The chief city of San Joaquin county in California, Stockton is situated to the south of the state capital Sacramento. A comparatively small but growing city, Stockton is known for its annual Asparagus festival, and enjoys strong historical links with agriculture and a growing modern services economy.
For visitors to the city, there are ample amenities and attraction to serve every interest and age range. The celebrated Stockton Symphony perform out of San Joaquin Delta College at regular intervals throughout the year, while the Stockton Arena is home to artists in more contemporary styles, and has hosted major names from the world of popular music in recent years.
In addition to the music and entertainment on offer in Stockton, the city is also home to a number of art galleries and museums, the most notable of which are the Haggin Museum and the Tidewater Art Gallery, which specializes in giving a platform to local artists and is a must-see for art enthusiast visiting the city.
