2014 Lodi Visitor Guide

lodi visitor guide

The Official Source for Lodi Visitor Information A Publication of the Visit Lodi! Conference and Visitors Bureau

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we have a story w e ’ d l i ke to s ha re ...

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There’s something special here in Lodi

that we’ve been perfecting for a long, long time. It’s a subtle medley of ingredients

that, like our exceptional wine, has only gotten better with time.

i n si d e Welcome.........................................................1 Beneath the Vines..................................2 Beyond the Vineyards.......................4 Behind the Wine.......................................6 Dining..............................................................25 Weddings.................................................... 28 Arts & Culture........................................30 shopping......................................................32 Attractions..............................................34 Events.............................................................36 Lodging........................................................38 Meetings...................................................39 Transportation....................................43 Cover photo: Harney Lane wine Club Harvest Dinner, courtesy of Harney Lane Vineyards and Randy Caparoso, lodiwine.com this page: ©hiya images/corbis

You’ll find it in the simple combination of rich soil, cool Delta breezes on a summer’s evening, lush grass, a proud river and a storied history of welcoming travelers. Anyone who has set foot on this special land will undoubtedly attest to experiencing it.

This is Lodi, California, and we’d like to introduce you to our remarkable tapestry of good people, great grapes and a back-story that all are welcome to enjoy.

Lodi is a place where both wine aficionados and those simply seeking a different kind of escape are equally comfortable. There are museums to explore, elegant birds to admire, the Mokelumne River to cool off in, or you can leisurely stroll around our charming historic shopping district (window peeking always allowed). Lodi’s open arms hospitality is genuine and its diversions remarkable.

This planner will give you a taste of what’s in store for you here. But, as with the label on a fine wine, words and pictures reveal only so much. Lodi invites you to discover the story that is greater than the wine itself.

behind the wine

The Visit Lodi! Conference and Visitors Bureau is your official source for information and help in planning your next visit.

View our website at visitlodi.com or call us at 209-365-1195. Make sure to stop by our new Downtown Visitor Center at 25 N. School St. It’s the perfect first stop to plan your Lodi itinerary.

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THE v i ne s

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People Behind The Wine

1600 / Berghold Estate Winery

1860 / Michael David Winery

The Berghold family name dates back to the 1600’s in Austria where Berghold means “vineyard worker.” This ancestral fact may explain the current Berghold family’s passion for wine.

The Berghold Family estate is an assemblage of three contiguous vineyards totaling 85 acres of Syrah, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.

The Phillips family’s great-greatgrandfather Andrew Harshner and his wife, Lucille, homesteaded 160 acres near the town of Lodi, following the Civil War. Today, Michael and David Phillips, of Michael David Winery, represent the fifth generation of growers in Lodi with 650 acres of premium wine grapes.

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It’s the soil that makes this region so special.

The grapes, once primarily the Tokay variety, but now the Zinfandel (among many others), love this loamy dirt. It is ground that has fostered generations of vines in the

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same way that it’s served as the foundation for the generations of families who grew up here. This special earthy recipe allows the fruit to grow–not too fast, not too slow– like the speed of the town itself.

1880 / Mettler Family Vineyards

1924 / Delicato Family Vineyards

Carl Mettler’s great-great grandfather first purchased Lodi farmland and his great-grandfather planted its first vineyard. Carl, wife Gladys and family have farmed the land since the 1940’s.

Today his son Larry, grandson Adam and the entire family are involved with every element of winemaking for a new age of Mettler Family wines.

In 1924, Gasparé Indelicato began planting grapes at his home in Manteca, California. In 1935, the first grapes were crushed by Gasparé and his brother-inlaw, using a hand-driven press in their old hay barn. This first vintage had a yield of 3,451 gallons (1,400 cases). Today, Delicato Family Vineyards is one of the leading family winegrowers in America.

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Lodi

People Behind The Wine

1966 / Borra Vineyards Third-generation grower Stephen Borra and wife Beverly, bought the remaining 30 acres of the original, now 100-yearold farm. After a decade of successful grape growing, he formally started Borra Vineyards.

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/ The Lucas Family Winery

The Lucas Winery was established in 1978 because they believed they had the soil, climate and vineyards to produce great wines. Their philosophy stated by winemaker David Lucas: “We believe wines should be crafted to reflect the place they are from. Crafting organically farmed, hand harvested, unblended pure varietal wines is our specialty.�

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Just as the grapes are smitten with the special soil, we think you’ll find a fondness for Lodi and the people that make it such a special place.

For a town of fewer than 70,000, there’s still a warm smile around every corner, and always an adventure to be found, from communing with nature on a hike, to chasing your golf ball, to shopping and dining downtown. To stimulate your mind’s desires, you can experience the local arts by taking in a musical at Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts Theater, or experimenting with hands-on exhibits at the mesmerizing World of Wonders Science Museum. And then there’s the wine.

1979 / Mondavi Vineyards

2012 / Viaggio Estate and Winery

Robert Mondavi bought the land and historic buildings on Woodbridge Road to turn them into Woodbridge Winery —one of the largest table wine labels in the nation.

Larry and Teri Lawrence and two other agricultural families purchased the Viaggio Winery with a vision to make it a place for people to enjoy a bottle of bold Ancient Vine Zinfandel and listen to live music or with a picnic basket overlooking the river. Teri is a microbiologist and is using her extensive background in chemistry to influence the art of winemaking.

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Grapes have been at the heart of Lodi’s history. Like a royal bloodline that grows stronger with each generation, Lodi’s grapes have naturally selected the best traits of their ancestry and continue to advance and thrive. The climate and soil are such a heavenly match that the Lodi Appellation was conferred upon the region in 1986. The designation is an honor that speaks for itself, increasingly gaining fans countrywide.

