If you have a few hours:
When in Ripon, stop by Pizza Plus for the ooiest, gooiest, meatiest pizza in the area. If you haven’t gorged yourself into a marinara coma, get lost on one of the trails inside the beautiful Caswell Memorial State Park—a gorgeous, hidden Central Valley gem, that is especially beautiful on a warm day. After all that exploring, treat yourself to something oh-so-savory at Canal Street Grill.
A Publication from San Joaquin Magazine
NEIGHBORING CITIES
an incredible surplus of orchards that spring to life every February, cascading the city in beautiful white petals. And when the blossoms unfurl, it’s time for Ripon’s Almond Blossom Festival.
MANTECA
CLAIM TO FAME: The City of Almonds boasts
The “Family City” continues to welcome new residents with open arms— resulting in a constantly expanding base of beautiful homes alongside the agricultural expanses. Families sink their roots into Manteca’s soil as they enjoy easy and direct routes to the Bay Area, the Capital, and Los Angeles, while being only an hour’s drive from the majesty of the mountain ranges to the east.
History:
Incorporated in 1918, Manteca’s roots began, and have continued to revolve around, the many scenic fields and orchards its residents have built
|
CITYGUIDE 2017 EDITION
25