BEST CASINO

(within 100 miles)

Surprise, surprise—Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is still snagging the top spot. Located in Jackson, Calif., a three-star hotel, full casino, and an award-winning restaurant make for a fun getaway for folks 18 and older. In all there are more than 1,700 video games including slots, Keno, and poker and 32 exciting table games.

12222 New York Ranch Rd., Jackson

There is also a new kid on the block. Did you know Sky River Casino, a 100,000-square foot gaming complex, is located just down the road in Elk Grove? With 2,000 slot machines and more than 80 gaming tables, plus a 12-table poker room, the towering casino is new on the scene, debuting on our Best Casino list at No. 2. While the gaming part of the project is open (since August 2022), it’s only the beginning. The complex also features 17 food and drink options, including a steakhouse, pub, and Chinese restaurant, and a hotel is on the horizon, boasting 302 rooms, a pool, spa, and fitness center laid out over 12 stories. 1 Sky River Pkwy., Elk Grove

Rounding out the list is our very own Kings Card Club in Stockton. The local hotspot boasts a high-end restaurant and bar, six game types, and 22 tables including Pai Gow, poker, and black jack, plus 72 televisions to catch the next sporting event or UFC fight and live entertainment every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. 6111 West Ln., #103, Stockton

. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort

BEST GOLF COURSE (public)

1. Swenson Park Golf Course, 2. Micke Grove Golf Course

Best Golf Course (private)

Members only, but it’s probably worth it (just like that chic jacket you owned in the 1980s). Whether you’re getting married and need a gorgeous setting for your nuptials, or you’re looking for a round of golf so picturesque it’ll distract from your subpar swing, Brookside Golf & Country Club has you covered. The 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and features 14 lakes, which makes for a challenging day on the links. But true enthusiasts will love the contest the contoured course offers, as well as its Scottish flair. 3603 St. Andrews Dr., Stockton

1. Brookside Golf & Country Club

2. Woodbridge Golf & Country Club

3. Stockton Golf & Country Club

Best Hotel

1. Wine & Roses

2. University Plaza Waterfront Hotel

3. Hilton Stockton

Best

Museum

1. Haggin Museum

2. World Of Wonders Science Museum

3. Children’s Museum, Stockton