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A starting point for exploring Stockton
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Pizza restaurant
Prime Pizza CA
Pizza and appetizers on Pacific Avenue, with a menu that includes calzones, wings and chicken tikka pizza.
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Pizza restaurant
Bakery
Genova Bakery
Genova Bakery is a family-owned bakery in Stockton, California, that has been crafting breads with time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients. The bakery offers a wide variety of options, from sourdough to…
Restaurant
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Thrift store
Book store
Clothing store
Lilou of the Valley Vintage
Lilou of the Valley Vintage is a clothing store on East Acacia Street.
Comic book store
Used book store
Stockton Friends of the Library Bookstore
The Stockton Friends of the Library Bookstore supports local libraries as a nonprofit organization. This community resource operates a brick and mortar bookstore in Stockton. Donated items, including books, music, and…
Gift shop
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Museum
Haggin Museum
The Haggin Museum is located in Stockton, California, and features beautifully remodeled art galleries with works of art from 19th and 20th-century masters, as well as a history gallery offering a glimpse into San…
Heritage museum
Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery
A downtown gallery and cultural center connecting art with Mexican heritage on South Sutter Street.
Children's museum
Children's Museum of Stockton
The Children's Museum of Stockton is a place where children can have fun and engage in interactive exhibits that foster their social, physical, and imaginative well-being. The museum features hands-on interactive…
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