Explore Stockton, California Attractions

Central Valley Wineries Park & Zoo Haggin Museum Stockton Universities Delta Waterways

Stockton Arena. Stockton Arena, home to three professional sports teams–the Stockton Thunder (minor league hockey), the California Cougars (indoor soccer) and the Stockton Lightning (arena football). Events include concerts featuring top–name entertainers like Dionne Warwick and family–friendly shows such as Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour. For more information, visit

Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey  The Stockton Thunder plays in the beautiful state-of-the-art Stockton Arena in downtown Stockton.  This team is an ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.  Now in its fourth season, the Thunder has lead the ECHL in attendance with an average of nearly 7000 fans per game for each of their first three seasons.  For more information about the Thunder you can call 209-373-1500 or visit their website at www.stocktonthunder.com 

Stockton Ports. California's Class-A League affiliate of the  four-time World Champion Oakland A's , the Stockton Ports are set to kick off a new era of professional baseball in the San Joaquin Valley . This exciting  professional minor-league team plays home games  at the brand new, $22 million Banner Island Ballpark, located on the North Shore of Stockton's Deep Water Channel in downtown Stockton, California. For group rates and special packages, please call the Ports at 209-644-1900.
http://www.stocktonports.com. For more information on Stockton Sports visit http://www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us/oakgrove/

Bob Hope Theatre. Located in the Stockton Area, the Bob Hope Theatre is the place to go for all your entertainment needs. Discover the Classic Cinema Series, the Improv Comedy Series and headline performers like Bill Maher and Pepe Aguilar. For more information, visit www.bobhopetheatre.com/events.asp.

Central Valley Wineries

• Delicato Vineyards. Delicato harvests more than 10,000 acres of vineyards across the top grape–growing regions of California. Their tasting room, open daily in Manteca, California, not far from the San Francisco Bay Area, features wines from Delicato Family Vineyards, Clay Station, Monterra, Encore and Delicato Monterey Vine Select, as well as limited release wines unavailable elsewhere. Delicato also hosts special events throughout the year, such as the well–known Juried Art Show in January, the 3–D Art Show in March, and the Juice Days for Home Winemakers in September and October. For more information, visit www.delicato.com/.
  
• Lodi Appellation. Nestled between the San Francisco Bay Area and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the Lodi Appellation is truly a unique wine region. Since the Gold Rush days, the tradition of family–owned vineyards remains strong and the roots run deep. The area’s pleasant Mediterranean climate with long warm days and cooling Delta breezes combine with rich, sandy loam soils for the perfect conditions for growing premium wine grapes. Exceptional wines are produced from 16 distinctive vineyards in the Lodi Appellation. Savor special events like the Winter Wine Wander, which features wine tasting, gourmet food items, recipes and unique gifts. For more information, visit www.lodiwine.com/.  [Top]

Micke's Grove Regional Park & Zoo.Covering 258 acres, Micke's Grove Regional Park features Micke's Grove Zoo, which is home to native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species, such as the Chinese Alligator, the Snow Leopard and the Cotton Top Tamarin. The park also includes the Japanese Garden with Cherry Blossom trees, Tea Pavilion and Koi pond; outdoor picnic shelters and indoor facilities for receptions, family reunions and corporate events; Fun Town at Micke Grove Amusement Park; the San Joaquin Historical Museum; and softball fields and children’s playgrounds. For more information, visit www.mgzoo.com/.

Pixie Woods Amusement Park. Located at Louis Park in Stockton, Pixie Woods Amusement Park is an ideal stop for families with little ones. Enjoy a ride on the merry–go–round, catch a show in the Toadstool Theater or board the Pixie Express Train traveling through Indian territory. But keep your eyes open – pirates have been known to be lurking about! For more information, visit www.stocktongov.com/pixiewoods/.  [Top]

Haggin Museum. An art and history museum, the Haggin Museum’s art collection features works by such noted 19th–century painters as Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and William–Adolphe Bouguereau. The museum’s history displays focus upon the area’s past and the accomplishments of its residents, such as Charles Weber, Stockton's founder; Benjamin Holt, inventor of the Caterpillar track–type tractor; and Tillie Lewis, the “Tomato Queen.” For more information, visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

San Joaquin County Fairground. Enjoy big–name entertainment, carnivals, horse racing, and an awesome array of animals at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Every June, thousands come to experience the San Joaquin County Fair, one of northern California’s premier fairs. The grounds are also home to the Annual Stockton Ag Expo held every January. For more information, visit www.sanjoaquinfair.com.  [Top]

Stockton Universities

• University of the Pacific. University of the Pacific (UOP) is an independent university offering a personalized education, small class sizes and an extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate/professional programs. With 11 schools and colleges and more than 80 majors and programs of study, UOP has that rare combination of small–university friendliness and academics usually found at much larger institutions of higher education. At UOP, professors know students by name and learning is enhanced through real–world experience. For more information, visit www.uop.edu.
  
• San Joaquin Delta College. Located in Stockton, California, San Joaquin Delta College values diversity in its programs and services and is dedicated to offering high quality educational experiences that foster personal enrichment and lifelong learning. The school’s commitment to quality is sustained by continuous self–renewal, which enables the institution to be an innovative, efficient and effective leader among peer institutions and in the community. For more information, visit www.deltacollege.edu/.  [Top]

Delta Waterways. Explore California’s 1000–mile Delta waterway system, a lazy labyrinth of rivers, sloughs, cuts and canals. Boating, fishing and camping combine to offer a unique California lifestyle in this watered getaway. Savor everything from munching crawdads in the historic town of Isleton to admiring freshly caught striped bass in the river town of Rio Vista. Although you can easily hide in the tules out of sight of other humans, you can just as easily take advantage of the facilities offered by more than 100 waterside resorts and marinas. For more information, visit www.californiadelta.org/.

Stockton & Central Valley Golfing. Stockton, California, the municipal golfing capital of the San Joaquin Valley, features two 18–hole courses, a Par 3 Executive Course, and a challenging nine–hole course at Rough and Ready Island to serve local and out–of–town golfers. Swenson, Van Buskirk and Lyons Golf Courses are within easy access of Interstate 5. Equipment, cart rental, refreshments, and parking make these courses ideal for local and out–of–town tournaments. For more information, visit www.golflink.com/golf–courses/city.asp?dest=Stockton+CA.  [Top]