Celebrate!

DOWNTOWN STOCKTON Chinese New Year Parade will celebrate a Year of the Dragon in 2012. Photo by Ulmer Photography

WINTER 2011/2012 YOUR GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN STOCKTON

209.464.5246 (English) 209.888.8637 (Español) www.downtownstockton.org Downtown Stockton Annual Events

California Composer’s Concert at St. John’s Episcopal Our Lady of Guadalupe Parade, December; Hosted by St. Welcome! to Downtown Stockton Celebrate Food! Church, January; Featuring an all-American program Mary’s Church of Stockton, this is a large-scale, colorful Asparagus Festival, April; An immensely popular event of classical and jazz compositions performed at the event featuring floats that convey messages about the featuring locally grown asparagus, live entertainment, What would you like to historic church, known for its superior acoustics and role of Mary throughout history. For information call arts and crafts, sports and variety of vendors. For intimate surroundings. For information call (209) 466- (209) 948-0661. Celebrate today? information call (209) 644-3740 or visit www. 6916. asparagusfest.com. Celebrate Fun! Look inside to enjoy almost 50 diverse, Boat Parade, Spring; An event for the whole family Downtown Stockton Certified Farmers’ Market, Every Celebrate Diversity! local, ethnic eateries located within Chinese New Year Celebration of Stockton, March; organized by the Stockton Yacht Club for the opening of Friday, May - October; Local farm fresh produce, Fun-filled festivities celebrating Chinese and the yachting season. All boats in the parade are decorated signature historic buildings. Enjoy fresh cut and potted flowers, honey and baked goods. Vietnamese cultures. Floats, dancers, martial arts, in a current theme of the event. For information call For information call (209) 487-4242 or visit www. hockey, baseball or live entertainment magicians, master jugglers and drummers cross the (209) 547-1494 or visit www.stocktonyachclub.org. sjcfarmersmarket.com. at the Bob Hope Theater, Banner Island streets of downtown rain or shine. For information call (209) 478-8754 or visit www.stocktonchinese.org. Ballpark, IMAX theatre, and Stockton Soul Food Festival, August; A day of family fun, live Pub CRAWL, held several times throughout the year; Each CRAWLER receives drink and appetizer coupons, Arena. Walk along the waterfront music, and great soul food. For information call (209) Sikh Parade, April; A part of Vaisakhi festival marking 688-3893. transportation, swag, and free entry to over 8 local bars promenade and enjoy views of the the creation of the Sikh religion; A colorful parade, and restaurants. Designated driver tickets available. new marina from inside Weber Point. traditional outfits and music. For information call (209) For information call (209) 464-5246 or visit www. Taste of San Joaquin & Way Out West BBQ Competition, 460-0843 or visit www.stocktongurdwarasahib.com. June; An opportunity to taste from locally owned and downtownstockton.org. Downtown Stockton is the destination operated San Joaquin restaurants, listen to live music Cinco de Mayo, May; Celebrating Mexican victory and stroll the Waterfront. For information call (209) Stocktoberfest, October; Modeled after a traditional of choice when you want to celebrate of the French invaders; traditional Mexican foods, German Oktoberfest, seating is outdoors on long 464-5246 or visit www.downtownstockton.org. dancing, outfits and a colorful parade of floats. Event is life, art, food, music, sports, theater, benches. Participants enjoy several home and craft hosted by El Concilio. For information call (209) 547- brews served in glass steins. For information call (209) and recreation. Wine on the Waterfront, September; An annual tasting 2855 or visit www.elconcilio.org. event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The festival 464-5246 or visit www.downtownstockton.org. showcases tastes of close to 100 fine wineries, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, June; The oldest Thank you for Celebrating with us! restaurants, caterers and micro-brewers right on the Halloween at the Museum, October; Children are invited known celebration commemorating the ending of to dress in Halloween costumes at this free annual event historic Waterfront. For information call (209) 464- slavery in the United States. Event for the whole 7644. held at the Children’s Museum, followed by a Halloween family with live performances, raffle, Gospel music, carnival celebration. For information call (209) 465- food, jumpers and prizes! Festival organized by 4386. Open Air Asian and Farmers Market, every Saturday, African American Chamber of San Joaquin County. year-round; Filled with seafood, Asian fruits and For information call (209) 938-0128 or visit www. Delta Reflections, December; Lighted Boat Parade vegetables and locally grown produce. For information africanamerticanchambersj.org. call (209) 943-1830. enjoyed by all generations alike for the past 30 years. Festively decorated boats can be seen from the Weber Fiesta por la Paz, July; Celebration of the Independence Point on the Stockton Deep Water Channel. For Celebrate Art & Performance! of Colombia; Music, artists, dance, raffles and delicious information call (209) 477-7653. 2nd Fridays, Art Walk & Beer Garden, June-August; Colombian food. For information call (209) 451-4645. A community art festival and a self-guided tour of Starlight Night, December; All-Stockton celebration local and regional art showcased in commercial and Barrio Fiesta, August; celebration of local Filipino “phantom” galleries, local businesses and historic to kick off the winter season. Businesses throughout community and culture with food and music. For downtown offer Holiday specials. Visitors may enjoy buildings. For information call (209) 464-5246 or visit information call (209) 466-1416. www.downtownstockton.org. strolling carolers, live entertainment, and a free visit with Santa. Thousands of people line up Joan Darrah Black Family Day Cultural Festival, September; Event STAR Awards Ceremony and Reception, Fall; Hosted by Promenade to watch an Annual Lighted Boat Parade and celebrating and enriching the African-American legacy. families head to the Stockton Arena for an evening of the Stockton Arts Commission, this event recognizes Celebrations include southern-style breakfast, book artists, educators and community members for their ice skating. For information call (209) 464-5246 or visit faire, live entertainment, children’s corner and more. www.downtownstockton.org. work in the arts. For information call (209) 937-7488 For information call 1-800-350-1989 or visit www. or visit www.stocktongov.com/arts. stocktonblackfamilyday.org.

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Dining ...... 6 The City of Stockton American ...... 6 Public Information Officer Asian ...... 9 209.937.8827 www.stocktongov.com Coffee & Dessert ...... 10 Greek ...... 13 Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Mexican ...... 13 209.547.2770 Soul Food, BBQ ...... 15 www.stocktonchamber.org Pink - Entertainmnet Business District Tourism and Greater Stockton Area Events, History & Art Tour, Map ...... 16-21 Stockton Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 877.778.6258 Nightlife ...... 22 www.visitstockton.org Family and Arts ...... 24 Downtown Stockton Events and Entertainment Sports ...... 28 Downtown Stockton Alliance 209.464.5246 Local Produce ...... 30 www.downtownstockton.org

Downtown Tours ...... 31 Stockton Lodging and Hotels 800.449.4167 Business Directory ...... 32 www.visitstockton.org Lodging ...... 34 Sporting Events, Stockton Sports Commission Transport ...... 35 209.937.5058 www.stocktongov.com Events Listings ...... 36 Public transportation options in Stockton and San Joaquin County, RTD/Mobility 209.955.8444 www.sanjoaquinrtd.com

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~ 4 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 5 ~ Celebrate O’RYLEIGH’S TAVERN Sit down at the bar or at a Celebrate DINING AMERICAN • 20 N. California St. heavy wooden table to enjoy DINING • 209.462.6551 locally inspired menu. They Call for hours serve everything from Irish- inspired cuisine to amazing pub- grub. $-$$

