Location: Stockton
Top Things to do in Stockton
- 1. The Haggin Museum
- 2. Historic Bob Hope Theatre
- 3. Stockton Arena
- 4. Banner Island Ballpark
- 5. University of the Pacific
- 6. Children's Museum of Stockton
- 7. Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade
- 8. Pixie Woods - Louis Park
- 9. Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
- 10. Stockton Certified Farmer's Market
10 Things to Do in Stockton That You Shouldn't Miss
Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley of the U.S. State of California. Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley and had an estimated population of 320,554 by the California Department of Finance for 2017. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd largest city in the United States. It was named an All-America City in 1999, 2004, 2015 and again in 2017.
Restaurants in Stockton
1. The Haggin Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
The Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as “one of the undersung gems of California.” The art collection features works by noted 19th-century painters Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, along with many other American and European artists. The history displays focus on this area’s past and residents, including Charles Weber, Stockton’s founder; Benjamin Holt, inventor of the Caterpillar tractor; and Tillie Lewis, the “Tomato Queen.”
Reviewed By Eyeteachscience2 - Stockton, California
This is a community Museum that houses a surprising amount of historical exhibits but also features a multitude of different pieces of art featuring various mediums. This sweet gem is meant for both the young and the old with a wide variety of rooms that...MoreThank you for your kind words and support. Hope you have the opportunity to visit again in the near future.
2. Historic Bob Hope Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
The Bob Hope Theatre, known to some locals as “The Fox” is an exciting entertainment destination and a beautifully restored piece of Stockton’s history. The recent renovation has created a wonderful space to enjoy not only local arts productions, film, dance, comedy and Broadway type entertainment, but also the latest in top name musical entertainment. In 1929, Fox West Coast Theaters invests nearly half a million dollars to build a luxurious, safe and comfortable theater - the Fox California, or the Fox. The opening of the Fox on October 14, 1930, is one of the most grandiose events in the region. The Fox is the largest vaudeville house in California, with 2,170 seats. The theatre is also one of the safest buildings of the time, built entirely with cement and steel, with the ability to evacuate guests within two minutes. One of the jewels of the theatre is the $40,000 (in 1930) three manual Wurlitzer pipe organ with twin pipe lofts. Fully renovated in late 1990s and early 2000s, the theatre changed its name to the Bob Hope. Visitors can enjoy rich wood carvings and murals in the lobby and the main chamber. The original water feature in the lobby was replaced with a water-themed marble mosaic. A 1928 Robert Morton theater organ, which was last played in the Seattle Fox Theatre over 50 years ago, was restored and donated to the theatre by The Friends of the Fox. Organ concerts take place before classic movie showings which are featured on the 2nd Friday of the month throughout the year.To take a tour of the theatre contact 209-337-HOPE or 209-464-5246.
Reviewed By CalKajun - Sacramento, California
There was event parking near the theater which was very convenient and only $10. This is my second trip to this theater and both times I sat near the stage and had good views. I enjoyed the retro feeling of the theater architecture.
3. Stockton Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Stockton Arena Features 8,600 – 12,000 seats, based on configuration 24 Luxury Suites Club Level with 344 Club Seats Full rigging and stage equipment Four sided Daktronics video display and scoreboard Distributed house sound system Easy load-in and load-out Ample backstage amenities NHL regulation ice sheet (85’x200’) 5,000 square feet of conference space Ticket office and computerized ticketing system
Reviewed By MLXTMRS - San Ramon, California
Our seats were absolutely great! We had a wonderful unobstructed view of the stage. The warm-up band with Easton Corbin was great as well. The only negative comment is that the acoustics are not that fabulous.....could not hear the individual words to any of the songs.
4. Banner Island Ballpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
Reviewed By DaveSov82 - Annapolis, Maryland
Reserved two seats on the internet site, and was amazed to find only seven people in the section behind the third base dugout. Once the sun goes behind the stadium walls the evening cooled down to a very comfortable temperature. Enjoyed the wide variety of food and drink, especially the fried asparagus! Several unique ways to watch the game from restaurants or the traditional seats to bringing your own chair for grass seating behind the outfield walls. Parking was simple for a downtown ballpark. Cozy atmosphere and great family fun with typical minor league promotions between innings.
5. University of the Pacific
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Patty A - Stockton, California
There is nothing else like university of the Pacific around the stockton area. Beautiful old buildings and bell tower. Quaint chapel. Very tranquil even when students are around. I personally know professors and students who go there and they love it. Lots of activities. Worth a stroll
6. Children's Museum of Stockton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
An educational experience from the moment young visitors step through the door, the museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits enhancing a child's understanding of the world. Over a dozen different environments recreate the ambience of a small city. At each exhibit, there are tools and/or machines that can be manipulated by the children, who perform tasks of merchants, bankers, doctors or grocery shoppers. Face painting, field trips, summer camps and birthday parties are also available.
Reviewed By Squirrelly975 - Stockton, California
Children love the many interactive, hands-on exhibits! From the sit-on police motorcycle to the kid-sized grocery store, there is so much to see and do. Birthday parties are fun here, too, with a gigantic cake in the room.
7. Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
At the Stockton Marina you may want to set anchor at a guest dock or a long term berth. Facilities include 48 covered slips, restrooms, showers, ice and visitor information. Stroll along the Joan Darrah Promenade and enjoy the beautiful public art. Enjoy a delicious meal at a nearby restaurant, watch a movie or a music concert, or cheer your team at a sports event.To dock, contact Westrec Marina Management, Inc. at 209.462.4200.
Reviewed By Seekingblueskies - Stockton, California
The downtown marina is just beautiful. The city should be proud of the area with all the things there is to do around there. I saw events going on at the hotel, the arena, the ballpark and the marina and got to watch fireworks from my boat and it wasn't even the 4th of July!! I see that you can rent kayaks from the marina office so I will definitely be back with my family and rent them. I then had dinner on the roof top of French 25 at the end of the channel and the sunset over the marina is just lovely. Stockton gets a bad rap about the crime but every time I am down there, I have no issues and we are happy to be there.
8. Pixie Woods - Louis Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Dave49 - Monterey, CA
There is two places here one is a park which had families enjoying picnics and softball games. There were basketball courts ball wall horseshoe place for tournaments tennis court. Beautiful trees but trash was dropped everywhere (did not see any trash cans) and bathrooms were filthy. Now the other place pixie park was a bit worn but clean It is definitely a place to take a young child there's lots of fun fairytale themed activities rides (boat, train,merry go round, ) and play areas(climbing, running, sliding, swinging ,water play etc.) A little food court. There is a cost of a few dollars but if you're traveling with young children and need a place for them to get some energy out I'd recomend this place
9. Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Kim R - Stockton, California
The Buddhist temple is out of the way but well worth finding. The gardens are filled with enormous sculptures of the life of Buddha created painstakingly out of cement. They are AMAZING. They have a fun festival as well but it is almost impossible to find parking. Go early.
10. Stockton Certified Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Stan S
Thursday early morning is best, be on the road around 4am just in time to get a parking within the vicinity, if you value health and money this is the best place to consider, from fresh tomatoes to Crabs and Sea Foods only the cheapest dont forget to bring coolers and latex gloves if you want to get fishy!
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