In 2007, Discovery Bay, California, earned its own ZIP code, 94505, and it celebrated this achievement with a paddle boat raft-up that set a Guinness world record. ZIP-itty-do-dah!
Located in Contra Costa County, boaters can sail from Discovery Bay to the San Francisco Bay, traversing the California Delta waterways where this community is located
In 2007, Discovery Bay, California, earned its own ZIP code, 94505, and it celebrated this achievement with a paddle boat raft-up that set a Guinness world record. ZIP-itty-do-dah!
Located in Contra Costa County, boaters can sail from Discovery Bay to the San Francisco Bay, traversing the California Delta waterways where this community is located. Over 13,000 people live in a community that began as a weekend and summer resort spot. With a marina, retail centers, and a well-regarded business park, Discovery Bay is now a great place to work and play. If sailing or serenity is your thing, you'll love it here. If the very idea of waterways makes you put on a life vest, maybe this isn't your place in the central California sunshine.
Moving to Town
Looking for apartments for rent in Discovery Bay? You'll be able to find rental apartments, townhouses for rent, and rental houses here. Be sure to look in the local paper, as well as online for rentals, and don't be shy about exploring the neighborhood on foot or in your car to seek out the best spot to call home. Bring your bank statements and credit report to please the landlord. Although there are a variety of vacancies available here -- particularly in winter and fall -- you should still allow yourself up to thirty days to find the place you want to call home.
Neighborhoods
Discovery Bay Town Center: This is mostly a suburban neighborhood located along Discovery Bay, St. Mary's Bay, and the Indian Slough. You'll primarily find single family homes and townhouses here, with most residences built from 1970 to the present. The Discovery Bay Country Club is located here, as is access to over 1,200 miles of California delta waterways. Like water? Into boats, fishing, or watching the rise and fall of the tide? This is your spot.
The Orwood / Werner: This area is a suburban neighborhood a little farther from the bay itself, but still just minutes away. You'll find mobile homes and single family homes, many built since 2000, with some constructed between 1970 and 1999. Holland Riverside Marina is located here.
Discovery Bay Blvd / Discovery Pt.: This part of town is a suburban neighborhood consisting of single family homes, townhouses, and condos. While many properties here are owner-occupied, you can find rentals, too. Most homes were constructed between 1970 and the present, and you're close to the water here -- in fact, a boat slip may be in your backyard.
Ahoy There
Boaters can sail from Discovery Bay to the San Francisco Bay. If you don't boat, you can fish, water ski, wake board, or enjoy the wildlife that lives around or migrates through the beautiful California Delta region. While summers are warm and winters usually mild or slightly rainy, you do get a full range of seasons here.
For a community that began with waterfront vacation homes, there is a full range of activities and properties available today. Cafes offering Greek Dolmades or Portuguese paella, parks, and a renowned golf course are all a part of this community. New public parks, gated communities, and comfortable homes of all types occupy this town.