Today, over 85 wineries, comprising 450 labels, are bottled here. (The Lodi region produces more wine grapes than any other California appellation.) This is a way of life that’s been central to Lodi for almost 140 years. But what’s so apparent is that success hasn’t gone to our heads— more like our hearts. The winemakers —often fourth or fifth generation growers—are proud parents. They thrive on the opportunity to talk wine with their guests, and tell the stories that make their grapes such a success—right down to each distinct flavorful personality. The winemaker will likely be the one to top off your glass. It’s amazing how well you get to know a wine when you can converse with the person who put so much love into it.

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Ahh yes, the wine…

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VIAGGIO

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WINERIES

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wineries

Numbers indicate location on map Visit Lodi! Official Visitor Information Center

25 N. School St., Lodi 209-365-1195, visitlodi.com Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm Visit our new downtown visitor center, your perfect first stop to explore area attraction exhibits and plan your stay. Let our expert staff answer all your questions.

14 Abundance Vineyards

1150 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-334-0274, abundancevineyards.com tasting: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm

2 Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards

22353 N. Tretheway Rd., Acampo 209-333-6102, acquiescevineyards.com tasting: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Thu by appointment

3 Berghold Vineyards

17343 N. Cherry Rd., Lodi 209-333-9291, bergholdvineyards.com tasting: Thu-Sun 11am-5pm

4 Borra Vineyards & Winery

18, 25 Heritage Oak Winery

51 Mettler Family Vineyards

10112 E. Woodbridge Rd., Acampo 209-986-2763, heritageoakwinery.com Tasting: Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm Also at Lodi Wine Cellars

7889 E. Harney Ln., Lodi 209-369-3045, mettlerwine.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

21, 22 Jessie’s Grove Winery

4580 W. Hwy. 12, Lodi 209-368-7384, michaeldavidwinery.com Tasting: Daily 10am-5pm Also at cellardoor

1973 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-368-0880, jessiesgrovewinery.com Tasting: Daily 12-5pm Tasting room at Olde Ice House Cellars 27 E. Locust St., Lodi Tasting: Fri-Sat 12-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

24 Klinker Brick Winery

15887 N. Alpine Rd., Lodi 209-224-5156, klinkerbrickwinery.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

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26 The Lucas Winery

18196 N. Davis Rd., Lodi 209-368-2006, lucaswinery.com Tasting: Thu-Sun 12-4:30pm

31, 5 Michael David Winery

40 Riaza Wines

20 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-625-1103, riazawines.com Tasting: Fri-Sat 1-6pm, Sun 1-5pm

38, 52 Sorelle Winery

9599 N Highway 88, Stockton 209-931-4350, sorellewinery.com Tasting: Sat-Sun 11am-5pm Fri 12-6pm, Mon and Thu 12-5pm Also at Lodi’s Wine Social

47 Upstream Watts Winery 17036 N. Locust Tree Rd., Lodi 209-368-2974, wattswine.com Tasting: Fri-Sun 11-5pm

43, 5 Van Ruiten Family Winery

1301 E. Armstrong Rd., Lodi 209-368-2446, borravineyards.com Tasting: Fri-Mon 12-5pm, Tue-Thu by appointment

27 m2 Wines

2900 E. Peltier Rd., Acampo 209-339-1071, m2wines.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

340 W. Highway 12, Lodi 209-334-5722, vrwinery.com Tasting: Daily 11am-5pm Also at cellardoor

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53 McCay Cellars

1370 E. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-368-WINE, mccaycellars.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, and by appointment

44 Viaggio Estate & Winery

203 S. School St., Lodi 209-366-2634, dancingfoxwinery.com Tasting: Tue-Thu 12-3pm, Fri-Sat 125pm, Sun 12-3pm

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28 Macchia

9010 E. Harney Ln., Lodi 209-365-1900, harneylane.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

7099 E. Peltier Rd., Acampo 209-333-2600, macchiawines.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm Tue-Wed private tastings by appointment only

100 E. Taddei Rd., Acampo 209-368-1378, viaggiowinery.com Tasting: Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

48 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi

5950 E. Woodbridge Rd., Acampo 209-365-8139, woodbridgewines.com Tasting: Daily 10:30am-4:30pm

Additional Wineries & Tasting Rooms 49 Akin Estates

Located at Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-365-7575, akinestates.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm

25 Benson Ferry

Located at Lodi Wine Cellars 112 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-365-6622, lodiwinecellars.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-10pm, Fri 3pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-4pm

46 Boitano Family Wines

Located at Tuscan Winery Village 12470 Locke Rd., Lockeford 209-727-3270 boitanofamilywines.com Tasting: Fri and Sun noon-4:30pm, Sat 12-5pm

Tasting hours subject to change - check with individual wineries for current tasting schedules and special events.

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ONE WAY WINERY CELLARDOOR WEIBEL 56 LODI’S WINE SOCIAL LODI WINE CELLARS

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HOUSLEY’S CENTURY OAK

m2 WINES DANCING COYOTE WINERY

TUSCAN WINERY VILLAGE ST. AMANT WINERY McCAY CELLARS

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LODI VISITOR CENTER

UPSTREAM WATTS WINERY

25 N. School St.

STONUM VINEYARDS

METTLER FAMILY VINEYARDS

RIAZA WINES FIELDS FAMILY JEREMY WINE CO. VINEDOS AURORA WINERY

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w i n e r i e s & tast i ng ro o ms

Numbers indicate location on map 5 Bokisch Vineyards

Located at cellardoor 21 N. School St., Lodi 209-334-4338 bokischvineyards.com Tasting: Tue-Thu 1-9pm, Fri 1-11pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-5pm

5 cellardoor

Tasting room featuring Lodi wines 21 N. School St., Lodi 209-339-4394 lodicellardoor.com Tasting: Tue-Thu 1-9pm, Fri 1-11pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-5pm

6 Clements Ridge

23225 E. Hwy 88, Clements 209-759-3850, clementsridge.com Tasting: Daily 11am-6pm

30 Dancing Coyote Winery

3125 E. Orange St., Acampo 209-339-9780 dancingcoyotewines.com Tasting: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm

8 d’Art Wines

13299 N. Curry Ave., Lodi 209-334-9946, dartwines.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 12-5pm

10 Delicato Family Vineyards

12001 S. Hwy 99, Manteca 888-599-4637, dfvwines.com Tasting: Daily 9am-5:30pm

11 Estate Crush

Featuring more than 20 local wines.