BAGEL EXPRESS This quaint cafe is located in a • 231 E. Weber Ave. historic building with an outdoor • 209.466.3000 patio. The menu offers old- • M-F, 7 am - 3 pm fashioned New York style bagels baked fresh daily as well as a Outdoor dining at Janet Leigh Plaza. variety of salads and drinks. $ ALFALFA’S PIZZA & DELI One of the cheapest lunches • 335 E. Weber Ave. downtown with a New York Modern chic atmosphere and $ - $15 or less • 209.463.0103 cafeteria ambiance. Get a slice DELTA BISTRO & LOUNGE $ - $15 or less Inside University Plaza views of the Delta. The place $$ - $16 to $30 • M-Su, 9 am - 10 pm of fresh pizza for as low as $2 $$ - $16 to $30 Waterfront Hotel offers American traditional cuisine $$$ - $31 to $45 or a lunch special (sandwich, • 110 W. Fremont St. featuring certifi ed angus beef, and $$$ - $31 to $45 $$$$ - $46 or more drink, salad or soup) for $6. $ • 209.944.1140 fresh fi sh from Alaska. $$-$$$ $$$$ - $46 or more • Call for hours Price per person, includes a Price per person, includes a BEACH HUT DELI Casual dining with outdoor patio, non-alcoholic beverage and In the mood for an extra yummy non-alcoholic beverage and • 155 N. Hunter St. perfect for people watching. Go DOK SHOONS • 445 W. Weber Ave. hot-dog? This is your spot! A tiny a salad or appetizer. • 209.469.2488 for the nachos and the huge a salad or appetizer. • 209.423.9542 shop is located in the historic • M, W, Thu, 10 am - 6 pm; sandwiches during the day, come • M-F, 10 am - 3 pm; Waterfront Warehouse. $ Tu, F, Sa, 10 am – 8 pm; back after work for the extensive Su, 12 pm – 5 pm Sa 11 am - 2 pm list of beers. $ DOWNTOWN DELI High ceilings in the historic Elks A Stockton favorite. Come to • 40 N. Sutter St. Building. The menu is a creative BRADLEY’S • 209.(star)460.0866 AMERICAN BISTRO simply hang out at the full bar and mixture of multi-cultural favorites • M-F, 6 am - 5 pm from chow main and teriyaki to • 116 N. Hunter St. listen to live music on weekends. Sa 7 am - 4 pm • 209.464.1295 Or sample an extensive menu of burgers and nachos. $ • M-F, 11:30 am - 9 pm; pizzas, burgers, fries and panini FRESH SUB & PIZZA Drop in for a snack before or after Sa-Su, 11: 30 am - 2 am sandwiches. $-$$ • 222 N. El Dorado #B2 the movies: fresh gourmet pizza • 209.465-0786 by the slice, Italian sandwiches,

• Su-Th, 11 am - 8 pm; and Mediterranean subs. $ MOO MOO’S Conveniently located right by F-Sa 11 am - 10 pm BURGER BARN the Downtown Cinema with • 222 N. El Dorado St. #H outdoor dining available. Go for JOHN’S CAFÉ Great portions for little price! Try • 209.469.9450 a milkshake treat in chocolate, • 35 S. San Joaquin St. • Su-Th, 11 am – 8 pm; American staples such as burgers vanilla, strawberry and even • 209.464.5254 F-Sa, 11am – 9 pm or Asian favorites like chicken and pineapple flavor. Also serving • M-Su, 7 am - 5 pm broccoli over rice. Chicken on a breakfst. $ stick $1 special every Friday. $

~ 6 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 7 ~ Celebrate MCDONALD’S Open 7 days a week. Free WiFi; Celebrate DINING • 322 S. Center St. Drive-thru. $ ASIAN DINING • 209.946.4075 • M-Su, 5 am - 12 am MISAKI SUSHI & BAR • 222 N. El Dorado St. # M Drive-thru 5 am - 1 am • 209.547.1288 • M-F, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm; MR D’S PIZZA & A locals’ bar housed in the M-Th 4 pm - 9 pm; SPORTS PUB historic engine and broiler room F, 4 pm - 10:30 pm; • 122 E. Oak St. of Wager Leather. The “mini” Sa, 3-10:30 pm; Su, 3-9 pm • 209.941.0881 (bar) pizza is perfect size and comes Serving the fi nest sushi and • 209.944.5585 (kitchen) topped with a mixture of cheddar • M-Sa, 11 am - 11 pm sashimi, along with creative and provolone cheeses. Bring lunch and dinner combinations money for the juke box. $ of tempura and teriyaki, Misaki is a great place to eat before or Downtown offers a variety of world cuisines like Japanese sushi at Misaki OMG BAKERY Home-made pastries, salads and after a movie. $$ Sushi and Bar. $ - $15 or less • 244 N. Hunter St. sandwiches in a hole-in-the-wall $ - $15 or less $$ - $16 to $30 • 209.463-4664 space. They make it in vegan, THAI HOUSE 2 Just around the corner from the $$ - $16 to $30 $$$ - $31 to $45 • Call for hours diabetic, and traditional styles. $ • 222 N. El Dorado St. # D Movies, they offer a full range of $$$ - $31 to $45 $$$$ - $46 or more • 209.464.2999 traditional Thai dishes including $$$$ - $46 or more QUIZNO’S SUBS Known as sandwich-toasting • M-Sa, 11 am - 9:30 pm delicately fl avored Spring Rolls, Price per person, includes a • 306 E. Main St. #200-B fanatics, they offer crisp edges, pungent Pad Thai, and a variety Price per person, includes a • 209.466.6700 non-alcoholic beverage and melted cheese, sizzling meat, and of creative vegetarian dishes. non-alcoholic beverage and • M-F, 10 am - 5 pm a salad or appetizer. warm bread. Also, try one of their $-$$ a salad or appetizer. fl avorful salads or soups. $ FOO LUNG DELI Specializing in Filipino cuisine SUBWAY A variety of sandwiches, salads • 6 W. Main St. with a wide variety of pork dishes. • 46 N. Sutter St. and wraps with a wide assortment • 209.462.1572 Put together a combination plate • 209.467.7101 of ingredients. All made on • M-F, 10 am - 5:30 pm for a great price. $ • M-F, 7 am - 6 pm; freshly baked bread and prepared Sa 9 am - 5 pm right before your eyes. $ GAN CHY’S The daily lunches are served in • 146 S. Sutter St. good portions at economical YVETTE’S BAKERY CAFE Drop in for like-home-made • 209.462.2641 prices. The special combination • 19 S. San Joaquin St. soups, salads and sandwiches. • M-Sa, 11 am - 9 pm; plates offer fi ve different combos • 209.463.6304 Their fresh brownies are a must! Su 3 pm - 9 pm from the daily lunch menu. $ • M-F, 9 am - 3 pm Free WiFi. $ GOLDEN PALACE Enjoy laid back atmosphere. • 130 S. El Dorado St. You can sit at the counter or • 209.463.5508 grab a booth. The fried fi sh and • Su-F, 11 am - 9 pm steamed bass are always a sure bet. Easy on the wallet too! $

KING’S HOUSE With more than 30 lunch • 104 E. Market St. combinations, all paired with Many healthy lunch • 209.948.8242 soup, rice and chow mein, you’ll options are available in a • M-Su, 11 am - 9 pm be hard pressed to fi nd more wide range of downtown’s restaurants. affordable dining in downtown. $

