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Stockton Area Resource BookletTRANSCRIPT
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Celebrate.Stockton! We are located in San Joaquin County in California’s great Central Valley. Stockton has grown from a community
of rich agricultural roots to an urban destination blooming with arts, culture, fine dining, shopping, sports, recreation, fine agricultural products and family activities. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, visiting friends or family, or just passing through, we encourage you to discover the many wonders of Stockton. Be sure to visit our Downtown Stockton Waterfront where you’ll find our Stockton Events Center, City Centre Cinema and Weber Point Event Center. Not far from there you can bask in the splendor of the Bob Hope Theatre, a historic Fox California Theatre. Great shopping and rich dining experiences await you throughout the city. During your stay in one of our many fine hotels, you may also wish to taste the fine wines from the neighboring Lodi Wine Appellation or tour the historic towns of the Gold Rush to our east. We continue to move forward with great changes on the horizon including our new downtown waterfront marina and promenade coming this spring, more family events and greater shopping and dining experiences city-wide.
Travel safely, enjoy your stay and be sure to Celebrate!
Welcome to Stockton cAliforniA.
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ArtS, cUltUre & more
GALLERIESALAn ShoRt GALLERyThe gallery is an art center and gallery for adults with developmental disabilities. It features silk scarves, paintings, ceramics, cards, crafts and more.928 E Rose Street, Stockton Phone 209.462.8208
Lh hoRton JR. GALLERy, SAn JoAquIn DELtA CoLLEGEThe Gallery exhibits work of professional artists in all media and offers annual Student Exhibitions in Spring Semester.5151 Pacific Avenue, StocktonPhone 209.954.5507www.deltacollege.edu
REynoLDS GALLERy, unIvERSIty of thE PACIfICThe Reynolds Gallery is located in the Jeannette Powell Art Center and is dedicated to the exhibition of art. 1071 Mendocino Avenue, Stockton Phone 209.946.7445 www.pacific.edu
StoCkton ARt LEAGuE/GooDwIn GALLERyThe Gallery is a co-op of over 50 active artists displaying paintings in oil, pastels, and watercolors, as well as ceramics, sculptures, jewelry and photography.1902 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Phone 209.466.6604 www.stocktonartleague.org
tIDEwAtER ARt CEntER & GALLERyThe Gallery showcases the talents of more than 20 artists. They include sculptures, painters, photographers, jewelry designers, and more.223 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton Phone 209.463.4033 www.tidewaterartgallery.com
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TIDEWATER ART CENTER & MUSEUM
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MuSEuMS/EXhIBItShAGGIn MuSEuMThe Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, 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 William-Adolphe Bouguereau, as well as many other American and European artists. Exhibits change frequently. 1201 N. Pershing Avenue, StocktonPhone 209.940.6300www.hagginmuseum.org
SJ County hIStoRICAL SoCIEty & MuSEuMThe museum reveals the fascinating history of the region, from the Yokuts and Miwok through Captain Charles Weber and the development of modern agriculture. The Museum includes four historic buildings — including the Charles Weber cottage (1847) and Calaveras School (1866) —
and features room dioramas of Weber family furnishings and a children’s gallery, and large displays of hand.11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi, Phone 209.953.3460www.sanjoaquinhistory.org
StoCkton CAMBoDIAn BuDDhISt tEMPLE (wAt DhARMARARAM)Visitors welcome daily during daylight hours. Free. Donations accepted. Over 25 colorful and larger than life jewel encrusted statues celebrate the life and story of the Cambodian Buddha. You have to see it to believe it....including the 50 foot long
recumbent Buddha. 3732 Carpenter Rd, Stockton (East of Highway 99/South of Mariposa Road)
MuSICConSERvAtoRy of MuSIC, unIvERSIty of thE PACIfICHigh quality performances year-round.3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Phone 209.946.2415 www.pacific.edu
fRIEnDS of ChAMBER MuSICPresents the finest chamber music to the Stockton community for many years.PO Box 4874, Stockton, CA 95204 209.946.0540 or 209.954.0421www.chambermusicfriends.org
StoCkton ChoRALEThe Stockton Chorale offers the performance of great masterworks with orchestra
