of the Bump City Band in a festive lantern lit patio overlooking the water at Chivita's. Yachts had their neon lights out with martini signs aglow....it's 5 o'clock somewhere I guess! I'd have to say, I'm very proud or our waterfront and Downtown Marina. It's a real feather in the cap of a city trying to beat the bad rap we've gotten over the years. Stockton really is a Magnificent city."

GoldKey Marine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6)

"Gold key boat storage is a great location for us to store our boat. We live in black stone so the location is very convenient. When we call ahead, they pull out out boat, stock it with ice and waters and we are ready to go. The only drawback of gold key storage is the price. It's not outrageous but it's definitely not extremely affordable. All in all, it's a good location, friendly service and the wiggins sure is cool!! Thanks guys!"

Wake and Lake Wakesurfing

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Really great guys, super boat and a fun day on berryessa. We had a mixed group (my wife and I, my parents, my sister and our 3 and 5 year old). Everyone had a blast, swimming surfing and tubing. Highly recommend."

Martinez Marina

★★★★☆ 3.5 (43)

"Beautiful marina waterfront in the east bay where you can come and take a strollAlong the Carquinez Strait. In the small town of Martinez where you can have a picnic and see the wildlife interact in nature. This marina is fairly large and has plenty of open space for parking. With a bait shop located near the launch ramp, you can buy your bait and head out into the strait or up to the Sacramento delta and catch some great fishes. This marina is one of many marinas in the east bay along the highway 4 corridor where you can launch your boat and enjoy the beautifulWaterways of the California delta system. Many beautiful weather and sunset views year round."

TowBoatUS San Francisco Bay & Delta

★★★★★ 4.5 (36)

"Hahah! Never have I ever thought I would need a tow... for a boat! But gosh darn it.. we did! A funny and memorable time with family. The captain was the nicest guy and reassured us on a safe trip home. I was like, "I hope so!" They arrived fairly quickly, considering the distance from the dock.. it was getting dark and fast.. so a few locals stayed with us until the tow arrived! Just a very kind and generous town. Sacramento River / San Joaquin -- Sugar Barge will always have a special place in my heart! Boy, will it ever.."

Emeryville Sport Fishing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (144)

"I've been out twice with the Sundance to catch salmon outside the bay. The boat leaves at 5:30 sharp and stays out until the limit of 2*6 was caught each time. The first time we were out 10 hours, the second about 5. The boat takes six fishermen and a crew of two. Captain CJ knows his stuff. Took us through 10ft swells outside the gate (the potato patch they call it) with the boat pitching nearly 90 degrees. Quite the ride on a rough day. All gear and bait are included and two 2lb sinkers. The sinkers drop when you hook the fish, and cost $7 each when you need more So I used 8 and paid $42 extra for six. No problem, but something to be prepared for. The mate and captain keep the rods baited and the boat trolling. Everyone gets great action. One guy pulled in a 24 lb salmon. Last trip I caught three keepers and two small ones we tossed back. Guys also caught five good sized mackerels also, which weren't counted as part of the 12 limit, so we wound up with three each. Everyone gets to pick their best two if they're over the limit and unlucky guys split the rest. The mate will fillet anything and you can keep any of it you want. Get a one-day fishing license for $17 at a bait shop before you go. $250 for the day. Parking passes inside at the business at the end of the road, the Sundance is on the second dock from the end. A great way to spend a day. Call months in advance - they book up fast. There's catch counts on the web page so you can see all the boats and how they're doing."

Lake Tulloch Boat Rental

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"I have been trying to contact them for a week now but they aren't answering or taking messages. I am hoping that someone can get back to me via yelp."

Berryessa Boat Repair

★★★★☆ 3.5 (10)

"Only place I trust anymore.They have repaired a trailer, lower unit and installed a trolling motor for me.They are fair and professional. It's worth driving out here if you want it done right."

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

★★★★☆ 4.1 (215)

"I've been here a handful of times to watch a rowing competition and to kayak.It's super easy to rent equipment here. You can rent a single kayak, tandem kayak, canoe, and other options. They have several price points including general public pricing, student pricing, and alumni/affiliate pricing. You can get back rests for an additional $1...not sure if it's an extra $1/hr or what, but it's so worth it. You'll find your back feeling sore if you don't get it. You'll have to sign some waivers. You do need to bring your ID for renters over 18 years old, and they also need 1 set of keys to hold onto, so make sure you get everything out of your car that you need before you hand the keys over. They do give you a 15 minute grace period to finally get your kayak and get onto the water. They have free life jackets for you to use.There is someone down at the kayak storage to help you board the kayak and you paddles. There is enough space for you to bring a small bag, but be careful not to get it wet or drop it! All the staff at the renting area, kayak storage/launch area, office were very friendly and helpful.General rules for the Aquatic Center...you have to return your stuff by 8 pm, and don't kayak to the damn, which is left of the kayak storage/launch area.I've generally been able to kayak for about 1.5-2 hours before getting tired...maybe if I took more time to rest in between bursts of paddling, I might stay longer on the water...so perhaps plan accordingly!Parking is free! This is a great activity to do during the summer!"