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hether you are here on business, visiting friends or family, or catching a recreational event, we encourage you to discover the true beauty of Stockton during your visit. Our city has rich cultural history, deep agricultural roots, thriving small businesses, and is stocked full of arts, sports, dining, and family activities. With over 320,000 residents, Stockton is the 11th largest city in California and the most diverse city in the nation. We pride ourselves on the vast cultural offerings and experiences available throughout our city, including multi-ethnic dining, locally owned shopping, and familyfriendly activities. Our Arena hosts Stockton Kings Basketball along with incredible concerts, conventions, and youth entertainment. Banner Island Ballpark is home to the Stockton Ports, and our downtown waterfront provides a beautiful backdrop for our Weber Point Events Center. It is an exciting time to be in Stockton. We hope you enjoy a boat ride on the Delta, a stroll down the Miracle Mile, a fun-filled adventure at Pixie Woods, or a visit to the historic Haggin Museum. With much to choose from, be sure to stop by the Visit Stockton office to get expert recommendations on dining, shopping, and other must-see local attractions during your stay. We value the impact of tourism on our local and regional economy and thank you for making Stockton your destination. We look forward to providing you a wide variety of positive experiences during your trip and hope you visit again in the future. Travel safely!
Mayor Kevin J. Lincoln
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ince the 1940s, Stockton has seen major commercial and residential developments. The farthest inland seaport on the West Coast has maintained strong trade relationships with 27 countries and exports over 2,000,000 tons of American products annually. Stockton also supports very active and world-renowned talent including a civic theatre, symphony, opera, and chorale groups. The Haggin museum is rich in collections and exhibits that tell the stories of local and California history, as well as works by late 19th and early 20th century artists.
Demographics Latin/Hispanic
43.5%
Asian
21%
Caucasian
40.5%
Black or African-American 11.5%
This diverse community includes a large Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, and Filipino population, which is reflected by the street names, architecture, and in the faces and heritage of its citizens. Throughout the year, multi-cultural festivals reflect that diversity in the microcosm that Stockton has become for the world.
Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Native American & Alaskan Native
0.5%
Two or More Races
15.2%
Data based off of U.S. Census
Population (2020 Census)
Year Founded
1850
JULY 23
320,804 1849
11th LARGEST CITY IN
CALIFORNIA
Date Incorporated
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Stockton named the 4th largest city in CA. Became a major transportation and commercial center.
Captain Charles Weber founded Stockton.
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City of Stockton officially incorporated on July 23, 1850. 300,000 people poured into CA for the California Gold Rush.
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce founded to promote city and attract new residents.
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AT A GLANCE Awards
All-America City National Civic League
1999 2004 2015
2017 2018
Most Diverse City in America
U.S. News and World Report
2020 4th Most Fiscally Healthy City Truth in Accounting
2021
Port of Stockton opened as the first inland seaport in California. Benjamin Holt, owner of Holt Manufacturing Co., invented the Caterpillar.
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College of the Pacific, California’s first chartered institution of higher education founded in 1851, moved to Stockton from San Jose.
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San Joaquin Delta College constructed.
1933
1968
Duraflame fire log was invented in Stockton.
1972
Stan Lee proclaims Stockton as the home of the Fantastic 4
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1986
Stockton / San Joaquin Convention and Visitors Bureau established.
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NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES Discover different ways to eat, play, and shop! 10 Downtown Stockton 14 Miracle Mile 16 Lincoln Center 18 Yosemite Street
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ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS There's always something fun happening in Stockton! 23 Stockton Ballpark & Stockton Lantern Festival 26 Stockton Flavor Fest 66 Sport City Golf Tourney
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WATERWAYS Stockton’s waterways is one of its unique features. Check out all that it has to offer!
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Stockton’s diversity adds a lot to its culinary scene. Whatever food you may be craving, Stockton has got you covered!
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We're one of the richest agricultural areas in the nation!
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THIS IS STOCKTON Learn more about the people of Stockton and their stories!
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WHAT CAN VISIT STOCKTON DO FOR YOU? EVENTS CALENDAR
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STOCKTON SOUVENIRS
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Experience the city’s unique offerings with Feast at the Fox, Stockton Flavor Fest, and Sport City Golf Tourney.
STOCKTON SAVINGS PASS
This mobile coupon book for locals and visitors offers discounts on food and fun throughout the city. Free for businesses to join and free for customers to access, this economic driver benefits the community and improves the quality of life in Stockton. StocktonSavingsPass.com
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Downtown Stockton This unique gem in California’s Central Valley is home to annual events,
sports, eclectic dining, and a waterfront that is second to none. As the largest West Coast inland seaport, it is a hub for manufacturing and transportation. Downtown Stockton blends the heart of Central Valley agriculture, historical and modern architecture, and a gorgeous waterfront and Marina.
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Eat Delve into the diverse eats Downtown provides with spots like Misaki Sushi & Bar, Yasoo Yani, Papa Urb’s Grill, and Nena's Mexican Restaurant.
Play The Adventist Health Arena is your home for excitement and entertainment, where you’ll catch the Stockton Kings ballin’ on the court, as well as amazing musical and comedy acts—with a past lineup of stars like Jo Koy & Snoop Dogg. You can spend an evening of eating, drinking, and listening to live music at Cast Iron or the FED. For those who enjoy the cinema experience, catch a classic film with the Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre. You can take a stroll and enjoy the creative street murals located through Downtown, witness the stunning and beautiful mix of Asian cultures on Chung Wah Lane, and then check out some local history at the Children’s Museum of Stockton.
Shop Get yourself a coffee and goodies at Trail Coffee Roasters or Empresso Coffee. Stop in at JNA Collectibles for some iconic comic and pop culture memorabilia, spruce up your look with a visit to Lilou of the Valley Vintage, and grab some special gifts for loved ones at Makers Made.
Drop by our visitor center, also in Downtown! 146 W. Weber Ave, Stockton, 95202 Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Call us! 209.938.1555
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Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre D OW N T OW N F E AT U R E
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fter a presence in this city that has lasted 90 years, its Spanish mission-like appearance towers over Main Street. The bright lights of the FOX sign attached to the cupola and the marquee's big capital letters give you the nostalgic vibe of a classic movie house. The six-foot ticket booth is complete with windows and an opening at the bottom, leaving room for eager moviegoers to receive their tickets for the night's event. A few steps through the main doors, you're standing in the middle of an exquisite rotunda complete with twelve carved, plaster columns. Each are detailed with carved faces encased in a lattice of gold-leaf plaster ribbons, rising up to a capital supporting the ceiling. The ceiling is adorned with scenes of conquistadores, heraldic shields, knights, and lions—and topped off with a gorgeous chandelier featuring over 100 lights. Lower your gaze and you'll see the beautifully red-patterned carpet and terrazzo floors. Stare long enough at this astounding display in architecture and you might assume you're inside a vintage Victorian castle.
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hen comes the entrance to the theatre. Just before you walk through those doors, catch a glimpse of the beautiful, eight-foot-tall, gold-leafed, etchedmirrored panels. Then, pass through the doors and take in the magnitude of this legendary theatre's auditorium. Numerous rows of red cushioned seats on a slight decline lead to the main stage. A proscenium arch with a rose-colored ceiling featuring gold, copper, and silver stenciled stars. The center of the arch features a gilded carved face surrounded by a shell and a long red curtain draped down to the stage floor. If the entrance and rotunda are just the geneses of transporting a visitor to a past golden era, this auditorium solidifies the experience. Beautifully carved wooden frames and brackets outline the lofts and ceiling, and a balcony half the length of the main floor provides an exceptional view of the stage from above. All this wonder and amazement in one setting.
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Miracle
Mile
Stockton’s Miracle Mile is a legendary spot in the city. This pedestrian-friendly historical spot has an abundance of specialty shops and boutiques, outdoor cafés, diverse dining, and a vibrant night life that you’ll want to experience immediately. Plus, live events, car shows, and sidewalk sales throughout the year are bound to grab your attention as you stroll down the Mile.
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Eat The abundance of quality cuisine is astounding here. Whether it’s Fat City Brew & BBQ, Gian’s Italian Deli, La Palma Mexican Cuisine, Cocoro Bistro, or Go Falafel Greek Food, you’re going to be deeply satisfied with your choice. Looking for something sweet? Don't miss Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice for an authentic and delectable treat!
Play Get some new (or your first) ink at In 2 Skin Tattoo, get a trim at Majestic Barber Shop, find some relaxation with True You Hot Yoga, and take in the beauty of the University of the Pacific.
Shop Spruce up your wardrobe with Bellissima Boutique and The Little Shop on the Mile, freshen up your home and outdoor decor with a visit to With Garden Flair, and maybe take some art home from the Stockton Art League Elsie May Goodwin Gallery. And for the comic fans in your life, check out the goodies at Al’s Comics, where the legendary Stan Lee once set foot. VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
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Lincoln
Center
With more than 100 unique merchants in one prime location, Lincoln Center is a one-stop shop for all your different needs. Fashions for the entire family, gifts and collectibles, grocery and specialty foods, jewelry, shoes, spas, and delicious cuisine reside under the big “L” tower off Benjamin Holt Drive. Whether you’re starting your morning off with a coffee, on a shopping spree, or enjoying an evening of dinner and drinks, Lincoln Center has it all.
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Play
With a wide variety of dining options at Lincoln Center, you’re bound to find the right spot. You can grab a quick bite at spots like Dad's Hot Dogs or Podesto's Market & Deli.
Get your crew together for some beer and fun with Limitless Axes & Ales, or solve a mystery with Limitless Escape Games. Want to play with a purpose? Book a class at Shine Yoga Studios and leave feeling brand new!
For your main course, your widely diverse set of dining picks include Midgley's Public House, Bud's Seafood Grille, Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar, and La Mesa Mexican Kitchen.
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If you’re just looking for something sweet, you can pick up some pastries at 85° Bakery or grab a smoothie from Nekter Juice Bar.
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Treat yourself with a stop at Elevate Skincare & Spa and Merle Norman Cosmetics, update your wardrobe with FINA and Flair Boutique, and maybe browse DeVons Jewelers for a very shiny accessory.
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Yosemite
Street
A community-cared for spot filled with vibrant shops and boutiques is what you find when you pay a visit to Yosemite Street Village. This historic area in Stockton provides an eclectic mix of cuisine, office décor, salons, and more. Plus, you can grab a coffee from Terra, and take a stroll down the famous Umbrella Alley. Stop in and check it out for yourself.
Eat Terra Coffee Roasters is there to give you a tasty pick-me-up, while Lovotti Pizza Pub & China Village serves up mouthwatering entrees to handle your appetite.
Play For a fresh look, spend some time at either Alfred’s Salon of Beauty, The Hair Place, or Khodyna Salon. Then, stop in for a special art-themed night over at The Catalyst Art & Wellness & Studio, or take in the beautiful historic masterpieces at the Haggin Museum.
Shop Get the kids some unique treasures from Caterpillar Children’s Boutique that they’ll absolutely love. VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
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Fairs &
Festivals
Communities in and around Stockton have rich histories and culturally
diverse populations that have flourished throughout the years. As a result, our annual fairs and festivals are never lacking—you’re bound to find something that you’ll enjoy!
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For a full and comprehensive list of events happening in Stockton, please visit visitstockton.org/events.