2 W. Lockeford St., Lodi 209-368-7595 estatecrush.com Tasting: Fri-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-5pm or by appointment

12, 13 Fields Family Wines

20 N. School St., Lodi 209-368-3435 fieldsfamilywines.com Tasting: Wed and Sun 1-6pm, Thu-Sat 1-8pm Estate Winery Tasting Room 3803 E. Woodbridge Rd., Acampo 209-896-6012 Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

49 Grady FamilyVineyards

Located at Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-365-7575, gradywine.com

Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm

16 Harmony Wynelands

9291 E. Harney Lane, Lodi 209-369-4184 harmonywynelands.com Tasting: Mon-Sat 11am-5:30pm, Sun 12:30-5pm

15 H-G Vineyards

9 W. Locust St., Lodi, 209-263-0839, h-gvineyards.com Tasting: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 11am5pm, Sun 12-5pm

19 Housley’s Century Oak Winery

22211 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Acampo 209-334-3482 centuryoakwinery.com Tasting: Sat 12-4pm

20 Jeremy Wine Co.

6 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-367-3773 jeremywineco.com Tasting: Thu-Fri 1-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm

23 Kidder Family Winery

17266 Hillside Dr., Lodi 209-727-0728, kidderwines.com Tasting: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm

55 LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards

1525 E. Jahant Rd., Acampo 209-334-9780 langetwins.com Tasting: Thu-Sun 11am-4pm

49 Lobo Loco Winery Estates

Located at Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-365-7575 woodbridgeuncorked.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm

25 Lodi Wine Cellars

Tasting room featuring Lodi wines 112 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-365-6622 lodiwinecellars.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-10pm, Fri 3pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-4pm

52 Lodi’s Wine Social

Tasting room featuring Sorelle and Six Hands Wines

7 N. School St., Lodi 209-224-5740 Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 1-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm

36 pondl Winery

49 Maley Brothers

37 Ripken Vineyards & Winery

Located at Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-365-7575 woodbridgeuncorked.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm

29 McConnell Estates Winery

10686 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove 916-685-5368 mcconnellestates.com Tasting: Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

32 Oak Farm Vineyards

23627 N. DeVries Rd., Lodi 209-365-6565 oakfarmvineyards.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm

33 Oak Ridge Winery

6100 E. Hwy 12 (Victor Rd.) Lodi 209-369-4758 oakridgewinery.com Tasting: Daily 10am-5pm

34 Omega Cellars

13731 N. Hwy 88, Lodi 209-367-1910, omegavineyardsandwinery.com Tasting: Wed-Sun 12-5pm

50 One Way Winery

665 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-367-3672, pondlwinery.com Tasting: Fri-Sun 12-6pm, Mon-Thu by appointment

2472 W. Sargent Rd., Lodi 209-367-WINE (9463) ripkenwine.com Tasting: Fri-Sun 12-4pm and by appointment

46 Stama Winery

Tuscan Winery Village 12470 Locke Rd., Lockeford Tasting: Daily 11am-5pm

New location coming soon:

17521 Davis Rd., Lodi 209-727-3314, stamawinery.com

7 St. Amant Winery

1 Winemaster Way, Bldg. I, Lodi 209-367-0646, stamantwine.com Tasting: Mon-Fri by appointment, Sat-Sun Noon-4pm

41 St. Jorge Winery

22769 N. Bender Rd., Acampo 209-365-0202, stjorgewinery.com Tasting: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm

49 St. Sophia Estates

Located at Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-365-7575 woodbridgeuncorked.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm

Located at Lodi downtown Visitor Center 25 N. School St., Lodi 209-365-4081 onewaywinery.com Tasting: Thu-Sat 1-8pm, Sun 1-5pm

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46 Pasos Vineyards

39 Stonum Vineyards & Winery

Tuscan Winery Village 12470 Locke Rd., Lockeford 559-978-0523, pasoswinery.com Tasting: Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm

35 Peirano Estate Vineyards 21831 N. Hwy 99, Acampo 209-369-9463, peirano.com Tasting: Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm

Tasting hours subject to change - check with individual wineries for current tasting schedules and special events.

Located at Lodi’s Wine Social 7 N. School St., Lodi 209-224-5740 sixhandswinery.com Tasting: Thu 2-7pm, Fri 2-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12- 5pm

16388 N. Alpine Rd., Lodi 209-368-1772 stonumvineyards.com Tasting: Jan-Sept, Sat 2-5pm, or by appointment

42 Toasted Toad Cellars 21 E. Elm St., Lodi 209-400-4040 toastedtoadcellars.com

Tasting: Fri-Mon 11am-6pm, Tue-Thu by appointment

46 Tuscan Winery Village 12470 Locke Rd., Lockeford tuscanwinevillage.com Tasting: Times vary by winery

25, 45 Vicarmont Vineyards & Winery

Also at Lodi Wine Cellars 16475 N. Locust Tree Rd., Lodi 209-481-3386, vicarmont.com Tasting: Sat-Sun 12-5pm, Mon-Fri by appointment

54 Viñedos Aurora at Pamplona Tapas

14 W. Oak St., Lodi 209-810-0824 vinedosaurora.com Tasting: Thu-Sun 11am-9pm

56, 49 Weibel Vineyards & Winery 13 N. School St., Lodi 209.370.6013, weibel.com Tasting: Mon-Tue 11am-6pm, Wed-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm Also at Woodbridge Uncorked

49 Woodbridge Uncorked

Featuring six local boutique wineries.

