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.
Brew up an unforgettable romantic evening as the two of you make your way to Stockton's Valley Brewing Company. This highly noted spot has won kudos as the top sports bar, the top happy hour and the top brew pub in the city by its ever-growing legion of faithful patrons. Stop in after work or later in the evening for a great meal, a super drink selection and great live entertainment.
To take a tour of the Historic Bob Hope Theatre is to travel back to experience one of Stockton's most iconic sites. Originally opened in 1930 as the Fox, the venue attracted quite a lot of attention (as well as patrons) for staging some of the most spectacular productions ever seen. The theater was also noted for its 2,170-seat capacity. The theater was renovated in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The three Wurlitzer pipe organs are still located in the loft, and one is used to regale audiences every second Friday of the month before a showing of a classic film. Tours of this incredible building are available by appointment.
When your day isn't going quite like you planned it and you need a bit of a pick me up to get you back on track, head to Empresso Coffeehouse. Located on the Miracle Mile, this is one of Stockton's favorite places to get a daily caffeine fix, but this unique coffee house offers much more. Choose from an excellent selection of frappes, espresso drinks, loose leaf teas, and delicious pastries. So when you're needing that extra bit of energy that only a good cup of coffee can give, opt for the impressive choices at Empresso!