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Road trip from Stockton to Santa Cruz

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ITINERARY

2h 11m103 miles13 stops
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Banner Island Ballpark
404 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203-2806
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
2
McHenry Bowl
3700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-1597
3
The State Theatre
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354-0924
4
John Thurman Field
601 Neece Dr, Modesto, CA 95351-3772
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Visit Stockton
125 Bridge Place Fl 2, Stockton, CA 95202-2301
Visit Stockton is the official source for visitor information in Stockton, CA. Free maps, guides & brochures, and Stockton related souvenirs. Our team is here to create the best experience for our visiting guests and groups. Please reach out to us to assist you in making your visit an awesome one.
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Swenson Park Golf Course
6803 Alexandria Pl, Stockton, CA 95207-2417
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Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
3732 Carpenter Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-8107
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Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
4770 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA 94602-2535
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the FamilySearch Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill Auditorium and most events are free.
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Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-3515
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Lake Merritt
Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
9th Street between Clay and Broadway, Oakland, CA
12
Jack London's Cabin
Oakland, CA
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
13
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA 94607
Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
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OVERVIEW

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Start:Banner Island Ballpark
Stockton, California·
4.5
(83) review
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
404 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203-2806
2
McHenry Bowl
Modesto, California·
4.0
(9) review
3700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-1597
3
The State Theatre
Modesto, California·
4.5
(91) review
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354-0924
4
John Thurman Field
Modesto, California·
4.5
(77) review
601 Neece Dr, Modesto, CA 95351-3772
5
Visit Stockton
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
Visit Stockton is the official source for visitor information in Stockton, CA. Free maps, guides & brochures, and Stockton related souvenirs. Our team is here to create the best experience for our visiting guests and groups. Please reach out to us to assist you in making your visit an awesome one.
125 Bridge Place Fl 2, Stockton, CA 95202-2301
6
Swenson Park Golf Course
Stockton, California·
4.0
(8) review
6803 Alexandria Pl, Stockton, CA 95207-2417
7
Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
3732 Carpenter Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-8107
8
Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
Oakland, California·
5.0
(940) review
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the FamilySearch Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill Auditorium and most events are free.
4770 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA 94602-2535
9
Oaktown Spice Shop
Oakland, California·
5.0
(9) review
546 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-3515
10
Lake Merritt
Oakland, California·
4.5
(926) review
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612
11
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
Oakland, California·
4.5
(9) review
9th Street between Clay and Broadway, Oakland, CA
12
Jack London's Cabin
Oakland, California·
3.5
(90) review
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
Oakland, CA
13
Jack London Square
Oakland, California·
4.0
(862) review
Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
Oakland, CA 94607

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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Stockton and Santa Cruz?
The distance is 103 miles
What's the travel time between Stockton and Santa Cruz?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 11m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Stockton and Santa Cruz?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Santa Cruz?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Santa Cruz
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz?
The weather in Santa Cruz is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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