~ 8 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 9 ~ Celebrate LE KIM’S VIETNAMESE This esteemed restaurant and BLACKWATER CAFÉ Big coffee in a small space. Italian Celebrate DINING RESTAURANT a historic landmark has been in • 13 S. San Joaquin St. style espresso bar with hot and iced DINING • 631 N. Center St. operation for over 100 years. Some • 209.751.9000 espresso, coffee and tea drinks. • 209.943.0308 say it is the best Chinese food • M-F, 7:30 am - 1 pm Pastries and fresh fruit smoothies • M-F, 10 am - 8 pm; restaurant in Northern California. are also on the menu. $ You’ll fi nd here plenty of good food, stylish surroundings, and an accommodating staff. $-$$ EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS Drop in for a fruity and healthy • 135 N. Hunter St. snack. The place offers smoothies, ON LOCK SAM A local staple with a homey • 209.943.1200 fruit salads, chocolate dipped • 333 S. Sutter St. atmosphere. Try the BBQ pork over • M-F, 8 am - 7 pm; fruit, and a full line of fruit • 209.466.4561 rice noodles, a bed of lettuce and Sa 8 am - 5 pm; ensembles. $ - $$ • M-Su, 11 am - 9 pm pickled veggies. If you’re lucky, you Su 10 am - 3 pm can catch them on a day when they FREEDOM COFFEE Modern but cozy atmosphere. serve their caramel fl an! $ $ - $15 or less • 22 N. San Joaquin St. the café offers hand crafted hot $ - $15 or less $$ - $16 to $30 • 209.941.2344 and cold specialty coffees; award $$ - $16 to $30 $$$ - $31 to $45 Q - KOREAN BBQ Featuring Kimchi, fresh • M-F, 7:30 am - 5 pm winning frozen drinks; and a variety $$$ - $31 to $45 $$$$ - $46 or more • 222 N. El Dorado St. grilled meats and traditional of breakfast and lunch items. $$$$ - $46 or more • 209.463.9292 Korean soups, this is one of Outdoor seating available. $ • Su-Thu, 11 am - 9 pm Price per person, includes a Stockton’s most popular Korean Price per person, includes a F-Sa, 11 am - 10 pm A full service coffee cart that’s non-alcoholic beverage and restaurants. $-$$ G&J COFFEE non-alcoholic beverage and • 306 E. Main St. #220 expanded to serve snacks, soups a salad or appetizer. a salad or appetizer. • 209.327.3381 and dogs. Go for the power coffee • M-F, 7 am - 3:30 pm atmosphere with the district COFEE & attorneys and enjoy the outdoor-ish dining inside under the atrium. $

DESSERT GLEASON’S ICE CREAM A modern and “corner café cozy” COLD STONE CREAMERY • 447 E. Weber Ave. location next to the Downtown • 222 N. El Dorado St., #B • 209.948.2610 Transit Center. The menu features • 209.942.2375 • M-F, 6 am - 6:30 pm; burgers, cod sandwiches, chicken • M-Su, 12 pm - 10 pm; Sa, 8 am - 6 pm sandwiches and tenders, donuts Conveniently located by the and, of course, ice cream. $ movie theatre, they serve unique ice cream creations, smoothies, cakes and OLA’S EXOTIC COFFEE & TEA Located in the Cesar Chavez shakes. $ • 605 N. El Dorado St. Public Library with a separate • 209.942.1142 entrance and outdoor seating. • Tu-F, 10 am - 4 pm 100% of the coffee is fair trade STARBUCKS COFFEE Satisfy your sweet tooth in one of the • 222 N. El Dorado St. #C downtown’s restaurants. Pictured, and organic. 5% of your purchase • 209.463.6177 chocolate and nuts covered goes to the library, 5% goes to fresh strawberry from Edible • M-Su, 5 am - 9 pm Arrangements on Hunter Street. help cure AIDS in Africa. $ This coffee shop needs no introduction and has a free WiFi! $

~ 10 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 11 ~ Celebrate CAFÉ AZTECA Fast service and low prices! Celebrate DINING GREEK • 10 N. American St. Make a selection from dozens DINING • 209.946.9383 of combo plates or mole style YASOO YANI • M-Tu & Th-F, 7 am - 3 pm; fl our chips and salsa paired with • 326 E. Main St. Sa-Su, 7 am - 5 pm homemade tortillas. $ • 209.464.3108 • M-Th, 8 am - 5 pm; Full bar and restaurant with outdoor F 8 am - 9 pm CHITIVA’S SALSA & A bohemian Greek SPORTS BAR & GRILL waterfront dining and late night • 445 W. Weber Ave. restaurant, open since 1975. salsa dancing. Come for a full menu • 209.941.8605 Their menu ranges from of Mexican specialties or to shake • Tu-Su, 11 am - 1 am; your stuff to the hot rhythms on lunch specials to upscale Many of the downtown’s reastaurants $$ offerings. Save room for the have been in business for generations. weekends. Dress to impress! Pictured, Yasoo Yani has served Greek Greek desserts! $-$$ cuisine for almost 40 years. EL ZARAPE Fresh daily made tortillas, old $ - $15 or less • 311 E. Weber Ave. time rustic Mexican food, smooth $ - $15 or less $$ - $16 to $30 • 209.462.6664 spicy red salsa burritos with $$ - $16 to $30 • Su-Th, 7 am - 5 pm $$$ - $31 to $45 MEXICAN gravy, carne asada tacos – just $$$ - $31 to $45 $$$$ - $46 or more over $4 each. $ $$$$ - $46 or more CANCUN Sit inside next to an amazing • 135 E. Miner Ave. water feature and enjoy the best IRMA’S PLACE A hidden gem with amazing Price per person, includes a Price per person, includes a • 209.465.6810 chicken taco salad in town. • 524 E. Weber Ave. biscuits and gravy or chili and non-alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage and • M-Th, 11 am - 10:30 pm; Enjoy late night margaritas. • 209.464.1960 eggs. $ a salad or appetizer. a salad or appetizer. F-Sa, 11 am - 1 am $-$$ • M-Sa, 6 am - 4 pm Very affordable breakfast and CASA FLORES A downtown staple. Family ISELA’S lunch plates! They make their • 201 E. Weber Ave. owned and operated, the place • 357 E. Market St. • 209.462.2404 own tortillas. $ • 209.462.2272 offers warm and welcoming • M-F, 7 am - 6 pm • M-Th, 7 am - 8 pm; atmosphere. The lunch special F-Sa, 7 am - 9 pm is a mountain of food for less LA TERRAZA A secret hole in the wall. Great than $5. $-$$ • 825 E. Main St. affordable prices for every meal • 209.463.6020 made to order. Cocido soup is a • Tu-Sa, 9:30 am - 7 pm; XOCHIMILCO A downtown staple with huge must-have! $ Su 9:30 am - 3:30 pm • 36 S. San Joaquin St. portions. The place is open late • 209.462.3784 if you need a midnight snack. • Tu-Th, 11 am - 12 am; $-$$ F-Su, 11 am - 12 am

Downtown has a wide variety of Mexican restaurants which like Maria’s are guaranteed to satisfy any appetite.

~ 12 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 13 ~ Celebrate MARIA’S Casual atmosphere and large Celebrate DINING • 120 E. Market St. portions.Try the amazing SOUL FOOD DINING • 209.464.4135 Albondigas, a Mexican meatball • Tu-Su, 6:30 am - 8 pm soup with veggies and chicken stock. $-$$ & BBQ NENA’S DELIGHTS & BBQ Come for fresh coffee, fresh BBQ • 445 W. Weber Ave. sandwiches, or a fresh salad bar. • 209.942.2119 This cozy restaurant features an • Mo-Su, 7 am - 8 pm outdoor patio overlooking the waterfront. $-$$

NENA’S RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican food, home- • 445 W. Weber Ave. made tortillas, great views of the • 209.547.0217 water, and a full bar. $-$$ • Tu-Su, 6:30 am - 8 pm $ - $15 or less $ - $15 or less $$ - $16 to $30 MI RANCHITO CAFÉ The ideal location for breakfast $$ - $16 to $30 $$$ - $31 to $45 • 425 S. Center St. meetings with quick service, Driver’s BBQ serves home-made meals in large portions. $$$ - $31 to $45 $$$$ - $46 or more • 209.946.9257 large portions and conference $$$$ - $46 or more • M-Su, 6:30 am - 8:30 pm facilities. $-$$ CALI STREET GRILL The place might not look like • 36 N California St. it but they “stir up some mean Price per person, includes a Price per person, includes a • 209.463.1280 cookin’.” Always fresh and juicy non-alcoholic beverage and PUERTO VALLARTA It is a must for the machaca plate non-alcoholic beverage and • M-Th, 11 am - 8 pm; BBQ sanwiches and salads come a salad or appetizer. • 11 N. Center St. for breakfast. $ a salad or appetizer. • 209.937.0925 F-Sa, 11 am - 3 am at large portions and small prices. • M-Su, 7 am - 5 pm Live music on weekends. $

TIO PEPE’S II Amazing chili relleno and chips. DRIVERS BBQ An undiscovered gem with the • 135 E. Lindsay St. $-$$ • 28 S. California St. best home-made and affordable • 209.462.1116 • 209.948.4247 food. One order of chicken and • M-Th, 8 am - 9 pm; • Tu-Sa, 9 am - 5:30 pm rib lunch with sides will satisfy F-Sa, 8 am - 10 pm a couple. The southern style catfi sh fi let with potato salad is a must. $-$$

Restaurants like Chitiva’s Salsa and Sports Bar and Grill offer sit-down lunches and dinners as well as casual atmosphere at the bar.

