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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Discovery Bay?

Are there major shopping centers and hospitals nearby?

Where is the closest airport?

Are there any public transportation or services nearby?

What is the water quality at The Lakes Community?

Will cable service and highspeed internet be available?

Are there local or private schools nearby?

If I want to take a College course, is there a local College nearby?

Is there a homeowner's association, and any other benefits included in my home purchase?

Does The Lakes have Mello-Roos Bonds?

Where is the nearest boat launch?

Where is the nearest deep water access?

Where are the nearest public golf courses?

How can I join the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club?

What are the travel distances from Discovery Bay to various services?



Answers

Q: Where is Discovery Bay?
A: Discovery Bay is closer than you think! Located on the Delta waters in East Contra Costa County, this peaceful town is just 45 minutes from Pleasanton and Walnut Creek, and a little over an hour from San Francisco and San Jose.
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Q: Are there major shopping centers and hospitals nearby?
A: Yes...

Shopping:

  • Safeway & Longs (Discovery Bay)
  • Somersville Towne Center (Antioch)
  • Costco (Tracy)
  • Home Depot (Tracy & Brentwood)
  • Ace Hardware (Brentwood)
  • Lowe's (Antioch)
  • Slatten Ranch (Antioch)
  • West Valley Mall (Tracy)

Hospitals:

  • Sutter-Delta (Antioch)
  • St. Joseph, Damerom (Stockton)
  • John Muir/Mt. Diablo (proposed-Brentwood)


Q: Where is the closest airport?
A:The closest airports are:

  • Byron - small aircraft
  • SF International
  • Oakland International
  • Sacramento International


Q: Are there any public transportation or services nearby?
A:Yes...

Public Transportation:

  • Park & Ride Lots: Bixler Rd. / Vanpools
  • Buses: Tri-Delta Transit
  • BART Bus: Tri-Delta Transit
  • ACE Train Bus: No
  • Services: US Post Office (Bixler Road)


Q: What is the water quality at The Lakes Community?
A:  A new filtration system is in operation. For more information on water quality,
please contact the Town of Discovery Bay at (925) 634-1131


Q: Will cable service and highspeed internet be available?
A:Yes.

Q: Are there local or private schools nearby?
A:Yes...

Public Schools:

  • Waterford - Children will go to Knightsen Elementary.
  • Reflections - Children will go to Byron Elementary.

Private Schools:

  • Gateway Christian School
  • Montessori School (Brentwood)


Q: If I want to take a College course, is there a local College nearby?
A:Yes...

  • Los Medanos, Junior College (Pittsburg)
  • San Joaquin Delta Junior College (Stockton)
  • University of the Pacific (Stockton)
  • Cal State University Hayward Extension (Concord)
  • Brentwood Center - Los Medanos College

Q: Is there a homeowner's association, and any other benefits included in my home purchase?
A:Yes there is an HOA.

Benefits:

  • Gated entrance
  • 3 lakes
  • Exercise par course
  • Picnic areas
  • Baseball and soccer fields
  • Tot play lot
  • Basketball court
  • Walking path around the lake
  • Maintained streets
  • Common area landscaping/maintenance

Q: Does The Lakes have Mello-Roos Bonds?
A:No

Q: Where is the nearest boat launch?
A:Discovery Bay Marina, Orwood Resort

Q: Where is the nearest deep water access
A:Discovery Bay Marina, Orwood Resort

Q: Where are the nearest public golf courses?

  • Brentwood Country Club
  • Roddy Ranch
  • Bethel Island
  • Lone Tree

Q: How can I join the Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club?
A:Call (925) 634-0700 for information.

Q: What are the travel distances from Discovery Bay to various services?
A: From Point of Timber Road, Discovery Bay


  Shopping Distance (Miles)
 
  • Safeway (Bixler Road & Hwy 4)
  • 2.5
     
  • Longs (Discovery Bay)
  • 4.2
     
  • Somersville (Antioch)
  • 20.7
     
  • Costco (Tracy)
  • 18.2
     
  • Home Depot (Tracy)
  • 17.5
     
  • Home Depot (Antioch)
  • 16.8
     
  • Ace Hardware (Brentwood)
  • 4.3
     
  • Lowe's (Antioch)
  • 16.8
     
  • West Valley Mall (Tracy)
  • 11.9
     
  • Slatten Ranch (Antioch)
  • 10.1
         
      Hospitals  
     
  • Sutter-Delta (Antioch)
  • 17.8
     
  • St. Joseph, Damerom (Stockton)
  • 21.2
     
  • John Muir/Mt. Diablo (Concord)
  • 34.6
         
      Airports  
     
  • Byron (Small Aircraft)
  • 5.2
     
  • Oakland International
  • 49.4
     
  • San Francisco International
  • 68.2
     
  • Sacramento International
  • 63.9
         
      Public Transportation & Services  
     
  • Park & Ride Lots (Bixler Road/Vanpools)
  • 2.8
     
  • Buses: Tri-Delta Transit
  • Various locations
     
  • BART Bus: Tri-Delta Transit
  • 28.3
     
  • ACE Train Bus
  • Various locations
     
  • US Post Office (Bixler Road)
  • Approx. 2.8
         
      Public Schools: Byron Union School District  
     
  • K-4 Timber Point Elementary (Discovery Bay)
  • 0.5
     
  • 5-6 Byron Intermediate
  • 4.3
     
  • 7-8 Excelsior School (Byron)
  • 4.3
     
  • 9-12 Liberty High (Brentwood)
  • 8.9
         
      Private Schools  
     
  • Gateway Christian School (Brentwood)
  • 8.7
     
  • Montessori School (Brentwood)
  • 10.4
         
      Colleges & Universities  
     
  • Los Medanos (Pittsburg)
  • 23.5
     
  • San Joaquin Delta College (Stockton)
  • 26.0
     
  • University of the Pacific (Stockton)
  • 23.1
     
  • CSU Hayward Extension (Concord)
  • 30.1
     
  • Los Medanos College (Brentwood Center)
  • 9.9
         
      Marina  
     
  • Discovery Bay Marina, Orwood Resort - Boat Landing
  • 8.5
     
  • Discovery Bay Marina, Orwood Resort - Water Access
  • 8.5
         
      Golf Courses  
     
  • Brentwood Country Club
  • 11.4
     
  • Roddy Ranch
  • 10.4
     
  • Bethel Island
  • 13.6
     
  • Lone Tree
  • 13.3
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