Learn about all of the outdoor beauty you'll find at Stockton's Oak Grove Nature Center and Oak Grove Regional Park. The park offers plenty of great activities throughout the spring and summer that are designed to educate visitors about the plants, animals and ecosystem that all contribute to the area's obvious natural beauty. The trails remain open in the fall and winter but the Center's activities are limited to the constraints of the weather.
Get a feel for Stockton's natural beauty as it perfectly interplays with its commercial offerings at the Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade. You'll be immediately struck by the scenic waterfront attraction and all the boats that are docked here. Also, there is some excellent art and various other displays to enjoy at the Joan Darrah Promenade, so make sure you take the time to stop in. Plus, with all of the excellent restaurants and shops near the Marina, you'll want to plan for a day-long visit to take it all in!
Get a more detailed view of not only the country's history but of California's dramatic past as well when you visit the Holt-Atherton Special Collections. It's almost like connecting the various pieces of the area's past when you view the museum's vintage photographs, artifacts and various exhibits that all tell the story of the American West. Also, don't miss seeing the incredible collection of manuscripts, books and other historical items.
Sometimes, art is best appreciated by just wandering from one exhibit to another and letting the visual impact of the work take hold of your senses. That is exactly what you can expect at Stockton's Haggin Museum. Featuring a balance between art and historic pieces, the Haggin does an impressive job of spotlighting the work of many notable American and European artists. The venue also encourages individual artistic expression with its many classes and seminars that are designed to deepen every visitor's appreciation and love for art.