HAGGIN MUSEUM
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and the finest professional and regional soloists.P.O. Box 7711, Stockton, CA 95267 Phone 209.951.6494 www.stocktonchorale.org
StoCkton oPERAStimulating professional productions of light and grand opera.Faye Spanos Concert Hall, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Phone 209.464.9725www.stocktonopera.org StoCkton SyMPhony ASSoCIAtIon The Stockton Symphony is one of the pre-eminent performing arts organizations in San Joaquin County, and the third oldest orchestra in California. 46 W. Fremont Street, Stockton Phone 209.951.0196 www.stocktonsymphony.org
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BoB hoPE thEAtREThe Bob Hope (Fox California) Theatre in Downtown Stockton was one of only two “movie palaces” in the Central Valley. Today its 2,042 seats are host to year-round live theatre, musicals, concerts, family events, classic cinema and comedy.242 E. Main Street, Stockton Phone 209.337.HOPEwww.bobhopetheatre.com DELtA CoLLEGE DEPARtMEnt of DRAMACheck online or call for this season’s line up of theatrical and musical performances!Locke 109, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Phone 209.954.5209www.deltacollege.edu
kuDoS ChILDREn’S thEAtRE CoMPAnyChildren’s theatrical performances year-round.1955 Lucile Ave Suite J, StocktonPhone: 209.948.1858www.kudosct.com
StoCkton AREnA 10,000 seat downtown waterfront arena. Home to numerous concerts and family events each year. Also home to the Stockton Thunder (ECHL) Professional Ice Hockey, the Stockton Lightning Arena Football 2, and the Stockton Cougars (PASL) Indoor Soccer teams. 248 W. Fremont Street, 373-1400www.stocktonarena.com
StoCkton CIvIC thEAtREStockton Civic Theatre is a regional showplace for great works of performing art. 2312 Rose Marie Lane, StocktonPhone 209.473.2400www.sctlivetheatre.org
StoCkton EMPIRE thEAtRE Located on the Miralce Mile. Concerts, Comedy, Drama, Dance, and International Film Festival.1825 Pacific Avenue, StocktonPhone 209.943.7469www.stocktonempiretheatre.com
unIvERSIty of thE PACIfIC thEAtRE ARtS, LonG thEAtRE Check online or call for this season’s line up! 3601 Pacific Avenue, StocktonPhone 209.946.2474 www.pacific.edu
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AccommodAtionSAMERCIA’S BESt vALuE Inn3473 W. Hammer Lane, 95219473-2000 • americasbestvalueinn.com
CoMfoRt Inn2654 W. March Lane, 95207478-4300 • ChoiceHotels.com
CouRtyARD By MARRIott3252 W. March Lane, 95219472-9700Marriott.com/Courtyard
DAyS Inn 550 East Charter Way, 95206 948-0321 • DaysInn.com
I-5 Inn 2210 S. Manthey Road, 95206 466-5741
EXtEnDED StAy AMERICA2844 West March Lane, 95219472-7588www.extendedstayamerica.com
hAMPton Inn & SuItES5045 Kingsley Road, 95215946-1234www.stocktonhi.com
hILton StoCkton2323 Grand Canal Boulevard, 95207 • 957-9090www.Stockton.Hilton.com
howARD JohnSon EXPRESS InnMARInA 33 N. Center Street, 95202 948-6151 • hojo.com
knIGhtS Inn StoCkton4540 N El Dorado St, 95207478-2944 • KnightsInn.com
LA quIntA Inn2710 W. March Lane, 95219952-7800 • 625.lq.com
LEXInGton PLAzA wAtERfRont hotEL110 West Fremont Street, 95202 944-1140LexingtonHotels.com
MotEL 6 ChARtER wAy wESt 817 Navy Drive, 95206946-0923 • Motel6.com
MotEL 6 I-5 South SouthEASt1625 French Camp Turnpike Road, 95206 • 467-3600 Motel6.com
MotEL 6 StoCkton noRth6717 Plymouth Road, 95207951-8120 • Motel6.com
quALIty Inn2717 W. March Lane, 95219477-5576QualityInn.com/hotel/ca886
RAMADA PLAzA StoCkton111 E. March Lane, 95207474-3301 • Ramada.com
RED Roof Inn1707 W. Fremont Street, 95203466-7777 • RedRoof.com
RESIDEnCE Inn By MARRIott3240 W. March Lane, 95219472-9800 • ResidenceInn.com
RoDEwAy Inn339 South Wilson Way, 95205466-2951 • RodewayInn.com
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PIXIE wooDS AMuSEMEnt PARk (April thru October)Visit 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! Beautiful Park-like setting is sure to please visitors of all ages.Louis Park - West of the intersection of Occidental and Shimizu. 209.937.8206www.stocktongov.com/pixiewoods
ChILDREn’S MuSEuM of StoCktonThe Stockton Children’s Museum is located in downtown Stockton. An educational experience from the moment young visitor’s step through the door, the museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits that will enhance a child’s understanding of how the world works. 402 W. Weber Avenue, Stockton Phone: 209.465.4386www.stocktongov.com/childrensmuseumOpen Tues through Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun Noon to 5pm. Summer Hrs: Open Mondays. Closed Sundays.
