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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)

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

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

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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

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

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

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

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

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Q: Where are the nearest public golf courses?

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

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

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

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