~ 14 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 15 ~ Celebrate! ART&HISTORY Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Stockton Art and History. See map on page 18-19. Emergency Hospital Style in Stockton. Designed by Stockton’s most features Tennessee marble floors with walls and from historical photos. Artwork throughout 1(not in service), c. famous local architect, Glenn Allen, the Henery pillars covered with Travertine marble. Its coffered includes gargoyles, coats of arms and a mural of 1905, 220 N. San Joaquin was designated a Stockton Landmark in 1986. ceilings are 25 feet high and are ornamented with mythic horses. The Mighty Robert Morton Organ Street. It was built in the painted plaster. Cort Tower was originally installed in the Seattle Fox Theatre. Mission Revival style (Commercial Main Street: In the 1850s, the waterfront St. Mary’s and replaced the old 6 & Savings Bank), c. businesses, plagued by a series of floods and 10 Catholic receiving hospital located 1915, 343 E. Main fires, started migrating towards Main Street. Church, c. 1861, in the cellar of the county Street. Built by the Early buildings included grocery and provision 203 E. Washington jail building, originally Commercial & Savings stores, saddle and harness shops, as well as Street. The next door. Between 1905 and 1941, almost a half Bank, this is a fine hardware and machinery merchants. Horse building has been million people received care in the hospital. example of the Beaux drawn carts and buggies traveled the unpaved modified since Medico-Dental Building, c. 1927, 242 Arts - Renaissance road while pedestrians used the wooden the cornerstone 2N. Sutter Street. The Revival style in vogue early in the century. The sidewalks. By the turn of the century, Stockton was laid in 1861. downtown’s tallest building, building was heavily damaged by a fire in 1923, had grown into an industrial city. Streetcars A transept was added in 1870 and the steeple bell the 12-story Commercial and following repairs was doubled in size. The running down Main Street and the presence of tower was raised in 1893, but it remains true to its Gothic building was originally building was placed on the National Register of banks, hotels, and theatres, attracted a steady red brick Gothic Revival style. flow of visitors. By the 1930’s, Main Street devoted exclusively to medical Historic Places in 1980. Ethnic Diversity Sculpture (Eric Lee, boasted several skyscrapers and became the and dental professionals. The 1989), corner of San Joaquin and Weber, center of town’s leading shops and prominent 11 cornerstone reads “Dedicated concrete. This site honors the ethnic diversity of businesses. The pioneer stores were replaced to the Practice of Medical San Joaquin County. Service and to the Service of by larger retail stores, including the Owl Drug Humanity.” Store, J.C. Penney’s, or Woolworth’s. During The Goddess of the 1960’s, Main Street was made into a one- 12 Justice, c. 1890, Hunter Elks Building, c. 1908, 36 N. Sutter Street. way street in an effort to improve the flow of Square. Lady Justice is an The 5-story building originally housed the 3 traffic downtown. allegorical personification of Benevolent Protective Order of Elks until 1976. the moral force that underlies Bob Hope Theatre The building featured a huge stained glass dome the legal system. Originally, (Fox California skylight intended for the San 9 the statue stood 172 feet Bank of Stockton (Stockton Savings & Theatre), 242 E. Main Francisco Elks Hall however above the street on top of the 7 Loan Society), c. 1908, 301 E. Main Street. Street. Constructed destroyed by the Great 1906 second county courthouse. Stockton’s first “skyscraper.” Designed by San in 14 months in the Earthquake and Fire. The The figure, made of gilded Francisco architects Meyers and Ward in the Spanish Colonial building lobby contains the zinc, measures 12-feet tall, Classic Revival style. The building featured Revival style by Fox original mosaic floor with and weighs 500 lbs. The current courthouse was Stockton’s first revolving door and an interior Theatres, it opened Elks motif. built in 1960 and the Goddess was set upon a of marble quarried in Tuolumne County. The on October 14, 1930. S.H. Kress Building, c. 1930, 409 E. Main pedestal outside the west entryway. top two floors have always been occupied by After closing for Street. Decorated with terra cotta elements 4 The Yosemite Club, the oldest private club in renovations in 2002, from the renowned Gladding McBean firm, Downtown Sidewalk Brass Inlays (Dan Snyder, California, founded in 1889. the Fox was reopened the structure boasts one of the city’s finest Art 2004) Snyder placed six sets of brass inlays in September 2004 as Deco facades. Recently remodeled, the interior California around the downtown area, catching the the Bob Hope Theatre. One of the only remaining lobby features a large mural designed by Russel 8 Building (Farmer’s and attention of Guaranty Bank. That prompted “movie palaces” in California. The sidewalk mosaic Joseph Buckingham in 2005. Merchant’s Bank), c. 1917, Guaranty to commission Stockton’s first 11 S. San Joaquin Street. The represents the rebirth of the theatre (Myklebust & public/private public art partnership in placing Henery Apartments, c. 1913, 121 S. Sutter Italian Renaissance Revival Sears, 2005). The exterior lobby has the original tile a set of brass inlays in front of the Guaranty 5Street. The brick and terra- cotta building building was designed by and chandelier. The interior lobby features vibrant Bank branch on Hunter Street. has a distinctive Mansard roof style with three prominent San Francisco colors, gold leaf and restored chandeliers. The dormers facing the street. Arched windows, architect, George W. Kelham, Italian marble floor mosaic, made up of 80,000 Hotel Stockton, c. 1910, 145 E. Weber decorative surrounds, cornices with medallions who also designed the pieces, represents the fountain and pool which 13 Avenue. One of the finest examples of and decorative brackets identify the Henery as St. Francis Hotel and San once stood in the rotunda (Evergreen/Siebrand, Spanish Mission Revival architecture in the finest example of French Second Empire Francisco Public Library. The central lobby 2005) and is surrounded by new carpet, duplicated California. 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~ 18ABCDEFGWWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG H H P. 209.464.5246IJKLMNO SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 19 ~ Celebrate! ART&HISTORY Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Stockton Art and History. See map on page 18-19. Continued from page 17 construction in the San Ed Coy Garage Installation (David Griggs, Central red and green tile was a Joaquin Valley. Listed 15 2005), Hunter St. Square medallions with a 20 Fire Alarm gift to the City of Stockton on the National wheat sheaf motif on the west and north faces of Station, c. 1926, from the Chinese Community Register of Historic the building; round oak tree motif cast medallions 46 W. Fremont for the bi-centennial Places. “The Stockton” on the north and east faces; root bud elongated Street. Currently celebration. The red roof was restored and cast elements for the central north face; and an housing the offices tiles and inscribed marble officially reopened in aqua colored LED lit column for the northwest of the Stockton slabs along the walls were 2005. The lobby features original fireplace and corner at the entrance. The column lighting is Symphony, handcrafted in Taiwan. The two story mezzanine. Oak railings and wainscoting controlled by a photocell and illuminates from the Beaux Arts - North facing slab explains were exactly replicated and leaded stained glass dusk until midnight each night. Classical Revival style building was built to house the Chinese philosophy of panels were cleaned and restored. The upper Stockton’s Gamwell Fire Telegraph relay equipment. the Great Harmony and the St. John’s floors now provide apartments and the ground It served as the central location for emergency calls East one hosts an image of 16 Episcopal floor hosts the Paragary’s Restaurant. The great to the Fire Department from call boxes located Confucius. Church, c. 1889, and rooftop terrace provides a magnificent waterfront throughout the city. Guild Hall, c. 1892, 306 Sperry view to the west. N. El Dorado Street. The Memorial to Mexican 26 Flour Mill, Weber Avenue Tree Guards and Grates (Scott Episcopal congregation 21 Braceros (Rafael c. 1888, 146 W. Runion, 2002) serve to protect new trees and built their first church on Arietta Eskarzaga, 2002), Weber Avenue. The provide vertical and horizontal art elements. this site in 1857. The McLeods Park, bronze, Victorian Commercial The tree grate has a water lily and fish theme current St. John’s building cement, masonry. Shows a style building was while the tree guard has six cattails is a rare example of Nordic architecture and replaced bracero working in the field. at one time the the first church after it was demolished in 1889. The second largest flour emerging out of the rippling water. The Fire Fighter Memorial, chancel window from the original church is located milling operation in California. An addition was built green stalks and leaves of the cattails have 22 McLeod Park, 1998, above the west entrance. St. John’s parish is the third in 1917, to match the original structure. been powder-coated in green for a hard and bronze. Dedicated to those who gave their lives in oldest Episcopal Church on the Pacific Coast. durable surface and the cattail heads have been the fire service to the City of Stockton. On the side treated with liver Downtown maintenance hole covers, designed City Hall, c. 1926, 325 N. El Dorado Street. of the statues are names of fallen firefighters. by Stockton artist Molly Toberer, carry unique of sulfate to Built in the Grecian-Iconic style of stone 17 Stockton Rising (Scott Donahue, 2006), aesthetic legacy of the American 1930’s style. create a rich and marble, the lobby of this elegant building 23 N.Madison and W. Fremont St., concrete There are 20 units spread from Martin Luther brown color as feature a richly coffered ceiling and decorative with bronze. The overall cylindrical form is similar King Plaza to Main St. and from Weber Point in nature. The bronze electroliers. A mural by Gregg Custodio to the Arena’s. The large figures represent athletes to San Joaquin St. 17 unique designs are design merges represents different ethnic groups and trades without personifying a particular sport. The represented such as Work, Taste, Grow, Invent, the regional that settled in Stockton. and historical smaller figures refer to the family, friends, and Sister Cities and others. heritage of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue (Rafael community. Arrieta-Eskarzaga, 2004), MLK Plaza, El Delta and the waterways. 18 Event Center Dorado St., bronze. One arm of the statue is raised 24 Garage Tretheway Building, c. 1892, 227 E. Weber and pointing East to a dawn of new hope. 14 Ave. Listed on the National Register of Historic Entryway Feature Places, the building was originally the Argonaut Hotel Civic Memorial Auditorium, c. 1926, 525 (Gordon Huether, with a hardware store on the ground level. Built in the 19 N. Center Street. The Roman-Doric style 2005) 22,000 Mattell Queen Anne style with Romanesque and Moorish building is dedicated in memory of Americans who toy cars make up this influences, the facade lost their lives in WW I. The exterior is finished in piece of art on the west Sperry Union Mill Warehouse, (c. 1870) is embellished with cast stucco to resemble sandstone and trimmed with side of the Stockton Arena parking garage. The 27 known as the Waterfront Warehouse, 445 zinc floral patterns and terra cotta. Each side presents a polychrome cars are epoxied and urethane sealed onto 4ft x 8ft W. Weber Ave. The oldest surviving structure sandstone. The building panel of the seal of the City of Stockton, State sections. The mosaic exploits an idea of tongue-in- on the Port of Stockton main channel. In 1870s originally had a much of California, federal government and emblems cheek humor, the element of surprise, and the direct it was part of the Eureka Warehouse complex taller false front parapet of the American Legion, Spanish American War relevance to the building that holds the artwork. occupied by the Granger Cooperative Union. Now which fell as a result Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Grand Confucius Monument, head of the occupied by restaurants and offices, it features of the San Francisco Army of the Republic. The 12 emblems of the 25 Stockton Channel at McLeods Lake, 13 exposed interior wood beams and a picturesque earthquake of 1906. armed forces are on the building’s frieze. and a half foot high pagoda-like monument of amphitheater.