JANUARY Zion Chamber Orchestra Festival Three-concert classical music festival in Stockton celebrating the best talent in the area. 209.477.0259, zlcstockton.org StocktonCon Winter Pop-culture is abundant at this Comic-Con style event in Stockton! Experience popular culture in its various forms: comics, card games, video games, anime, manga, science fiction, toys, television, and movies. stocktoncon.com
FEBRUARY Wine and Chocolate Weekend Lodi Lodi Wine Country’s finest wines are paired with decadent chocolate concoctions, making for a delicious, and possibly romantic, experience! 209.367.4727, lodiwineandchocolate.com Almond Blossom Festival Ripon Always the last weekend of February and the first food festival of the season, this festival features a carnival, fun run, and well-known community parade. 209.599.7519, riponchamber.org
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92nd Annual McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition The longest running student art exhibition in the country takes place here in Stockton! Features the unique works of student artists from the public and private schools of San Joaquin County with awards given to winners in grades K to 12. 209.940.6300, hagginmuseum.org
MARCH Chinese New Year Celebration This free festival includes an outdoor parade with live performances and marching bands in Downtown Stockton. Also features an indoor festival with food and vendors. stocktoncnyc.org Bob McMillen Memorial Fishing Tournament 2,500lbs of Rainbow Trout are stocked for this annual tournament at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton. 209.953.8800, sjparks.com
APRIL Stockton Sikh Temple Parade This annual parade begins and ends at the nation’s oldest Sikh temple, Stockton Gurdwara Sahib. Features music, dignitaries of the faith,
free food, and martial-arts demonstrations. stocktongurdwarasahib.org Lodi Wine Festival Lodi
Enjoy wine tasting from more than 40 wineries, great food, music, and much more! 209.369.2771, grapefestival.com San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Offering all things food and fun, the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is a local favorite. Bring family and friends to enjoy Asparagus Alley, live entertainment, and much more! 916.370.3647, sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net Cambodian New Year This annual free event features music, dancing, vendors selling delicious food, and the celebration of the Cambodian New Year in Stockton. visitstockton.org Earth Day Festival Celebrate the environment at Stockton’s Victory Park with live music, informational booths, food, and earthfriendly fun. earthdaystockton.com
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Cinco de Mayo Family Festival
Downtown Stockton 4th of July Celebration
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Lodi Row x Row
Lodi Street Fair
Sip, swirl and savor from a selection of 200 handcrafted wines from over 40 Lodi wineries at this Lodi Lake event. 209.365.0621, lodirowxrow.com
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The largest antique and craft fair for a hundred miles in any direction. Find over 500 vendors and exhibitors in 10 square blocks with their creations and collectibles. 209.367.7840, lodichamber.com Cinco De Mayo Family Festival Stockton’s Weber Point is the site of this celebration of Mexican-American culture featuring a family festival, music, parade, and more. 209.644.2600, elconcilio.org Stockton Flavor Fest Downtown Stockton
A three-day award-winning celebration (hosted the third weekend in May) of the culture, cuisine, and community of our great city! Come down to Weber Point Events Center for live music, global food vendors, art workshops, and tons of family fun! 209.938.1555, stocktonflavorfest.com Learn more about Flavor Fest on page 26!
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JUNE Catfish Derby 2,000lbs of catfish are stocked for this annual tournament at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton, with prizes awarded for the best catch! 209.953.8800, sjparks.com San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show Lodi
Featuring over 3,000 of the top dogs from all over the country judged on confirmation, obedience, and a rally event, all completely free to the public. sanjoaquinkc.org Jewish Food Fair Always the first Sunday in June, Temple Israel hosts this celebration of Jewish culture with brunch, a bake shop, great food, games, live music, dancing and tours. 209.477.9306, templeisraelstockton.com
Linden Cherry Festival
Concerts In The Park
This sweet celebration of the local cherry harvest comes complete with a parade, food, live entertainment, vendors, a cherry pie eating contest and children’s activities 209.547.3046, lindenchamber.net
Grab a lawn chair, bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy the 65th year of this free twelve-concert concert series at Stockton’s Victory Park! 209.938.1555, visitstockton.org
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Annual Stockton Juneteenth Celebration Bring the entire family to enjoy live performances, food, vendors, poetry, history and much more at Weber Point Events Center to celebrate Black liberation in America. 209.457.7553, stocktonjuneteenth.org San Joaquin County Fair Featuring concert performances, carnival rides, agriculture, livestock, food, live entertainment, and exhibits, and more! 209.466.5041, sanjoaquinfairgrounds.com/fair
JULY Downtown Stockton 4th of July Celebration Come out for the 4th of July celebration in Downtown Stockton—a great familyfriendly event. 209.938.1555, visitstockton.org Lincoln Center Dueling Pianos Be part of the show during this all-request, dueling pianos event on the Brickwalk at Lincoln Center. Drinks and food are plentiful and audience participation is a must! 209.477.4868, lincolncentershops.com Christmas in July at Pixie Woods Santa is on his summer vacation from the North Pole, so be sure to pay him a visit at Pixie Woods for pictures, activities, and crafts! 209.937.7354,stocktonca.gov OFFICIAL VISIT STOCKTON GUIDE
Stockton Ballpark Banner Island Ballpark
With a history rooted in the Civil War era, Banner Island evolved from an unwavering symbol of the Union to a home for live sports and entertainment. Residing on this land now is the Stockton Ballpark, where every spring through summer our Stockton Ports compete in the MiLB league. A fantastic sporting venue resting alongside our beautiful Delta.
Stockton Lantern Festival Every November through January, the Stockton Ballpark will be filled with lantern sculptures featuring whimsical creatures and plants that are larger-than-life and glow at night. To learn more, please visit StocktonLanternFestival.com
AUGUST Stockton Buddhist Temple Japanese Food Festival & Bon Odori The Stockton Buddhist Temple sponsors this annual Japanese cultural bazaar featuring music, traditional dance, tea ceremonies, karate, judo demonstrations, and more. 209.466.6701, stocktonbuddhisttemple.org Taste of the Delta The “Taste” showcases fine restaurants and wineries of the California Delta region, making for a delicious afternoon on the Delta. 916.777.4041, tasteofthedelta.com Stockton Barrio Fiesta Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this Filipino celebration features food, cultural dances, live music, and more! 209.298.3419 Stockton-Con Pop-culture is abundant at this Comic-Con style event in Stockton! Experience popular culture in its various forms: comics, card games, video games, anime, manga, science fiction, toys, television, and movies. stocktoncon.com
SEPTEMBER
Stockton Community Labor Day Pow Wow All are welcome to experience this Pacific campus and
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Saint Basil's Greek Festival community gathering where indigenous peoples of the West share their songs, dances, drums, arts, crafts, foods, and more. 209.946.2285, pacific.edu Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair Lodi
Celebrate the grape harvest with four days of entertainment, wine tasting, grape murals, food, and a carnival. The musical headliners are sure to rock your world! 209.369.2771, grapefestival.com
Saint Basil’s Greek Festival Enjoy fine Greek cuisine and pastries to the tune of authentic Greek music and dancing, tours of the church with choir performances, and plenty of games. 209.478.7564, gosaintbasil.org Stockton Pride Festival This vibrant and growing event celebrates the county’s LGBTQ+ community. Come out to enjoy the food, festival atmosphere, and free entertainment. 209.800.1500, sjpride.center
Black Family Day This event features gospel music, job and health fairs, children’s activities, crafts, and food vendors. 833.420.9233, stocktonblackfamilyday.com
Family Day at the Park A full day literacy and book fair with lots of fun and educational activities for the entire community, brought to you by The Record newspaper. 209.957.7277, familydayatthepark.com
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OCTOBER Dell’Osso Farms Annual Pumpkin Maze Lathrop
The area’s largest pumpkin maze and family farm! Enjoy the pumpkin patch, kiddie land, pony rides, petting zoo, tractor train, hay rides, picnic area, and haunted house. 209.982.0833, pumpkinmaze.com Sport City Golf Tourney What better way to support youth, collegiate, and professional sports development than by spending a day golfing with your friends at the Sport City Golf Tourney? Food, beer, prizes, and bragging rights are all to be had! 209.938.1556, visitstockton.us/ SportCityGolfTourney Lodi Street Faire Lodi
The fall edition of the largest antique and craft fair for a hundred miles in any direction. Over 500 vendors and exhibitors line 10 square blocks with their creations and collectibles the first Sunday in October. 209.367.7840, lodichamber.com German Guys Oktoberfest Join German Guys Restaurant for their outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy authentic German food and beer, gracious hosts, live entertainment and fun during this two-day event. 209.990.1391, german-guys.com VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
FAHM Fest Stockton Pacific Homecoming And Parent & Family Weekend This annual celebration welcomes the public, alumni, friends and family to celebrate homecoming at California’s first chartered institution of higher learning. Featuring events, classes, dinners, and more. 866.575.7229, pacific.edu Annual Main Street Day Faire Ripon
This annual faire features a car show, antique faire, health fair, fire department pancake breakfast, live music, arts, crafts, entertainment, and more. 209.599.7519, riponchamber.org FAHM Fest Stockton Celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) at the annual FAHM Fest in Stockton, creating a space for all to share their stories, collaborate, celebrate, and preserve history. The day will be filled with performances, speakers, interactive art installations, music, food, and more! kommunityhub.org
Monster Mash Halloween Bash Dia de los Muertos Street Festival This annual festival held outside the Mexican Heritage Center in Downtown Stockton is full of vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes. Various performances along with local vendors make this growing event a must-see. 209.969.9306, mexicanheritagecenter.org Halloween on the Miracle Mile Goblins and ghouls flood the Mile as businesses open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Make your way up and down the Mile and see your neighborhood families and friends enjoying this fun evening. 209.623.1144, stocktonmiraclemile.com Monster Mash Halloween Bash Celebrate with the ghosts, goblins, prince and princesses at Pixie Wood's for their annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash! Treat bags, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family! 209.937.8119, stocktonca.gov/pixiewoods
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Flavor Fest The international award-winning Stockton Flavor
Fest (hosted the third weekend in May) is a celebration of our city's culture, community, and cuisine!
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owntown’s biggest party, residing at the Weber Point Events Center, features local food & merchant villages showcasing Stockton's diverse
offerings, cultural programming including dance and music, family fun, Valley-centered libations, a drag brunch benefiting the San Joaquin Pride Center, celebrity chef kitchens, and so much more!
