Local Spots · The 209
Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, things to do — the independent spots locals actually love.
George Lucas hometown museum celebrating American Graffiti and 209 car culture
Stunning 1930 Fox Theatre with star ceiling
70+ military aircraft including SR-71 Blackbird
Northern California's best golf value — 18 holes, affordable rates
97-acre, 18-hole course with 3 lakes and mature trees
Central Valley's premier performing arts venue
Longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi, river kayaking
Public course with a country club feel — built 1966, redesigned to 18 holes
18-hole public course near Micke Grove Park — wine country golf
Stockton's championship municipal course — well-maintained and challenging
Links-style course designed by Andy Raugust — Stockton's premier layout
Turlock's cultural hub in a restored 1916 Carnegie library
Last remaining riparian oak forest in the Central Valley
Executive course great for a quick round or beginners
Go-karts, mini golf, bowling, laser tag
Planetarium shows and Central Valley ecology exhibits
19th-century American landscape paintings
Sandy beach, kayak rentals on the Mokelumne River
Private course in the heart of Merced — classic design
Public play in the Cowboy Capital — friendly and affordable
Storybook-themed children's park since 1954
Kid-friendly public course with a welcoming vibe
Restored 1934 Art Deco movie palace
Private club along the San Joaquin River — the Valley's most scenic round
Private course with stunning Valley views
Riverside trails, fishing, bird watching
Private 18-hole course with a classic Valley layout
Stockton's original municipal course — classic layout
Wakeboarding, fishing, and camping
Only independent, locally-owned spots. No chains. Free to list.