Stockton Shopping and Districts

(Stockton, California - CA, USA)

Several shopping malls and plenty of local stores mean that visitors to Stockton will not have far to trek for some retail opportunities. Many luxury brands can be found around the city, ranging from designer clothing and upscale fashion boutiques, to pricey Rolex watches and jewelry.

A great way to meet the local Californians and sample their produce is by paying a visit to one of the surrounding farms and wineries, or heading to a farmer's market. Freshly squeezed olive oil, along with seasonal fruit and veg, can be found at the Bozzano Olive Range on Navone Road, on the northeastern side of the city, while more centrally located is the Downtown Stockton Certified Farmers' Market on Main Street, next to the Bob Hope Theater.

More than 2,000 people choose to do part of their weekly shopping at the Downtown Stockton Certified Farmers' Market, which operates each Friday between the months of May and October, from 08:00 until 14:00. Even more popular is the Downtown Stockton Asian Farmers' Market on the corner of San Joaquin Street and El Dorado Street. This particular market dates from the late 1970s and operates all through the year, opening early on Saturday mornings, roughly from 05:30 until 11:00 or thereabouts, and drawing up to 9,000 shoppers.

Where to Shop

When it comes to actual shopping malls in Stockton, Weberstown Mall is a good place to start. Situated on the northern outskirts of the city, Weberstown mall stands on Pacific Avenue, next to the campus of the San Joaquin Delta College. Barnes and Noble, Forever 21, Hollister Co, JC Penney, Journeys, Old Navy, Sears, Spencer Gifts and Victoria's Secrets are the principal stores based here.

Standing right next-door is the Sherwood Mall, where anchor stores come in the guise of Best Buy, HomeGoods, Macy's, Petco and Ulta Beauty. Those with a taste for jewelry can choose between Diamonds by Chainary, Don Roberto Jewelers and Samuel's Jewelers, while for fashion, First Impressions, Fresh N Fitted, Pac Sun, Rue 21, Torrid and Zumiez are all to hand. There are also numerous eateries to be found within the Sherwood Mall, being grouped around the Patio Food Court area.

Advertising itself as the city's premier shopping and dining destination is the Lincoln Center, where close to 100 stores await shoppers. The Lincoln Center stands on the corner of West Benjamin Holt Drive and Pacific Avenue, and is just under a five-minute drive north of the Sherwood Mall. The center is the perfect spot to shop for groceries, since it is home to a Safeway supermarket, as well as Podesto's Market, Deli and Bakery.

The Eastland Plaza Shopping Center on North Wilson Way also deserves a mention and resides on the eastern side of downtown Stockton.