WINNER, "BEST NEW FESTIVAL" by the International Festivals & Events Association
Diwali Celebration
NOVEMBER Fine Arts Festival Sponsored by the San Joaquin Potters Guild. This multi-art and ceramic show features over 40 local artists, plus other art forms. sanjoaquinpottersguild.org Diwali Celebration An annual South Asian arts and culture festival, featuring a Bazaar with local vendors, cultural and traditional performances, live music, crafts and food. iasjc.org Sandhill Crane Festival Lodi
Headquartered at Hutchins Street Square, this fest has over 60 wildlife tours going out in all directions. The near 8,000 Sandhill Cranes that migrate to Lodi during the winter are a true spectacle of nature. 800.581.6150, cranefestival.com
Stockton Hmong New Year Stockton Hmong New Year Celebration Celebrating Stockton’s Hmong culture with sporting events, merchant booths, delicious traditional food, cultural performances, live bands, and music. 209.466.0721, lfcempowerment.org Stockton Lantern Festival
Mid-November thru mid-January
Let larger than life illuminated lanterns evoke your imagination and make memories that will last a lifetime for you and your children at the Stockton Lantern Festival. Held annually from mid-November to mid-January at the Stockton Ballpark. 209.373.1400, stocktonlanternfestival.com Thanksgiving Run and Walk Against Hunger Join 4,000 runners and walkers, burn calories, have a great
time on the scenic Stockton Waterfront, and help raise money for holiday nutrition programs for the Emergency Food Bank. 209.464.7369, runagainsthunger.org Hospice of San Joaquin Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony A community lighting ceremony full of live singing and holiday entertainment. All are welcomed to buy and dedicate a light to memorialize a loved one no longer with us and to support the Hospice of San Joaquin’s programs. 209.957.3888, hospicesj.org Miracle Mile Holiday Sip & Shop This wine-stroll and shopping event kicks off the holiday season at the Miracle Mile. Meet Santa, get some great deals, drink local wine, and watch the tree lighting. 209.623.1144, stocktonmiraclemile.com
Trout Bout Youth and adult anglers compete to catch the largest trout in Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton. 209.953.8800, sjparks.com
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Trout Bout
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- STOCKED FULL OF CHEER Your guide to the best holiday family fun in Stockton! visitstockton.us/holidayfamfun
DECEMBER City Of Stockton Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Festive things to do in Stockton during December. visitstockton.us/dec
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Stockton
Always the first Saturday of December, spectators are treated to the Stockton Holiday Parade on Weber Ave., an official tree lighting in Downtown Stockton’s Weber Point followed by the famous Lighted Boat Parade. 209.938.1555, visitstockton.org Holiday Pops - Stockton Symphony The third oldest symphony in California delights audiences with their beautiful and playful renditions of holiday classics new and old in their annual Holiday Pops concert! stocktonsymphony.org Festival Of Trees Gaze at more than 70 unique, beautifully decorated Christmas trees at this San Joaquin County Historical Museum classic featuring craft making, entertainment, food, photos with Santa, and more! 209.331.2055, sanjoaquinhistory.org
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he Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta stretches its way through Stockton, providing locals and visitors alike an assortment of recreational water activities to enjoy. This 1,000+ miles of waterways also provides a home to the Port of Stockton—the gateway to California where
freighters from all over the world dock. Marinas, recreational parks, and numerous restaurants find their home on Stockton’s magnificent Delta. Coconut Boat Rentals coconutboatrentals.com You've seen floating swan rental boats, but how about a coconut? Experience Stockton's downtown waterfront in quirky style in a coconut boat, and be sure to stop by a local eatery for food and drinks to bring on your voyage. You bring the food, let Coconut Boat Rentals pack the fun! 445 W Weber Ave., 209.800.1940 Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau californiadelta.org The California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau is an organization of chambers of commerce, visitors bureaus, businesses, and boosters along the Delta. They are your source for maps, guides, and Delta information. 916.777.4041 Downtown Stockton Marina & Promenade stocktondtmarina.com The marina has over 1,300 linear feet of guest docks and 60 permanent berths.
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It is located within walking distance of the Adventist Health Arena, Stockton (Banner Island) Ballpark, the downtown cinemaplex, Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre, and more! 445 W. Weber Ave., 209.462.4200 H2O Excursions myh2oexcursions.com Conveniently located at Village West Marina in Stockton, this family-owned and operated business offers far more than just watersport rentals! Enjoy an intimate dinner on the Delta with a captained boat charter, explore the Fourteen Mile Slough via hydrobike, live life to the fullest on on an inner tube or jet ski, or slow things down and relax with pontoon boat rental, stand-up paddle board or kayak. 209.268.2300, 6649 Embarcadero Dr Ste. 140
BOAT LAUNCHES & MARINAS Buckley Cove Boat Launch stocktongov.com Buckley Cove Boat Launch is a public boat launch located at the west end of March Lane. Please call for hours of service and boat launch fees. 4911 Buckley Cove Way, 209.937. 8539 Bullfrog Landing Marina Featuring a general store, snack bar, picnic facilities, bait, and tackle. 17251 Bacon Island Rd., 209.465.9610 Captain Ray's River Tours deltaboatcharters.com Want to experience the Delta in style? Check-out Captain Ray's River Tours and book an intimate, chartered, private tour (up to 6 people) on a beautiful
Take a trip along the Delta with us in this video!
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Available at the Visit Stockton Office and many favorite stops along the water, this guide has all the fun (and useful) details you need to make your experience on the Delta memorable. Find more info online at CALIFORNIADELTA.ORG Sabre Yacht! Take in the sights and sounds of the Delta and don't worry about the responsibility of steering. 445 Weber Ave. 209.462.4200 Five Star Marina 5starmarina.net Located east of the Port of Stockton, Five Star provides inside and dry storage with valet launch service for your vessel. 345 N. Yosemite St., 209.471.0534 King Island Resort kingislandresort.com Featuring 296 in-water open and covered slips to 55’, 24hour boat launch ramp, fuel dock with gas and propane, general store, bait and tackle, clean restrooms and showers, laundry facility, picnic areas with tables, and more. Enjoy boating, fishing, water-skiing, wildlife viewing, and more! 11530 W. Eight Mile Rd., 209.477.5364 Ladd’s Stockton Marina Featuring a convenience store, electricity on dock, fishing tackle, boat repair, ice, vending, laundry, restrooms, showers, snack bar, and boat launch. 4911 Buckley Cove Way, 209.477.9521 Louis Park Boat Launch Louis Park Boat Launch is a public boat launch located at the west end of Monte Diablo Avenue. Please call for hours of service and boat launch fees. 3499 Monte Diablo Ave. 209.937.8206 Morelli Park Boat Launch This four-lane boat launch featuring a picnic area, dry storage, and public restrooms is located in Downtown Stockton. 1025 W. Weber Ave. 209.462.4200 Paradise Point Marina paradisemarina.com This full-service marina features an extensive rental selection VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
of houseboats, ski boats, patio boats and v-hull fishing boats, ski equipment rental packages, as well as a grocery and tackle store, and complete marina services. Call ahead for rental details and availability. 8095 Rio Blanco Rd., 209.952.1000 Riverpoint Landing Marina & Resort riverpointlanding.com You will find relaxation, adventure, and excitement with recreational boating, RV camping and other activities to make the perfect getaway. 4950 Buckley Cove Way, 209.951.4144 Tiki Lagoon Resort & Marina tikilagoon.com Tiki Lagoon is a full service resort that offers pump out, laundry facilities, clean restrooms, hot showers, general store, restuarant, full hookup RV park, tent camping, fuel, propane, ice, bait and tackle, RV supplies, camping supplies, fishing and visitor info, 200 covered boat slips, and so much more! 12988 W. McDonald Rd., 209.941.8975 Turner Cut Resort turnercutresort.com Featuring easy campground access, launching, docking, gas, and a restaurant that all make this family-owned marina a charming retreat. 12888 Neugebauer Rd., 209.465.4129
Village West Marina villagewestmarina.com In addition to direct access for boating and fishing enthusiasts, Village West Marina features over 650 covered boat berths and 50 open slips, guest and gas docks, two of the Delta’s finest restaurants (Bob’s at the Marina & Garlic Brothers), a service and detail facility, a yacht sales office, clean showers, heated and cooled restrooms, laundry facilities and a Stop & Shop Convenience Store! 6649 Embarcadero Dr. 209.951.1551 Windmill Cove Resort & Marina windmillcove.com Whether you are looking for a place to gas up, something to eat or drink, or a place to camp for a few nights, Windmill Cove has it all! Featuring a restaurant, marina, RV park, cabins, camping, and special events. 7600 Windmill Cove Rd., 209.938.9192 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Tower Park towerparkresort.com The Premier Marina on the Delta provides an exclusive getaway bringing together RV and tent camping, cabins, and lodges with boat enthusiasts alike. Be sure to check out Tower Park Grille for 2 full bars and delicious meals. In 2018 Jellystone added an 18-hole mini golf course. Go online for details on special events and holiday celebrations. 14900 W. Highway 12, Lodi, 209.369.1041
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Nightlife Drinks, dancing, and live music are just a few things one can find
on a night out in Stockton. Whether it is drinks with friends, date night, or a desire to hear some of the best bands around, the following venues are some of the best places to check out. Call ahead for information on drink specials and performances.
3. THE BLACK RABBIT The Black Rabbit is a hip cocktail lounge serving up unique small dishes to enjoy and one of the best beer selections in the city! There are various special events held monthly from art shows to live entertainment, so be sure to check their calendar, or just stop by anytime. 209.323.5141, 2352 Pacific Ave. theblackrabbit209.com 4. PARADISE Paradise Nightclub is Stockton's only gay bar and dance club. Many nights feature drink specials and
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DJs spinning tunes. Special events are scheduled throughout the year, including the official Stockton Pride Festival after-party! 209.477.4724, 10114 Lower Sacramento Rd. 5. FED A beautifully restored bar, rotating cocktail menu, live music, comedy shows, and delicious eats... what
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Flavor Stockton’s diverse cultural influences and locally
grown fresh produce has a tremendous impact on our local culinary scene - you’ll find something to satisfy your every craving!
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Garlic Brothers
Stockton takes food seriously, and we can't wait to share some of the area's top dining spots with you! The following pages feature restaurants that have The Best of San Joaquin Magazine 2023 designation, as well as top Trip Advisor and Yelp ratings. And see the red SSP icon ? These locations are participants in our mobile coupon book, the Stockton Savings Pass which is FREE to register for and offers thousands of dollars in discounts across the city! Get yours at stocktonsavingspass.com and start exploring!
