The service is great as Noah and everyone else is super friendly…read more There is less rat or bat droppings but the smell of rat or bat pee or whatever is still overwhelming when it is hot. It's been 2 years and the rat or bat problem is still there. Just not as bad I guess. Just gave them 2 stars cause they are always super friendly.

We went there after drifting to their dock and couldn't find anyone but a boat owner. then we…read morefinally found a guy that worked there. we had called vessel assist and they were an hour and a half away. so to pass the time away we went into the town to find somewhere with air conditioning and we came back to get the others but he made us go back to the dock and we had to untie and drift away or pay to stay for 20 more minutes. The guy didn't even close yet. When we usually break down marinas are always so helpful but this one was not. I WOULD NEVER IN MY LIFETIME COME BACK HERE TO DO ANY BUSINESS OR RECOMMEND ANYONE ELSE SHOULD.

We live in Sac but the houseboat has lived at Walnut Grove Marina for many years now. The price is…read moreright ($500 a month) for convenient location and easy parking, however the wifi is spotty. There is an ugly band of seemingly abandoned boats that you see when you first pull in the driveway, but the neighboring areas have been cleaned up significantly. The marina itself has undergone some slow improvements, like fixing up the decks and walkways, and a nice clubhouse with men's and women's bathrooms, gym and a small convenience shop. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive and we get a discount on propane. Folks are friendly and it is just a short walk to Giusti's.

It's out of the way, but very pleasant, quiet, and serves its purpose. I overnighted here at the…read moreguest dock after spending the day in Railroad cut and Locke. Brandon, the office worker (harbor master?) was very helpful. The office is staffed until 7 p.m.; I left Locke at 6:15 and called ahead to let Brandon know that I was on my way and that if I arrived a little after 7, to please wait. At 6:45, Brandon was on the dock ready to help me tie up. It's a bit expensive ($40/night) but it is the only marina in the area that can accomodate a large houseboat. Shore power is available, but we didn't take it. The marina is walking distance from Giusti's Italian restaurant and the town of Walnut Grove. If you can handle the 2 mile walk on the levee in scorching heat, then you can visit Locke.

Just a nice simple dock to go fishing off, or launch a kayak. Parking on the road is limited, and…read moreit's some serious stairs down to the dock, but it's never crowded when I've been there. Bring a chair, a rod and some food and enjoy the day.

If you're in your boat... in the Sacramento River... and you're near Walnut Grove... and you have a…read morehankering 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.

Actually the main business is off the river-just across the street. A liquor store; a place where…read moreyou can get chips, beer, soda and ice....all things needed while on the river. But, if you're like us, you not only need ice and soda, you need a place to dock the boat, to load and unload passengers, maybe take a quick swim or just get on land for a bit. We've been meeting friends on the Boon-Dox for years. Sometimes if Bob is in one of his fishing crazes, which is pretty much all the time, he hits New Hope at dawn and stays out on the Sacramento Delta til at least dusk. That is too long for me. I prefer a lazy morning of coffee and paper, some yelp, maybe even a little laundry. Then, I climb in my little red car and toodle up the road to Walnut Grove. I look for parking under the tall eucalyptus trees across the street from the Boon-Dox Liquor Store. Sometimes I spy a make-shift fruit stand off the tail gate of a seller's truck. Mmm Watermelons, perfect! Now, to drag the ice chest, pic-a-nic basket and bag o' essentials down to the dock. Once there, I begin the wait for Bob. Many times I run into a local and we strike up a conversation. People are friendly on the river. If you ever have mechanical problems you'll get help within minutes. It's not like being way laid on 680 as cars go whizzing past you at 80 miles an hour. Folks are out here to take it easy, meet some new friends, toss a line in the water or just enjoy nature. As soon as the next boat trolls by, you'll hear a call-out, "Hey dude (or dudette), you need some help"?