oAk GRovE nAtuRE CEntER, oAk GRovE REGIonAL PARk The Nature Center offers many activities throughout the Spring and Summer including events and learning stations. In the Fall and Winter the Trails remain open; however, activities are limited due to the weather. 4520 West Eight Mile Road Stockton, CA 95209-8701 Phone: 209.953.8814
MICkE GRovE REGIonAL PARk AnD zooA gem with plenty of amenities, this 258-acre oak tree park features Micke Grove zoo, the Japanese Garden, a favorite wedding spot with Cherry Blossom trees, Tea Pavilion and Koi pond; rental facilities with outdoor picnic shelters and indoor facilities for receptions, family reunions and corporate events; Fun Town at Micke Grove Amusement Park, offering fun-filled rides, delicious
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fAmilY fUnActivitiestreats and party packages; the San Joaquin Historical Museum; softball fields and children’s playgrounds. Location: 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi, CA 95240 Phone: 209.953.8800www.mgzoo.com
wEBER PoInt EvEntS CEntEREnjoy the facility’s interactive water feature, colorful children’s play area or simply stroll the promenade and enjoy the panoramic Delta view. Downtown Stockton.Center Street and Miner Ave.Open Daily 6am to 10pm.
BIRD wAtChInG At thE StoCkton ConStRuCtED wEtLAnDSFor years, hundreds of bird enthusiasts have flocked to the oxidation ponds at the Stockton Wastewater Treatment Facility and Wetlands for bird watching. While the public is welcome and encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, this is a secure facility and visitors must first sign-in at the Plant Administration Building, located at 2500 Navy Drive. From there you will be directed to the Tertiary Ponds.
Plant Administration Building Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday – Friday. For more information please call 209.937.8700.
SAn JoAquIn fILM SoCIEtyThe San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS), home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals, films, and educational programs. www.sjiff.org
2009 uPCoMInG EvEntS
•San Joaquin International
film festival May 14-23
•Jewish film week June 13-18
•California International Documentary
film festival October 3-8
•San Joaquin Children’s film festival
January 2010 •Cinema Italia February 2010
ChILDREnS MuSEuM
MICkE GRovE REGIonAL PARk & zoo
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YeArlY eventS cAlendAr
JAnuARyDELICAto vInEyARDS AnnuAL ARtS Show209.824.3503www.delicato.com
fEBRuARyAnnuAL ChInESE AnD vIEtnAMESE nEw yEAR PARADE 209.464.5242www.stocktoncvnp.com
RoBERt t. MCkEE StuDEnt ARt EXhIBItIon209.940.6315www.hagginmuseum.org
MARChSt. PAtRICk’S DAy & fEStIvAL209.464.5246www.downtownstockton.org
ChInESE nEw yEAR, Stockton209.473.3499www.stocktonchinese.org
APRILStoCkton ASPARAGuS fEStIvAL 209.644.3740www.asparagusfest.com
thE BRuBECk fEStIvAL, UOP, Stockton209.946.3113www.brubeckfestival.com
CAMBoDIAn nEw yEAR209.944.1700www.apsaraonline.org
EARth DAy fEStIvAL, Stockton209.937.8389www.livegreensanjoaquin.org
MAyCInCo DE MAyoStockton • 209.644.7900www.elconcilio.org
SAn JoAquIn fILM fEStIvAL www.sjiff.org
zInfESt wInE fEStIvAL209.367.4727www.zinfest.com
JunEJEwISh fooD fEStIvAL209.477.9306 • stockton.urj.net
SAn JoAquIn County fAIR, Stockton 209.466.5041 www.sanjoaquinfair.com
JuLyStoCkton 4th of JuLy All-America Community Celebration 209.937.8212www.stocktongov.com
ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
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YeArlY eventS cAlendArEvents Calendar
tAStE of SAn JoAquIn & BBq CoMPEtItIon209.464.5246www.downtownstockton.org
StoCkton oBon BAzAAR209.466.6701stocktonbuddhisttemple.org
AuGuStfILIPIno BARRIo fIEStA, Stocktonwww.filipinoplaza.org