18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-365-7575, woodbridgeuncorked.com Tasting: Wed-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm

By Appointment Only Barsetti Vineyards 209-369-4902 barsettivineyards.com

E2 Family Winery 209-334-5911 e2familywinery.com

Peltier Station

209-367-4882, peltierstation.com

Scotto Family Wines 209-333-7239 scottofamilywines.com

Spenker Winery 209-367-0467 spenkerwinery.com

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dine out

dig in Fine Dining Crush Kitchen + Bar 115 S. School St., Lodi 209-369-5400

Rosewood Bar & Grill

School Street Bistro

Rolling Scones Bakery

2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-371-6160

Woodbridge Crossing 18939 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-366-1800

ocean—eating fresh, delectable food is as simple as picking

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up the fork.

The region’s collective surf and turf offerings take center stage on the diverse menus you’ll find throughout Lodi. With all the fresh ingredients Lodi chefs have at their fingertips, dishes are simply more savory, rich, and filled with bright flavor profiles. Lodi’s dining selection runs the gamut from American to Asian cuisine, Italian to International, pizza to brew pub, and everything in between.

Your challenge will be deciding what and where to eat. An evening walk down the golden sidewalk takes you past a casually fun brewery, the spicy temptations of an Asian bistro, upscale chic, a candy store for the sweet tooth and authentic Mexican fare. And that’s only down one street.

Let your taste buds take the lead, there’s no wrong direction for the foodie in Lodi.

Phillips Farms .

Café & Bakery 4580 W. Hwy. 12, Lodi 209-368-7384

Towne House Restaurant . at Wine & Roses

ample wineries, and only a hop, skip and jump from the

2533 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-367-1322

28 S. School St., Lodi 209-369-0470 116 N. School St., Lodi 209-333-3950

When you’re surrounded by rich farm country, wild ranches,

Panera Bread Bakery . & Café

Woodbridge Inn .

Steakhouse

322 N. California St., Lodi 209-747-3418

Scooters California Grill & Catering Co. 121 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-369-8100

The Soup Ladle 312 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi 209-368-9587

The Dancing Fox .

Winery & Bakery 203 S. School St., Lodi 209-366-2634

18878 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-368-2346

The Rusted Mic

Zin Bistro

14 S. School St., Lodi 209-625-8336

722 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-224-8223

Café/Deli Bon Appétit 1012 W. Lodi Ave., #4, Lodi 209-367-5930

Cut the Mustard 1371 E. Pine St., Lodi 209-368-5259

Fiori’s Butcher Shoppe 400 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-334-4121

Hollywood Family Café 315 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-369-4065

Lodi Airport Café 23987 N. Hwy. 99, Acampo 209-369-6144

Tillie’s Fine Food & .

Coffee Co. 21 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-365-6644

Village Coffee Shop 416 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-368-1929

Chinese China King Buffet 420 E. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-369-1818

Chop Chop (Take Out) 910 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-369-7744 Dragon Lite Deli 1321 Lakewood Mall, Lodi 209-334-3457

Golden China 100 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-367-4148

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Jade Fountain

Yume

El Rosal #5

Golden Ox

Jan’s Sweet Treasures

2401 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-367-3502

2401 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-224-5169

728 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-369-4989

410 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-333-0146

18 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-368-4581

King Tsin Restaurant

Italian

Habañero Hots .

Mexican Restaurante

1040 W Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-334-0599

Ming Sing 840 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-367-8998

Bueno Italiano 1110 W. Kettleman Ln., #19 209-369-1446

De Vinci’s Deli & .

Catering

Wong’s Mandarin .

Restaurant

220 S. Church St., Lodi 209-334-3234

119 E. Pine St., Lodi 209-369-7098

La Tavola Cucina

Yen Ching Restaurant

102 N. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-518-4192

1110 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-334-2002

Pietro’s Italian Restaurant

International

317 E. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-368-0613

A Taste of Thai

Strings Italian Café

116 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-369-6409

Bamboo Basil .

Noodle & Grill 1301 W. Lockford St. #D, Lodi 209-625-8566

Haru Sushi Bar 550 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-334-9988

Matsuyama Japanese Restaurant

2314 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-369-6400

Twisted Fork Restaurant 123 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-369-3675

Mexican Adalbertacos 920 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-333-1923

Alebrijes Mexican Bistro

235 Lakewood Mall, Lodi 209-368-3888

10 W. Oak St., Lodi 209-368-1831

Oz Sushi & Grill

Angelo’s Mexican .

Restaurant

2414 W. Kettleman Ln., #206, Lodi 209-334-9800

28 N. School St., Lodi 209-366-2728

Saigon Grill

Cactus Mexican Dining

5 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-368-5152

Shangri La Asian Bistro 203 S. School St., #A, Lodi 209-366-0539

Shi Ra Soni 2 1420 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-366-2525

Thai Spices 2401 W. Turner Rd., #224, Lodi 209-369-8424

Vinedos Aurora at .

Pamplonas Tapas 14 West Oak St., Lodi 209-642-8444

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18961 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge 209-367-1632

Casa Flores 400 E. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-365-0559

Casa Mexicana 1110 W. Kettleman Ln.#1, Lodi 209-368-2272

Chipotle 2310 Tienda Dr., #200, Lodi 209-371-0881

El Pajaro Restaurant 212 S. School St., Lodi 209-334-1888

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1024 E. Victor Rd., Lodi 209-369-3791

La Campana Taqueria 2346 Maggio Cir., Lodi 209-369-2877

IHOP

Oh My Yogurt

1230 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-369-1361

2314 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-367-1899

Lodi Beer Co.