~ 20 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 21 ~ Celebrate BOB HOPE THEATRE O’RYLEIGH’S TAVERN Celebrate • 242 E. Main St. • 20 N. California St. NIGHT • 209.337.HOPE • 209.462.6530 NIGHT • www.bobhopetheatre.com • M, 11:30 am - 2 pm Th-F, 11:30 am - 7 pm LIFE The Bob Hope Theatre, known LIFE Call for weekend hours to some locals as “The Fox” Sit down at the long bar or at is an exciting destination a heavy wooden table to enjoy to enjoy live music and several brews on tap, mixed commedy in addition to drinks, flat screen TVs airing viewing a beautifully restored current sport events, and a piece of Stockton’s history. stage for live entertainment Monthly Classic Cinema FOR MORE NIGHT TIME keep the tavern busy. Series features “oldies-but- FOR MORE NIGHT TIME ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING CONTACT: goodies” for just $8. MISAKI SUSHI & BAR DINING CONTACT: • 222 N. El Dorado St. #M ALFALFA’S PIZZA AND DELI • 209.547.1288 MOO MOO’S BURGER BARN 335 E. Weber • 463-4400 BRADLEY’S AMERICAN BISTRO • Tu-F, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4 pm - 9 pm; 222 N. El Dorado, #H • 469-9450 116 N. Hunter St. Sat 3 - 10:30 pm; Sun 3 - 9 pm AVENUE INN 209.464.1295 PLEA FOR PEACE CENTER 250 N. Hunter • 466-6192 630 E. Weber Ave. M - Sa 11:30 am - 1 am www.facebook.com/plea4peace BEACH HUT DELI Kitchen closes at 9 pm 135 N. Hunter • 469-2488 Su, Bar Only, 3 pm - 1 am REGAL MOVIE THEATRE & IMAX 222 N. El Dorado • 461-0356 CANCUN RESTAURANT Bradley’s is a popular 135 E. Miner • 465-6810 STARBUCKS COFFEE downtown hang-out with a 222 N. El Dorado, #C • 463-6177 CASA FLORES RESTAURANT full service bar and a varied 201 E. Weber • 462-2272 THAI PALACE RESTAURANT menu. Come to watch sports 222 N. El Dorado, #D • 464-2999 COLD STONE CREAMERY events, listen to live or DJed 222 N. El Dorado, #B • 942-2375 WEBER INN music. Thursdays are Goth 548 E. Weber • 462-1751 DELTA BISTRO & LOUNGE nights. XOCHIMILCO CAFE 110 W. Fremont • 944-1140 Right next to the Downtown Cinema, this place gets really 36 S. San Joaquin • 462-3784 CHITIVA’S SALSA & SPORTS BAR & GRILL DELTA CASINO crowded on weekends. Drop in here for a sake bomb or two YASOO YANI RESTAURANT • 445 W. Weber Ave. 146 E. Market • 948-1100 326 E. Main • 464-3108 • 209.941.8605 and fresh, creative sushi! • M - Sa, 11:30 am - 1:30 am TASTE ULTRA LOUNGE Known for delicious Mexican • 501 E. Main St. food and Salsa dancing. • 209.941.4751 The dress code is “dress to • Friday & Saturday impress” and patrons take Evenings it to heart. Enjoy dining on • www.tasteultralounge.com the terrace with a view of A Las Vegas Style Night the Ballpark and the Arena Club offers a high-end night and Salsa dancing and life accomodations. Live Salsa lessons start at nine Thursday through Saturday. Call to entertainment and multiple confirm, sometimes Chitiva’s features comedy shows, live DJ’s dance rooms are unique in the and private parties. Cover is $5-$15. Valley.

