Looking for all the beach vibes minus the drive time?? Sandy Beach Park is the spot for you!…read more I heard about this spot through a friend and I immediately had to go check it out. $8 for self parking. I did notice there was not an attendant on site when I arrived but there was one when I left. Spent half the day here. Enjoyed a beautiful picnic with a friend while soaking up the sun. Water is a little cold and the CA coast guard is just up the street. I saw several people camping and others jumping in the water. Wish I could bring my fur babies but it was a very clean park when I visited.

Good place to spend a family day and play volleyball , we celebrated my aunt's birthday here it was…read morefun to be outdoors with amazing views , the bathrooms were clean .

As of August 2019, Windy Cove has reopened. Unfortunately, access to the water for windsurfing,…read morewhich is the only reason I would come here, is not good. The old water access has eroded away and is fenced off. I will go back eventually and scope out other possible access points to the river in the park area.

OK I was driving to the Bay Area via Rio Vista and had to take a leak so I pulled into good ol…read moreWindy Cove. I hadn't been there in years. The bathrooms were super clean. In fact I don't even remember the bathroom facilities. From what I recall it was a pretty decent launch site. Powerline is free but Windy Cove was an OK spot with less people. About the bathroom. I later found out that this facility was waaaay cleaner than the SF Zoo or Fenton's in Vacaville.

This park is super spacious and perfect for a long walk, clearing your head, or pretending you're…read morein your "romantic main character reconnecting with nature" era. There's plenty of room to roam, and it's honestly such a peaceful spot to just exist outside for a while. Now... the only downside is the public restroom situation. The lack of doors is a bold architectural choice -- very "trust fall with society." As a woman, it's a little... unsettling. And the inside? Let's just say it gave strong Silent Hill vibes. Not quite the immersive nature experience I was looking for. That said, the park itself is beautiful and totally worth visiting. Just maybe handle your restroom business before you arrive -- or be prepared for a survival horror side quest.

We had a lovely afternoon walk after lunch on a beautiful 80°F day. The small shaded parking lot…read moreled us to a peaceful pond filled with the sounds of loud bullfrogs--a fun surprise! The trails were clean and scenic, with towering trees that made us feel like we were in Tahoe. We spotted some lifelike animal statues along the way and enjoyed a relaxing 2-mile loop past playgrounds and open fields. The fresh air and serene surroundings made it perfect for biking or just clearing your mind. Highly recommend this spot for a refreshing outdoor escape!

Only reason I don't give 5 stars is fishing from the bank is not the best. There is only one pier…read moreto fish off of and the water is full of vegetation that will snag you up. The camp hostess is great! The campground is very nice. I was surprised that you can have fires here. I will camp here again very soon

This campsite is very windy. Something to consider when putting up your tent/ campsite. Some…read morecampsites are majority sand or very dry grass so stakes are easy to come out or blow sand into your tent. Would strongly recommend looking for a different campsite in the area if possible. This would be last resort option knowing now what the conditions of it are.

I loved taking Maddie to this historical little garden. It's such a beautiful and peaceful spot…read more Reading all the names felt really meaningful and made it even more special. It's a quiet place to reflect and appreciate the history.

Came here with family after dinner at Al's just to relax a little before driving home. It's a nice…read morelittle tranquil spot with shade and benches to sit. Come visit Locke, a tiny little town within the city of Walnut Grove in the delta. There's lots of history here and the town is charming, been coming here all my life. It's the only town in America built by Chinese for Chinese. A great spot to stop while taking a leisurely drive through Californias Delta. If your hungry have a bite to eat around the corner at Locke Garden Restaurant or a drink at Al The Wops. There's even an old 1 room schoolhouse.

Porta Potty only , bring your own soap , water, sanitizer , toilet paper. ( toilet paper provided ,…read morejust incase it ran out bring your own ) Boat launch ramp , plenty of parking . I didn't see anyone working at the booth to collect payment for entrance fee. ( A friend did mention to go online to pay ) Facing the park to the right hand side . Most of the BBQ pit & bench style table and chairs has plenty of shade or some shade and has access to the water by means of someone prior creating a walkway path to the water . The left hand side stayed sunny all day and not accessible to the water . I saw some people swim and kids frolicking in the water . Some pole fishing off the side and a few from their boat. I saw motorized boats, jet skis and inflated boats too . I personally wouldn't let my kids swim in these waters, Doesn't look very clean kinda mucky . I highly recommend anyone in the water need to wear a life vest . No life guards.

