Stockton Attractions. Stockton Tourism and kids attractions

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach: East Bay’s 'Museum of Fun' Once upon a time in San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, there was a Fun House with a moving staircase and giant slide, a Diving Bell that shot riders up from a pool of water, and a wooden roller coaster called the Big Dipper. While this wacky, independent amusement park, Whitney’s Playland-at-the-Beach, shut down in 1972, relics from the original site are on view in El Cerrito’s Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, a kids’ museum meant to transport visitors back to the good ‘ol days of carnival oddities and frea Read More >>

Phoenix Lake: Beautiful backroads hiking in Ross, Marin Hiking in Marin is arguably some of the best you’ll find in the country, and while most people know about Mount Tamalpais, Tennessee Valley, and even Point Bonita, the majority of the area’s trails are left to more experienced bikers, hikers and explorers. The good news is this leaves many a weekend for adventure in this part of the Bay. Read More >>

York Mini Park: An Art-Filled Playground After walking your way through the bakeries, cafes, shops, and restaurants of the colorful Mission District in San Francisco, the kids may need a break. Good news is there’s no shortage of parks in the area. One delightful stomping ground for families with toddlers is York Mini Park, surrounded by vibrant murals as tall as buildings on three sides. Read More >>

Stryker Sonoma Winery: An unmatched tasting experience Wine tasting in Healdsburg will remind you of what it used to be like in Napa – picturesque and completely serene, without the distraction of overwhelming crowds to keep you from enjoying wine country the way it’s meant to be enjoyed. Stryker Sonoma Winery is the perfect introduction to that setting, with a newly constructed estate built to embrace the natural landscape. Read More >>

Alexander Valley Vineyards: The secret of Healdsburg There’s a secret in northern Sonoma County, in the quaint little town of Healdsburg. It’s wine tasting the way you always imagined it – in a family-owned winery surrounded by miles of vineyards. At Alexander Valley Vineyards, you’ll discover more than just fine wines and genuine service, but the perfect place to have your wine country picnic. Read More >>

Hanna Winery: Growing grapes throughout Sonoma County One of the bigger wineries in Alexander Valley, Hanna attracts a crowd, but there’s plenty of room to sip wine and enjoy conversation with friends in the spacious, Mediterranean style tasting room. Read More >>

Mike Fox Park: Skater heaven in Santa Cruz Just over an acre in size, Mike Fox Park in Santa Cruz is better known for another park located within its borders – the Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park. The 15,000-square-foot facility is just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with the San Lorenzo River situated in between. Read More >>

Balmy Alley: The most murals in San Francisco Home to a wealth of Central American and Mexican families and businesses, the Mission District in San Francisco is distinct for its cultural heritage, with taquerias and pupuserias side by side with Mexican bakeries, discount shops, grocery stores, and other businesses. The Mission is also known for the murals that brighten the neighborhood, from the fences and building facades to the park walls and garage doors. But one area in particular boasts having the most murals in all of the Mission and, Read More >>

Old Oakland: Eat and shop at a former railroad stop A historic district marked by beautifully restored brick Victorians, Old Oakland is a charming nook of galleries, shops, restaurants, and offices. Side by side with older establishments, a slew of new businesses have sprouted here of late, reflecting the fresh energy seeping into various Oakland districts, from East Oakland to Fruitvale. Read More >>

Mission Dolores: A step back to the 18th-Century birth of the city Mission Dolores may attract smaller crowds than Coit Tower and the Ferry Building, two other historic landmarks, but it makes those two San Francisco icons seem modern. The 1791 mission is the oldest building in San Francisco—the sixth of 21 missions founded by Father Junipero Serra—and California’s oldest intact mission. Read More >>