Background information

Discovery Bay can cause confusion to the first time resident. Discovery Bay is virtually surrounded by farmland and orchards . The glorious clouds of spring blossoms yield later to a sumptuous harvest of cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and apples. Fresh strawberries are plentiful for a long season. You haven't lived until you have tasted fresh spring Discovery Bay asparagus ! Produce abound in the surrounding country roads. The avid fruit lover can pick your own fruit at the many orchards. Lucky travelers sometimes get a glimpse of deer or a coyote while driving to Discovery Bay on Vasco Road . Discovery Bay waterways abound with  ducks of all color combinations. Seagulls, cormorants and barn owls live in harmony. The Blue herons fly from the fields to the North and West each evening at dusk to the islands on the lake. 

Several organizations offer camaraderie and friendship with others who share one's leisure interests and community spirit. The Discovery By Yacht Club has a membership of 500 has resale memberships available. The Christmas and Opening Day Parades bring pleasure to the entire community as gaily decorated and lighted boats cruise throughout the bays. The Yacht Club facility features a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends for a cold drink, weekend dinner, or a festive Sunday Brunch. Special celebrations are held throughout the year, including costume parties, dining and dancing. Golfing and social memberships are both available

The Discovery Bay Athletic Club features swimming in an Olympic-sized pool, tennis on one of the several courts, and a full gym for building and toning the muscles or just working out from the stress of the day. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors several annual events including a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. The Chamber co-sponsors the Corvette Summer fest along with the Discovery Bay Corvette Club. The Lions' Club sponsors an the annual Boat Show in the spring months, which also draws huge crowds. You will find that most folks don't wait for organized events to enjoy life at its fullest on the Delta. As you drive through the streets, you will see joggers, enjoying the view as they take their daily trek around Willow Lake .

Discovery Bay Statistics & Facts

The population of Discovery Bay is approximately 8,981 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 3,781 (2000).

The amount of land area in Discovery Bay is 17.431 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 2.045 sq kilometers.
The distance from Discovery Bay to Washington DC is 2529 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 42 miles. (as the crow flies)
Discovery Bay is positioned 37.90 degrees north of the equator and 121.59 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Discovery Bay elevation is 10 feet above sea level.

Discovery Bay Location

Discovery Bay location: in the South California Delta area on Hwy 4.

This community is fairly new, the first new homes built in 1972. It is a waterfront community with boating a way of life. Most homes have private boat docks.

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