Rocky Mountain .

Chocolate Factory

105 S. School St., Lodi 209-368-9931

Moo Moo’s Burger Barn

Mar Y Tierra .

Mexican Grill

113 N. School St., Lodi 209-369-9450

1413 S. Church St., Lodi 209-334-6945

The Omelet House

Mazatlan Café 125 N. Sacramento St., Lodi 209-334-0364

Taqueria El Grullense No 2 117 N. Sacramento St., Lodi 209-333-3303

American . favorites A & W Root Beer 216 E. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-368-8548

Applebee’s .

Neighborhood Grill 2442 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-369-6657

Avenue Grill 506 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-333-8006

California Al’s 601 W. Lockeford St., Lodi 209-365-1805

Specialty Foods

Richmaid Restaurant

11 N. School St., Lodi 209-368-3033

100 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-368-4279

Take 27 27 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-224-8547

Tin Roof BBQ 171 S. Guild Ave., #101, Lodi 209-366-1128

Topwater Café 114 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-224-5406

Velvet Grill & Creamery 1421 S. Ham Ln., Lodi 209-369-8231

Vintage Sports Bar . and Grill 117 N. Sacramento St., Lodi 209-912-9488

Wine Country Card Room & Restaurant

2745 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-369-1808

1800 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-334-9777

Coco’s Restaurant

Ice Cream/Candy

Denis’ Country Kitchen 1327 W. Lockeford St., Lodi 209-368-6350

Denny’s 701 E. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-334-1337

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1379 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi 209-365-9021

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The Candy Box 24 N. School St., Lodi 209-365-6099

700 E. Victor Rd., Lodi 209-365-7096

Chili’s Bar & Grill

2347 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi 209-339-1227

115 South School St. #4, Lodi 209-339-8275

Coldstone Creamery 115 W. Elm St., Lodi 209-369-1233

Double Dip Gallery 222 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-365-3344

Frosted Flour 904 W. Lodi Ave, Lodi 209-369-CAKE

Honey Treat .

Yogurt Shoppe 201 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi 209-369-2253

Cheese Central

Olive Heaven 10 N. School St., Lodi 209-331-5766

Taste of Heaven 115 S. School St., Lodi 209-369-5160

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seal the deal

a n d P o p the Co rk Photographers/ video Harry Parker Photography

HarryParkerPhotography.com Harry@HarryParkerPhotography 707-971-0357

Baja Media Productions

10034 Bay Harbor Drive Stockton, CA 95219 bajamediaproductions.com 209-649-1579

Featured Venues 19877 N. Davis Rd., Lodi michaeldavidwinery.com/ bare-ranch 209-482-8725

Berghold Vineyards . and Winery

17343 N. Cherry Rd., Lodi bergholdvineyards.com 209-333-9291

Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts Theater 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi hutchinsstreetsquare.com 209-333-6800 x2404

Viaggio Estate & Winery

100 E. Taddei Rd., Acampo viaggiowinery.com 209-368-1378

Wine & Roses

2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi winerose.com, 209-371-6117

Catering Dancing Fox .

Bakery & Eatery

Endless stretches of flowers popping with color, a sparkling, clear river or winding

203 S. School St., Lodi dancingfoxwinery.com 209-366-2634

green vines draped with plump grapes… these are just a few of the natural back-

Wine & Roses

Many of the wineries have dedicated sections of land specifically for such occasions, and often include packages for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Visit our website at visitlodi.com for a complete list of venues available for your wedding or special event.

FLOWERS

drops available for a fairy tale Lodi wedding or special celebration.

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2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi winerose.com, 209-334-6988

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Belle’s Lodi Flower Shop

1420 W. Kettleman Ln., Lodi bellesflowershop.com 209-369-4709

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Bare Ranch

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A r t s & C u l t u r E

a captivating

Visual Arts, Theater, Galleries, Music. Lodi is making a name for itself as a first-class art scene.

At the Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts Theater, visitors can enjoy live concerts and theater performances year-round. Lovers of the visual arts will find pleasure admiring all four of the main galleries Lodi has to offer. Founded in the 1930’s by a group of local artists the Lodi Community Art Center and Gallery has ongoing shows and events all season long. The Knowlton Gallery, in downtown Lodi, showcases fine artworks in the form of paintings and photography, all created by Northern California artists. David Foster Gallery and Studio specializes in watercolor on canvas and abstract fine art. Lodi’s newest gallery, The Double Dip Gallery, features a selection of art that can be viewed while enjoying one of their famous ice cream creations.

In addition to several other galleries, Lodi is a canvas for more than a dozen public murals, and hosts numerous art-related events throughout the year, including the monthly Art Hop. For a mural map go to visitlodi.com.

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ARTS AND CULTURE Knowlton Art Gallery

115 S. School St., #14, Lodi 209-368-5123 knowltongallery.com

Hutchins Street Square Performing Arts Theater 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi Information: 209-333-6782 hutchinsstreetsquare.com

David Jon Foster Gallery 12470 Locke Rd., Lockeford 209-663-3056 davidjonfosterart.com

Lodi Community Art .

Center and Gallery 110 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-333-3855 lodiartcenter.org

Double Dip Gallery 222 W. Pine St., Lodi 209-365-3344 doubledipgallery.com

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SHOPPING

downtown

Downtown Lodi’s renaissance began in the 1990’s when

the downtown was redesigned with modern flair while still retaining a touch of small-town charm.

Now, reveling in this chic renewal, Lodi’s numerous boutiques and eateries are the “place to be” for savvy shoppers and diners. Keeping with the town’s history, the renovation includes old-fashioned street lamps and rustic brick streets. Modern amenities feature informational kiosks plus arrays of colorful potted plants and, its best feature, a smile on the locals’ faces. It’s a shopper’s Neverland, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind local stores, as well as your classic favorites. Numerous restaurants and wine tasting rooms line sycamore-shaded School Street—where the first town school was built.

