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Houseboating
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Houseboating Overview
Several marinas on lakes and tributaries throughout California offer houseboats for rent. Lake Shasta and Lake Havasu are two of the most notable lakes for houseboating but Lake Berryessa in the Napa Valley, Don Pedro in Gold Country and the California Delta out of Stockton have just as much beauty and attraction. Similar to a motorhome, houseboats can come with many modern conveniences including fully-stocked kitchens, full bathrooms, separate sleeping quarters, living spaces, central heat & air, gas barbeques, sun decks, waterslides, hot tubs, and much, much more. Most houseboats accommodate from 10 to 20 persons. All training and safety equipment is provided at time of rental. Find your own secluded cove to spend the night or play in during the day. Sleep out on the sundeck on a warm summer night and count shooting stars before dozing off. Cast a line off the back and troll for dinner while exploring the lake. Consider renting a waverunner or ski boat to tow behind the houseboat for playtime on the lake. Fire up the barbeque and blend the mixed drinks while enjoying quality time with friends and family.
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San Francisco Houseboating
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Lake Berryessa is located off Highway 128 north of Napa Valley. Choose from 59 to 70 foot houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. Some have hot tubs and satellite television and sleep up to 12. Lake Berryessa has 165 miles of shoreline and is popular for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill.
Pleasure Cove Resort & Marina
Forever Resorts
6100 Highway 128
Napa, California 94558
(800) 255-5561
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Lake Havasu is located off Interstate 40 at the California / Arizona border. Choose from 56 to 85 foot houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. Some have hot tubs and air conditioning. Lake Havasu is over 45 miles long and has more than 450 miles of shoreline. It's popular for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, sunbathing and people watching. Fish species include rainbow trout, bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. This is a very popular destination for college students and partiers during the spring and summer breaks.
Nautical Sports Center
1000 McCulloch Boulevard
Lake Havasu, Arizona 86404
(800) 843-9218
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Central Coast Houseboating
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Lake San Antonio is located off Highway 101 north of Paso Robles. They rent a 59 foot houseboat that sleeps 10 comfortably. Amenities include private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks, central heat & air and more. Lake San Antonio is over 17 miles long and has more than 65 miles of shoreline. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and more.
Lake San Antonio
74255 San Antonio Road
Bradley, CA 93426
(800) 310-2313
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Shasta Cascade Houseboating
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Lake Shasta is located off Interstate 5 north of Redding. This is the mother-lode of houseboating in California with a total of 8 marinas that all rent houseboats. Amenities include private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks, central heat & air and more. Lake Shasta is over 35 miles long and has more than 365 miles of shoreline. Popular activities include camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing. It's not uncommon to witness a deer or black bear emerging from the forest to drink from the shoreline, or a bald eagle drop from the sky only to emerge with a trout in its talons. Fish species include bass, trout, salmon, sturgeon, catfish and more.
Shasta Marina Resort
18390 O'Brien Inlet Road
Lakehead, CA 96051
(800) 959-3359
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Packers Bay Marina
Packers Bay Road
Shasta Lake City, CA 96051
(800) 331-3137
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Holiday Harbor Resort
20061 Shasta Caverns Road
O'Brien, CA 96070
(800) 776-2628
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Silverthorn Resort
16250 Silverthorn Road
Redding, California 96003
(800) 332-3044
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Bridge Bay Resort
10300 Bridge Bay Road
Redding, CA 96003
(800) 752-9669
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Jones Valley Resort
22300 Jones Valley Marina Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(877) 468-7326
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Antlers Resort
Antlers Road
Lakehead, CA 96051
(800) 238-3924
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Digger Bay Marina
15090 Digger Bay Road
Toyon, CA 96019
(800) 752-9669
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Trinity Lake is located off Highway 299 northwest of Redding and Interstate 5. Choose from 50 to 65 foot houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. Trinity Lake is over 17 miles long and has more than 147 miles of shoreline. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include bass, trout, salmon and catfish.
Trinity Lake Resorts
45810 State Highway 3
Trinity Center, California 96091
(800) 255-5561
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Lake Oroville is located off Highway 70 north of Yuba City. Choose from 50 to 70 foot houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. Lake Oroville is over 15 miles long and has more than 167 miles of shoreline. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water-skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include bass, trout, salmon, crappie, sturgeon, catfish and more.
Lake Oroville Marina
Lime Saddle Road
Oroville, CA 95965
(800) 255-5561
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Englebright Lake is located off Highway 20 east of Yuba City/Marysville. Choose from several 44' and 33' two-story, floating vacation homes or a 30' houseboat. Englebright lake is over 10 miles long and less than a quarter-mile wide. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water-skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include bass, trout, salmon, crappie, sturgeon, catfish and more.
Englebright Lake
Skippers Cove Marina
13104 Marina
Smartsville ,CA 95977
(530) 432-6302
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Gold Country Houseboating
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Bullards Bar Reservoir is located off Highway 49 north of Grass Valley & Nevada City. Several houseboats are available complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, hot tubs, full kitchen, sun decks and more. Bullards Bar is over 16 miles long and has more than 56 miles of shoreline. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, sunbathing and hiking. Fish species include kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass.
Bullards Bar
Emerald Cove Marina
12571 Marysville Road
Dobbins, CA 95935
(877) 692-3201
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New Melones Lake is located off Highway 49 north of Jamestown. Choose from 3 different houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. New Melones Lake is over 15 miles long and has more than 167 miles of shoreline. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include bass, trout, salmon, crappie, catfish and bluegill.
New Melones Lake Marina
6503 Glory Hole Road
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(877) 468-7326
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Don Pedro Lake is located off Highway 49 south of Jamestown. Choose from 50 to 70 foot houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. Don Pedro Lake is over 15 miles long and has more than 150 miles of shoreline. It's popular for camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Fish species include bass, trout, salmon, crappie, bluegill and catfish.
Lake Don Pedro Marina
Bonds Flat Road
La Grange, CA 95329
(800) 255-5561
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Lake McClure is located west of Coulterville and Mariposa off Highway 49. Lake McClure is 26 miles in length and offers 80 miles of shoreline with activities like boating, water skiing, swimming, picnicking, fishing and camping. The Barrett Cove Marina features a general store and boat rentals including houseboats, fishing boats, ski boats, patio boats and personal watercraft. Fish species include rainbow trout, black bass, spotted bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, salmon and shad.
Lake McClure
Lake McClure Road
Coulterville, CA 95311
(209) 378-2441
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Central Valley Houseboating
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California Delta is located off Interstate 5 north of downtown Stockton. Choose from 43 to 56 foot houseboats complete with private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, sun decks and more. The California Delta is a network of waterways connecting three major rivers to the San Francisco Bay, Sacramento and Stockton. Activities include boating, water skiing and fishing. Wildlife is abundant in the delta's estuaries, which includes everything from waterfowl and migrating birds to beaver, muskrat, river otter and turtle. Fish species include striped bass, salmon, bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, shad and more.
Paradise Point Marina
8095 Rio Blanco
Stockton, CA 95219
(800) 752-9669
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Pine Flat Lake is located off Highway 180 east of Fresno. Pine Flat Lake offers a 30-mile long lake with activities include fishing, boating, houseboating, swimming, water-skiing and camping. One 56 foot houseboat is available complete with 2 private bedrooms, multiple baths, wet bar, full kitchen, open air hot tub, sun decks and more. Fish species include smallmouth bassbass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, rainbow trout and landlocked king salmon.
Pine Flat Lake Marina
30801 E. Sunnyslope Road
Piedra, CA 93649
(559) 787-2506
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