2022 TRAVEL GUIDE: Your Guide to Summer Fun in Stockton, California

Stockton is situated along the San Joaquin Delta waterway which connects to the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. Stockton is located 60 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, 83 miles east of San Francisco, and 45 miles south of Sacramento, the capital of California.

Stockton is within proximity to world-famous scenic attractions including the California Coast, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park. The community offers many local recreational opportunities such as professional sports teams, an olympic size ice rink, and the Delta, which provides thousands of miles of waterways for water skiing, sailing, and other water activities.

Arts & Entertainment

• Pixie Woods enchanted forest is now open for the 2022 season. From Jun. 2 – Jul. 31 Th – Sun, and Aug. – Oct. Sat-Sun, the park will be open Thursday through Sunday. The amusement park will be open for children of all ages to attend. Adults must accompany children to the park.
• Children’s Museum of Stockton is open for the summer. It provides an educational experience for young visitors and features hand-on, play-based exhibits.
• Limitless Axes and Ales is open for visitors to experience and welcomes all ages 10 and up to participate. It offers a unique activity for friends, coworkers, date nights, reunions, and more. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed.
• H2O Excursions is a family-owned and operated business that offers watersport rentals on the San Joaquin Delta. It currently offers charter cruises, pontoon boat rentals, kayak rentals, jet skis, hydro bike rentals, and towable inner tube rentals.
• Concerts In the Park is a free concert series happening in Victory Park every Wednesday now through mid-August. Visitors can enjoy an evening with good company, a picnic, and live music. (1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, California
• StocktonCon will be back for its annual celebration on Aug. 13 – 14, 2022, at the Stockton Arena. Visitors can enjoy a star-studded event with cosplay costume contests, gaming tournaments, panels, exhibitors, vendors, and more.
• Stockton Brew Fest will take place on Sept. 10, 2022, at Stockton’s Weber Point Event Center. The 21+ event will include unlimited tastings of local and regional craft beers and ciders, live music, games, and giveaways, along with artists and food vendors. Location: Weber Point Events Center (221 N. Center Street, Stockton, CA 95202)

Food & Drink 

• Al Fresco Dining can be found at various restaurants throughout Stockton. Restaurants include Midtown Creperie and Café, Garlic Brothers Restaurant and Bar, Squeeze Burger & Brew, and more.
• David’s Pizza – Qual Lakes Drive is a new family-owned restaurant that offers hand-tossed pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients. Visitors can choose from a menu of signature pizzas, ice-cold beer, or delicious appetizers.
• Dream Ice Cream Parlor, a delicious ice cream shop that offers an array of unique flavors, invites visitors to stop by and enjoy flavors such as Cookies-N-Cream, Rocky Road, and more.
• Ibiza Lounge & Tapas, located on Miracle Mile, invites visitors to enjoy an evening of tasty tapas and a wide selection of wine and cocktails. It features a full bar, outdoor dining, and happy hour deals.
• Lao, Der!, a new locally owned and operated family restaurant that serves authentic Lao cuisine and flavors, is now open. Visitors can enjoy dishes like Imperial Rolls, Fried Pork Ribs, Crispy Prawns, and more.
• Lovotti Pizza Pub, a new locally owned and operated American restaurant, is brought to you by the owner of Lovotti Inc. It serves burgers, pizza, tacos, and beer. This family-friendly restaurant encourages visitors to play a game of darts or enjoy a song on the jukebox while enjoying delicious food.
• Pho Island is a new Vietnamese restaurant on Miracle Mile that serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Visitors can choose from meals with eggs, pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, and seafood. Pho Island welcomes all looking for a great date night or evening out with friends.