Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
San Joaquin Valley
With elaborate grounds, brightly painted statues and a 50ft reclining Buddha, this is a vibrant home to the area's Cambodian population. The celebration…
Cesar E Chavez National Monument
San Joaquin Valley
This newly designated national monument, Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, is the national headquarters of the United Farmworkers of America and was the…
Forestiere Underground Gardens
San Joaquin Valley
If you see only one thing in Fresno, make it this intriguing historic landmark, two blocks east of Hwy 99. The gardens were built by Sicilian immigrant…
Weber Point Events Center
San Joaquin Valley
Downtown on the McLeod Lake waterfront, the modern white edifice standing in the middle of a grassy park looking rather like a pile of sailboats is the…
Kern County Museum
San Joaquin Valley
This museum brings local history to life with a pioneer village of more than 50 restored and replicated buildings (including Merle Haggard's childhood…
Michael David
San Joaquin Valley
These brothers have built an enthusiastic following with their oaky, fruity wines. Their renowned Zinfandel, '7 Deadly Zins,' is a standout. The cafe and…
Cedar View Winery
San Joaquin Valley
On the easternmost reaches of the Blossom Trail, Cedar View Winery is a comfy place to enjoy a glass of wine and Sierra views from the back patio. Known…
Jessie's Grove at Olde Ice House Cellars
San Joaquin Valley
See AlsoWhat is the San Joaquin Valley?Several wineries have opened tasting rooms within a few blocks of one another downtown, including Jessie's Grove, which pours Zinfandel, Chardonnay,…
Japanese Garden
San Joaquin Valley
This garden is the brainchild of gardener 'Duke' Yoshimura, who was born in Sacramento and educated in Japan. He later served in the US armed forces…
Jessie’s Grove
San Joaquin Valley
With its summer concert series and very long history, this is an anchor of Lodi wine producers. There's a new tasting room downtown on E Locust St.
Harney Lane
San Joaquin Valley
A sweet family outfit that’s been around Lodi forever; their Tempranillo is an overachiever. Tasting fee refunded with purchase.
Jeremy Wine Co
San Joaquin Valley
Friendly folk in this brass- and wood-fitted tasting room downtown pour a bright fruit-forward Sangiovese.
Castle Air Museum
San Joaquin Valley
Aerospace buffs will enjoy strolling down the rows of vintage military aircraft, ranging from pre-WWII to the present, on former Air Force base grounds…
Roeding Park
San Joaquin Valley
Just east of Hwy 99, this large and shady park is home to the small Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Adjacent to it are Storyland, a kitschy children’s fairy-tale…
San Joaquin Valley
For the seriously underage, Lodi’s Micke Grove Regional Park and Zoo is a good stop, with a water play area, hissing co*ckroaches and some barking sea…
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
San Joaquin Valley
This zoo, which began as a refuge for unwanted pets over 100 years ago, is now home to animals from around the globe, including elephants, tigers, lions…
Tower Theatre
San Joaquin Valley
Fresno’s Tower District began as a shopping mecca during the 1920s, gaining its name from the Tower Theatre, a beautiful 1939 art-deco movie house. The…
Riverdance Farm
San Joaquin Valley
Permaculture farming produces delectable blueberries and cherries May to June at this fruit and nut farm, which also hosts a pick-and-gather festival the…
California Living Museum
San Joaquin Valley
The zoo and botanical gardens showcase over 200 native animals and a rattlesnake house, which has every type of rattler in the state. It’s about a 20…
San Joaquin Valley
Three stories hold vintage wares that date back to at least the same era as the Woolworth building they're housed in. Try to go when the diner is open.
Organic Pastures
San Joaquin Valley
This dairy offers raw milk and raw-milk products – sweet, creamy and totally unlike anything in the supermarket. Regular tours and a chance to camp with…
Haggin Museum
San Joaquin Valley
This city gem houses a 26ft boat by Stockton's own Stephens Bros company, and an excellent collection of American landscape and 'Golden Age' paintings.
Fresno Art Museum
San Joaquin Valley
This museum has rotating exhibits of contemporary art – including work by local artists – that are among the most intriguing in the valley.
d’Art
San Joaquin Valley
Helen and Dave Dart's bold Cabernet Sauvignon is as fun and inviting as the tasting room. Tasting fee refunded with purchase.
LangeTwins
San Joaquin Valley
The Viognier and reserve blends are worth the 7-mile drive north of town to this state-of-the-art steel-and-redwood winery.
Riaza Wines
San Joaquin Valley
The downtown tasting room pours Spanish varietals that only recently were discovered to grow like mad in the Lodi sun.
Banner Island Ballpark
San Joaquin Valley
The beautiful Banner Island Ballpark is where the minor-league Stockton Ports play ball April to September.
Kingsburg Historical Park
San Joaquin Valley
A small town's worth of historical structures, including a general store, schoolhouse and windmill, were relocated to this square on the east end of town…
Playland
San Joaquin Valley
Classic kiddie rides and games including merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, roller coasters and more.
Storyland
San Joaquin Valley
A kitschy children’s fairy-tale world dating from 1962.
Historic Kingsburg Jail
San Joaquin Valley
This tiny 1925 jail has been spiffed up for viewing.
Woodward Park
San Joaquin Valley
The city's largest park has 300 acres of barbecue facilities, lakes and ponds, a Japanese garden (adult/child $5/1), and a huge amphitheater for…