REGGAE on thE DELtA209.951.6921www.breadfruittree.com
SEPtEMBERGREEk fEStIvAL, Stockton209.478.7564www.gosaintbasil.org
thE RECoRD’S LItERACy AnD Book fAIR - Family Day at the Park209-957-7277
tAStE of LoDI 209-365-1195www.tasteoflodi.com
tRACy DRy BEAn fEStIvAL209.835.2131www.tracybeanfestival.com
LoDI GRAPE fEStIvAL AnD hARvESt fAIR209.369.2771www.grapefestival.com
oCtoBERMAntECA PuMPkIn fAIR209.824.9555www.manteca.org
PIonEER fARMfESt209.331.2055www.sanjoaquinhistory.org
novEMBERSAnDhILL CRAnE fEStIvAL, Lodi800.581.6150www.cranefestival.com
SAn JoAquIn kEnnEL CLuB DoG Showwww.sanjoaquinkc.org
DECEMBERStoCkton fEStIvAL of LIGhtS AnD LIGhtED BoAt PARADE209.937.8206Downtown Stockton
tAStE of SAn JoAquIn & BBq CoMPEtItIonExplosion of flavor at the 2nd annual Taste of San Joaquin. Try several of the areas finest cuisine for only a $1 a taste. Lasts for 18 hours (chefs will get a head start on Friday night), and lucky for us, the barbeque fare will be up for sampling as well. Sampling tickets will be sold in $20 ticket books, and tastings are as low as $1. July 4th - 11am-6pm. Weber Point. www.dowtownstockton.org
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ShoppingShERwooD MALL South East Corner of Pacific Avenue at Robinhood DriveMacy’s, Gottschalks, Best Buy, Petco, Home Goods, Macaroni Grill, Elephant Bar & Starbucks just to name a few. Visit us at www.sherwoodmall.com. PARk wESt PLACE I-5 and Eight Mile Road at Trinity ParkwayTarget, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Borders, Dress Barn, Famous Footwear, Lane Bryant, PetsMart, Sportmart, Babies R Us, Ross, Panera Bread, Sonic, and much more. www.parkwestplace.com
StonECREEk vILLAGE North West Corner of Pacific Avenue at Robinhood DriveREI, Coldwater Creek, Talbots, J.Jill, Ann Taylor LOFT, Eddie Bauer, Jos. A. Bank, Lane Bryant, Cacique, Gymboree, Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Regalo Bello. Dining: Boudin SF, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rubio’s, Peet’s Coffee & Tea and Juice It Up! www.shopstonecreekvillage.com.
LInCoLn CEntER Benjamin Holt Drive and Pacific AvenueHome to more than 100 unique merchants to fulfill your every need, offering exceptional personalized service. Fashions for the entire family, gifts and collectibles, grocery and specialty foods, home interiors, jewelry, shoes and accessories, and specialty shops, plus retail and professional services and a world of dining can be found in one convenient location.www.lincolncentershops.com
MIRACLE MILE Pacific Avenue between Alpine Avenue and Harding Way and Harding Way between Lincoln and El Dorado.Specialty shops and boutiques; outdoor cafes, bistros, coffeehouses, and fine dining; and a vibrant nightlife, there’s something for neighbors and visitors alike. www.stocktonmiraclemile.com
CoLLEGE SquARE North-East Corner of Pershing Avenue and March Lane Office Depot, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Outback Steakhouse, Tepa Taqueria and more.www.shopcollegesquare.com
wEBERStown MALL Pacific Avenue and March LaneOver 80 stores, shops and restaurantswww.weberstownmall.com
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fArmerS mArketS Farmer’s Markets throughout Stockton! stocktonfarmersmarket.org
oPEn-AIR ASIAn & fARMER’S MARkEt - Under the Crosstown Freeway: Every Saturday year round!Time: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.This market has been around since 1979 and is considered one of California’s oldest and most successful. It draws nearly 9,000 customers every Saturday. It has fresh flavors, produce, herbs, fish and sweets from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Korea, China and India. Saveur Magazines Top 100 in 2007.
