BEST OF SHOPPING

When you’re looking to lighten the load in your wallet, the opportunities are endless. Should you buy a new purse, a new watch? What if you went all out and splurged on a brand-new car? Regardless of how you’re looking to spend your hard-earned dollars, let’s just say our readers have some suggestions that may help. And the best part is, shopping local keeps dollars in our community! Not to mention the in-person experience is more intimate than shopping online.

While plenty of the names on our list are repeat winners—Lincoln Center, Chase Chevrolet, Best Wishes, to name a few—there are a few newbies spicing up our ‘Best Of Shopping’ list. When you’re looking for unique items, whether for your own collection or to gift to a friend, Hidden Gem stocks some creative finds. Opened for less than one year, the specialty shop is already making an impression on locals with a colorful collection of cute mugs, powerful crystals, and character stickers and keychains. The Rabbit Hole Trading Co. has been around a bit longer and their inventory offers a rotating collection of pop culture finds, including everything from Disney, Hello Kitty Loungefly, and FunkoPop, to vinyl records. Rounding out our list are suggestions for auto dealerships, bicycle shops, accessory stores, clothing boutiques, and more. Read on for shopping inspo!

BEST Auto Dealership

1. Chase Chevrolet

2. Big Valley Ford

3. Toyota Town of Stockton

Best Bicycle Shop

Robby’s Bicycles is your onestop shop for bike purchases, related gear, advice, and service in Stockton, while in Lodi, Lodi Cyclery is top dog and in Manteca, it’s Anderson’s Mower & Bike enthusiasts flock to. All three bike shops are about more than buying and fixing bikes; they all host community rides to get people out on their bikes and meeting other people who like to ride. Keep an eye on their social media, or stop by the shop, to find dates for upcoming events. 7931 Thornton Rd., Ste. D, Stockton and 9 N. School St., Lodi and 907 W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca

1. Robby’s Bicycles

2. Lodi Cyclery

3. Anderson’s Mower & Bike

Best Consignment Shop

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BEST SHOPPING CENTER/MALL

It’s time to shop until you drop. If you’re looking for quality goods from locally owned businesses, then you’ll love Lincoln Center. Pick up a last minute gift from Best Wishes, outfit your kids in the coolest fashions at Sassy Pants Children’s Boutique, and impress your friends with a night on the town anchored by an escape room or axe throwing. Head to Weberstown Mall or Sherwood Mall if you’re looking for nostalgia. These classic malls will make you feel like you’re 13 again, with a crisp $20 in your hand. The former has Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, and Forever 21 while the latter boasts ULTA, Homegoods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Sky Zone. 374 Lincoln Center, Stockton and 4950 Pacific Ave., Stockton, and 5308 Pacific Ave., Stockton

BEST Women’s Clothing Boutique