Looking for some Delta fun? Go here! Grab your beach chairs and your cooler, its a beautiful…read moreSacramento County park that's fun for whole family! Lots of fun in the sun on a hot summer day! Boat launch, spaced out picnic areas with plenty of tables and each having their own grills! Bring your volleyball net and ball, bring your Frisbee, bad-mitten, soccer ball or a football and surly don't forget your water toys! Big grassy area to play an outdoor game of choice. I'd advise to also grab your easy-up too! The beach areas are fairly small are mostly located right in front of the picnic table areas, kinda like for use of that family to use and not necessarily big enough for sharing with other groups. So that's why in a picture I posted, I mentioned that the beach areas are intimate. 365 days a year its a self-payment kiosk. Grab a permit payment envelope and put your $5 (car), or $10 (boat) fee in and you'll be on your way. Weather you want to BBQ with family & friends and do some fishing or relax under the mature trees and read a novel whilst the kids are swimming, Hogback is the perfect spot. During the summer the place can get quite busy. Hogbacks waterways are along the levee of the Steamboat Slough. The current can at times be swift and be aware of boats, jet skis and kids at all times. Get there early, as its first come, first served. Trash cans are throughout, please pick up after yourself. There are no services here. Porta potties for restrooms. I did not see a water spicket anywhere either. To get their from Antioch (west) follow HWY 160 signs, cross over the Isleton Bridge (half yellow and half cement color), follow 160 (take a right), down the road a bit and take your 1st left turn onto Poverty Rd, then a left again onto Walker Landing Rd. Once you reach Grand Island Rd take your last left. Follow along the levee about 3-4 minutes and then you'll see Hogback on your right. Oh and bring your kite! Parking lot is perfect on a windy Delta afternoon! Pets allowed as long as they are leashed at all times.

February 2, 2020 Sunday…read more Accessible by Docent led tours only. To protect the sacred 10,000 year old Native American site and the pictographs. Warnings !!! Don't even try to go there on your own cuz there's a gatekeeper who is an ex special force military guy with night vision and all kinds of "stuff" to prevent people from going into the preserve and vandalizing this place. He lives on the property up on the hills not too far from the gated entrance . (The preserve is fenced in with locked gates ) We met up and got on the docent led bus at the Round Valley Regional Park parking lot. There were 18 of us , a naturalist named Kevin who led the tour and two interpretive student aids. Kevin was a great guide because he was energetic, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the environment. I could tell he is very passionate and loves nature and the wildlife . We got to see some fairy shrimps in the vernal pools which are endangered species . We also got to see a golden eagle, red tailed hawks, a kestrel, frogs. And of course the highlight for me was the cave art , pictographs. Awwwww it was so awesome to see pictographs inside the wind caves. Could be as old as 10,000 years old. IT was hella windy up there , well which is why there are wIndmills up there. Super super windy and cold. Bundle up if you are signed up on the tour to go up there. It was so awesome to see everything up there and gained new knowledge on biodiversity. Well worth the money. The tour was $40 a person but subject to change so check their website at East Bay Regional Park.

I went on a guided tour to see Vasco Caves. It's part of the East Bay Regional Parks and the only…read moreway to see them is to Sign Up and go on a guided tour. For Alameda County residents it's $30 per person, others pay a bit more. It's about 45 min away from San Leandro to Round Valley Regional Preserve in Brentwood. FREE parking there, 2 pit toilets. Leader Eddie was our guide w/ an assistant. They had a van that the assistant drove, while Eddie rode w/ the 20 paid ppl on the tour in a small shuttle. Bathrooms available at the parking lot at Vasco Caves, some picnic tables too. Hike was from 9am-2pm, there were lots of breaks and stories. We had a 20 min lunch stop. We hiked about 2.25 miles total, a few steep areas, but not hard. Saw some birds, lizards, tadpoles, sheep. Didn't see the fairyshrimp or tiger salamander - bummer. Caves are more like wind caves and not something you can go into. There was a very faint rock art w/ some old stuff & new stuff (graffiti). I'll have to go back maybe in a few years: Dec-March. April might be good for spring wildflowers, though not much when I went on Sun 4/5/09. No hikes in the Summer - too hot. Website here: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/vasco

This is a majority permanents in here. If this place was full it would be super tight to get in and…read moreout of but thankfully we had no side neighbors during our stay. Love the fishing pier and backing into the Sacramento River that's a plus. Such a relaxed vibe. No community restroom or showers though. Giving this place a 3.5 for that simple fact.

Harriet the property mgr is so nice and accommodating! As I picked her brain for rv living she had…read moreno problem w my questions ! And I know this place and its pretty , the docks light up at night, and the water so beautiful. Relaxing community , they have clubhouse events to attend if you want. It's well maintained, i used to fish off the docks. There still there ! AND ITS STILL BEAUTIFUL

Sort of like a "3-hour tour," except it's a 3-minute tour. Plus, there's no Skipper or Gilligan…read more And the Professor is off updating his scientific journals. You get the idea--there's not a whole lot to see here. Just one monument. Yes, that's it. It's a cute story, and that's good, but after reading the plaque, you can go home. It's right next to the City Hall and an access point for fisherman. So it's a pleasant point, but I wouldn't make the trip you're just to see one monument. If you walk to the left of City Hall, they have public restrooms there. As others have mentioned, there are not especially clean. On the other hand, there are pleasant views from this point.

This cute monument is near a seniors centre, a stinky public bathroom, and a small park that's…read morelittered with garbage. I can't think of a more perfect environment for a whale to be memorialized.