What's New
A huge downtown revitalization effort is under way as the city undergoes a remarkable economic expansion. Recent projects along the waterfront include an indoor arena, baseball stadium, hotel and conference center, luxury condominiums, retail outlets and more.
Local Events
Like the outdoors? Locally there's kayaking, canoeing, houseboating, fishing, camping, and golfing to name just a few activities. And you're a short drive to beach and mountain activities.
Enjoy culture? The city has its own symphony and opera company and hosts ethnic festivals throughout the year. You can visit museums or take in the theatre, too.
Interested in professional sports? Stockton has four major sports teams: California Cougars Soccer, Stockton Thunder Hockey, Stockton Lightning Arena Football and Stockton Ports Minor Baseball Team. You'll also find first-rate shopping, an Olympic-size skating rink and much more for all ages to enjoy.
Nearby Attractions
Stockton is within close proximity to world-famous scenic attractions including California Coast, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. More specifically, the city is 60 miles east of San Francisco Bay Area, 83 miles east of San Francisco and 45 miles south of Sacramento, the capital of California.