Stroll these charm-filled streets and experience a variety of specialty shops like Cheese Central, Olive Heaven, as well as chic upscale clothing shops, home decor and of course tasting rooms for a variety of local wineries. Make sure to stop by our new Downtown Visitor Center at 25 N. School St.— it’s the perfect first stop to plan your day.

Downtown Lodi is the perfect diversion—take a few hours and browse, dine, sip and take in the charming atmosphere that can only be found in this quintessential historic town.

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At t r ac t i o n s

nature sights

a nd Li q u i d De l i gh ts Other Attractions

The purling Mokelumne River water, a product of snowmelt from the nearby Sierra Nevada, nourishes our robust grapes and is responsible for their succulence. It also makes for a great escape. Popular watersports like kayaking, pedal boating, swimming and fishing keep visitors and locals alike outdoors, as they shed layers to cool off in nature’s own swimming pool. For some relaxation, visitors unwind on the shores of Lodi Lake, named by Sunset magazine as “one of the great inland beaches.”

Just outside the city limits, from September through February, birdwatchers can set eyes upon the majestic Sandhill Cranes, as they make their annual migratory fly-in at the Sandhill Crane Reserve. Spying on a bird 5 feet tall and sporting a 7-foot wingspan is nothing short of breathtaking.

If you bring the whole family, Lodi has something for every member. The Micke Grove County Park is a destination unto itself. Visitors can explore the Micke Grove Zoo, sit in the shade of the Japanese Garden’s cherry blossom trees, or take a thrill ride on one of the coasters at Micke Grove Fun Town Amusement Park. At the San Joaquin Historical Museum, visitors can learn the deep history of the region, take in the antique tractor exhibit, visit the San Joaquin County Schoolhouse and tour the bang and clang of the blacksmith shop.

The whole clan will enjoy a visit to the Serpentarium and the World of Wonders Science Museum, where you get a fun hands-on education. Bring your curiosity and a desire to discover, and you’ll see that there is more magic to Lodi than what’s in your glass.

Nature & Outdoor Recreation Cosumnes River .

Preserve

13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt cosumnes.org, 916-684-2816

Headwaters Kayak

847 N. Cluff Ave., #A-6 Lodi Lodi Lake Boathouse 1101 W. Turner Rd. headwaterskayak.com 209-224-8367

Isenberg Crane Reserve

West Woodbridge Rd., Lodi dfg.ca.gov, 209-234-3435

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Lodi Lake Park

1101 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, 209-333-6742

Lodi Parachute Center 23597 N. Hwy. 99, Acampo parachutecenter.com 209-369-1128

Lodi Skate Park

1145 S. Ham Ln., Lodi 209-333-6742

Oak Grove Park

4520 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton, sjparks.com 209-331-7400

Roget Park

229 Tienda Dr., Lodi 209-333-6742

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Lucky Dog Paddle Co.. luckydogpaddleco.com.

1624 Hood-Franklin Rd., Elk Grove fws.gov/refuge/stone_lakes 916-775-4420

Micke Grove Park

Woodbridge .

Wilderness Area

209-365-3163

11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, sjparks.com 209-953-8800

301 E. River Meadows Dr., Woodbridge 209-331-7400

Hill House Museum

World of Wonders .

Science Museum

826 S. Church St., Lodi lodihistory.org 209-369-6073

2 N. Sacramento St., Lodi wowsciencemuseum.org 209-368-0969

Lodi All U.S. Military .

Veterans Plaza Memorial

Golf Courses

Micke Grove Zoo

Dry Creek Ranch .

Golf Club

221 W. Pine St., Lodi

11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi , mgzoo.com 209-331-7270

809 Crystal Way, Galt dcrgc.com 209-745-2330

San Joaquin County .

Historical Museum

Lockeford Springs .

Golf Course

11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi sanjoaquinhistory.org 209-331-2055

16360 N. Hwy. 88, Lodi lockefordsprings.com 209-333-6275

The Serpentarium

Micke Grove Golf Links

2379 Maggio Circle, Unit C, Lodi , snakemuseum.com 209-369-7737

Stadium 12 Cinemas.

109 N. School St., Lodi 209-339-1900

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11401 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, mickegrove.com 209-369-4410

The Reserve at .

Spanos Park

6301 W. Eight Mile Rd., Stockton thereserve.americangolf.com 209-477-4653

Birding in Lodi Lodi is one of the nation’s most popular bird–watching destinations—look for these “Big Three” rare birds during your visit.

• 1. Yellow-billed Magpie View Year-round—Magpies are a common bird, but only the rare yellow-billed species is endemic and plentiful in the Lodi area.

• 2. Swainson Hawk View April – September—This rare big bird nests in the Lodi area all spring and summer. They migrate all the way to Argentina in the winter.

• 3. Sandhill Crane View October through February— Every winter, 7,000 of these elegant gray birds with bright red foreheads soar hundreds of miles from the Pacific Northwest to their seasonal landing pad in the Delta region of the Central Valley. Get up close to these longnecked beauties by visiting the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve in Lodi. The trick is to be there about an hour before sunset, when the cranes are apt to be active. The added bonus when looking for Sandhills is all of the other riparian birds that are in the same area during winter—you might see Tundra swans, ducks, geese,and white faced ibis.

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Ev e n t s

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Monthly events First Friday Art Hop .

January - December

January Winter Bird Festival

Cosumnes River Preserve 916-684-2816 cosumnes.org

February Lodi Wine & .

Chocolate Weekend

Lodi Wine & Visitor Center 209-365-0621 lodiwineandchocolate.com

Lodi Home & .

