Located just 50 miles south of California’s capital, Stockton is California’s 13th largest city. Thanks to a vast river delta, Stockton, California is rich in fertile farmland. If you’re looking for Stockton hotels, Extended Stay Hotels has two great places to stay, both offering a great price.
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In addition to its long heritage as an agricultural center, Stockton is the sight of California’s first inland port. The success of this port is enhanced by the city’s location near four major freeways and the port’s modern storage and handling facilities. Since 2000, the Port of Stockton has handled over a million metric tons of bagged rice headed for destinations around the world.
Included among Stockton’s major employers is Diamond Foods, a company that has evolved from a walnut grower to international snack food company.
Several important universities call Stockton home with the University of the Pacific, or UOP as it is known, being the largest. Because its campus is reminiscent of the Ivy League colleges on the East Coast, UOP has been the sight for several Hollywood films, including Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Stockton sits on the edge of one of the world’s great deltas, the San Joaquin Delta. As water from neighboring mountains passes over this flat area, it spreads out, forming hundreds of miles of wetlands, streams and rivers. This flow ultimately arrives in the brackish estuary of the San Francisco Bay Delta.
Stockton’s geographical location makes it a natural wonderland, ideal for fishing, boating, hiking and just enjoying the wonders of nature. The area is also on the Pacific Flyway, a path followed by millions of birds annually during the migratory seasons.
Situated within a rapidly expanding downtown, Stockton Arena, home to four sports teams, is a popular attraction for sports fans. Teams that play here include the soccer team California Cougars and hockey team Stockton Thunder.
If you like to spend your free time on the green, then you’ll be delighted by your options in Stockton. Named “Best Public Golf Course in Northern California” by Golf Digest in 1994, Castle Oaks Golf Club is a spot visiting golfers will want to play. The 18-Hole, par 71 championship golf course offers magnificent views and plenty of challenging play.
Visitors looking for a comfortable, convenient, and affordable Stockton hotel are sure to enjoy either of Extended Stay Hotels’ two Stockton, California locations.