Sacramento & the Central Valley
This sprawling park of meadows on the east bank of the Sacramento River has interpretive trails, bicycle paths, boat ramps, a wildlife-viewing area with…
Must-see attractions in Sacramento & the Central Valley
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This enormous agricultural exhibition center has two big events each year – the World Ag Expo in February, which attracts over 100,000 visitors from all…
San Joaquin Valley
Permaculture farming produces delectable blueberries and cherries May to June at this fruit and nut farm, which also hosts a pick-and-gather festival the…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
If you plan on spending the afternoon in Bidwell Park, stop here first for displays on local plants and animals and excellent hands-on science programs…
Sacramento
Known by locals as 'The Kay,' this formerly blighted neighborhood has undergone a major redevelopment effort that has transformed it into a weekend hot…
San Joaquin Valley
The zoo and botanical gardens showcase over 200 native animals and a rattlesnake house, which has every type of rattler in the state. It’s about a 20…
San Joaquin Valley
This dairy offers raw milk and raw-milk products – sweet, creamy and totally unlike anything in the supermarket. Regular tours and a chance to camp with…
San Joaquin Valley
Three stories hold vintage wares that date back to at least the same era as the Woolworth building they're housed in. Try to go when the diner is open.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
A favorite provider of slow-food matriarch Alice Waters, Soul Food is a dreamy little oasis of olives, peppers, pumpkins and fruit. It also offers…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This community gallery exhibits contemporary art and hosts classes, lectures and films. It offers a free reception 6pm to 9pm on the second Friday of each…
San Joaquin Valley
This city gem houses a 26ft boat by Stockton's own Stephens Bros company, and an excellent collection of American landscape and 'Golden Age' paintings.
San Joaquin Valley
This museum has rotating exhibits of contemporary art – including work by local artists – that are among the most intriguing in the valley.
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Sacramento & the Central Valley
The Delta Loop ends at Brannan Island State Recreation Area, where sandy picnic spots and grassy barbecue areas draw hard-partying campers.
San Joaquin Valley
Helen and Dave Dart's bold Cabernet Sauvignon is as fun and inviting as the tasting room. Tasting fee refunded with purchase.
San Joaquin Valley
The Viognier and reserve blends are worth the 7-mile drive north of town to this state-of-the-art steel-and-redwood winery.
San Joaquin Valley
The downtown tasting room pours Spanish varietals that only recently were discovered to grow like mad in the Lodi sun.
San Joaquin Valley
The beautiful Banner Island Ballpark is where the minor-league Stockton Ports play ball April to September.
Sacramento
Exhibits, stories and artifacts of some of Sacramento's most fascinating citizens, though much of the information is focused on the Gold Rush. Get tickets…
San Joaquin Valley
A small town's worth of historical structures, including a general store, schoolhouse and windmill, were relocated to this square on the east end of town…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This welcoming central park has a beautiful bandstand, fountains and a veteran's memorial, all situated around a cedar tree that is lit at Christmas. The…
Sacramento
This active facility plays an important role in restoring the population of Chinook salmon and steelhead in area rivers.
San Joaquin Valley
Classic kiddie rides and games including merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, roller coasters and more.
San Joaquin Valley
The city's largest park has 300 acres of barbecue facilities, lakes and ponds, a Japanese garden (adult/child $5/1), and a huge amphitheater for…
