The Delta King; Sacramento, CA

Started our Week at The Delta King.
1000 Front Street; Old Sacramento, CA 95814

The Delta King is a paddle boat on the river in Sacramento, just blocks from the State Capital. Today the mighty paddle wheeler, The Delta King, is permanently docked at the Old Sacramento waterfront and houses a boutique, hotel, restaurant and two theaters. This is a big step up from rotting at the bottom of the San Francisco Bay which is exactly where the boat found itself just a few decades ago. Originally christened in 1927, the Delta King and its sister ship, the Delta Queen, once made the luxurious 10-hour river trip between Sacramento and San Francisco on a daily basis. After WWII the mighty boat fell into disrepair and eventually sank to the bottom of the river. However, in 1984, the Delta King was dredged up from the icy water and pulled back home, where it has been fully-restored to its original grandeur and enjoys a spot as a true Sacramento landmark.

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Sacramento, the Delta Kings sits between several restaurants, as well as hosts an excellent restaurant on board that has chefs specials with wines parings for a great value. Out on the deck the group enjoyed a few drinks and introductions. The view of the GOLDEN bridge that carried the locals to the capital was spectacular. There are trails along the water for walking and cycling.

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