wEBERStown MALL Held every Sunday and Thursday March thru OctoberLocation: Weberstown Mall March Lane & Pacific Avenue8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PARk wESt PLACEHeld every Saturday March thru October 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Location: I-5 and Eight Mile Road. Between La-z-Boy and Lowe’s
Downtown www.DowntownStockton.org Held every Friday March thru October 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Location: Main Street (in front of the Bob Hope Theatre) and Hunter Square
AntiqUeSBuCkEyE APPLIAnCE & AntIquES714 W. Fremont Street209.464.9643www.buckeyeappliance.com
huBBA huBBA AntIquES2026 Pacific Avenue209.460.0339
thE InCuRABLE CoLLECtoR220 W. Harding Way209.462.7992
LEGACy AntIquES128 Lincoln Center209.474.7944 www.legacyantiquesandinteriors.com
tREASuRE tRovE AntIquES234 W. Harding Way209.547.0433 www.treasure-troveantiques.com
tRottInG hoRSE AntIquES9177 Thornton Road209.477.0549
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An official publication of the Stockton Conference & visitors Bureau a division of Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
445 W. Weber Avenue #220 • Stockton, Ca 95203 877.778.6258 Web: www.visitstockton.org email: [email protected]
The Stockton Visitors Guide is published annually by San Joaquin magazine in conjunction with the Stockton Conference and Visitor’s Bureau. All activities, dates, locations, programs, rates and times listed in this guide are correct as of 1/1/2009, but are subject to change without notice. The SCVB and San Joaquin magazine have made every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented in the guide, but assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Copyright 2009.
Don’ t know whERE to StARt? TRy THESE SELECT WINNERS VOTED BEST OF THE BEST IN SAn JoAquIn MAGAzInE’S 2008 READERS POLL.
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Best Breakfast> Chuck’s hamburgers6034 Pacific Ave. (209) 473-9977
Best Appetizers> Alder Bistro 151 W. Alder St., (209) 943-1921,
Best Cocktails> Stockton Joe’s236 Lincoln Center, (209) 951-2980
Best Chinese> Dave wong’s2828 W. March Ln., (209) 951-4152
Best wine Menu> Le Bistro3121 W. Benjamin Holt (209) 951-0885
Best Coffeehouse> Jitterz 149 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-3229
Best outdoor Dining> Garlic Brothers6629 Embarcadero Dr., (209) 474-6585
Best family Restaurant> the Creamery5756 Pacific Ave., (209) 952-1111
Best Seafood> Bud’s Seafood Grille314 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-0270
Best Bakery> M&w Dutch American Bakery4343 Pacific Ave., (209) 473-3828
Best Chef> warren Ito, Ernie’s on the Brickwalk269 Lincoln Center, (209) 951-3311
Best Sushi> Cocoro2105 Pacific Ave., (209) 941-6053
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Best Brewpub & Sports Bar> valley Brewing157 W. Adams St., (209) 464-2739
Best Italian> Angelina’s Spaghetti house 1563 E. Fremont St., (209) 948-6609
Best Steak house> El Rancho Inn1457 Mariposa Rd., (209) 467-1529
Best new Restaurant> Cibo Di vino 1825 Pacific Ave., (209) 463-0111
ShoPPInGBest women’s Boutique> fina308 Lincoln Center, (209) 478-5670
Best Bath/BodyBoutique> ocean Avenue Bed and Bath211 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-2500
Best Shoe Store> Dennis Shea’s Shoes286 Lincoln Center, (209) 957-7064
Best farmers Market> Downtown Stockton friday’s Main & Hunter Square, (209) 464-5246
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Best Antique Store> hubba hubba2026 Pacific Ave., (209) 460-0339
Best Men’s Boutique> Campbell’s in the village345 Lincoln Center, (209) 477-5568
Best Shopping Area/Mall> Lincoln CenterBenjamin Holt Dr. and Pacific Ave., (209) 477-4868,
Best home Décor Store> C.R. Porter home Décor357 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-9250
Best Jewelry Store> Gary J. Long Jewelers320 Lincoln Center, (209) 477-6881
funBest Sports team> Stockton thunder248 W. Fremont St., (209) 373-1500
Best fair/festival> Stockton Asparagus festivalApril 24-26th(209) 644-3740, www.asparagusfest.com
Best tourist Attraction> haggin MuseumVictory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave(209) 940-6300
Best nightclub> Envy ultra Lounge600 W. Longview Ave., (209) 951-5555
Best theater> Stockton Civic theater2312 Rose Marie Ln., (209) 473-2424
Best kids Attraction> Pixie woodsLouis Park, west of the intersection of Occidental and Shimizu, Stockton, (209) 937-7366
Best Public Golf Course> the Reserve at Spanos Park6301 W. Eight Mile Rd., (209) 477-4653
Best Private Golf Course> Stockton Golf and Country Club3800 W. Country Club Blvd., (209) 466-4313
Best Casino> Jackson Rancheria12222 New york Ranch Rd., Jackson, (209) 223-1677 www.jacksoncasino.com
Best Day Spa> wine and Roses2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, (209) 334-6988www.winerose.com
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