Paradise Point on the Delta

If you love being micro managed by manager Andy, then this is the place to be. Run down house boats and crappy service. Spent over $ 4,000 on renting 5 house boats and 1 patio boat, will not be spending anymore money at this establishment. Beware, You were warned!!!

I used to come here a lot back in the day to launch my boat or my friends boats. But since I don’t live near here I don’t come here often but I definitely appreciate the ease of this launching facility compared to others I’ve been to. It’s 12 $ during the week and $ 15 during the weekend. The launch ramp is usually easy to launch from even if the wind is pushing from behind you. There is plenty of free parking for regular cars so it’s an easy spot to have friends meet at and launch your boat at.

Don’t bother coming here. These people suck so badly. I pay to keep my boat in their fenced yard and I can never get it out because they don’t have the person to open the gate. The security sucks worse I have had several things stolen from my boat as well as my boat being moved. I’m just waiting to get my boat as soon as I can I won’t be back.

We grew up on the delta, every year we would rent a house boat and tow our ski boat. These were some of the best memories. It has been many many years since we had rented house boats and with my parents getting older and have grandchildren they wanted them to experience the delta as well. The staff at paradise point was great. I called and placed 2 house boats and a ski boat on hold for a weeks rental. My dad also called to place the house boat rentals (a little bit of miscommunication with the family) and the staff not only figured out it was a second request but were able to accomidate the different family members paying for the rentals. I am sure it would have been easier to have one person pay and the rest of the family pay them, however Paradise Point made it very easy for us to pay individually which was very helpful!

As a child, I used to go up to the Delta every summer on my parents’ sailboat; never once did I imagine that I would someday have to rent a houseboat. Years ago, there were numerous companies renting houseboats, but now, Paradise Point is the last one left, or rather, the only one to have survived the economic downturn.
The marina staff is very knowledgeable, professional, and extremely helpful. Orientation is provided, and lasts as long as you need it to; no question is too silly or too juvenile. The high season rate for a small houseboat is $ 1050 for 3 days 2 nights, plus a $ 500 security deposit that can be used towards fuel purchase. SInce it had been 20 years since I had last driven a boat (a sailboat, at that!) I opted for the damage/​collision insurance, about $ 60 for the 3 days.
Houseboats have a shower, toilet, microwave, BBQ, fridge/​freezer and a huge cooler. If you need to charge a cell phone or want to miicrowave a meal, you can run the generator and get electrical power. I recommend bringing a swim ladder, pool toys and a GPS unit. You should also bring your own life jackets, as the ones on board are the «mae west» type for emergency use.
The staff it very helpful. I got lost twice – once on the way out of the marina, and once on the way back in – and had to call for directions. Jessica and Renee at the office are very professional and patient, and there is a troubleshooter on staff for if you encounter any engine trouble, or if you just need directions. I will return again next year.

Beautiful location for fishing and boating recreation.

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!

I rented a ski boat here for a Sunday over labor day weekend. It was a good experience. It was the only place that had a boat left on the Delta, and it was a pretty good price: $ 220 for an 8am-​5pm rental.
The staff was very nice and there was a minimum amount of paperwork. There were no real hidden charges, I opted for the $ 16 prop insurance, $ 30 for a wakeboard rental, and gas for the day was about $ 55.
Paradise point is really out in the middle of nowhere. But in a way it is good because I think it keeps the prices down. Renting a similar boat in Tahoe would be twice as much for the day. But, we were really happy about the water ways around Paradise Point. There were good channels for boating. Wakeboarding on the Delta is really great in this area, the channels are small, so there is never any chop on the surface, just nice smooth water perfect for boarding or skiing on.
We also found very tranquil spots with hardly any traffic. Nice reeds and plant life made these areas pretty cool. If you poke around, you can also find the party spots. There is some beach not far from the (now closed) Lost Isle where you can find all the loud sound systems and drunk people. We went there around 11am and it was actually a nice, mellow scene. We met some people and it was chill. But by 3pm it was a zoo, a little dangerous. We preferred having our own little dance party away from the chaos.
The ski boat was a very basic aluminum hull with a 150hp outboard. Nothing fancy, but it got the job done. Plenty of room for us 5 people and a big dog, and our ice chest, tubes, raft, etc. The ski tower is a must, you can store your wakeboard and tubes there, it also provide some shade. No stereos on these boats, so bring your own boombox. The boat had plenty of power to blast around the delta and to pull wakeboards out of the water easily.
One thing they did not provide is an anchor and we are not sure why. Next time I will ask them about this. You really need an anchor when you are stopped so the wind does not blow the boat into the weeds
Highly recommended, we will be back. You could certainly make this a day trip from San Francisco, its only about 1hr, 45 minutes from the city to get there. But we stayed at Brannon Island State Park 30 minutes away which was pretty nice.

When Bob doesn’t want to drive to Walnut Grove, this is where he launches his boat. Also okay for shore fishing. He’s launched his big boat off this ramp as well as his little aluminum fishing boat with a fair amount of ease. Down the road is a SJ Delta classic restaurant The Bread Fruit Tree-​Jamican fare and bizi as heck-​a real party/​island atmosphere. I’ve toodled down this part of the San Joaquin Delta and there are lots of little branches to vear off and get totally lost if you don’t have a map. Funny and then again not to see all the wrecks people have just abandoned in our beautiful waterways. I’d have to say, I prefer boating in the west Delta near Walnut Grove, makes for a more peaceful and relaxing day on the river.

Love to launch my boat here. It is pretty safe and the ramp conditions are predictable. They do have a store and fuel available here. FYI– $ 15 launch fee. If you plan on getting there early in the morning, bring cash to pay your launch fee. They don’t open until 8 am or so.

Super close to my house. Not as crowded as LADS. Far enough away from the hustle and bustle.
Lots of great sloughs, perfect for wakeboarding.