Stockton, California

Can’t get enough of fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts? What about homemade pies? How about great drives through some of the most beautiful orchards and farmland anywhere? You’ve arrived in California’s Central Valley, also referred to as “The Greatest Garden in the World” and the “Nation’s Salad Bowl” where fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy are produced, packaged, and shipped all over the world. Stockton and San Joaquin County have a long history of great agricultural operations. Some of our top crops include almonds, apples, cherries, tomatoes, walnuts, and grapes. The region is also famous for blueberries, nectarines, peaches, and, of course, asparagus. Take a drive through the countryside and stop at the small roadside farm stands. In addition to the freshest local produce you can find, many have homemade baked goods, offer wine tasting, and even make a great lunch. Check out Visit Stockton website for to request their San Joaquin County Map and Farm Guide.

In operation since 1947, The Fruit Bowl continues to provide the freshest and the best of local produce, baked goods, nuts, jams, local honey and olive oils, and Lodi wines. The Lucchetti family encourages you to stop in and enjoy the bounty of San Joaquin County. They specialize in tree-ripened fruit and fresh vegetables picked daily during the summer season. Just 3-1/2 miles east of Highway 99 on Waterloo Road (Highway 88), The Fruit Bowl is a great place to stop for lunch and enjoy our lawn and shade trees or pick up the perfect imported Italian ingredients to stock your pantry shelves.

Golden Villa Farmers' Market is considered one of California’s oldest and most successful markets. It has been around since 1979, now drawing nearly 9,000 customers every Saturday. It has fresh flavors, produce, herbs, fish and sweets from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Korea, China, and India.

The Weberstown Mall Sunday Farmers' Market is organized by the San Joaquin Certified Farmers' Market Association and features a wide range of fresh and local fruits, veggies, and baked goods. Local food trucks often stop by to serve hot food. Open rain or shine! Cash is king.