|
|
Similar to nearby towns in Northern California affected by an increase in population and commerce, Byron is experiencing strong growth as well. Buchanan, Contra Costa county's main airport in Concord, is cramped for space and Byron airport was expanded to take the overflow. In 20 years you could see jets taking off from Byron since the County has purchased 1,300 acres at the airport and placed about $20 million into land purchases, improvements and the construction of runways. To accommodate the coming business and residential developments, improvements have been made to Highway 4. Vasco Road, to the west of town, has been widened and shaped into good road for commuters. Byron's location puts it within commuting distance of Stockton, Livermore and Pleasanton.
|
|
Byron/Discovery Bay History
|
Discovery Bay began in the 1970's as vacation home or retirement village that tapped into Delta recreation. Today most of the homes are permanent residences and the area offers a unique variety of homes to fit any particular lifestyle. Many homes back up to the water or golf course. Prices are very affordable starting at just under $200,000. The recreational possibilities are endless within and around Discovery Bay. There is a country club and eighteen hole championship golf course as well as 1,100 miles of waterways for all types of water sports including fishing, boating, and water-skiing. Discovery Bay has one of the nicest marinas in the Delta. Baseball and soccer for the kids. A complete athletic & fitness club with state of the are equipment, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic area and kits club for you and your family's enjoyment in Discovery Bay. Discovery Bay also offers a yacht club, a community park, award-winning k-4 school, 3 restaurants, a dry cleaner, florist, 2 banks, a dentist, travel agency, mail center and convenience store plus at the Marina on the board walk is a lovely place to shop for all your boating equipment and apparel, at a competitive price, and much, much more.
|
|
Byron/Discovery Bay Housing
|
Discovery Bay is a master planned development located between Stockton and Antioch on Highway 4. The Community is built on the San Joaquin Delta River and the majority of homes have water frontage. We also have a championship 18-hole golf course which gives you the choice of water or golf course living. Currently there are approximately 3,700 homes, condos, and duets, with several thousand more planned or under construction. Discovery Bay property Owners Association dues are $25.00 per year for the delta homes, $55.00 for the golf course and approximately $122.00 monthly for the condominiums.
|
|
Byron/Discovery Bay Recreation
|
Discovery Bay Country Club The Discovery Bay Country Club offers an elegant ambiance for formal celebrations or spur-of-the-moment Sunday Brunch. Open six days a week, members can partake of breakfast, lunch and dinner on selected days. Special celebrations are held throughout the year, featuring costume parties, dining and dancing. Golfing and social memberships are both available. The championship 18-hole golf course was designed by Ted Robinson. The club is located at 1475 Clubhouse Drive. For information on membership call 925-634-0700.
Discovery Bay Yacht Club
Location- 5871 Marina Road, Byron, CA 94514
- (510) 634-1210
Highlights
- Complete cruising and social calendar featuring outgoing/incoming cruises (Bay cruises, raft outs, special theme cruises) and monthly special events (Steak nights, theme parties, and activities).
- Full 3 station bar featuring a wide variety of beverages, fine wines and food items.
- The Bay Galley for your dining pleasure.
- Large dance floor with a wide variety of music.
- Ships store for those special gifts.
- Restroom and shower facilities.
- Beautiful view of distant Mount Diablo and surrounding marina.
- Board room available for meetings.
- Slips & guest docking available.
- Plenty of parking.
- P.I.C.Y.A. members welcome.
- Limited number of proprietary memberships available.
Harbor Facilities
- Harbor Shops featuring food & beverage items, fine fashion/gifts, and fishing/boating supplies.
- Slips, guest docking, and seasonal storage.
- Restroom with showers.
- Minutes from deep water and Delta fun.
|
|
Byron/Discovery Bay Transportation
|
There are several options for commuting in the Bay Area, Rapid Transit (BART) system, bus lines, personal autos and the Van Pool Rides system. Several major freeways connect to make commuting from city-to-city relatively easy. The following will give you added information about all the above methods of transportation plus airports and railways.
|
|
Byron/Discovery Bay Weather
|
|
|