Garden Show

March Spring Wine Show

Lodi Grape Festival Grounds 209-369-2771 grapefestival.com

April School Street .

Wine Stroll

Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

May Annual Spring Art Show Lodi Community Art Center 209-333-3855 lodiartcenter.org

Lodi Street Faire

Lodi knows how to keep busy.

There’s something happening virtually every weekend. You work hard to play hard after all, and the busy hands responsible for all that great wine know how to unwind when the time is right. Events are often wine focused and can incorporate live jazz, culinary delights, Sandhill Cranes and more.

For a complete list of events and happenings, go to visitlodi.com.

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Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

ZinFest

Lodi Wine & Visitor Center 209-365-0621 zinfest.com

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Lodi Grape Festival Grounds 209-369-2771 grapefestival.com

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Downtown Farmers Market June-August

Lodi Bluegrass Festival

Lodi Cyclefest

October

Lodi Street Rod Show Lodi Grape Festival 209-369-2771 grapefestival.com

July 4th of July at the Lake

Lodi Parks & Recreation 209-333-6742 www.lodi.gov

Woodbridge Winery Summerfest

209-339-7630

Downtown Farmers Market June-August

Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

August Downtown Farmers Market June-August

Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

September Grape Festival & .

Harvest Fair Lodi Grape Festival 209-369-2771 grapefestival.com

Season of the Sandhill Cranes

209-367-4727 lodiroadtrip.com

Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com deltavelo.com/lodi_cyclefest

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Lodi Road Trip Passport

The Lodi area is an overwintering site for thousands of Sandhill Cranes. You can view these magnificent birds from late September through early March in the wetlands surrounding Lodi, California. More information, directions and viewing tips can be found at cranefestival.com.

209-333-5511, lodiarts.org

Lodi Street Faire

Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

800 581-6150

cranefestival.com

School Street Wine Stroll Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

Sandhill Crane Festival

NOVEMBER Giro D’Vino

deltavelo.com/giro_d_vino

For a great weekend of nature activities and wildlife viewing, plan to attend the Sandhill Crane Festival.

Register on-line starting early September 2014.

Sandhill Crane Festival

Nov 7-9, 2014 | Lodi, CA | 800 581-6150 | cranefestival.com

800-581-6150 cranefestival.com

December

Nature Tours

Festival of Trees

Family Activities

San Joaquin County Historical Museum 209-331-2055 sanjoaquinhistory.org

Wildlife Demos Workshops Music

Parade of Lights

Lodi Chamber of Commerce 209-367-7840 lodichamber.com

Zoo Lights

Exhibit Hall Lon Yarbrough

June

FREE

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Art Show

Micke Grove Zoo 209-331-2010 mgzoo.com

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See the events calendar at visitlodi.com for additional details.

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sto ry Like a good host, Lodi always has a pillow fluffed, and sheet turned, for its muchwelcomed visitors.

A day of full-bodied wine tastings and savory food does tend to make the traveler a little heavy-eyed. The lodging offerings reign supreme, like the historic resorts and award-winning spas, our comfy accommodations offer the perfect way to end a day in wine country.

Likewise for the hotel and motel offerings. From wellknown names to privately owned cottages, you’ll find just the right place at just the right price.

Featured Lodging Wine & Roses Hotel .

Restaurant and Spa 2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi winerose.com 209-334-6988 66 Rooms/On-site Restaurant/Tea & Coffee Service/ Mini-Bar/High-Speed Internet/Spa Nestled in the heart of Lodi Wine Country, Wine & Roses provides a comfortable and relaxing environment set within seven acres of towering trees and serene botanical gardens. Relax and indulge in the simplistic elegance of our Vintner Suites and Garden Rooms. Heal your mind, body and spirit with our rejuvenating spa services. Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with champagne buffet brunch on Sundays

Hotels Best Western Plus I-5 .

Inn & Suites 6411 W. Banner St., Lodi bestwestern.com/i5innandsuites 209-367-3000

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57 Rooms/Continental Hot Breakfast/Tea & Coffee Service/Refrigerators/HighSpeed Internet/Indoor Pool Hotel guests of this full-service inn will enjoy a centralized location, superior customer service and comfortable accommodations at an affordable rate. Stylish guestrooms and suites feature cable satellite television with HBO® and high-speed Internet.

Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, business services and meeting facilities.

Guests receive a complimentary breakfast each morning.

Best Western Royal .

Host Inn 710 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi bestwestern.com/royalhostinn .

209-369-8484 48 Rooms/Free Hot Breakfast Daily/ Free Wi-Fi /Refrigerators/Microwaves/ Coffeemakers/ LCD TVs/ Pool/ Fitness Room/ BBQ and picnic area Best Western Royal Host Inn is conveniently located

near many local wineries, Downtown, activities, and has 48 newly remodeled accommodations designed for your comfort.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 118 N. Cherokee Ln., Lodi econolodge.com 209-367-4848 Free Continental Breakfast/ Free Wi-Fi/Tea-Coffee Makers/Refrigerators/Microwaves/Outdoor Pool-Hot Tub/ Non-smoking-Smoking rooms/ Pet Friendly Conveniently located off Highway 99, close to local attractions and restaurants.

Sacramento International Airport is 45 minutes away, and Stockton Metropolitan Airport is 30 minutes from the hotel.

Hampton Inn & Suites 1337 S. Beckman Rd., Lodi lodisuites.hamptoninn.com .

209-369-2700 101 Rooms/Hot Breakfast/ High-Speed Internet/Laundry/ Business Center/Heated Outdoor Pool

Our promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room.

In fact, we have 101 of them! If you’re traveling with your family, you may opt for a room with two beds. Or if you’re here by yourself on business, why not book a room with a plush, kingsized bed so you can stretch out and relax?

