We recently rented a pontoon boat from the Pardee Lake Marina, and enjoyed a wonderful day on the…read morelake and the river. Our day was even more special with the great service provided by Benny at the marina. He was professional, efficient, knowledgeable and very fun! Thank you Benny!

Charged $16 for entrance on Friday. Learned that this is not the rate applied to everyone. My…read morefriend got in for free. Save your money and don't get scammed.

Great restaurants, the office is nice, clean docks, great store, dog park, motorhome campground,…read moreyacht club and convenient gas pumps. This is not a good marina if you want to dock for a quiet evening to rest. The young summer boaters with loud music are here. On G dock, one of the young boaters entertained outside guests from early evening to beyond midnight with extreme loud music and chattering. No security guards around. Check out your boat dock. It's annoying if you want to sleep and they are playing loud rap music beyond midnight.

Always super clean and amazing staff. Secure, and safe. It's like a little oasis on the delta.read more

Love lunch in my boat in the river here very good boat ramp very good location and usually safe to…read moreleave your vehicles and there's a nice little park next to it

I've been launching from Buckley Cove since I was in college. Back then it was with my best friend…read moreon her Dad's boat, now it's with the hubs (same exact model of boat I might add-same year too). The hubs and I decided to take a late evening ride on the river tonight....after all the crazies got off! Buckley Cove is open 24 hours and has a guard shack with a guard on duty. There's a nice park right on the water for picnicking, restroom facilities and an RV park too. It's owned by the city, conveniently located just 5-10 minutes from March Lane & Interstate 5 and is an easy tootle to the downtown waterfront or the Windmill Cove area. We had a few surprises tonight. A fireworks show to the north and later in the evening one to the south west. It was unexpected since tonight was the 3rd. We also relaxed on the water listening to the bullfrogs serenade us. Before pulling back into Buckley Cove, Bob asked if I'd like to go downtown. Sure. The Downtown Marina was almost full, a hip band was playing Tower of Power tunes from the patio of Chivita's and baby ducks were swimming in a row near the events center. We lingered to hear the band and then headed back to the cove. All in all a very nice 3rd of July evening. We thought it would be insane to be out on the river on the 4th of July since literally 5-6 thousand boats get on the river to watch either the downtown fireworks or the Barron Hilton fireworks every year....could you imagine trying to get "off" the water after the show is over?

A Garden of Enduring Things The garden was quiet in its…read moredesign -- not loud with color or flourish, but steady. Strong. Intentional. Gravel paths raked in soft, looping patterns. Stones are placed like words in a poem. Shrubs and trees are trimmed with a kind of care that doesn't demand attention but rewards it. The koi pond stretched wide before us, its greenish water mirroring the trees above. A red-arched bridge crossed the pond, its reflection curved like a crescent moon. Beneath it, koi swam slowly, their bodies moving with the kind of grace that comes only from age and stillness. Some were huge -- decades old, perhaps -- with glistening scales and slow, mindful movement. Not darting like goldfish, but gliding like something wiser than sound. I stood on the bridge for a while, watching a large golden koi with a scar-like marking across its back. I love the serenity and peace.

Located on the grounds of Micke Grove Park, this Japanese garden is 3 acres which is smaller than…read morethe Japanese Garden in Fresno, but I thought it was quainter and more shaded. I loved the red bridge over the pond and the sounds of the waterfall. It's very calm and meditative to walk around. Besides the pond area there was a large grassy area to walk around as well as a teahouse which looked quite large and was only open for special events. I even saw a cat roaming around here! Maybe he lives in the garden. Micke Grove Park is rather large and has a lot of things going on. I'd recommend the rose garden afterwards which is close to the Japanese Garden.

Made a reservation for 4th of July and had a blast. Called prior and Ashley was amazing answering…read moreall my questions. When we arrived we were greeted by Vernon who was also great. I think regardless where you go renting a jet-ski will always be pricy just because of all the rules on the water itself. For an hour with the lowest insurance and gas we spent $170. But like I mentioned we had a blast. It was fun cruising on the delta. This is definitely a hidden gem in Stockton. They also have boat rentals and a boat with a captain for large parties which seemed very affordable for large parties. I can't wait to go back.

Although I live in Stockton, close to the marina, I have never really explored the water in the…read morearea by boat. I spoke with the rental people in person a couple of times to find out "the detail"... And this morning took my eight-year-old granddaughter out for an hour on a tandem kayak. it was a perfect activity for grandpa, relaxing for us both, enjoying nature and gentle easy conversation ensued. The pricing of rentals, is competitive, or even lower than some of the other facilities in Lodi and other places etc. what helped me make the decision about renting here, was the fabulous customer service from both Vern and Shawn. friendly, detailed, helpful... Everything is kept immaculate, they are doing a fabulous job at representing this business! $30 well spent! Memories are priceless!

