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Stockton, California is a vibrant city located in the San Joaquin Valley. Home to around 310,000 people, Stockton offers a variety of activities and attractions for residents and visitors alike. From its historic waterfront to its world-class museums, parks, and dining experiences, Stockton has something for everyone. Visitors especially appreciate the city’s abundance of family-friendly attractions and activities; it’s no surprise that many reviews have highlighted Stockton’s great selection of things to do. The area is often praised for its beautiful scenery as well as its convenient access to recreational activities such as kayaking on the nearby Delta River. Whether one is looking to explore nature or take part in cultural events such as the annual Asparagus Festival, there is always something fun happening in Stockton! In addition to these activities, many locals enjoy shopping at the lively downtown district or exploring diverse eateries across the city. With so much to offer in terms of leisure and entertainment options, Stockton remains an outstanding destination for both tourists and locals alike.
based on 39 ReviewsGet to know Stockton with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Stockton
I love Stockton - 9/14/2011
Stockton has 300000 people- are they all stupid ,Stockton is not a bad place to live believe me I lived here all my life, It is a California city after all and not the American south as portrayed by the
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Commute to Work - 2/8/2011
These numbers do not reflect the people who WORK in Stockton.
For those living and working in Stockton there is a maximum 20 minute commute, the roads are quiet and almost always trouble free. Riding your bicycle to work is a pleasure, there are no hills.
Stockton is a dormitory town for people living in San Francisco.
Why do you criticize a city, when, people think it is worth the 2-3 hours per day commute to San
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Yes, Stockton is a good place to move to... - 9/16/2010
While in the process of looking for a place to settle down (pre-retirement) in which we want more bang for our bucks, the city of Stockton never came up until my better half said "I want to be closer to my sister" (who lives 25 minutes away). I too was mis-informed about Stockton. Just like any place, it has it's ups and downs. Palo Alto is a nice area, but it also has East Palo Alto.
I surprised myself because I like Stockton. We checked the area for almost two months, drove to the nice & bad neighborhoods before making our decision and moved here just two weeks ago, September 2010.
Stockton is getting the "bum rap" because the media likes sensationalized stories. They should also report good things happening instead of reporting just the bad stuff. The neighborhood we are in is very quiet (even on weekends) and diverse. People are friendly and you see families walking/exercising around the neighborhood.
SO YES, STOCKTON CA IS A GOOD
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dont move here (they call this place alot of bad t - 8/26/2010
crime is very bad. cant trust anyone. I have lived here my whole life and very worried about my familyliving in stockton. ofcoarse everywhere is bad but this is terrible. 13 and 14 year olds are robbing and killing people. drugs are flowing the streets from corner to corner. a few nice places but slowly being taken over by gang activity.its horrible what i have seen here. gun shots ring out almost every night. dont move into apartments there the worst. ill right more to much to go on now. if you move here put 911 on speed
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dont come here - 8/15/2010
Yes, I must agree with you about Stockton, CA for I still live here do to the fact my mother lives with me and is a Kaiser Member. If it wasn't for that and the fact I work for her through IHSS we would be long gone!! So, far someone tried to break into this old house with a pocket knife and my good friend down the street stopped him. Then my neighbor across the street said she saw a couple trying to break into my car but because we let our dogs out for a potty break (around 2:00pm)it scared them off! Too many homeless keep pressuring you for money don't they know if we have money we would be long gone from here! The little change we have is just enough to get us through to the next pay period, some people have to use the cash in advance. It just isn't fair! My husband let our dogs out at 3:00am to go potty and a man sleeping under a tree next to our fence lifted up his head (spooked my husband) asked him for some spare change. Not too long ago a dead body was found next to the
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Stockton - 5/22/2010
Stockton is actually ideally located on the river delta with a deep water port. It is intersected by two major freeways and the temperature is moderate. One and a half to San Francisco or the same in the other direction and you are in the Sierras. However.... Unfortunately we have a very high crime rate and high unemployment. On the positive side, if you know the areas to avoid and times to avoid them, you really are safe. Many nice areas of town and the delta waterways are great for fishing, boating and water skiing. Overall, you could live in a whole lot worse places. The crime I speak of is 99% of the time a victim or suspect who is involved in high risk activities like selling dope or being in a gang.In looking at many other cities across the county I see that many have similar issues.
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High Crime Rate - 4/5/2010
I've lived in Stockton since 1962. On the upside, we have a plethora of trees. On the downside, we have one of the highest crime rates in the
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Educational Opportunities - 8/25/2009
Stockton has numerous public and private institutions of higher learning. I moved to this city in 1973 to attend the University of the Pacific, a premier private college located in the middle of the city. I have been a permanent resident since 1982.
Stockton has a partnership with the California State University system and has a sateliite campus from CSU - Stanislaus, which is now offering Bachelor's, Master's and soon Ph.D program. The local community college, San Josquin Delta College's main campus is housed in the center of the city and has many satellite branches throughout San Joaquin County.
There is a host of private vocational schools to prepare for a myriad of vocation ranging from administrative clerical, medical, construction, etc. All of this is within a city with less than 300,000
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