Love this place! Gary the owner is so sweet!! He takes care of this place so emasculate! There are…read moreso many opportunities to have events there. Contact him for your next event.

"Windmills reproducing like Jack Rabbits!"... That's what I thought to myself when I rode my…read morebicycle on East Waterloo Road just a few miles from Hwy 99. Kidding aside, Windmill Ranch sells Windmills and parts to repair Windmills. As a sideline, Windmill Ranch is also a tourist attraction.... for a donation of $5.00, you can roam around Windmill Ranch all you want. Call ahead, though, to make sure someone would let you in when you get there. Quite a bit of variety... small ones, big ones, tall ones, short ones. There is enough to see from the road-side, though. OR you can jsut check out the pictures I took ( http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ixWizlQ3uiHOZmJAWKIZ7Q?select=R5AitKI3FgM60cv9TksMOQ ). Something else you'll learn is what CutOuts are. Take a look at Windmill Ranch's gates, they're the Black, flat silhouette objects attached to the fence gate. I didn't know anything like that existed until I rode by this display in Clements - ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/als-metal-cutouts-lockeford#hrid:zILH5LpQ435QlGm8Yb-oSw ). This far-fetched art / craft is so exclusive to the rural community, no one has even contributed an entry in Wikipedia! Frank Medina, the owner / proprietor, claims to had over a thousand of these Windmills... before his Divorce. I guess the Big "D" had an effect on his finances, that's the reason for the suggested donation. I was thinking to myself of adopting one of these puppies... but I wouldn't want Windmills sprouting up from the ground like weeds. Who would I call to Spay or Neuter these things?

I remember as a kid driving down Ben Holt in Stockton and stopping and parking on the side of the…read morebusy street and walking to check out a house that had a garage full of miniatures...a snow village if you will. I remember it being there year after year and then I heard that this year someone decided to put that very snow village in the front entrance of what used to be Campbell's in the Village. How quaint is that? We went over to check it out last night...they have actually done a really nice job on the whole thing...the entire front of what used to be the store has hundreds of miniature scenes all pieced together like a town. I bet it took a LONG time to put all of that there in the windows, so who ever thought of the idea should be given a pat on the back for bringing something so cute to Lincoln Center. We were there about 10 - 15 minutes and it seemed to draw a decent crowd even though it was freezing outside. Apparently they light the little town at 5pm every evening and it will be on display until January 6th if you want to get a glimpse of one of Stockton's Christmas traditions. :0)

We were impressed! It started slow, but then the boats just kept comming. (Well over 50) We saw…read moresome huge yachts but our favorite was a lil dingy with a huge rubber ducky on it. Some had dancing santas, dragons & some fun light effects. Multi generational fun for everyone!

Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade -Saturday, December 7, 2013, 6-8 p.m…read more Location: McCloud Lake at the Downtown Waterfront, mwyc.org 2013 was the 31st year for the Stockton Delta Reflections Boat parade and it did not disappoint! Lots of folks braved the low 20's frosty night air to wait expectantly for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department Boat to lead the pack of festively decorated boats. They shot their water hoses high up into the air, careful not to douse all the chilled onlookers or other boats in the lineup. They shone their green and red lights up towards the spray to create a beautiful icy rainbow. Many other entrants cruised by many dressed in Santa attire and called out gleefully to the crowd, "Merry Christmas"! The onlookers respond in kind and added a nice round of applause. The Boat Parade is one Christmas tradition I hope will always be around.

Really enjoyed coming to Stockmarket event. I met local vendors who created a one of a kind…read morecrafts. I bought a bunch of really cool items and one of them was a hand made, engraved fridge magnet. I also met several artist in ceramics and wood working who works with their craft at a shared creative space in downtown Stockton. They also had live music which I enjoyed just sitting down listening while admiring the nice waterfront overlooking the sailboat. I had a great time here and would come back again. Best of all, the San Joaquin Bike Coalition provided a place to valet park our bikes. Very worthwhile visit. Cheers!

Awesome Downtown Stockton event! Downtown needs more of these. Live music, multiple types of local…read morevendors from delicious food trucks to different types of arts & crafts. I love supporting local businesses! This event provides that opportunity. Dustbowl Brewery was there also selling between 4-6 different seasonal brews. Good family event. Try the MoMo's Frigid Frog Shaved Ice truck. My cousin owns it and their shaved ice tastes awesome.

