Lodi and surrounding areas.
Food scene
TOWNE CORNER CAFÉ & MARKET
2505 West Turner Roadrelaxing atmosphere. Small portions
Pietro's Trattoria
317 E Kettleman Lnincredible food. a little pricey
Delicious wine. Lovely shaded grounds. Flight is $10 per person. Bring a picnic.
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Harney Lane Winery
9010 E Harney LnDelicious wine. Lovely shaded grounds. Flight is $10 per person. Bring a picnic.
Sit outside on Main Street and relax. Take in the town and people watch. Solid pub food.
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Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery
203 S School StSit outside on Main Street and relax. Take in the town and people watch. Solid pub food.
drive through or order at the bagel counter. no frills. just good people and good coffee.
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Java Stop
321 S Hutchins Stdrive through or order at the bagel counter. no frills. just good people and good coffee.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
113 N School Stgreat burger joint
La Fondita
741 California 99 BusinessThey make their own tortillas !
Way out in Jackson. If you are a pastry hound. this is the place!
The Serbian Bakery/Blue Door Bakery
4 North Main StreetWay out in Jackson. If you are a pastry hound. this is the place!
Best brunch! A litte bit of a splurge. But worth the grandiosity and history of the estate.
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Grand Island Mansion
13415 Grand Island RdBest brunch! A litte bit of a splurge. But worth the grandiosity and history of the estate.
Way out in Jackson. cozy. inclusive. vegan options. down home too. ease. a welcome feeling. Good place after hiking Rich Gulch trail.
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Rosebud's Cafe
26 Main StWay out in Jackson. cozy. inclusive. vegan options. down home too. ease. a welcome feeling. Good place after hiking Rich Gulch trail.
Every time I go here I like it more. I want to try everything.
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Ruby's Bakery and Cafe
11 Church StEvery time I go here I like it more. I want to try everything.
Wonderful Mediterranean spot. The best feta cheese I’ve ever tasted. Very friendly staff plenty of outdoor seating. Fire pits and a water feature.
Lodi Papapavlo’s
217 North School StreetWonderful Mediterranean spot. The best feta cheese I’ve ever tasted. Very friendly staff plenty of outdoor seating. Fire pits and a water feature.
You can walk to this place from the House. Exceptionally friendly staff great atmosphere and food. Enjoy the nostalgic photos and oldies music.
Hollywood Family Café & Catering
315 South Cherokee LaneYou can walk to this place from the House. Exceptionally friendly staff great atmosphere and food. Enjoy the nostalgic photos and oldies music.
Hip spot with outdoor seating. Tasty coffee will likely please most coffee snobs. Easy to grab a breakfast sandwich or pastry.
Trail Coffee Roasters
501 E Main StHip spot with outdoor seating. Tasty coffee will likely please most coffee snobs. Easy to grab a breakfast sandwich or pastry.
The Oxford Kitchen
Guantonios Wood Fired
600 W Lockeford StMarket Tavern
236 Lincoln CenterGreat veggie options. Best corn bread I’ve ever had.
Great breakfast diner. Owner works the grill. Get the sense that they’re all friends from way back.
Village Coffee Shop
416 W Lodi AveGreat breakfast diner. Owner works the grill. Get the sense that they’re all friends from way back.
Sightseeing
gorgeous loop in the middle of Lodi. you will likely see deer. immerse yourself in nature. enjoy the walk through a small forest. see a river and a pond too. great picnic spot
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Lodi Lake Beach
1101 W Turner Rdgorgeous loop in the middle of Lodi. you will likely see deer. immerse yourself in nature. enjoy the walk through a small forest. see a river and a pond too. great picnic spot
check out maps of the trails here. https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/sierra-foothills/sierra-foothills-trails/
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Camanche Reservoir
check out maps of the trails here. https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/sierra-foothills/sierra-foothills-trails/
quite a drive to get to this one. might want to include dinner or pastries in jackson.
Rich gulch trail access
7499-7153 Gwin Mine Rdquite a drive to get to this one. might want to include dinner or pastries in jackson.
We love plants! Plenty of heirloom varieties grown on site. Affordable and friendly.
Gribaudo Farms Nursery
15712 Curry AveWe love plants! Plenty of heirloom varieties grown on site. Affordable and friendly.
A lovely little farm. Laid back atmosphere. You will be greeted by their friendly dogs and goats. You can get a flight of goat cheese and wine together. Family run. Deep history in Lodi. Nice shady seating provided.
Spenker Family Farm
17291 Devries RoadA lovely little farm. Laid back atmosphere. You will be greeted by their friendly dogs and goats. You can get a flight of goat cheese and wine together. Family run. Deep history in Lodi. Nice shady seating provided.
This place has live music. It is working farm. We happened upon the music scene and it was packed and great people watching for sure. We recommend snagging the swinging bench. Best seat in the house.
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Jessie's Grove Winery
1973 W Turner RdThis place has live music. It is working farm. We happened upon the music scene and it was packed and great people watching for sure. We recommend snagging the swinging bench. Best seat in the house.
City/town information
Jackson
great little town in the hills of gold country
I love driving around the delta. Check out Locke and Isleton as well!
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Walnut Grove
I love driving around the delta. Check out Locke and Isleton as well!
Birdwatching
Beautiful nature preserve observe sand hill cranes seasonally
North Staten Island Road
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I made a map for you.
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How to walk downtown
I suggest walking up Garfield and taking a left on Pine. You'll be there in no time.
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What to bring
Bring comfortable slip on shoes. We ask our guests to remove their shoes in the house. House slippers, sun block, sun glasses, sun hat, umbrella, sunglasses, water bottle (get my drift? it get's hot in the summer!)
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Bolis (Mexican culture)
a boli is a lovely little bag frozen of deliciousness. it is like a popsicle without the stick. my neighbor shared a local secret spot with me to grab a boli.
512 N Sunset Dr.
Lucila will sell you one of her many flavors.
Feelin' lazy? She delivers. 209.810.7146
Probably need to speak spanish for a phone order.
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Wine Town
Here for wine? You may already know Lodi is a wine region. We are known for old vine zinfandel. Here's a link to everything you need to know. https://www.lodiwine.com/Blog