AMERICAN
Accent Bar & Grill @ the Reserve 6301 Eight Mile Rd., 209.477.4653
Whirlows Tossed & Grilled Whirlows.com 1924 Pacific Ave., 209.466.3683
Cast Iron Trading Co. castirontrading.com 114 N. San Joaquin St., 209.227.8585
Yum Yum House at Pixie Woods Amusement Park pixiewoods.org 3121 Monte Diablo Ave. 209.937.7354
Elkhorn Grill elkhornbanquet.com 1050 Elkhorn Dr., 209.477.2200
BAKERY & SWEETS
Garlic Brothers garlicbrothersonline.com 6629 Embarcadero Dr. 209.474.6585 Heritage Dining & Provisions heritagediningandprovisions.com 4343 N. Ashley Ln., 209.931.0323 The Kitchen at Stonebrier thekitchenatsb.com 4780 West Ln., 209.932.9322 Market Tavern markettavernstk.com 236 Lincoln Center, 209.932.8001 Midgley’s Public House midgleyspublichouse.com 296 Lincoln Center, 209.474.7700 Smitty's Wings & Things smittyswingsandthings.com 5654 N Pershing Ave., 209.227.7479 VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
Dream Ice Cream 5052 West Ln., Ste. 4H 209.888.5450 El Frutal Taqueria y Paleteria elfrutaltaqueriaypaleteria.com 1101 E March Ln. 209.476.1285 House of Ice Cream houseoficecream.net 947 N. El Dorado St. 209.490.6871
BAR/PUB Valley Brewing Company valleybrew.com 157 W. Adams St., 209.464.2739 Finnegan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 6002 Pacific Ave., 209.951.4782 Taps Barrel House whirlows.com 1924 Pacific Ave., 209.466.3683
BARBEQUE Fat City Brew & BBQ fatcitybrewbbq.com 1740 Pacific Ave., 209.323.4920 The Waterloo thewaterloo.com 10447 E. Waterloo Rd. 209.931.4019
M & W Dutch American Bakery 4343 Pacific Ave., Ste. A6 209.473.3828 Nothing Bundt Cakes nothingbundtcakes.com 128 Lincoln Center, 209.957.2253 Tigers Yogurt 4343 Pacific Ave., Ste. A2 209.952.6042
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BREAKFAST American Waffle Diner 1540 E. March Ln., Ste. B5 209.951.1175 House of Shaw 227 Dorris Pl., 209.948.4300 Omelet House 3455 Cherokee Rd. 209.941.2750 Sam's Cafe 2328 Pacific Ave., 209.466.5881
BURGERS Bob's At The Marina bobsatthemarina.com 6639 Embarcadero Dr., 209.957.3279 Manny’s California Fresh 1612 Pacific Ave., 209.463.6415 Squeeze Burger squeezeburger.com 856 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., 209.473.2222
CAMBODIAN Bayon Restaurant 2233 Grand Canal Blvd. #119 209.956.5686 Cambodian Restaurant 8046 N. West Ln., Ste. 103 209.952.8030
CHINESE Dave Wong’s Restaurant davewongsrestaurant.com 2828 W. March Ln., 209.951.4152 Dynasty dynastyfamilyca.com 848 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. 209.478.1818 Peking Restaurant pekingstockton.com 7555 Pacific Ave., Ste. 115 209.957.0617
Yen Du Restaurant yendurestaurant.com 702 Porter Ave., 209.951.3748
COFFEE Empresso Coffeehouse empressocoffeehouse.com 1231 W. March Ln., 209.851.3903 22 N. San Joaquin St.,209.851.8285 222 N. El Dorado St.,209.451.0788 In Season Market & Nursery inseason.store 215 E. Alpine Ave., 209.949.2499 Groundstack Coffee groundstackcoffee.com 3210 Pacific Ave, 408.771.2664 Terra Coffee terracoffee.com 501 E Main St, 209.910.9155 Trail Coffee Roasters trailcoffeeroasters.com 501 E. Main St., 209.910.9155 870 Dave Brubeck Way, 209.292.8791 The Well thewellstockton.com 1200 N Center St, 209.645.2209
DELI Genova Bakery genovabakery.com 749 N. Sierra Nevada St. 209.466.6145 Gian’s Deli giansdeli.com 2112 Pacific Ave., 209.469.0108 Podesto’s Market & Deli podestosmarket.com 104 Lincoln Center, 209.951.0234
FILIPINO Best Lumpia 9305 Thornton Rd., Ste. J 209.952.8300
German Guys Papa Urb’s Grill papaurbsgrill.com 331 E. Weber Ave., 209.227.8144
GERMAN German Guys german-guys.com 10438 Waterloo Rd, 209.990.1391
HALAL Fusion HZF 8909 Thornton Rd, 209.395.3213 Halal Pizza halalpizzastockton.com 1540 E March Ln. 209.477.9777 Kabob & Gyro House 225 E Channel St. 209.463.3236
INDIAN Majarajah Indian Cuisine majarajahstockton.com 678 N Wilson Way 209.242.2184 Swagat Indian Cuisine swagatindianstockton.com 2233 Grand Canal Blvd., Ste. 205 209.478.4724 Tandoori Nites thetandoorinites.com 8102 Kelley Dr., Ste. B 209.952.2200
ITALIAN Angelina’s Spaghetti House angelinas.com 1563 E. Fremont St. 209.948.6609
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De Vega Brothers devegabrothers.com 5757 Pacific Ave., Ste. A140 209.323.4339
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IBIZA Lounge & Tapas 2113 Pacific Ave 209.465.9463 La Mesa Mexican Kitchen lamesastockton.com 329 Lincoln Center, 209.395.3818 La Palma Mexican Cuisine lapalmaonthemile.com 2301 Pacific Ave., 209.941.4179 Misaki Sushi & Bar DeVinci's Delicatessen devincisdeli.com 4555 N. Pershing Ave. Ste. 21, 209.957.2750 7925 Thornton Rd., 209.474.1156 Mezzo mezzostockton.com 3499 Brookside Rd. 209.473.7300
JAPANESE Cocoro Japanese Bistro Cocorobistro.com 2105 Pacific Ave., 209.941.6053 Misaki Sushi & Bar misakisushibar.com 222 N. El Dorado St., Ste. M 209.547.1288 Toyo Sushi 4011 E Morada Ln., 209.473.1688
KOREAN Seoul Soon Dubu 2041 Pacific Ave., 209.462.8989
MEDITERRANEAN/ GREEK Go Falafel go-falafel.business.site 236 W Alpine Ave., 209.546.7555 Papapavlo’s Bistro & Bar Papapavlos.com 501 Lincoln Center, 209.477.6133 Sugar Mediterranean Bistro sugarbistro.net 10628 Trinity Pkwy, 209.910.0212
MEXICAN/LATIN Casa Flores Brookside 3499 Brookside Rd. #C 209.474.2272
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Nena’s Mexican Restaurant nenasmexicanRestaurant.com 445 W Weber Ave. #120 209.547.0217 Octavio’s Octaviosrestaurant.com 3201 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., Ste. 155 209.451.1116 Taqueria El Grullense 2205 Waterloo Rd., 209.943.1375 Tio Pepe’s II 135 E Lindsay St., 209.462.1116 Xochimilco Cafe 36 S San Joaquin St, 209.462.3784
PIZZA David’s Pizza - Lincoln Center davidspizzalincolncenter.com 900 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. 209.957.2850 Fired Pizza fired-pizza.com 678 Grider Way # A 209.871.5176 Michael’s New York Style Pizza michaelspizzacafe.com 2300 W. Alpine Ave. 209.462.6668
POKE Poke Salad pokesaladus.com 1213 W. March Ln., 209.323.4027
RAMEN Ramen 101 866 W Benjamin Holt Dr. 209.594.1703
SEAFOOD Blazin' Cajun blazincajunstockton.com 125 Bridge Pl., 209.594.0581
Pho Saigon Bay Bud’s Seafood Grille budsseafood.com 314 Lincoln Center, 209.956.0270
STEAK El Rancho Inn - Steak And Lobster House 1457 E. Mariposa Rd., 209.467.1529 Prime Table primetablestk.com 357 Lincoln Center, 209.808.5999
THAI Green Papaya Restaurant 6262 Pacific Ave., 209.565.5903 Siamese Street Restaurant siamese-stk.com 3236 Pacific Ave., 209.466.0130 Thai Me Up 2125 Pacific Ave., 209.981.9040
VIETNAMESE Binge Vietnamese Fusion 5779 Pacific Ave C115 209.292.6070 Mama’s Pho & Sandwiches 8014 Lower Sacramento Rd., Ste. E, 209.473.7154 Pho Island 3202 Pacific Ave., 209.395.0188 Pho Lucky 8032 N. El Dorado St. 209.472.9301 Pho Saigon Bay 5756 Pacific Ave., Ste. 14 209.477.5972
HOTEL DINING Hilton Stockton - Canal Street Grill And Sports Bar stockton.hilton.com 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. 209.957.9090
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MAJARAJAH INDIAN CUISINE 678 N Wilson Way 209.242.2184 majarajahstockton.com
NENA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 445 W Weber Ave. #120 209.547.0217
Although we’ve selected five restaurants here, there are TONS more to love in Stockton. There is a world of flavors for you to choose from at every turn. For an in-depth list of restaurants, please visit
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Wine Tasting
The Central Valley is home to an incredible wine scene, and Stockton's is always growing! Below are some of the great ways to experience wine in Stockton, and be sure to visit our friends in Lodi to round-out your tasting journey!
The Kitchen @ Stonebrier thekitchenatsb.com Right in the center of town, The Kitchen @ Stonebrier is a culinary gem offering fresh and seasonal local flavors. In addition to their rotating menus and extensive wine list, they offer monthly tasting and wine pairing menus highlighting varietals from across the globe. Be sure to check their website and register for a night you're sure to remember! 4780 West Lane, 209.932.9322
Sorelle Winery sorellewinery.com Sorelle Winery was established in 2007 as a family owned and operated boutique winery focusing on Italian varietals. The historic grounds that the winery calls home include the Dodge House. The scenic grounds and friendly family owners make for the perfect place to host any event or simply enjoy a picnic and some wine. As the only winery with a Stockton address, Sorelle has quickly become a local favorite! 9599 N. Hwy 88, 209.931.4350
Wine Wizards winewizardsstockton.com This small, European style bistro and wine bar has been a favorite in Stockton for over 30 years. In addition to fine wine, they offer fresh made soups, sandwiches, salads, quiche, specialty teas and coffees, along with hand selected cheese. Weekly dinner specials are delicious and the wine selection is divine. Call ahead for hours and tasting options. 2222 Grand Canal Blvd., Suite 3, 209.957.7711
Looking for more info about Lodi's Wine Trail and Visitor Guide?
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
Open daily 10am-5pm | 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi | 209.365.0621
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For a full list of wineries: lodiwine.com
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Produce You’ve arrived in California’s Central Valley, also referred to as “The Greatest Garden in the World” and the “Nation’s Salad
Bowl” where fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy products are produced, packaged, and shipped all over the world.
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rom wine grapes to an assortment
In either case, you’re going to find a
of blueberries, nectarines, apples,
bountiful variety of every beautiful
cherries, tomatoes, and walnuts,
thing grown right here in Stockton
you’re going to find it out here. You
and San Joaquin County. Learn
can stop by The Fruit Bowl for a
more about what’s grown here at
delicious pie, pop in at In Season
SanJoaquinFarms.com
Market & Nursery for some coffee & some plants, pick some cherries yourself at Burge Road Farms, and enjoy the delicious wine and olive oil
Interested in learning more?
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We have an abundance of u-pick farms in the Stockton area and berry season (May - September) is a great time of year to visit them. Here are a few of our favorites: visitstockton.us/upickfarms
The Fruit Bowl thefruitbowl.com 8767 Waterloo Rd. 209.931.1196 VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
Calivirgin calivirgin.com 13950 Thornton Rd. 209.210.3162
In-Season Market & Nursery 8215 E Alpine Ave. 209.949.2499 Local Produce | 41
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Shopping
W
hether you’re looking for a unique gift or just browsing for yourself, Stockton offers an abundance of great shopping. From malls and shopping centers to quaint pedestrianfriendly districts, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. You will also find no shortage of farmers’ markets, flea markets, fruit stands, and antique shops all around the city!
MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS Lincoln Center lincolncentershops.com Lincoln Center, Stockton’s premier shopping and dining destination, is home to more than 80 unique merchants. Choose from twenty-eight amazing restaurants and eateries featuring a variety of cuisines, fashions for the entire family, gifts and collectibles, grocery and specialty stores, home interiors, jewelry, shoes and accessories, spas and salons, professional services, and an escape room all in one convenient location. Visit their website to find out about current special events, concerts,
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sales, and more! Benjamin Holt Dr. & Pacific Ave., 209.477.4868 Miracle Mile stocktonmiraclemile.com The Miracle Mile is a perennial local favorite featuring shopping, dining, entertainment, and arts in a pedestrian-friendly district. With specialty shops and boutiques, outdoor cafés, bistros, coffeehouses, fine dining, and a vibrant nightlife, there’s always something for neighbors and visitors alike. Pacific Ave. between Alpine Ave. and Harding Way; and Harding Way between Lincoln and El Dorado Streets. 209.623.1144
Park West Place visitstockton.us/parkwest Stockton’s newest shopping area is conveniently located just off Interstate 5 at Eight Mile Road. You’re sure to find what you need with over 55 shops, services, and eateries to choose from. Featuring: Target; Kohl’s; Lowe’s; Old Navy; Ashley Home Furniture; Famous Footwear; and much more! I-5 and Eight Mile Rd. at Trinity Pkwy., 209.938.1555
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College Square visitstockton.us/collegesquare Including Hobby Lobby, Office Depot, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Empresso Coffee House, Poke Salad, Tepa Taqueria and more. Northeast corner of Pershing Ave. and March Ln.
