Stockton, CA

Travel Guide

Stockton
Stockton
Stockton
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair

Where to stay in Stockton

Home sweet home on this beautiful gloomy day.

Mountain House

Mountain House might not have many top sights, but West Valley Mall and Coney Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Civic Center

3.5/5(129 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Civic Center, Weber Point Events Center and Stockton Arena are top sights worth seeing.

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Brookside

While Brookside might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stockton Port and Stockton Arena.

Brookside
Located on Stocktons Miracle Mile this Rib Sandwich on a local bakery made bun is just about the perfect lunch. Lots of choices in locally made bbq sauce along with dozens of beers on draft!

University

If you're spending some time in University, Alex G. Spanos Center and Eve Zimmerman Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Banta

While Banta might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tracy Outlets and West Valley Mall.

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Country Club

While Country Club isn't home to many top sights, Stockton Port and Haggin Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Country Club
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
3.5 out of 5
2500 Daniels St, Manteca, CA
$259 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$291 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Manteca. Enjoy 6 restaurants, free water park access, and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (896 reviews)
"Fantastic place with small, but nice waterpark - lots to do even though it is small and a range of activities from water slides to wave pool to outdoor swim area. The staff were extremely friendly and even wore wolf ears. Will certainly return again."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
3 out of 5
110 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA
$139 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$155 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stockton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,289 reviews)
"Overall..clean,quiet and convenient!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
Studio 6 Suites – Stockton, CA – Waterfront
Studio 6 Suites – Stockton, CA – Waterfront
2 out of 5
33 North Center Street, Stockton, CA
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$89 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Stockton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,072 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Had heard that downtown Stockton is dangerous but we had no problems. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Studio 6 Suites – Stockton, CA – Waterfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Joyful Retreat: Spacious 4-Bedroom Oasis to Relax & Unwind
Joyful Retreat: Spacious 4-Bedroom Oasis to Relax & Unwind
Tracy
Stay at this vacation home in Tracy. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tracy Outlets and West Valley Mall are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Relaxing getaway
"Great space. Fun atmosphere."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Joyful Retreat: Spacious 4-Bedroom Oasis to Relax & Unwind
Cottage on Armstrong
Cottage on Armstrong
3.5 out of 5
4398 E. Armstrong Road (Vintner), Lodi, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Lodi. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and a computer station. Popular attractions Funtown Amusement Park at Micke Grove State ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Perfect for a couple- charming and cute
"The cottage is perfect for two people. My husband and I enjoyed are stay. Very private and perfect for a quick get away to attend a wedding. The back yard was well kept and we saw rabbits and birds in the morning. Very charming. One tip for the ladies, the bathroom area is not lit very well. Not ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Cottage on Armstrong
Deluxe "Sunset" Vacation rental in private marina on the California Delta
Deluxe "Sunset" Vacation rental in private marina on the California Delta
Stockton
Stay at this vacation home in Stockton. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pixie Woods and Eve Zimmerman Tennis Center are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
seniors/handicapped
"WE LIVE IN MANTECA AND FIND THAT THIS 20 MINUTE VACATION BUNGALOW IS GREAT FOR US. 85 AND 81. JUST RELAXED. WE USE TO HAVE A BOAT AND THIS IS HOW WE FOUND THIS GREAT PLACE. MY HUSBAND ENJOYS THE WATER VERY MUCH. HAVE RESERVATIONS FOR LABOR DAY CAN HARDLY WAIT."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Deluxe "Sunset" Vacation rental in private marina on the California Delta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Stockton

3.3
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
74
5 - Excellent 11%
4 - Good
202
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
263
3 - Okay 41%
2 - Disappointing
61
2 - Disappointing 9%
1 - Terrible
44
1 - Terrible 7%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Staff and security was friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Stockton is chill.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Stockton is trashy. Period.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Extremely trashy city.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Feels shady and uncomfortable.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We ended up at another hotel in Stockton and it was clean, quite, great & nice. Just that specific hotel was horrible, I expected more from a best western.

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