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ITINERARY
2h 18m108 miles12 stops
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The State Theatre
2
John Thurman Field
3
McHenry Bowl
4
Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
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Visit Stockton
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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Banner Island Ballpark
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!
7
Swenson Park Golf Course
8
Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
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
10
Lake Merritt
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
12
Jack London's Cabin
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:The State Theatre
Modesto, California·
4.5
(91) review
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354-0924
2
Start:John Thurman Field
Modesto, California·
4.5
(77) review
601 Neece Dr, Modesto, CA 95351-3772
3
Start:McHenry Bowl
Modesto, California·
4.0
(9) review
3700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-1597
4
Start:Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
3732 Carpenter Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-8107
5
Start: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.
6
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!
7
Start:Swenson Park Golf Course
Stockton, California·
4.0
(8) review
6803 Alexandria Pl, Stockton, CA 95207-2417
8
Start: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.
9
Start:Oaktown Spice Shop
Oakland, California·
5.0
(9) review
546 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-3515
10
Start:Lake Merritt
Oakland, California·
4.5
(926) review
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
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Start:Old Oakland Farmer's Market
Oakland, California·
4.5
(9) review
9th Street between Clay and Broadway, Oakland, CA
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Start:Jack London's Cabin
Oakland, California·
3.5
(90) review
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
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What's the driving distance between Modesto and Santa Cruz?
The distance is 108 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 18m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Santa Cruz?
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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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