SECOND HAND Miracle Mile
Park West Place
Sherwood Place shopsherwoodplace.com With dozens of stores and restaurants, Sherwood Place invites you to dine with friends at one of their many eateries (including the California favorite, In-n-Out Burger), or shop ‘til you drop! Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, ULTA, Best Buy, Home Goods, Starbucks and Skyzone are all at this one-stop shop, along with many more! Southeast corner of Pacific Ave. at Robinhood Dr., 209.952.6277
water fountains and close parking make getting together with friends a delight. Shopping: J.Jill, Blackbird Boutique, and Lane Bryant. Dining: Boudin SF, BJ’s Brewhouse, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Rubio’s, Peet’s Coffee, Binge Vietnamese Fusion, and DeVega Brothers. Go online for current special events such as concerts, sales, and more! Pacific Ave. and Robinhood Dr., 209.915.0191
StoneCreek Village shopstonecreekvillage.com Stonecreek Village brings together your favorite stores and restaurants in a beautiful open-air village. The refreshing
Weberstown Mall weberstownmall.com Over 70 stores, shops, and restaurants, including: Sears, Dillard’s, JC Penney, Barnes & Noble, Chipotle, and many more! Pacific Ave. and March Ln., 209.477.0245
(Top rated on Yelp)
Buckeye Appliance & Antiques 714 W. Fremont St., 209.464.9643 Drycleaners 512 E. Miner Ave., Lilou of the Valley Vintage 32 E. Acacia St., 209.851.0434 N9ne 2018 Pacific Ave., 209.565.5231 Puffy's Thrift Mercantile 2210 Pacific Ave., 209.451.4820 Superior Thrift 1135 N. Wilson Way, 209.451.4820
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hopping local and supporting brands that call our city home increases the quality of life for our community. We are proud of the
amazing locally made products created, and below are a handful of ones to check out while you are in town!
Rhymosaurus Children’s Books rhymosaurus.com
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Stockton Rags - stocktonrags.com OFFICIAL VISIT STOCKTON GUIDE
Genova Bakery - genovanakery.com
The Waterloo Club BBQ Sauce thewaterloo.com
Corto Olive Oil - corto-olive.com
Port City Pomade - portcitypomade.com
Robs Smokin’ Rub (& BBQ Sauce) robssmokinrub.com VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
Revive Roasters - reviveroastersca.com
Michelada Mix El Cejas cejasmicheladas.com
Diamond of California - diamondnuts.com Shopping | 45
T
he “This is Stockton” series of podcasts and videos is an homage to the people, places, and happenings of the town that make this place special.
One question we ask all our guests on the podcast is, “Where is your favorite place to take an out-of-town guests when they are here visiting you in Stockton?” Check out their answers below, and be sure to catch more of their interviews at ThisIsStockton.com!
Jazmarie LaTour, Poet Laureate, City of Stockton
Peter Jaffe Music Director & Conductor, Stockton Symphony
Matthew Amen Owner & Operator, Huddle Cowork + Create
“I have three places, Edible Schoolyard… beautiful oasis, the Cambodian Buddhist Temple, my other absolute favorite place in Stockton, and my final place is Victory Park, I love taking people there.”
"We love to show our guests the Port of Stockton! People don’t realize that one of the reasons Stockton was founded wasn’t just because of agriculture, but because we have the most inland port in California.”
“I take them to my favorite Mexican food restaurant in downtown, Xochimilco. I’ve been going there since I was a child, it’s family-owned and operated, and everything is fresh, its hearty and you will leave FULL!”
Brandon Leake Spoken Word Poet, Educator, and Motivational Speaker
Michael McDonald Owner, Michael’s Heavenly Sweets
“We start at Bob’s at the Marina for French toast, for lunch were headed to El Grullense, for a nice, refreshing walk we’re headed to Consumnes River Preserve, and after that we will go to University of the Pacific to let them see all the beautiful, historic buildings.”
“That’s a tough one because there are so many great places, but the one place I love to go is Thai Me Up on the Miracle Mile. Great drinks, great seating, great ambiance!”
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Pride STO C K E D F U L L O F
Stockton has a vibrant & proud LGBTQ+ community with a strong support system behind it. In collaboration with the San Joaquin Pride Center, below are safe-space, LGBTQ-friendly spots and businesses in our city.
TRAIL COFFEE Superb hot coffee and tasty treats with events like 90s Trivia Night & Taco Tuesday Drag Bingo. 209.910.9155. 501 E. Main St. SAN JOAQUIN PRIDE CENTER A central location for everything from physical/mental health resources and tests to educating the public in tolerance and respect for all people, the SJPC also holds live public events like movie nights, art displays, and drag shows. 209.565.5023. 937 N Yosemite St.
CUCO ETC. MIXOLOGY This pop-up shop offers a vibrant mix of fresh fruit juices, dairy-free horchata, juice shots, vegan gummies, and vegan food for you to savor. 209.990.7707
THE CATALYST ARTS & WELLNESS STUDIO The Catalyst wellness program consists of Yoga, Meditation, and Zumba classes, as well as support groups for different needs. 408.564.1910. 926 N. Yosemite Street. PARADISE NIGHT CLUB Stockton's only gay bar and dance club features drink specials, DJs spinning tunes, drag shows, karaoke, and more! 209.477.4724. 10114 Lower Sacramento Rd.
DRYCLEANERS This LGBTQ+ Black-owned shop specializes in providing sustainable clothing, vintage wardrobe, jewelry, and accessories as well as special events featuring art, live music, drag, and more. 521 Miner Ave. IN SEASON MARKET & NURSERY Founded by native Stocktonians, this spot offers a wide range of local organic and naturallygrown fresh produce and artisan foods. 209.949.2499. 215 East Alpine Ave. VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
YOSEMITE STREET MUSIC Offers a safe space for those curious about learning an instrument and for those continuing to excel in their artistic craft. 209.323.5404. 929 N Yosemite St. This is Stockton | 47
Stan Lee at Al's Comic Shop in Stockton
HOW STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA JOINED THE MARVEL UNIVERSE What do you get when you mix a local radio personality, a legendary comic book publisher, and a popular comic book superhero team? You get an epic moment that will live forever in comic book history.
"The one great truth about the Fantastic Four — is that we take care of our own!" Unlike the heroes of DC, the costumed protagonists of Marvel Comics tend to reside in factual cities; many of them residing in the boroughs of New York City. However, the Fantastic Four—made up of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch) & Ben Grimm (The Thing)—resided in the fictional “Central City, CA.” Some fans wondered why this supergroup was given a fictional spot instead of an actual city. At the same time, comic book shops were 48 | This is Stockton
Fantastic Four, issue #296 featuring Stockton
looking for opportunities to get an icon in their industry to visit them for the benefit of their customers. These two comic-focused mindsets resided within two Stocktonians; two individuals who would go on to leave an impact on our resilient city. Those two men are Al Greco and Joe Field. 1986 would mark the 25th anniversary of Marvel Comics. Within the walls of Greco's own comic shop Al's Comics, the idea of getting Marvel Comics Publisher & comic book forefather Stan Lee to Stockton was born. A petition was conjured up to get over 300 true blue Marvel and Stan Lee fans to sign. Greco sent off the fully signed petition while Field— OFFICIAL VISIT STOCKTON GUIDE
Stan Lee at Stockton City Hall, with Joe Field
Stocktonians welcoming Stan Lee at the steps of city hall working promotions for KJOY-AM Radio— pushed the idea of getting Marvel to name Stockton the home of the Fantastic Four. The local media attention led to Stockton City Council joining in and pushing forward a resolution that Stockton should be known as the home of the Fantastic Four. The news went national when the Los Angeles Times wrote a story about the proposal, followed by a KCRA News 3 report from Rich Ibarra. Eventually, both the petition signatures and the city resolution news made their way to Stan Lee—and Lee was fully onboard. On February 26, 1986, Stan “The Man” Lee stood on the steps of Stockton City Hall for a special ceremony and made it official. The Fantastic Four comic issue #296 would be the first issue to reference Stockton as the foursome’s home. Stockton would go on to be featured in future Fantastic Four stories Marvels: Eye of the Camera Vol. 11 (Dec. 2008) and The Fantastic Four Season 1 Vol. 11 (October 2011). VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
Poster honoring the official proclamation
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Arts &
Entertainment The arts have played a prominent role in providing a wide variety of artistic and cultural activities in Stockton.
S
tockton Symphony is the third oldest
The Haggin Museum houses a unique
continuously performing orchestra in
collection of historical paintings, artifacts
California, while the Stockton Civic
and traveling exhibits, while local
Theatre has entertained audiences for
artwork—providing an insight to the heart
well over half a century. The beautiful Bob
of the community—can be seen at the
Hope (Fox) Theatre, dubbed the “Crown
Mexican Heritage Center, Goodwin Gallery,
Jewel of Stockton,” is home to world-class
University of the Pacific’s Reynolds Gallery,
concerts, a classic film series, hilarious
San Joaquin Delta College’s LH Horton Jr.
comedy shows, and so much more.
Gallery, and the numerous street murals located throughout the city.
GALLERIES The Catalyst catalyst926.com 926 N Yosemite St. 408.564.1910 LH Horton Jr. Gallery, San Joaquin Delta College gallery.deltacollege.edu 5151 Pacific Ave., Shima 144 209.954.5507 Mexican Heritage Center mexicanheritagecenter.org 111 South Sutter St. 209.969.9306 Reynolds Gallery, University of the Pacific pacific.edu Open during the academic year. 1071 Mendocino Ave., 209.946.2241
The Haggin Museum hagginmuseum.org The Haggin Museum is an art and history museum that has been referred to by Sunset Magazine as, “One of the undersung gems of California.” Its art collection features works by such noted 19th-century painters as Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and WilliamAdolphe Bouguereau; as well as many other American and European artists, such as J.C. Leyendecker. The museum features an extensive local history exhibit and gift shop. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 1201 N. Pershing Ave., 209.940.6300
Stockton Art League/ Goodwin Gallery stocktonartleague.org 1902 Pacific Ave., 209.466.6604
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS
Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) fanhsmuseum.com The FANHS Museum reflects the many contributions that Filipino Americans have made towards the history of our country. Open by appointment only. 337 E Weber Ave., 209.932.9037.
