Stockton
Things to do · 209
The biggest city in the 209 — port town on the delta, San Joaquin County seat, and home to one of California's most underrated food scenes.
Stockton is the biggest city in the 209 — port town on the delta, San Joaquin County seat, and home to one of California's most underrated food scenes. The Miracle Mile still feels like the Miracle Mile. Downtown's been climbing back since the recession, and the Bob Hope Theatre still books real shows. UOP brings the under-25 energy.
The Asparagus Festival is the calendar event of the year, but the cherry blossoms at the Japanese Garden are the prettier secret. Vietnamese food on Pacific is real, the BBQ on Wilson Way is real, and if you haven't eaten at Vito's, fix that.
Stockton's reputation lags the actual city by about a decade. If you're planning a weekend here, plan to be surprised.
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Events in Stockton
familyMon JUN 8 · 12:00 AM
Victory Park Summer Concert Series
Stockton · Victory Park
familyThu JUN 18 · 5:00 PM
San Joaquin County Fair
Stockton · SJ County Fairgrounds
familySat JUL 4 · 2:00 AM
Stockton Ports vs San Jose Giants + Fireworks
Stockton · Banner Island Ballpark
familySat JUL 4 · 5:00 PM
Stockton 4th of July Parade & Festival
Stockton · Weber Point Events Center
Local favorites
Places in Stockton
eatCocoro Japanese Bistro
Miracle Mile · ★ 4.6
Omakase-style sushi — bluefin, otoro, uni
playBob Hope Theatre
Downtown · ★ 4.6
Stunning 1930 Fox Theatre with star ceiling
eatCast Iron Trading Co
Downtown · ★ 4.5
Downtown revival, curated seasonal menu
playThe Reserve at Spanos Park
Spanos Park · ★ 4.5
Links-style course designed by Andy Raugust — Stockton's premier layout
drinkMarket Tavern
Miracle Mile · ★ 4.5
All locally sourced, Thai-style Brussels sprouts
drinkBehind Closed Doors
Downtown · ★ 4.5
Speakeasy-style craft cocktails in downtown Stockton
drinkChannel Brewing Co
Downtown · ★ 4.4
Downtown Stockton's craft beer anchor
playElkhorn Golf Club
Stockton · ★ 4.4
97-acre, 18-hole course with 3 lakes and mature trees
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