Lodi · Acampo · ★ 4.8
Rhone white varieties — top-rated Lodi winery
Hughson · \ · ★ 4.5
Authentic home-style Mexican cooking since 2012
Modesto · Downtown · ★ 4.6
George Lucas hometown museum celebrating American Graffiti and 209 car culture
Lodi · Appellation Hotel · ★ 4.6
Celebrity chef restaurant at Appellation Hotel
Stockton · Downtown · ★ 4.5
Speakeasy-style craft cocktails in downtown Stockton
Tracy · Downtown Tracy · ★ 4.6
Farm-to-table dining in downtown Tracy
Stockton · Downtown · ★ 4.6
Stunning 1930 Fox Theatre with star ceiling
Modesto · Downtown · ★ 4.4
Charcuterie boards paired with local wine
Downtown revival, curated seasonal menu
Merced · Atwater · ★ 4.6
70+ military aircraft including SR-71 Blackbird
Stockton · Downtown · ★ 4.4
Downtown Stockton's craft beer anchor
Modesto · Downtown · ★ 4.5
Craft cocktails in a stylish leather-and-wood lounge
Stockton · Miracle Mile · ★ 4.6
Omakase-style sushi — bluefin, otoro, uni
Modesto · ★ 4.6
Latin-inspired, warm cultural vibes
Turlock · Downtown Turlock · ★ 4.4
Elevated steak dining in downtown Turlock
Upscale dining with an impressive wine list
Turlock · ★ 4.6
Award-winning craft beers, full taproom and kitchen
Merced · Downtown · ★ 4.5
Farm-to-table honoring local producers
Manteca · ★ 4.5
Craft food with a curated wine and spirits program
Ripon · Downtown Ripon · ★ 4.7
Fresh pasta and almond wood-fired pizza
Wood-fired pizzas and housemade pastas
Modesto · Downtown · ★ 4.7
Central Valley's premier performing arts venue
Lodi · ★ 4.7
Oldest Zinfandel vines in California — planted 1889
Knights Ferry · ★ 4.6
Longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi, river kayaking
Southern-inspired brunch and cocktails
Stockton · Miracle Mile · ★ 4.5
All locally sourced, Thai-style Brussels sprouts
Lodi · ★ 4.6
7 Deadly Zins — one of Lodi's most famous wines
Lodi · Downtown Lodi · ★ 4.5
Family-style Italian with a farm-to-fork approach
Organic coffee in a nostalgic VHS-decorated setting
Seasonal menus and craft cocktails
Ripon · Downtown Ripon · ★ 4.5
Beer-battered fried pickles and NY steak sandwich
Turlock · Downtown Turlock · ★ 4.5
Elevated American dining in downtown Turlock
Modesto · ★ 4.5
Family-owned since 1988, authentic tacos and burritos
Handmade pasta and downtown charm since the 90s
Lodi · Mokelumne River · ★ 4.8
Vineyard views and riverfront suites
Lodi · ★ 4.5
The best hotel in the 209 — spa, gardens, fine dining
Stockton · ★ 4.4
Legendary red sauce and homemade raviolis
Patterson · Downtown Patterson · ★ 4.2
Named after Patterson's apricot heritage
Manteca · Bass Pro Shops · ★ 4.0
Fresh seafood inside Bass Pro Shops
Modesto · Downtown · ★ 4.3
Global tapas and rotating craft beers
24 rotating taps + 4 local wineries under one roof
Crafted beers and creative cocktails
Turlock · Downtown · ★ 4.4
Turlock's cultural hub in a restored 1916 Carnegie library
Ripon · ★ 4.4
Last remaining riparian oak forest in the Central Valley
Tracy · Downtown Tracy · ★ 4.5
Creative menu and great cocktails
Craft beers and gourmet sandwiches since 2014
Merced · ★ 4.4
Great Mexican food since 1995
Modesto · ★ 4.4
Elevated Mexican-American fusion
Stockton · ★ 4.5
Community hub with craft drinks
Craft beer, cocktails, and a downtown Modesto institution
Modesto · North Modesto · ★ 3.9
Go-karts, mini golf, bowling, laser tag
Modesto · MJC West Campus · ★ 4.5
Planetarium shows and Central Valley ecology exhibits
Stockton · ★ 4.6
Specialty coffee with a clean aesthetic
Stockton · Victory Park · ★ 4.5
19th-century American landscape paintings
Tracy · ★ 4.4
Hearty American breakfast and brunch
Downtown Lodi's hip urban tasting room
Modesto · South Modesto · ★ 4.4
Fresh-made street tacos and friendly service
Tracy · ★ 4.3
Classic diner vibes with homemade ice cream
Old-vine Zin and popular dry rose
Manteca · ★ 4.4
Family-owned Mexican with huge portions
Riverbank · ★ 4.4
Authentic Mexican, a Riverbank staple
Authentic Mexican food, a Tracy staple
Lodi · ★ 4.4
Sandy beach, kayak rentals on the Mokelumne River
Turlock · ★ 4.5
Seafood-forward Mexican with elevated plates
Stockton · Miracle Mile · ★ 4.4
Sweet and savory crepes on the Miracle Mile
Fresh ingredients and traditional Mediterranean techniques
Lodi · Near Lodi Lake · ★ 4.4
Voted Lodi's Best — open-air patios and great pizza
Stockton · Louis Park · ★ 4.2
Storybook-themed children's park since 1954
Espresso and light bites in a charming space
Turlock · ★ 4.4
Social dining with craft drinks and shareable plates
Modesto · Downtown · ★ 4.1
One of America's original craft breweries — est. 1984
Restored 1934 Art Deco movie palace
Fried pork belly, drunken noodles, hat yai chicken
The best biscuits in the 209
Lodi · Downtown Lodi · ★ 4.3
In-house wine AND beer, pizza, downtown
Merced · Downtown · ★ 4.3
Full bar, seasonal beer wall, downtown landmark
Oakdale · Downtown Oakdale · ★ 4.3
Classic small-town breakfast diner
Lodi · Downtown Lodi · ★ 4.4
Craft cocktails and elevated pub fare
Oakdale · Downtown Oakdale · ★ 4.2
Craft beer and cocktails in the Cowboy Capital
Stockton · ★ 4.3
Old-timey vibe, legendary ribs and pesto pasta
Riverside trails, fishing, bird watching
Turlock · ★ 4.3
Chicken fettuccine alfredo and lasagna
Fresh salads, hearty burgers, and the outdoor patio
Oakdale · ★ 4.2
Wakeboarding, fishing, and camping
Szechwan spicy noodle soup — 20+ years running