About Stockton, California Located along the San
Joaquin Delta waterway, connecting the San Francisco Bay and the
Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers; Stockton is the 13th largest city in
California, and is also the San Joaquin County seat. The Port of Stockton
is also the eastern most and largest inland seaport in the state. Because
it is situated at the head of a navigable channel, along several
waterways, Stockton has been, and still is, a major shipping point for
many of Northern California’s agricultural and manufactured products. The
access to the many waterways provides the 260,000 plus residents, and
visitors, many water related activities to enjoy.
The combination of its temperate climate and rich soil, have made it one
of California’s richest dairy and agricultural regions.
Stockton was founded in
1849 by Captain Charles Weber, after he acquired a 49,000 acre Mexican
land grant. Stockton then became a tent settlement and supply area for the
southern mines during the California Gold Rush.
Since the early days with the discovery of gold, Stockton has been home to
many different cultures, producing a diverse community which is reflected
in its architecture and street names, along with a wide variety of
cuisines. Stockton has and does support a very active civic theater,
symphony, ballet, choral groups, and a public art program. In fact, back
in history when Stockton emerged as a popular entertainment destination,
top entertainers including Lily Langtree, John Philip Sousa, Will Rogers
and Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show performed for local audiences.
The Downtown Stockton
Events Center is home to four professional sports teams playing hockey,
soccer, football and baseball. The downtown waterfront district is a
vibrant community featuring sporting entertainment, a combination of
historic and new architecture, live entertainment, a variety of fine
dining options, parks, ampitheatres, urban plazas and promenades, public
art and more.
From sporting events to headlining concerts, there is always something on
Stockton’s calendar including a host of annual festivals and celebrations
such as the Asparagus Festival; Stockton Ag Expo; Stockton RV & Boat Show;
Ripon Almond Blossom Festival; Earth Day Festival; Chinese New Year; The
Brubeck Festival; Cinco de Mayo; Jewish Food Festival; Clements Stampede;
Juneteenth; AG Spanos Celebrity Pro-Am; San Joaquin Fair; Annual Fishing
Derby; Stockton 4th July Waterfest; Stockton Obon Bazaar; Taste
of the Delta; Filipino Barrio Fieste; Greek Festival; Wine on the
Waterfront; Annual Trout Bout; Festival of Lights & Boats Parade, and
more.
Stockton is the hub of it all and the place to stay when exploring the
city’s surrounding towns and cities including Lodi, Manteca, Clements &
Lockeford, Tracy, Escalon, Lathrop, and Ripon.
Travel Radio Show features Stockton -Wes Rhea,
Director of the Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau was a featured guest
on ‘Champagne Sundays, Online Radio Show. The show
was a special Travel & Leisure Show that aired on Sunday, April 13th,
2008. To listen to his interview, please Double Click on the Play Button below.
Climate & Distances Stockton
boasts over 184 sunny days per year, with an average annual temperature of
74.6 degrees, and an average precipitation of 13.84 inches.
Stockton is just 60
miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, 83 miles east of San
Francisco, and 45 miles south of Sacramento, and 101 miles south of
South Lake Tahoe. Stockton can be easily accessed off of I-5; Hwy. 99,
or Hwy. 4. From San Francisco & the Bay Area:
Take I-205 east, then, take I-5 north to Stockton. From Sacramento: Take I-5
or Hwy. 99 south to Stockton. From Modesto: Take Hwy. 99
north From South Lake Tahoe:
Take Hwy. 88 southwest to Hwy. 99. Head south a few miles to Stockton. Visitors,
Community & Relocation Information Greater
Stockton Chamber of Commerce:
For over 100 years, we have been representing thousands of local
business people as the authoritative voice in all business matters
throughout the Central Valley. We have the experience, knowledge and
influence necessary to help your company accomplish its goals. 445 West
Weber Ave., #220, Stockton, CA 95203. Tel: (209) 547-2770. Web:
www.StocktonChamber.org Stockton
Conference & Visitors Bureau -
Whether you are planning a visit to the Greater
Stockton region with your family, a tour or
conference group, the Stockton Conference &
Visitors Bureau is at your service to help you
plan everything from lodging and dining, to
event and meeting recommendations. Plan your
trip to Stockton.
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