San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum sanjoaquinhistory.org This museum reveals the fascinating history of our region, from the Yokuts and Miwok to Captain Charles Weber (founder
of Stockton and first farmer in the area), to the development to modern agriculture. Hours: Summer: Wednesday thru Sunday 10am-4pm. Winter: 11am-4pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, 209.953.3460 Stockton Cambodian Buddhist Temple (Wat Dharmararam) visitstockton.org Visitors are welcome daily during daylight hours. Over 90 colorful and larger than life jewel encrusted statues celebrate the life and story of the Cambodian Buddha, including the 50 foot long recumbent Buddha. Admission is free, donations accepted. You have to see it to believe it! In April, it hosts the annual Cambodian New Year! 3732 Carpenter Rd., (East of Highway 99/South of Mariposa Road), 209.938.1555
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PERFORMING ARTS Adventist Health Arena stocktonlive.com The beautiful waterfront Adventist Health Arena opened in 2005 and has been a tremendous addition to Downtown Stockton. Each year, the arena is host to a variety of entertainment, from Monster Trucks to Carrie Underwood! Various concerts, WWE shows, Disney on Ice performances, and much more come to the Adventist Health Arena as well. It is also home to Stockton’s very own professional Stockton Kings basketball team! 248 W. Fremont St., 209.373.1400
Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre stocktonlive.com Built in 1930, this Theatre in Downtown Stockton was one of the first California Fox theaters in the Central Valley. Today it hosts year-round live theatre, musicals, concerts, family events, classic cinema, and comedy. 242 E. Main St., 209.373.1400 52 | Arts and Entertainment
Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific pacific.edu/music Enjoy orchestra, chamber, band, choral, and jazz performances along with fully staged productions by the Pacific Opera Theatre. Faye Spanos Concert Hall, 3511 Pacific Ave., 209.946.2415
Delta Center for the Arts deltacollege.edu San Joaquin Delta College presents a variety of performances in Warren Atherton Auditorium and Tillie Lewis Theatre. 5151 Pacific Ave., 209.954.5110 Friends of Chamber Music chambermusicfriends.org Friends of Chamber Music produces five high-quality chamber music concerts each year at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music, performed by internationally recognized professional musicians. 209.956.2868
Kudos Children’s Theatre kudosct.com Productions created for and by kids! Fun for the whole family. Featuring multiple performances a year. 1943 W. Lucille Ave., 209.507.6996 Stockton Chorale stocktonchorale.org Stockton Chorale collaborates with Stockton Opera, Stockton Symphony, and the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music and produces four concerts each year. 209.951.6494 Stockton Symphony Association stocktonsymphony.org Stockton Symphony is one of the preeminent performing arts organizations in San Joaquin County and the third oldest orchestra in California. Featuring a POPS and Classics series. 4629 Quail Lakes Dr., 209.951.0196 Stockton Civic Theatre sctlivetheatre.com For more than 70 years, the Stockton Civic Theatre has entertained audiences with world-class performances of Broadway’s favorite musicals and plays. SCT offers a variety of shows each year, including family-friendly and children’s theatre productions. 2312 Rose Marie Ln., 209.473.2424
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BEST PLACES FOR
Live Music
Stockton’s music scene is thriving, and this list of live music alternatives to
just “going out,” will help you be part of the excitement. With plenty of cool venues and a huge variety of music genres to choose from, we assure you that you’ll find a beat that fits.
WINDMILL COVE
windmillcove.com Whether arriving by water or roadway, Windmill Cove's live outdoor music and events on the Delta will create lasting memories. 209.938.9192, 7600 Windmill Cove Rd.
CAST IRON TRADING CO.
castirontradingco.com Local singer/songwriters love the pub menu that often features unique vegan and vegetarian options. 209.227.8585, 114 N San Joaquin St.
TAKE 5 JAZZ CLUB
valleybrew.com From piano soloists to horn ensembles, there’s a great range of talent to choose from Thursday nights at Take 5 Jazz Club (beside Valley Brew). 209.464.2739, 157 W Adams St.
BOB HOPE (FOX) THEATRE
stocktonlive.com From big-name musicians to ridiculously fun tribute bands, this venue hosts them all. 209.373.1400, 242 E Main St.
KOE'S WHISKEY & TAP HOUSE facebook.com/ThePlaceToBe209 One of the hottest dance floors in town! Head east and spend the evening with some of the area's best local musical talents. Check their Facebook for events! 209.931.1133, 10200 N. Highway 99
KINGS CARD CLUB
kingscardclub.com Games, great food, and gambling will make it a memorable night for your crew! 209.267.4567, 6111 West Lane.
TAPS BARREL HOUSE & WHIRLOWS
whirlows.com Grab a beer and stay for the music at this combo restaurant/tap house on the Miracle Mile! 209.466.3683, 1924 Pacific Ave.
Find information on these live music venues and more on our website!
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Stockton offers a variety of attractions that are sure to please the whole family. Whether you and the kids want to explore Micke Grove Zoo or you prefer the fast-paced action of the Stockton 99 Speedway, you’ll find something for everyone!
Oak Grove Regional Park and Nature Center sjparks.com This 80-acre park is situated in a beautiful oak forest with a 10-acre stocked lake, picnic area, paddle boats in the summer, and a disc golf course. Nature Center is open on weekends and features displays on native peoples and local wildlife. 4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., 209.953.8800
Children’s Museum of Stockton childrensmuseumstockton.org The Children’s Museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits that will enhance a child’s understanding of how the world works. It is an educational experience from the moment young visitors step through the door! Open Wednesday thru Sunday. 402 W. Weber Ave., 209.465.4386
Micke Grove Regional Park and Zoo mgzoo.com This 258-acre oak tree park features Micke Grove Zoo, the Japanese Garden (a favorite wedding spot), and Koi pond. Rental facilities with outdoor picnic shelters and indoor facilities are available. You will also find the San Joaquin County Historical Museum; softball fields, a disc golf course, and playgrounds. 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, 209.331.7400 54 | Family Fun
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park At Tower Park towerparkresort.com Located on the central California coast along the meandering byways of the California Delta, Tower Park offers something for everyone. Stay in their cabins or campsites and enjoy live music and dancing on weekends, new minigolf course, resort pool with water slide, kid’s water play toys and spa, all new children’s playground and pet playground, movies under the stars, swimming pool and hot tub, banquet and meeting facilities, and boat rentals, golf cart rentals, and more! 14900 W. Highway 12, Lodi, 209.369.1041
Oak Park Ice Arena stocktonlive.com The Oak Park Ice Arena offers public skating, skating school, and birthday party facilities. The ice surface is 85’x200’ and the arena features seating for 350 and a full-service pro-shop. 3545 Alvarado Ave., 209.937.7433
Pixie Woods Amusement Park stocktongov.com/pixiewoods Open May thru October. Head over to Stockton’s own fairyland for the “young in age and the young at heart.” Take a ride on the merry-go-round or board the Pixie Express Train traveling through Indian Territory, but be on the lookout for pirates! This beautiful park-like setting is sure to please visitors of all ages. 3121 Monte Diablo Ave., 209.937.7366
Pacific Ave Bowl pacificbowl.com Pacific Ave Bowl provides a fun, safe, and friendly bowling experience for people of all ages! 5939 Pacific Ave., 209.477.0267
BIKE MAPS
Looking for a great cycling route in Stockton? Want to take the bike out for a short or long ride? Check out our list of our most popular Stockton Bike Routes:
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FAMILY FUN (CONTINUED) Axes & Ales limitlessaxes.com Think darts, but with axes! Families with older kids are welcome to join the fun in Lincoln Center and test their skills in one of the many axe throwing bays, plus there's a whole arcade to enjoy. Adults, be sure to check-out the extensive beer list (it's in their name!) and remember to always axe responsibly. 277 Lincoln Center, 209.594.0429
CQB City cqbcity.com Looking for a unique experience? CQB City boasts “the world’s largest indoor airsoft arena” and is used as a law enforcement training center. Book them out for private parties or show up during public hours to engage with other adrenaline seeking players. 3200 E. Eight Mile Rd., 925.457.4832 Limitless Escape Games limitlessescapegames.com Try something different with Limitless Escape Games. Choose a room theme and see if you can escape in less than an hour. Pull off million-dollar bank heists, solve unforgettable murder mysteries, or escape unworldly beasts. 280 Lincoln Center, 209.323.5429
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Luv 2 Play luv2play.com/stockton/ Luv 2 Play is a great way to have loads of fun (and burn some energy) while you're visiting Stockton! Over 10,000 square feet of larger-thanlife jungle gyms, an arcade, party room, toddler area, and snack bar will keep the whole family entertained for hours! 3702 E Hammer Ln. Ste C, 209.451.4900 Monkeyin Around monkeyinaround.com Fresh snacks, a toddler play area, jungle gym for older kiddos, and plenty of space to relax awaits your family at Monkeyin Around in the Stonecreek Village! 5759 Pacific Ave B130, 209.580.5803 The Serpentarium snakemuseum.com The two-story museum in Lodi is home to the largest display of reptiles in Northern California. Over 50 different breeds of snakes and other reptiles reside at the Serpentarium, including: bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, mantella and horned frogs, emperor scorpions, and tarantulas. 708 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, 209.369.7737. A smaller collection resides in Stockton at 1117 W. March Ln., 209.477.5401 Sky Zone skyzone.com/stockton Jump into Sky Zone, an allwalled trampoline playing court! Sky Zone features an
array of fun, fit, and low-impact activities ranging from Open Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, and SkyRobics fitness classes to birthday parties! 5358 Pacific Ave., 209.888.0900
Stockton Coin Operated Love to game the old-school way? Take some time to enjoy Stockton Coin Operated, Stockton's newest arcade space located downtown! Open from 2PM to sunset, this arcade boasts some of the finest pinball machines, arcade style competition games, and even games for the youngest in the family. 802 E Weber Ave., 415.585.7777 Stockton Indoor Sports Complex siscsports.com Stockton Indoor Sports Complex offers roller hockey, roller skating, indoor soccer, roller derby, volleyball, birthday parties, rink rentals, private parties, and much more! 3251 N. Ad Art Rd., 209.931.8300
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Children's Museum of Stockton
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n operation for 30 years, the Children's Museum of Stockton is an educational experience from the moment young
visitors step through the door. Filled with over 40 hands-on, play-based exhibits, the museum enhances a child's understanding of how the world works. With values that focus on curiosity, education, diversity/inclusion, and safety, the Children’s Museum of Stockton commits itself to educate children by using career exploration, STEM-based activities, early childhood development, healthy habits education, regional educational connections, community engagement & collaboration. All this while providing children, families, and schools with a safe and fun center of discovery and learning.
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FAMILY FUN (CONTINUED) Stockton 99 Speedway stockton99.com The Stockton 99 Speedway is an official NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track. Race fans will enjoy these divisions: Western Late Models, Grand American Modifieds, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Basically 4 Cylinders, MMRA Mini Cups, and West Coast Enduro Series. 4105 N. Wilson Way, 209.466.9999
Stockton Dirt Track stocktondirttrack.com Located at the San Jaoquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California offering dirt track events such as King of the West and World of Outlaws 410 winged sprint cars, AMA Pro Racing motorcycles, IMCA modifieds, & tractor pulls. 1658 S. Airport Way, 209.466.9999
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University Park Discovery Trail & World Peace Rose Garden universityparkstockton.com Located on the Stockton campus of California State University Stanislaus, University Park has a Discovery Trail which is comprised of a lovely onemile walk with several stops highlighting art, architecture, nature, and history. One of the stops is the University Park World Peace Rose Garden which features over 245 roses and a Peace Plaza with plaques with inspirational messages of peace from local school children. Admission is free and University Park is open sunrise to sunset. 612 E. Magnolia St., 209.473.6201 Weber Point Events Center stocktongov.com Enjoy this star Downtown attraction’s colorful children’s play area, robust water feature, or simply stroll the promenade and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the Delta. It is home to the annual Stockton Flavor Fest and many other events, and located near
DeCarli Waterfront Square, McLeod Lake Park, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Park Hours Vary. 221 N. Center St., 209.937.8119 West Lane Bowl westlanebowl.com Whether you’re throwing a party, hosting an event, starting a league, or just stopping by to prove who the all-time master bowler of the universe is - they’ve got you covered. They offer happy hour specials, family packages, and have a full coffee shop, restaurant, bar and diner. 3900 West Ln., 209.466.3317 World Of Wonders Science Museum wowsciencemuseum.org The whole family can learn about energy, electricity, magnetism, optics, and more at the World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum in historic Downtown Lodi, where handson exhibits stimulate discovery for all ages. 2 N. Sacramento St., Lodi, 209.368.0969
Stockton Cambodian Buddhist Temple Wat Dhammararam
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believe it....the temple boasts a 50 foot
named one of the top things to
long recumbent Buddha! This beautiful,
do, according to TripAdvisor, and
sacred space is also home to the annual
the most Instagram-worthy place to
Cambodian, Lao, and Thai New Years
visit in Stockton! This active Buddhist
Celebration every April.
temple features over 90 colorful and larger than life jewel encrusted statues
For information on a self-guided tour
that celebrate the life and story of the
and more information, please visit
Cambodian Buddha and is open to
visitstockton.us/watdhammararam
visitors during daylight hours year-
3732 Carpenter Road, (209) 943-2883
round (plus there is no cost to roam VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
University of
the Pacific
Commonly referred to as “Pacific,” this private university is California’s first chartered institution of higher education. Nearly 7,000 students enroll yearly in the same institution where acting legends Janet Leigh and her daughter Jamie Lee Curtis are among its famous alumni. Its tree-lined walkways, classic brick-faced buildings, and stunning Robert E. Burns Tower have provided beautiful locations for such films as Raiders of the Lost Ark & Flubber, as well as a beautiful spot for a wedding.