~ 22 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 23 ~ Celebrate CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF STOCKTON WEBER POINT EVENT CENTER Celebrate • 402 W. Weber Ave. • 221 N.Center St. (Intersection of Center and Miner) ARTS & • 209.465.4386 • M-Su, 8 am - 7 pm ARTS & FAMILY • F 9 am - 4 pm; Sa 10 am - 5 pm; Su 12 pm - 5 pm FAMILY

Waterfront Weber Point Events Center is filled throughout The museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits enhancing the year with festivals, concerts, and a variety of community a child’s understanding of how the world works. On the exhibit celebrations. Enjoy the interactive water feature, colorful floor, over a dozen different child-sized environments recreate children’s play area or simply stroll the promenade and enjoy the ambience of a small city. At each exhibit in the museum’s tiny the panoramic Delta view. An impressive fabric shade structure town, there are tools and/or machines that can be manipulated covers the stage area and a parking lot with onsite public by the children, who weigh postcards at the post office, count restrooms nearby accommodate visitors. Entrance is FREE. money at the bank and perform tasks of that particular occupation. Admission is $4.50 and under 2 years is free. MEXICAN HERITAGE CENTER & GALLERY BOB HOPE “FOX” THEATRE • 111 S. Sutter Street • 242 E. Main Street • 209.598-6525; www.mexicanheritagecenter.org • 209.337.HOPE • Tu-Sa, 12 pm - 6 pm The Bob Hope Theatre, Located in the historic known to some locals as Masonic Temple building, “The Fox,” is an exciting the gallery showcases a destination to enjoy theatre variety of local art exhibits and live shows in addition to from ancient history to viewing a beautifully restored Dia de los Muertos to piece of Stockton’s history. community chefs, and See “Celebrate Art & History” original paintings and insert for more information. sculpture. Live presentations Regularly scheduled tours and music concerts are to enjoy the architecture frequently items on their and history of the theatre event calendar. This is a are set for 4:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. perfect place to shop for art Reservations are required no later than noon that day by calling and unusual gifts. (209) 481-8726 or (209) 337-4673 ext. 210. Private tours can also be arranged. Admission is $1.00 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Fox.

~ 24 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 25 ~ Celebrate REGAL CITY CENTRE STADIUM 16 & IMAX SAN JOAQUIN LAW LIBRARY Celebrate ARTS & • 222 N. El Dorado St. • 20 N. Sutter St. (Kress Legal Center) • 209.461.0356 • 209.468.3920 ARTS & FAMILY • Check theatre for movie times • M-Thu, 8 am - 5 pm; F 8 am - 4:30 pm FAMILY

City Centre Stadium movie theatre is located in the heart of Kress Legal Center is a fine example of historic renovation at downtown at the Janet Leigh Plaza. The plaza and large glass its best (for details see “Celebrate Art & History” insert). The dome surrounding the theatre are reminiscent of a Spanish first floor of the building hosts the Conty’s Public Law Library plaza as locals gather here to enjoy fine outdoor dining, ice which always features art exhibits of local and nationally cream shops, and water fountains. On weekend evenings, renowned artists. The library also offers computer access. families can also enjoy live entertainment and colorful Street Performers. The plaza was dedicated on October 13, 2006, to DOWNTOWN MARINA & JOAN DARRAH PROMENADE Janet Leigh who was born and raised in Stockton. • 445 W. Weber Ave. (behind the Waterfont Warehouse) • 209.462.4200 The IMAX screen is a recent addition to the Downtown Cinema. • www.marinadowntownstockton.com The technology involves an especially high-resolution image The Marina features long-term and guest docks, restrooms, and projected on a large, slightly curved screen that is closer to the parking. Located right next to a variety of restaurants, Baseball audience and provides the impression of being surrounded or Park, and Stockton Arena, it offers a great view of downtown “inside” the moving image. and the Stockton Port. Completely renovated, Joan Darrah’s waterfront promenade is a great location for walking, jogging and CESAR CHAVEZ CENTRAL LIBRARY enjoying a wide variety of public art. To reserve a dock, contact • 605 N. El Dorado St. Westrec Marina Management, Inc., at 209.462.4200. • 209.937.8221 • Tu & Th, 10 am - 6 pm; For a cruise on the “Island Girl” operated by Stockton Yacht W, 11 am - 7 pm; Charters, contact 209.639.4808 or stocktonyachtcharters.com. F, 10 am - 5 pm; Sa 12 pm - 5 pm The public library is located just on the north boundry of downtown by the picturesque Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. It is a full service library with computer and Internet access, free classes and workshops as well as live music concerts and art exhibits (call the library for details). The Children’s Section features a large mural designed and painted by Temo Moreno. Located on the second floor of the building, Ola’s Coffee cafe offers a variety of coffee, espresso, and tea drinks.

~ 26 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 27 ~ Celebrate BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK Celebrate • 404 W. Fremont St. SPORTS • 209.644.1900 SPORTS • www.stocktonports.com The new waterfront home of the Stockton Ports is both beautiful and unique. The ball park faces out to the waterfront so you can enjoy the downtown skyline and deepwater channel over a hot dog and some peanuts. Because the distance from home plate to the water is less than 400 feet, home runs often land in the channel! A few fun features to take in – at the “Back porch” you can watch the game in Photo by Adrian Mendoza STOCKTON ARENA a rocking chair, past the outfi eld along the seawall • 248 W. Fremont St. is a kid’s area with games and infl atable jumpers, • 209.373.1400; www.stocktontickets.com and along the fi rst base line are batting cages for Home of the Stockton Thunder Hockey Team, and Stockton Cougars Indoor Soccer, the Stockton Arena is a host to multiple stocktonthunder.com events throughout the year. 10,000 seat space accomodates events such as hockey, soccer, basketball, and football games, rock concerts, graduations, as well as art and job faires. An on-site Kings Room features a full bar and showcases comedy and music events. For upcoming sports events at the Stockton Arena, see the calendar of events on the back cover.

the budding star. Why is Stockton’s team the Ports? Because Stockton’s port is the busiest inland port in all of California! Why is Stockton’s ballpark called Banner Island when it’s not actually on an island? Several decades back, this area was almost completely surrounded by water. FITNESS & WORKOUT For upcoming events at the Banner Island Ballpark, In Shape City, 6 S. El Dorado St., see the calendar of events on the back cover. 209.472.2190, inshapeclubs.com Ticket prices range from $5 to $15. Centrally located, the gym offers free weights, cardio machines, KAYAK RENTALS ab and floor workout area, group Downtown Stockton Marina, $20 per day classes, and personal training. Reservations: 209.462.2000, [email protected]

~ 28 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 29 ~ Celebrate Ideally located in California’s fertile Central Valley, Stockton Founded in 1849 by Capt. Charles Weber, Stockton began as a Celebrate FRESH produces a wonderful variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Local tent settlement and supply center for the southern mines during farms offer some of the area’s best produce and most enjoyable the California Gold Rush. Between 1850 when it incorporated, HISTORY attractions. Lively festivals and fairs celebrate local crops and and 1900 when Stockton emerged as a popular destination & LOCAL provide plenty of entertainment. Lodi Wine Appellation has over for entertainment and recreation, citizens altered the natural & ART 80 wineries within a short drive from Stockton. waterways running through the city to alleviate the devastating SEASONAL FESTIVALS & FAIRS frequent floods and coordinated interstate water and rail with February Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Lodi local transportation systems. February Almond Blossom Festival, Ripon March Spring Wine Show, Lodi Downtown Stockton April Asparagus Festival, Stockton is filled with signature May Cherry Festival, Linden historic architecture that May Zinfest Wine Festival, Lodi will take you back to the July Taste of the Delta, Stockton times when Stockton was September Dry Bean Festival, Tracy called “the brick city.” September Grape Festival & Harvest Fair, Lodi Many of the oldest civic October Pumpkin Fair, Manteca and commercial buildings For more on these events and for a list and map of local farms, visit are still in use and feature www.visitstockton.org/agricultural-attractions. To find out about the original ornate facades local Farmers’ Markets, contact 877.778.6258. and classic interiors.