Update! Another…read moreYelper heard a rumor that the Parade, that usually happens before the celebration at the Stockton Civic Auditorium, will be canceled this year. Went on the stocktonchinese.org website to investigate... It's true, unfortunately! Here are the brief details: ( stocktonchinese.org/cnyc.php ). Read the second sentence carefully...

it's a good time to be had by all at this annual event. I been coming to this event for the last…read more22 years straight without missing a one! The dim sum is always a big hit so make sure you come early before they run out! The lion dance at the beginning is always a crowd pleaser. I remember when they use to light up and throw real fire crackers during the lion dance. With the parade now on the same day is a huge plus for this event.

This was an interesting display of sidewalk art by sculptor Dan Snyder, surrounding the building on…read moreEast Weber Avenue (actually for several blocks), in a color and material that blends in with the concrete (glass and brass), somewhat hard to see when the sunlight hits the dirt-covered ground, unless viewed from just the right angle. A simple work of art easily overlooked by pedestrians. But I enjoyed the playful depictions of musical symbols, sea creatures, and whimsical shapes and figures galore.

My family and I have been going to Angelina's for decades. Going all the way back to when I was a…read morelittle kid. So many childhood memories growing up & visiting Angelina's... and now I get to share and extend those same memories with my own kids. The seafood alfredo is one of my favorites, but you really can't go wrong with the traditional spaghetti and their famous meat sauce. Highly recommend! The service is great, the atmosphere even better! Enjoy great food and create even greater memories!

Angelina's in Stockton is a true staple for our family. We've been coming here for years and it's…read moreone of those places that never disappoints. The best part? The ingredients and flavors have stayed consistent over time -- comforting, classic, and exactly what you hope for every visit. This time around we ordered the lasagna with roast beef, raviolis, and the chicken marsala, and every dish absolutely hit the spot. Everything was so delicious, hearty, and filling, especially paired with their perfectly toasted garlic bread. Definitely come hungry when you visit. You can't skip their minestrone soup and salad bar either -- it's all part of the experience and just adds to how satisfying the meal is. On top of the great food, the service is always genuinely kind and welcoming. We don't come all the time, but whenever we do, we always leave full, happy, and already looking forward to the next visit. Angelina's continues to be a Stockton classic for a reason.

Food and service is excellent. I have been there many times. Take out is always hot when I get…read morehome.

Food quality seems consistent but inflated prices went way up. They are not too transparent with…read morethe price increases on everything from garlic butter to Day Old

Getting to see the trophy was worth the 52 year wait!!!!!!…read more Its not like I am not 52 years old but it's been 52 years since the Giants have won a World Series. I was going to be visiting Stockton to see my family anyways this week when to my surprise I found out the World Series trophy was going to be making a stop in the Central Valley in my hometown! The viewing was only from 4-6pm and was at the Civic Auditorium in downtown Stockton. We arrived about thirty minutes before the viewing started and there was already a line around the block!! Orange and black was everywhere. The people in line acted like it was everyone's birthday and like we all were family. It was a very unifying experience, especially in a place like downtown Stockton. The line took about 45 minutes or maybe a hour to get through. When we got to the front they were letting groups of around 30 people inside the actual auditorium where you got to wait in another long circular line to take your picture with the trophy. You were allowed to take pictures of the trophy from a far with your own camera but when it came time to take your picture with the trophy they had a "professional" photographer who took a single picture of you. You were handed a little slip of paper with a website address and gallery number and according to the guy who I talked to the picture would be available for purchase online within 24 hours. I hear it costs 20 bucks. You better believe if I look even halfway decent in the picture I will totally buy it. They were even cool and didn't get all upset when I got behind the photographer with my cell phone to get some good up close pictures of the trophy itself. The long line was totally worth the once in a lifetime experience of being up close and personal with the World Series trophy. Long live the Orange and Black!! Gooooooo Giants! :0)

Wow, 52 years on the "making"!! We deserve this more than anybody. Line is 3/4 around the block…read moreand doors don't even open for another ten minutes!! Go Giants!