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Gold Country

Rich in gold country history, you are less than a few hours away from towns like Auburn, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Placerville, Sutter Creek, Sonora, Jamestown, Murphys, and Mariposa.

DISTANCE

57–120 mi

Drive time

1–2 hrs

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Lake Tahoe

From 18 lakes at River Islands to one of the largest deep blue water lakes in California, you are a short drive away for a weekend getaway.

DISTANCE

138 mi

Drive time

2.5 hrs

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Wine Country

Enjoy a day trip to Napa Valley for an exquisite wine tasting experience. For a more laid-back approach, Lodi and Livermore Valley wine country are just a short drive away from River Islands.

LODI AND LIVERMORE VALLEY

26-31 mi

Drive time

29-38 min

NAPA Valley

82 mi

Drive time

1.38 hrs

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Yosemite National Park

From lakes to dramatic landscapes, giant sequoias, and spectacular waterfalls, a global icon of natural beauty is not far from River Islands. When you have that spur of the moment need to be in nature, Yosemite is close enough to make it a day trip.

DISTANCE

121 mi

Drive time

2.5 hrs

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The California Delta

A vast network of waterways, the California Delta offers premier water recreation for boating, fishing for bass and salmon, kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, and so much more. There are many access points to the river for your boat starting near our executive offices on Stewart Road. Other key access points include Bradshaw’s Bridge and crossings at Paradise Cut.

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