Public Art is present downtown wherever you Beautifully restored historic Hotel Stockton on Weber Avenue. go: on sidewalks, inside buildings, in the squares and plazas. From brass inlays in the sidewalks, to ornate tree grates and murals on buildings, the downtown features a wide variety of styles and artistic vision.

You can enjoy Downtown Stockton’s Downtown Stockton Certified Farmers Market brings local produce, oils and honey to Main Street at the Bob Hope Theatre every Friday, May throught October. impressive directory of historic sites and OPEN AIR ASIAN & FARMERS MARKET public art by taking a Saturdays, Year-Round, 6 - 10 am, under the Cross-Town Fwy self-guided tour with The market has been around Celebrate! History & since 1979 and is considered one Art Guide (included of California’s oldest and most in this publication successful. It draws more than 80 on page 17 or at vendors and up to 9,000 customers downtownstockton. nearly every Saturday. Get up Brass inlays in the sidewalk on Weber Avenue and Hunter Street. org). early and search for fresh flavors, produce, herbs, fish and sweets To schedule a free guided tour, call the Alliance’s Community from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Outreach Department at 209.464.5246 for details. The Market features many local Korea, China and India. More farms and crops. information at 209.943.1830.

~ 30 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 31 ~ COMMERCE Celebrate!This is not a complete directory of Downtown Stockton businesses. For Downtown Stockton Business Dir rectory visit www.downtownstockton.org or scan the tag on the right with your smart phone. AUTO SERVICES Electric Tattoo, 506 E. Weber Ave. LODGING Factory 2 U, 48 N. American St., (209) 469-2080 A-One Automotive Repair, 321 N. Stanislaus St. (209) 467-4062 Dignity’s Alcove, 133 S. California St., (209) 465-4066 Forever Glamorous, 117 E. Miner Ave. (209) 464-9120 Final Touch Nail & Spa, 17 S. San Joaquin St. Howard Johnson Express Inn, 33 N. Center St. (209) 898-5711 California Auto Tech, 510 E. Miner Ave. (209) 942-2801 (209) 948-6151 Goldstar Market, 701 E. Main St. (209) 939-0988 Gentlemen’s Lounge Styles & Cuts, 433 E. Washington St. University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St. (209) 451-4760 Chet’s Auto Repair, 545 E. Miner Ave. (209) 808-4593 (209) 944-1140 Guillermo’s Jewelers, 39 S. San Joaquin St. Gold Star Beauty Salon, 417 E. Main St. (209) 466-2568 PRO SERVICES (209) 547-1668 (209) 547-0669 Den’s Auto Repair, 308 S. El Dorado St. #A Allied Documents, 134 E. Weber Ave. G’Ma’s Books, 134 E. Weber Ave. Interpretations Hair Design Studio, 32 S. California St. (209) 460-1515 or (209) 320-9901 (209) 922-1400 (209) 462-1262 (209) 939-0686 Enterprise Rent A Car, 320 N. Hunter St. California Tailoring Company, 26 S. California St. Hunter Loan & Jewelry, 34 S. California St. Kathleen Beauty Salon, 35 N. American St. (209) 464-5139 (209) 462-5900 (209) 463-1791 (209) 465-4347 Frank’s Shoeshine, 231 E. Market St. Harry’s Body Shop, 915 E. Weber Ave. King of Cuts 38 N. Sutter St. Keith’s Trophy Supply, Inc., 22 N. Grant St. (209) 948-5006 (209) 946-0012 (209) 518-9580 (209) 464-4641 JF Donaldson, 240 N. Hunter St. La Marr’s Casual Curls, 445 W. Weber Ave. #132 Hi Grade Cleaners, 47 S. San Joaquin St. La Maison, 240 E. Main St. (209) 466-4393 (209) 607-2997 (209) 465-4980 (209) 463-7306 Madrid’s Auto Repair, 210 N. American St. Lindsay Beauty Salon, 424 E. Lindsay St. Martinez Tailor Shop, 306 E. Main St. Le Petit Boutique, 31 S. San Joaquin St. (209) 941-0714 (209) 465-4549 (209) 470-5347 (209) 954-8559 Mexico Tire Shop, 739 E. Weber Ave. Lupe’s Beauty Salon, 131 E. Washington St. Riteway Cleaners, 700 E. Market St. Louie’s Market 734 E. Main St. (209) 943-1531 (209) 462-2287 (209) 464-4282 (209) 942-2208 Muhammad’s Barber & Beauty, 111 N. Sutter St. NAPA Auto Parts, 910 E. Weber Ave. Success Ink, 404 E. Miner Ave. Lucky’s Market, 41 N. American St. (209) 430-7328 (209) 466-7995 (209) 464-7693 (209) 941-8100 Redemption Tattoo, 211 E. Weber Ave. United Auto Repair, 400 N. El Dorado St. Ulmer Photo, 219 E. Weber Ave. Main Street Mini Mart, 348 E. Main St. (209) 932-1878 (209) 942-2208 (209) 941-8230 (209) 464-2299 Rob & D’s Hair Nest, 512 E. Weber Ave. Metro PCS, 125 N. Hunter St. Weber Auto Body, 843 E. Weber Ave. RETAIL (209) 460-1735 (209) 951-2230 (209) 938-0444 209 Clothing, 400 N. El Dorado St. Rose Barber Shop, 15 S. San Joaquin St. New Fashion, 244 E. Miner Ave. (209) 483-7384 (209) 944-9345 BANKING (209) 423-9562 Stockton Barber College, 410 E. Weber Ave. Air Raid Airbrush, 233 E. Market St. Bank of Agriculture & Commerce, 517 E. Weber Ave. Pier 159, 159 N. Hunter St. (209) 465-3218 (209) 473-7116 (209) 944-1807 Alex Floral, 33 N. American St. (209) 465-1590 Bank of America, 110 E. Weber Ave. Yours-N- Mine Hair Salon, 135 S. California St. (209) 547-0264 (209) 466-6909 Psychedelli, 612 E. Miner Ave. (209) 546-0230 BOATING American Fine Furnishings, 342 N. El Dorado St. (209) 467-7842 Bank of Stockton, 301 E. Miner Ave. (209) 467-1300 Bay Yachts, 445 W. Weber Ave. #134 R.K. Market, 125 N. Hunter St. Babes Bauty Supply, 348 N. California St. (209) 929-1600 (619) 474-5500 (209) 469-4888 (209) 941-4770 Bank of the West, 540 N. El Dorado St. Downtown Marina and Morelli Park, 445 W. Weber Ave. Roberto’s Liquors, 142 S. El Dorado St. Bargain Center, 236 E. Miner Ave. (209) 946-5203 (209) 462-4200 or [email protected] (209) 462-1398 (209) 808-2952 BBVA Compass, 202 N. Hunter St. HEALTH Sharma’s Market, 48 N. California St. (209) 939-3300 Best Bargains, 232 E. Miner Ave. (209) 932-1533 At Work Medical Services, 445 W. Weber Ave., ste 238 (209) 463-1075 Chase, 400 E. Main St. Solorio’s Jewelers, 520-522 E. Main St. (209) 956-4656 C&M Mini Mart, 340 N. California St. (209) 466-0321 (209) 460-2888 Downtown Optometry, 319 E. Weber Ave. (209) 462-7879 Spencer Tracy Jewelers, 369 E. Market St. Financial Center Credit Union, 18 S. Center St. (209) 465-5047 California Smoke Shop, 338 N. California St. (209) 948-6024 Good Neighbor Pharmacy, 123 S. Commerce St. #A (209) 464-2417 (209) 465-7200 Wells Fargo, 303 N. El Dorado St. (209) 463-7777 Cassidy’s Jewelry and Loan, 303 E. Market St. Stockton Wigs, 415 E. Main St. (209) 943-4501 Hardin Animal Hospital, 336 E. Lafayette St. (209) 462-7111 (209) 462-5164 BARBER/BEAUTY (209) 464-4521 Courthouse Deli & Market, 225 E. Weber Ave. Sutter St. Mini Mart, 408 E. Weber Ave. (209) 464-0886 A Cut Above Barber Shop, 311-B E. Weber Ave. San Joaquin Valley Dental Group, 230 N. California St. (209) 941-4035 Tom’s Market, 331 N. California St. (209) 221-9722 (209) 373-2800 Discount Market, 48 S. San Joaquin St. (209) 462-7412 Amos’ Style Shop, 238 E. Miner Ave. S. California Dental Practice, Inc., 40 S. California St. (209) 463-5874 Town Market, 425 E. Miner Ave. (209) 401-7102 (209) 941-0814 Downtown Market, 110 N. San Joaquin St. (209) 462-9400 (209) 465-2891 Dude’s Diva’s, 345 N. California St. Total Health, 133 Bridge Place EZ Market, 248 E. Miner Ave. Weber Point Uniforms, 330 E. Main St. (209) 271-3475 (209) 451-8401 Zeiter Eye, 255 E. Weber Ave., (209) 466-5566 (209) 939-0977 (209) 464-7911 ~ 32 WWW.DOWNTOWNSTOCKTON.ORG P. 209.464.5246 SPANISH HOTLINE. 209.888.8637 33 ~ Lodging UNIVERSITY PLAZA WATERFRONT HOTEL Flying to Stockton? Transport • 110 W. Fremont St. Sacramento International Airport is less than an hour north of • 209.944.1140 Stockton. Stockton Metropolitan Airport, (209) 468-4700, also • www..universityplazawaterfronthotel.com provides direct flights to and from Las Vegas and Mesa, AZ.