3601 Pacific Ave., 209.946.2285, pacific.edu University of the Pacific Athletics pacifictigers.com, 209.946.2472 Home of the Pacific Tigers! Featuring NCAA Division I baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, beach volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo. Holt-Atherton Special Collections University Library, 3601 Pacific Ave. 209.946.2404 The mission of Special Collections is to collect, preserve, and provide California and American history collections, as well as the university archives. The John Muir Papers is among the most notable. Pacific welcomes the general public to use its unique resources.
Conservatory of Music pacific.edu/music Faye Spanos Concert Hall, 3511 Pacific Ave., 209.946.2415 With its talented students, skilled and dedicated faculty, distinguished visitors, and a diverse range of high quality performances (130 each year), the Conservatory of Music is well worth a visit. Reynolds Gallery 1071 Mendocino Ave., 209.946.2241 The Reynolds Gallery is a premier space dedicated to the exhibition of art; located in the Jeannette Powell Art Center. The gallery hosts artists and scholars in a series of exhibitions, lectures and workshops.
Janet Leigh Theatre 840 Atchley Way, 209.946.2285 This on-campus movie theatre features weekly films during the school year as well as special talks and screenings.
Take a tour of the campus! visitstockton.us/uopvirtualtour
Follow Pacific on social media, and tag them in your photos! #UOPacific | @PacificTigers @UniversityOfThePacific
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Sports
You want sports? Stockton’s got you. The Stockton Ports, the team tied to “Casey at the Bat,” is slamming homers out of Banner Island Ballpark every Spring & Summer. Also, Stockton has an NBA connection with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G-League. Catch these future all-stars sinking 3s at the Stockton Arena during the fall/winter season. Plus, you can catch all the collegiate action hosted by University of the Pacific Athletics and San Joaquin Delta College Athletics.
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Stockton Ports 404 W. Fremont St., 209.644.1900 stocktonports.com April through September watch the Stockton Ports, a minor league, Advanced A baseball team and affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, at the Stockton (Banner Island) Ballpark. This scenic ballpark sits on Downtown Stockton’s waterfront, making baseball season a unique and lively time in Stockton! Stockton Kings 248 W. Fremont St., 888.KNGS.209 stocktonkings.com November through March there are plenty of edge-of-your-seat basketball thrills to be had at the Stockton Arena thanks to the Stockton Kings. The team brings excitement, community engagement, and a high-level of play to the city.
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Stockton Cargo 5151 Pacific Ave 209.684.7994 stocktonsc.com As part of the USL W League, The Stockton Cargo SC features Stockton’s best in women’s soccer. Led by General Manager Adrienne Sorrensen & President/CEO Lee Neves, Stockton Cargo SC provides first-class sports entertainment for the city of Stockton and the San Joaquin Valley, while also providing an outlet for women athletes pursuing their passion for the sport of soccer. Delta College Mustangs 5151 Pacific Ave., 209.954.5176 deltacollegeathletics.com From basketball and soccer to water polo and baseball, the Delta College Mustang’s games and matches held throughout the year are sure to please any sports fan. If football is your favorite, they have that too!
Pacific Tigers 3601 Pacific Ave., 209.946.2472 pacifictigers.com Join the Prowl and cheer on all your favorite Pacific Tigers! Featuring NCAA Division I baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and water polo. Be sure to check Pacific Athletics' event calendar to catch the WCC Championship for Track & Field hosted at Pacific in 2024! Delta Windjammers 2502 Beverly Pl. windjammers.club Stockton’s local disc golf club, the Delta Windjammers bring professional play to the city. Local disc golf courses include Oak Grove Regional Park, Micke Grove Regional Park, and Swenson Golf Course. Check out local tournaments and get some pointers from these experts.
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Rental Space Available
Dining Available
Public
Yardage
# of Holes/Par
GOLF COURSES Description Swenson Park Golf Course stocktongolfcourses.com 6803 Alexandria Pl. 209.937.7360
A championship 18-hole course, which opened in 1952. This par 72 course combines smooth, true putting surfaces with quality shot-making, playability, and walkability. The facility also includes a 9-Hole course, driving range, two putting greens, and a practice bunker.
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Brookside Country Club brooksidegolf.net 3603 Saint Andrews Dr. 209.956.6200
Brookside offers a full service golf shop and an extensive member-only practice facility with a two-tiered driving range, expansive putting green, and chipping green. For golfers looking to upgrade their game, they offer private lessons and group clinics.
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Ekhorn Golf Club elkhorngc.com 1050 Elkhorn Dr. 209.474.3900
Named for the Tule Elk, Elkhorn Golf Club is a club for avid golfers. This golf club has an active calendar of social events and rental space available, along with its challenging golf course and year-round tournament program. You’re sure to have a great time on and off the course.
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Micke Grove Golf Links mickegrove.com 11401 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi 209.369.4410
A links style golf course with large Bent Grass greens, eight lakes, and forty-two sand bunkers to challenge players. Situated among a cluster of vineyards, Micke Grove’s layout is highlighted by the signature 14th hole: a 179 yard, par 3 carry over water.
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Oakmoore Golf Course oakmooregolfcourse.com 3737 N. Wilson Way 775.772.9936
Large bunkered greens, three lakes, century old valley oaks, hundreds of mature Monterey Pines, redwoods, and ornamental trees contribute to the challenge and the beauty of this well laid-out 69-acre course. The clubhouse facility provides an opportunity to combine a meeting or social event with a day of golf.
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The Reserve at Spanos Park reserveatspanospark.com 6301 W. Eight Mile Rd. 209.477.4653
With Mt. Diablo as a backdrop, it showcases the splendor of incredible sunrises and sunsets, leaving an indelible mark on visitors. The Reserve is secluded from the many distractions of everyday life, offering a refuge for golfers and some lucky wildlife.
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Stockton Golf & Country Club stocktongolfcc.com 3800 W. Country Club Blvd. 209.466.4313
A prestigious private club that overlooks the San Joaquin River and the main channel of the Port of Stockton. With a long list of amenities, members enjoy all that the clubhouse offers, including the manicured greens of a championship 18-hole golf course.
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Disc Golf
Enjoy one of the fastest-growing sports in the world! Here is your opportunity to check out the three best disc golf courses in and near Stockton.
Oak Grove Regional Park 4520 W Eight Mile Rd. You actually have two courses to choose from at Oak Grove Regional Park. The Purple and Gold courses rest among manicured grass flanked by massive oaks. While this is the most popular course in Stockton and home to a lot of tournaments, it’s also a great place to learn the sport. Micke Grove Regional Park 11793 Micke Grove Rd., Lodi The course at this regional park, also known for its zoo and Japanese Garden among other features, offers a bit more of a challenge. You’ll have to work your way around numerous trees while also avoiding the large water feature that lurks at three of the holes. The challenge is worth it, however, as the course is beautifully maintained and makes for a great day outdoors. Swenson Park 6803 Alexandria Pl. Located at Swenson Park Golf Course, this disc golf course was created by the Delta Windjammers, our local disc golf advocates, and hosts of some pretty big national tournaments. If you find that disc golf is something you’d like to spend more time doing, look into the leagues and other events here and join a supportive, fun community. Swenson is also home to the Disc Golf Pro Tour OTB Open offering up a challenging course layout specially designed for the pro event.
Looking to join a disc golf club?
Check out our local Delta Windjammers for weekly events and activities year-round. For more area courses, visit our complete Disc Golf Course listings.
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Sport City Golf Tourney Hit the links for a good cause! The Sport City Golf Tourney—hosted by
the Stockton Sports Commission & Visit Stockton—is a 36-foursome, 144 players scramble hosted on a spacious, beautiful green local golf course. This competitive tournament features a putt-putt contest, a shotgun round of 18, and a fun post-event awards party that is not to be missed. Moreover, not only does this event benefit the Stockton Sports Commission's goal of hosting regional tournaments and promoting local sports, but also benefits the competitors with a perfectly curated experience throughout the tourney. 66 | Sports
Stockton is centrally located in California, with convenient daily flight inbound from Las Vegas and Phoenix. Nestled between two major highways, all roads lead to Stockton.
If you are interested in bringing your next sporting event to Stockton, you can look forward to great service, fine facilities, and lots of great places to stay and play! Contact Rebecca Scharmann for more info. 209.938.1556 rebecca@visitstockton.org
PREVIOUS HOSTED EVENTS • National Collegiate Women's Water Polo Championship (2023) • US National Baton Twirling Championships (2014, 2022) • NCAA DI Men's Golf West Regional (2018, 2022)
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• NCAA DII Women's Golf West Regional (2022) • OTB Disc Golf Pro Open (2021, 2022, 2023) Sports | 67
BRING YOUR MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO STOCKTON! Affordable, centrally located, unique meeting venues, and quality service. Its central location, affordability and diverse selection of meeting venues make Stockton an ideal location for small to medium size groups. Stockton offers over 2,400 hotel rooms ranging from full-service to budget friendly properties. Larger SMERF or corporate groups may also want to consider our 10,000 seat Adventist Health Arena, our 2,000 seat historic Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre or our 2,000 seat Memorial Civic Auditorium.
To learn more, visit MeetInStockton.com Ask us how you can receive up to $2,500 towards your new Stockton meeting or conference. For more information, please contact us at 209.938.1556 or sales@visitstockton.org.
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TRANSPORTATION NEARBY AIRPORTS Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) flystockton.com Serviced by Allegiant Airlines: Las Vegas, and Phoenix Sky Harbor. 5000 S. Airport Way, 209.468.4700 Oakland International Airport (OAK) Approximately 65 miles west of Stockton. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Approximately 50 miles north of Stockton on I-5. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Approximately 80 miles west of Stockton. San Jose International Airport (SJC) Approximately 75 miles southwest of Stockton.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION San Joaquin RTD sanjoaquinrtd.com The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) provides affordable public transit services in the Stockton Metropolitan Area. New in 2019—Van GO! is an on-demand service available throughout the county. 209.943.1111 or 1.800.469.8674
Greyhound greyhound.com Greyhound provides service to Stockton, connecting us to the rest of the country!