Motel 6 is located in the heart of the Lodi-Woodbridge Wine Country. Features graciously designed guestrooms, catering to the corporate, group and leisure traveler. Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi® open yearround.

Holiday Inn Express

Grand Oaks Inn

1337 E. Kettleman Ln., Lodi hiexpress.com 209-210-0150 89 Rooms/Hot Breakfast/Tea & Coffee Service/Refrigerators/ High-Speed Internet/Pool/Spa/ Fitness Facility Spacious rooms with microwave and refrigerator, complimentary Express Start Breakfast, meeting facility for business, and indoor pool and exercise room to unwind.

21941 Buena Vista Rd., Clements grandoaksinn.com .

209-759-3453 5 Rooms/Breakfast/Tea & Coffee Service/Wi-Fi/Outdoor Pool Grand Oaks, located in the oak-studded rolling Sierra foothills, is reminiscent of a Currier and Ives print.

The architecture and lushly landscaped grounds shaded by ancient blue oak trees evoke the feeling of an English Country inn. This 1,100-acre estate sits quietly in the middle of California’s booming wine country at the gateway to the Mother Lode.

Motel 6 1140 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi motel6.com 209-334-6422 92 Rooms/Tea & Coffee Service/Free Wireless/Outdoor Pool/Hot Tub

Bed and Breakfasts

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The Inn at Locke House 19960 Elliott Rd., Lockeford theinnatlockehouse.com .

209-727-5715 5 Rooms/Gourmet Breakfast/ Refreshments/Complimentary Wireless Internet/Copy/Fax This award-winning bed and breakfast Inn is a romantic retreat in a village setting, with four airy rooms in the Main House and secluded threelevel suite in the Water Tower.

Features original furnishings and historic memorabilia, private baths, luxury amenities, fireplaces, air conditioning and lush country gardens with heirloom trees and flowers.

This National Register of Historic Places inn is located in the Lodi Wine Appellation with easy access to Hwy. 88/12, Hwy 99 and I-5.

Vacation Rentals

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Hutchins House .

Vacation Rental vrbo.com/439853 209-329-7842 3 bedrooms/1 bath/single-level/ sleeps 6 Historic colonial style home nearly one hundred years old, built by the Hutchins’, a prominent family in Lodi’s history.

Located in the middle of town, with easy access to everything you need and want to do in Lodi. Featuring elegant decor and luxurious comforts, this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy as your own. The well-supplied kitchen and BBQ in the trellised courtyard are perfect for relaxing or entertaining with your family and friends.

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88 E. Victor Rd. 12 S. Beckman Rd. Q Hampton Inn & Suites Q Holiday Inn Express 88

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Additional lodging Hotels Microtel Inn & Suites

6428 W. Banner St., Lodi microtelinn.com .

209-367-9700.

51 Rooms/Continental Breakfast/Refrigerators in Some Rooms/Data Ports/ Heated Pool

Motels Budget Inn

917 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-369-1091 20 Rooms/Tea & Coffee Service/Refrigerators/Fax

Del Rancho Motor Inn 501 N. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-368-5348 12 Rooms/Refrigerators in Some Rooms

Economy Inn

1100 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-368-3778.

15 Rooms/Refrigerators

El Rancho Motel

603 N. Cherokee Ln., Lodi elrancholodimotel.com .

209-368-0651.

33 Rooms/Refrigerators in Some Rooms/High-Speed Internet/Pet Friendly

Rancho Grande Motel.

807 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-334-3303.

20 Rooms/Refrigerators in Some Rooms

Viking Motel

815 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi 209-369-6229.

19 Rooms/Refrigerators in Some Rooms

Wine Country Inn

607 S. Cherokee Ln., Lodi .

209-368-2707.

22 Rooms/Refrigerators in Some Rooms/Fax Service

Campgrounds Flag City RV Resort

6120 Banner St., Lodi flagcityrvresort.com .

866-371-4855 Pool/Spa/Showers/Laundry/ Clubhouse/Store/full hookups/High Speed Internet/DirecTV/Picnic/Recreation Area

Lodi Lake Park

1101 W. Turner Rd., Lodi 209-333-6742 Group RV Camping Only/ Full Hook-Ups/Beach/Kids Pool/Canoe/Kayak Rentals/ Playground

Stockton Delta KOA.

14900 W. Highway 12, Lodi 209-369-1041 koa.com.

Full Hook-Ups/Pool/Hot Tub/ Playground/Dog Park/Fishing/Wi-Fi

Vacation .

Rentals Lodi Wine Country .

Cottage

7163 E. Realty Rd., Lodi lodiwinecountrycottage.com .

209-688-5656

For meeting and event planners, Lodi

offers an array of meeting rooms, halls and open spaces.

Your group can congregate at dedicated conference facilities or in winery private meeting rooms or beautiful grounds. There are outdoor amphitheaters and indoor auditoriums available for large groups and performances. Visit our website at visitlodi.com for a complete list of meeting facilities or email sales@visitlodi.com to help you plan your next meeting or event. visitlodi.com 39

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the sweet s p ot

As destinations go, Lodi is an easy place to uncover in Northern California.

• It is located 35 miles south of Sacramento, 90 miles east of San Francisco and is snuggled between I-5 and Hwy. 99.

• From the North or the South: Lodi is situated between Hwy. 99 and I-5. From either Hwy. 99 or I-5. Take the Turner Road exit.

• From I-5: take the Hwy. 12 E exit.

• From the West: From the Bay Area, take I-80 toward the Bay • •

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88 80 12 From the East: Depending upon where your trip begins, take either Hwy. 88 (from the northeast) to Hwy. 12 into Lodi. From the Oakland an 205 southeast, you’ll simply take Hwy. 12.

San Francisco 580 Lodi is also part of Amtrak’s rail system, and is primarily served 5 by charter aircraft at the Lodi Airport.

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