This a great spot for a change of scenery! My sister invited me out and it was my first time here…read more The drive out there was pretty easy and felt so close that I was surprised that I've never been here before. Better signage would help to arrive for parking. It was pretty empty outside, which I understood because it was hot. We decided to go upstairs and order a drink. The bartender was really sweet and attentive. We placed an order with her for food as well and sat outside while we waited. The view of the water upstairs is beautiful. You see the boats go by and wave. We ordered nachos, a burger, buffalo wings, and a club sandwich. (About $16-18 each). The food took about 10 to 15 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. The server was really nice and friendly. He chatted a bit with us and made sure everything was as ordered. I tried a little bit of everything and I will say, everything tasted great! The food was plentiful for the price. The buffalo wings were bigger than I expected. The club sandwich was huge and I got full with just half the order. The curly fries were made to perfection. I couldn't get enough of those. The inside has connect for, a pole table, and darts. They didn't have a central AC. They just had the windows open so it got pretty hot in there but overall we had a great time!

There are few things better than cruising across the Delta, tying your boat to the dock, and…read morestepping ashore for cold drinks, free live music, and a basket of hot comfort food. While you can certainly drive here, arriving by water is part of the experience and makes this waterfront gem feel like a destination rather than just another restaurant. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for, relaxed, lively, and filled with people enjoying the sunshine, good company, and free live music. Plenty of umbrella-covered tables provide welcome shade while you soak in the waterfront views. The staff was friendly, upbeat, and attentive, adding to the easygoing vibe. We decided to make it a finger-food feast, and every basket that hit the table looked better than the last. The onion rings arrived beautifully golden with a light, airy batter that shattered with every bite, accompanied by both ranch and barbecue sauces for dipping. The nachos were a showstopper. Built sky-high with seasoned ground beef, a generous blend of cheeses, fresh pico de gallo, jalapeños, olives, onions, sour cream, and guacamole, every chip was loaded with flavor. This isn't a plate meant for one person, it's made for friends to gather around. Just don't wait too long, because like all great nachos, the race is on before those bottom chips get soft and surrender to all that cheesy goodness. The appetizer sampler was another winner, piled high with crispy chicken strips, crunchy flautas, fries, chips & cheese and even more onion rings. Everything arrived piping hot, perfectly crisp, and cooked exactly as it should be. Every bite offered something different, making it the perfect platter to share over a couple of cold beers. To finish, we shared the shredded chicken quesadilla, grilled until beautifully golden with just the right amount of char. The tortilla was crisp on the outside, while the seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese created a rich, satisfying filling. Paired with fresh guacamole and cool sour cream, it was simple comfort food done right. This isn't the place for fine dining, and that's exactly its charm. It's where you come to dock the boat, order an ice-cold beer, share baskets of delicious comfort food, tap your foot to live music, and watch the boats come and go. Sometimes that's exactly the recipe for a perfect day on the water... and this place delivers it beautifully. Overall: A must-stop when you're out enjoying a day on the Delta. Just save room for the onion rings, they're worth the trip all by themselves.

Went to a event here this weekend! So beautiful, well Kept, clean bathrooms. Highly recommendedread more

I work here as a coach for learn to sail. Though in the summertime, we have small turnouts in the…read moreprogram, I think this place is such a hidden gem. Where else can you drop your own sail boat in the water... I'm waiting... this place has been around since 1933 and I want it to be around for another 100 years. The only way that can happen is if more people start getting memberships here. There are about 20-40 slips available for people to part their boats and there are always boats for sale at minimal prices. As a member, you enjoy discounted liquor, sail boat charter, and meeting some of the most interesting people in Stockton. Come check it out if you ever get a chance. They host events for the public so please don't skip over this place. I hang out here often and can never get enough.

If you ever drive or walk to the boat ramp parking area in Lodi Lake, you will also find "Ron…read moreWilliamson Youth Activity Area." The Ron Williamson Youth Activity Area is completely separate from the playground found in the Lodi Lake Park. It is located on a small grassy peninsula way in back of the park. This area is surrounded by the Mokelumne River Riparian. There are a few picnic tables next to the parking lot, but most of the picnic tables were located under a huge gazebo towards the end of the play area. In front of the activity area is a small playground with slides and climbing structures. This whole area is surrounded by water so small children should be closely supervised ! As always be aware of your surroundings and be safe !

Great area for an outdoor party. Large pavilion, right by the water so it's very beautiful. I did…read morenot see a playground, but there was horseshoe pits nearby and a large grass area to set up volleyball.