Our Community

The uniqueness of California's Central Valley with Stockton at its center becomes apparent when we consider its attributes. Its location, midway between world famous San Francisco and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, afford it a setting second to none. The area has an agreeable climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The San Joaquin Delta where the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers meet before entering the San Francisco Bay, is an area rich with outdoor recreation opportunities. The Delta covers over 1,000 miles of navigable rivers, streams, and canals for fishing, boating and water sports. Within 1.5 to 2.5 hours of driving time Stockton residents can visit metropolitan San Francisco, the gold country of the Mother Lode, the Sierras, Napa Wine Country, ski bowls, the state capitol, Lake Tahoe and beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches. Yosemite National Park is just 2.5 hours away.

California Schools

Check out our schools by clicking below. You can check out the schools by going to one or more of the 3 major categories which may be found on the left side of the page. Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8 or High 9-12. You may also obtain information on the schools by county. Click here for school info

Cultural Resources

Haggin Gallery/Pioneer Museum
Delta Community College Concert Series
Stockton Symphony
Stockton Opera Association
Stockton Civic Theater
Allen Short Gallery
Lodi Symphony
Stockton & CA Chorale Cos.
UOP Conservatory of Music
San Joaquin Concert Ballet

Recreational Facilities & Sports

Summer Home to the San Francisco 49ers
Ice Arena (Skating & Hockey)
7 Public Golf Courses
8 Private Golf Courses
Tennis, Swimming, and Multi-use Facilities
Pixie Woods Petting Zoo
Micke Grove Park & Zoo
Wine Tasting
Caswell State Park
Oakwood Lake Resort
Stockton Ports Minor League Baseball Team
1,000 Miles of Delta Waterways
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Affordable Living

Average residential sales prices in San Joaquin County are much lower than in the neighboring San Francisco Bay Area. Due to this fact and the easy commute, thousands of people reside in San Joaquin County and work in the San Francisco Bay area. The average residential price for a home in February of 2002 was 181,242 in Stockton, 213,786 in Lodi and 230,323 for the San Joaquin County. These prices are approximately 50% less than comparable homes in the nearby Bay Area.
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Higher Education

The University of The Pacific is highly ranked among Western Regional comprehensive universities by US News & World Report, offers bachelor's and master's degrees in many disciplines.

The Stockton Center of California State University, Stanislaus offers resident credit classes that lead to baccalaureate degrees in the social sciences and business administration and masters degree programs in business/public administration.

San Joaquin Delta College, serving over 20,000 students, and recognized as one of the best community colleges in the state, offers technical certificate programs and two year academic degrees.

Humphreys College and Law School offers two and four year degrees, primarily in business related fields and law.

National University is an independent, non-profit educational institution offering oportunities leading to associate, bachelor, master, professional and doctoral degrees with a format uniquely suited for working adults.
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Places to Vacation

Within a short drive from Stockton:
Lake Tahoe and Reno- east of the Sierra Nevada mountains
Yosemite National Park-
In the Sierra Nevada mountains
Calavares Big Trees State Park- Also in the Sierra Nevada mountains
Sacramento- the capitol of California
Historic Old Sacramento and the world famous Rail Museum
Vallejo- home of Marine World USA theme park and zoo
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