From day one Jon was a blessing to rent from. He assisted…read moreme with rental agreement paperwork,went over park rules and regulations and answered all my questions s . Most importantly he has always beenthere when we needed him even after hours John makes you feel like you're home from the very beginning Park is clean and everybody's friendly I give the management in the park thumbs up five stars

This is such a rare find and a great place to live. I'm a part timer but it feels like home. Super…read moresafe, great bar/food next door and very laid back. I love this place and the stuff is perfect

Pacific Marine Services is the ONLY boat repair company in Stockton or surrounding area I will ever…read moreuse for repairs on my Baby. I just wish I would have found them years ago. I could have saved so many thousands of dollars and ruined boat trips. I had the pleasure of using their services recently, and I was so impressed with the quality of their work, The speed of their diagnosis, the fair price and the professionalism of their staff. I had my boat in for one of those nasty electrical / computer issues on my 2002 Mercruiser 496 MAG I have been dealing with for over a year. I've had several Boat mechanics and certified Mercruiser repair teams troubleshoot the problem. I've also spent thousands of dollars replacing parts and things recommended on Youtube only for more disappointment and lost time on the water. The team at Pacific Boat Services found, diagnosed and repaired the problem PROPERLY in less than an hour. Explained the issue in detail and charged me a fair price to FINALLY get her fixed and back on the water. They also gave me some recommendations on other work needed that I had no idea of and potentially saved me thousands more by catching and informing me of these very serious issues. Ramon, Kelvin, Michelle, Evelyn and the entire staff went out of their way to make sure that I was satisfied with the work that they did. I was also very happy with the price that I paid for the repairs, and I felt that I got a great value for my money. Overall, I had a great experience with Pacific Marine Services. They are a highly skilled and professional team that provides a WIDE range of boat repair services. They even do excellent custom Canvas work. The recent repairs were completed quickly and efficiently. (2 hrs for problems I've spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars trying to find and fix) Now my boat is very happy and so am I. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of any kind of boat repair services.

I would never use them again. They have a terrible…read morereputation for boaters on the delta. I took my boat to them, they have no idea what they are doing. I never yelp or give bad reviews, but do not take your boat here. $3100.00 and I have to have their work finished. Not all of their work was bad, but they can't troubleshoot. Don't make the mistake I did.

Very helpful and patient. I took my Waverunners in for a quote but decided to hang onto them until…read morethe weather got cold again to allow them enough time to do a quality repair so I haven't seen the final work yet. The quote process was easy and pricing was fair. I will definitely come back for the actual work based on the initial service level.

VJ work schedule is all about when THEY GET READY to work on your boat. No timely execution or plan…read morefor multiple major engine projects that could not be finished on time. Their communication is broken with no information being utilized in either direction. Their pricing is predatory with additional charges, exorbitant charges added later. Mechanical work was incomplete and sloppy requiring rework. Pass through charges and transportation to work shop typical predatory, high double tap on outside work and max two way travel charges. Tech broke integral fuel line @ disassembly and wrote up complete fabrication, (lie). There is no reason to pay top dollar and be training their menial labor to train/play mechanic. Avoid this yard

5-stars for Gene and Deckhands Marine. Drain plug on our 2002 Mercruiser 5.0L failed on a Sunday…read moremorning. Called all shops and everybody was closed - except Deckhands. He said to bring parts or pics and he'd try to help. Arrived with pics and, amazingly, after spending 30 minutes determining the correct part, Gene emerged from his parts bin with 2 new plugs. I threaded them back into block and presto - problem solved. His extra effort to help and a mere $5 in parts saved our family weekend. I'm old school and appreciate genuine service - Deckhands delivers in spades

Deckhands is a delta classic! Great place to get you boat fixed or docked. Gene is always out to…read morehelp people and is usually the 1st on hand to save a boat that is about to hit the bridge. His shop has EVERYTHING YOU need for your boating adventure. Not sure what the previous reviewer had to complain about..except I suspect he had more personal reasons to leave a bad review. Come out to walnut grove and say hi to Gene..he's always around to help out. The walnut grove community would be lost without him. :) Happy boating!

Dan and Dave towed us back to port! Engine failed and we couldn't get it started back up. They…read morebrought extra fuel and then provided the tow back to Sausalito. Professional and courteous. Responded within minutes from the call. Thank you for the help!

Captain Tommy is great ! We soft ground at Antioch and called boatUS. Every thing was easy and…read morecaptain Tommy is a true professional