Driving to Downtown Stockton? From Hwy 99 north or south, take Hwy 4 west, Downtown Exit, and exit El Dorado St. From I-5 north or south, take Hwy 4 east, Downtown Exit, and exit El Dorado St.

Boating to Downtown Stockton? The hotel features 170 guest rooms Follow the main channel East, pass the Port of Stockton, go and suites, and meeting facilities through the turning basin and pass under I-5. accommodating parties of 50 to 400. Launch boats at Morelli Park Boat Launch, 209.937.8372, All rooms are equipped with custom designed mattresses, located in the Deepwater Channel on Weber Avenue beneath 32 inch plasma televisions with in-room movies, high-speed the I-5 bridge. internet access, telephone with voicemail, coffeemaker with premium coffee and teas, and the ultimate in bath products. To dock at the Downtown Stockton Marina, contact Westrec Guests can also enjoy a fi tness center featuring the latest in Marina Management, Inc. at (209) 462-4200 with the number weight machines and cardiovascular equipment, concierge and sizes of boats, and dates of your visit. service, and laundry service. The Delta Lounge & Restaurant Taking public transportation to Downtown Stockton? serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a a relaxed chic setting. The San Joaquin Regional Transit District provides public transit services HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN in the Stockton Metropolitan Area, as • 33 N. Center St. well as Intercity, Interregional, and Rural • 209.948.6151 Transit Services countywide. • www.howardjohnson.com Metro Express Route 40 connects shopping centers, downtown, Delta Scan to go to the RTD Bus Trip Planner, College, University of the Pacific every 15 maps and schedules. minutes during peak hours. Express Route 44 connects downtown with the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. For more information, schedule and fares call 800.469.8674 or visit sanjoaquinRTD.com. Downtown Trolley connects parking structures and the event centers from the Ballpark to the Transit Center. For more Located within walking distance to restaurants, movies, theatres, information, schedule and fares call 800.469.8674. fi nancial and government facilities, the hotel features 90 guest The ACE train is located at 949 E. Channel Street and rooms with king or queen beds, free wireless high speed Internet connects Stockton and San Jose. Go East on Weber Avenue to and other amenities. Guest can also use free outdoor parking, Aurora Street. For more information call 800.411.RAIL. meeting facilities for up to 50 people and a pool. The Amtrak station is at 735 S. San Joaquin St., two blocks east of El Dorado. For more information call 800.872.7245. For more information on lodging in Stockton call The Greyhound station is at 121 S. Center Street. For more 1.877.7.STOCKTON or visit www.visitstockton.org. information call 800.231.2222.

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Every Sunday December 31 Sunday Brunch Cruise New Year’s Eve Party Downtown Stockton Marina University Plaza Regal Cinema 16 & IMAX 11 am - 1 pm Waterfront Hotel For movie and Metropolitan (209) 639-4808 9 pm - 1 am Opera schedule call (209) 944-1140 (209) 461-0365 December 8 The Lost Room, January 6 & 7 Through Decemeber Dance Night Monster X Tour Russian Soviet Propaganda Bradley’s American Bistro Stockton Arena Posters Art Exhibition 9 pm - 1:30 am 7 pm - 9 pm San Joaquin County (209) 464-1295 (209) 373-1700 Administration Free, 8 am-5 pm December 9 For more (209) 684-2199 Ladies Night Out Vol. 1 January 8 Stockton Arena Gabriel Iglesias, “Drawing from Nature” 8 pm - 11 pm Stand up Comedy Art Exhibit (800) 745-3000 Stockton Arena San Joaquin Law Library at 7 pm - 9 pm Kress Legal Center December 10 &17 (209) 373-1700 9 am - 5 pm Stockton Thunder Hockey (209) 468-3920 Stockton Arena 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm January 17 Harlem Globetrotters Every Monday (209) 373-1500 Stockton Arena Karaoke Mondays December 11 7 pm - 9 pm Bradley’s American Bistro Stockton Thunder Hockey (209) 373-1700 9:pm - 12 am Stockton Arena (209) 464-1295 4 pm - 6 pm January 21, 27 & 28 (209) 373-1500 Stockton Thunder Hockey Every Thursday December 16 Stockton Arena Preschool Story Time Meet the Artist Reception 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cesar Chavez Central Library San Joaquin County (209) 373-1500 Free, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Administration Building (209) 937-8221 5 - 8 pm January 22 & 29 (209) 463-4033 Stockton Thunder Hockey Every Saturday Stockton Arena Open Air Asian & December 18 4 pm - 6 pm Farmers Market White Christmas, (209) 373-1500 Under the Crosstown Fwy Classic Movie at El Dorado, 6 am - 10 am Bob Hope Theatre January 22, 27 & 29 (209) 943-1830 2 pm - 4 pm (800) 745-3000 Chamber Orchestra Festival Latin Night December 30 & 31 St. John’s Episcopal Church Chitiva’s Bar & Restaurant, Stockton Thunder Hockey 5 pm - 7 pm $10, 9 pm - 1 am Stockton Arena (209) 466-6916 (209) 941-8605 7 pm - 9 pm (209) 373-1500