RAILWAYS Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) acerail.com ACE serves the San Joaquin, Tri-Valley, Santa Clara, and surrounding areas with passenger rail service to work, attractions and much more! 949 E. Channel St. 1.800.411.RAIL (7245) Amtrak San Joaquins amtrak.com Amtrak’s Stockton Station is located in Downtown Stockton and serves the San Joaquin line including Bakersfield, Sacramento and Oakland. 735 S. San Joaquin St., 949 E. Channel St. 1.800.USA.RAIL
RENTAL CARS
Hertz hertz.com 2991 Auto Center Circle 502 N. Hunter St. 5000 S. Airport Way (inside Stockton Metropolitan Airport) 800.654.3131
BUSES, LIMOS, & TAXIS Xclusive Limousine xclusivelimo.com 209.651.5466 Aurora Limousine auroralimousine.net 800.847.1601 Delta Charter Bus deltacharterbus.com 888.241.8543 Lyft lyft.com Storer Coachways storercoachways.com 800.621.3383 Uber uber.com
Avis avis.com 211 E. March Ln., 209.478.4747 Enterprise Rent A Car enterprise.com 320 N. Hunter St. 3003 Auto Center Circle 855.266.9289
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LODGING
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel universityplazawaterfronthotel.com 110 W. Fremont St. | 209.944.1140
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La Quinta Inn 625.lq.com 2710 W. March Ln. | 209.952.7800
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Econo Lodge choicehotels.com
1625 French Camp Turnpike | 209.938.0999
Budget Inn & Suites hotelstockton.net 3473 W. Hammer Ln. | 209.473.2000 70 | Lodging
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Hilton Stockton stockton.hilton.com 2323 Grand Canal Blvd., | 209.957.9090
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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn bestwesternstockton.com 111 E. March Ln. | 209.474.3301
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From full-service hotels with all of the bells and whistles, to budget-friendly lodging, you will find what you are looking for in Stockton! All of our Stockton lodging properties are eager to provide you with the best experience during your Stockton visit. We hope our pillows are comfy enough to make you feel at home!
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Courtyard by Marriott marriott.com/hotels/travel/sckst 3252 W. March Ln. | 209.472.9700
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Motel 6 - Stockton North motel6.com 6717 Plymouth Rd. | 209.951.8120
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American Inn (formally Days Inn) 550 W. Charter Way | 209.948.0321
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Motel 6 - Charter Way West motel6.com 817 Navy Dr. | 209.946.0923
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Holiday Inn Express holidayinnexpress.com/sestockton 5045 Kingsley Rd. | 209.946.1234
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Red Roof Inn redroof.com 1707 W. Fremont St. | 209.466.7777
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Alhambra Motel 1565 S. El Dorado Street 209.466.5481
Crest Motel 639 N. Wilson Way 209.466.2431
Stockton City Motel 1022 S. Wilson Way 209.946.9149
Budget Inn 1075 N. Wilson Way 209.466.6856
Executive Lodge Inn 339 S. Wilson Way 209.466.2951
Stockton Motor Inn 1333 E. Charter Way 209.464.9881
Budget Motel 1501 S. El Dorado Street 209.942.2191
Ivy Motel 9172 Thornton Road 209.475.0730
Sunset Motel 1305 S. Wilson Way 209.941.4952
Capri Motel 1140 N. Wilson Way 209.462.2663
Paradise Motel 1558 S. El Dorado Street 209.464.9595
Cosmos Hotel 343 S. San Joaquin Street 209.948.5003
Stay Inn Suite 631 N. Center Street 209.466.8554
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Extended Stay America extendedstayamerica.com 2844 West March Ln. | 209.472.7588
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Hampton Inn, Stockton visitstockton.us/HamptonInnStockton 3651 Arch Rd. | 209.659.6596
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Studio 6 Suites motel6.com/en/home/motels.7325.html 33 N. Center St. | 209.549.3996
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1k
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Residence Inn by Marriott marriott.com/hotels/travel/sckri 3240 W. March Ln. | 209.472.9800
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NEIGHBORING REGIONS LODI
visitlodi.com Located just 12 miles north of Stockton on Highway 99 or Interstate 5, Lodi is California’s hottest new wine country with over 80 wineries. In addition to its Wine Trail, Lodi showcases a variety of attractions from the scientific (World of Wonders Science Museum) to the historic (San Joaquin County Historical Museum and the Hill House Museum) to the artistic (Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts Center) to the recreational (Lodi Lake Park) to the wild (Lodi Parachute Center) to the just plain fun (a year-round schedule of festivals and events). Visitors can also head downtown where boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, and wineries abound. There’s more magic to Lodi than what is in your glass!
TUOLUMNE COUNTY
visittuolumne.com Tuolumne County has plenty to offer, including: hiking, biking, fishing, river rafting, camping, gold panning, skiing, and sightseeing. The towns of Sonora, Columbia, Jamestown, Twain Harte, and Groveland have much to offer in the ways of arts, festivals, theatre, shopping, and entertainment.
MANTECA
visitmanteca.net Just one hour from San Francisco, Sacramento, and Napa Valley, and 1.5 hours from Yosemite National Park, Manteca is the perfect location for your Northern California holiday. Enjoy a glass of wine at Delicato Vineyards, the fourth largest family-run winery in the world, or take a tour to see the beautiful downtown murals. No trip to Manteca would be complete without a stop at Bass Pro Shops; this 120,000 squarefoot store is a marvel and one of America’s most unique outdoor sporting goods stores. If adventure is more what you are looking for, stop by the Big League Dreams Sports Park or try your skills at the BMX Track. And for an extra dose of thrill, be sure to check out the Great Wolf Lodge for year-round indoor waterpark fun!
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
yosemitethisyear.com Yosemite National Park, which is 120 miles southeast of Stockton, is one of the natural wonders of the world and one of the oldest national parks in the United States. Its stunning mountain peaks and amazing waterfalls are a treasure for all to see. The park features 700 miles of hiking and bridle trails. Guided tours are available for both groups and individual travelers. OFFICIAL VISIT STOCKTON GUIDE
AMADOR COUNTY
touramador.com A host of activities await you in Amador County. The rolling foothills are dotted with quaint communities offering shopping, antiquing, and cultural events, answering the call of those looking for a slower-paced experience.
GOLD COUNTRY
calgold.org Enjoy the Gold Rush communities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, Sonora, Columbia, Jamestown, Angels Camp, and more. Historic Old West towns offer unique shopping experiences and family fun. You’ll also find unique caverns and friendly casinos.
CALAVERAS COUNTY
gocalaveras.com Home of the California Gold Rush and Celebrated Jumping Frog! Mark Twain made Northern California’s Calaveras County famous worldwide when he wrote of the “Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” in 1865. The treasures of this enchanting Gold Country area in California continue to enrich the lives of all who visit Calaveras County.
HOW FAR TO STOCKTON? Manteca........................................................................14 miles Lodi......................................................................................15 miles Jackson..........................................................................46 miles Sacramento..............................................................48 miles San Francisco..........................................................83 miles Yosemite.......................................................................122 miles Monterey......................................................................146 miles Lake Tahoe..................................................................147 miles Redding..........................................................................209 miles Bakersfield..................................................................234 miles Los Angeles................................................................337 miles
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THE BEST ITINERARY FOR YOUR NEXT STOCKTON GETAWAY
We have created the ideal itinerary for food lovers—and who doesn’t love food? There is plenty to choose from so please understand this is just a sampling. Everything from comfort food to fine dining, burgers to Asian cuisine are offered here in Stockton. As you walk through this city you sense the local appreciation for diverse dining. Each trip to Stockton is inevitably a foodie trip, so enjoy our guide and make the most of your stay.
DAY 1:
Following breakfast, head over to Lincoln
Start your first morning in Stockton right
Center for some great
with a stop at American Waffle Diner over
local shops and food
on March Lane. You will not be disappointed
spots. Limitless Axes
by the abundance of flavor and helpings
& Ales & Limitless
here with waffles that are to die for.
Escape Rooms are perfect for a group of friends to enjoy. Whether you partake in some axe throwing or try to solve a mystery, you’re bound to have some fun. Plus, you can enjoy some delicious libations and treats while you’re there. After a walk through the center and stopping in on some great spots, finish off your first day with a great dinner over at Bud’s Seafood & Grill. Whether it’s delicious seafood, beef, chicken, or pasta, Bud’s has got you covered for the night.
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Pro Move: Lincoln Center can get
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DAY 2: Let’s make our way over to Stockton’s historic Miracle Mile, which is filled with some great local spots for you to enjoy. A Breakfast at Sam’s Cafe is a genius move. This local favorite cooks some amazing morning
When it comes to a big dinner, the options are
dishes that will fill you to the brim and yet still
endless here. Whether it’s Whirlow’s, Thai Me
leave you wanting more.
Up, or Fat City Brew & BBQ, you’re bound to
From there, take stroll and stop in on some
enjoy every bite.
shops, like The Lush Studio Plant Shop, Bellissima Women’s Clothing, and Puffy’s Thrift Merchandise. If you need a little treat and pick-me-up, check out House of Shaw providing some coffee and pastry goodness. For the inner comic nerd in you, take a peek inside Al’s Comics—where the legendary Stan Lee once stood and signed autographs for his adoring fans and Marvel lovers.
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Must See! If you like a short drive
north of Miracle Mile, University of the Pacific is a beautiful campus to walk through. Additionally, that university has played a role in quite a few Hollywood major motion pictures over the years. VISITSTOCKTON.ORG
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DAY 3:
the stunning beauty of the Bob Hope Fox
Downtown Stockton is as good a place as any for your third day here. Whether you prefer exotic ingredients, fresh fruits,
Theatre, and maybe relive some gaming classics with a stop in at the Stockton Coin Op on Weber Ave.
vegetables, or seafood, the Golden Villa Farmers' Market is where you can find it all. Opened in 1979, this popular market draws thousands of people (and foodies alike) from around the region, and is considered one of California’s oldest and most successful markets today. Straight from the farms to your table—that is how we do
Spend the rest of your
things here in Stockton, California!
day by the Marina with
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some outstanding Mexican cuisine
Pro Move: Visiting early is highly
from Nena’s Mexican
recommended. Items can sell out quick!
Restaurant. Every bite of their delicious
If you’re in need of
cultural cuisine will
a coffee, Empresso
make you thankful for
Coffeehouse has two spots in downtown— on San Joaquin St. and on El Dorado next to the Regal IMAX. Tasty coffee and a treat is always nice to have while experiencing the city.
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stopping in. Pro Move: Nena’s is located inside
the Waterfront Warehouse, which also houses numerous other shops and food spots. So, maybe get there a little before dinner so you can stop in on them.
From here, you can check out the
This itinerary is just a sample, there are
Courthouse Plaza
other attractions and activities that can
filled with shops
be substituted based on your preferences
and an arcade, enjoy
and time of the year. You can always call or
some intriguing lunch
message us seven days a week for additional
choices from Cast Iron
recommendations on shopping, dining, and
Trading Co., witness
things to do in Stockton.
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WHO WE ARE
VISION STATEMENT
Visit Stockton is charged with the promotion
Stockton is widely respected as a diverse
and marketing of the city of Stockton as a
and welcoming community, providing
meetings, events, and travel destination. Our
unique and authentic experiences and
promotional efforts are focused on driving
opportunities for all.
additional tax revenue to our community to directly benefit our local residents' quality of life. Visit Stockton believes its residents come first, and we continually strive to grow resident pride and enhance the image of our city. We believe that a city that residents believe in, will be a city that will drive future business investment and convert visitors into future residents to further grow a diverse and talented workforce. Visit Stockton is a 501c6 non-profit trade organization funded by the collection of an assessment paid by guests to Stockton
MISSION STATEMENT Visit Stockton is dedicated to enhancing the region’s Quality of Life by collaboratively leading the promotion of our richly diverse community and advocating for initiatives that will enhance the city’s Quality of Place.
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