Discover ... the Best of Lodi, the Delta and the Mother Lode

Welcome to Lodi!

On behalf of the Lodi City Council and the community, I am happy to welcome you to our city. More of this story ...

Getting to Lodi

Whether by train, plane or automobile, getting here is a snap

Once upon a time, Credence Clearwater Revival’s tour bus got stuck in Lodi and the band composed a song about it. More of this story ...

Foothill towns beckon to travelers

The days of the great California Gold Rush have long since past, but if you still long for the look and feel of the mid-1800s, you’re in luck. Within an hour and a half from our city limits, gold rush towns like Jackson, Jamestown, Columbia, Sonora and Murphys wait like city-sized time capsules ready for you to open. More of this story ...

Go behind the scenes at Spaans Cookie Co.

Spaans Cookie Co. is a family business that has been a fixture in Galt for more than a century. Though the company has modernized over the years, it continues to carry on some of its founding traditions. More of this story ...

Lodi-area factory tours

Visiting a factory is a fun way to get a behind-the-scenes look at items like chocolate, cheese and beer. And, factory stores offer a variety of items and specialty products that can’t be found in general grocery stores. More of this story ...

Take a quiet drive on the Delta loop

There’s a portion of the Delta that many don’t see. It’s not on Highway 12 or 160, where most of the Delta towns like Rio Vista, Isleton, Walnut Grove and Locke are found. More of this story ...

A guide to Lodi-area activities

For the thrill seekers and young-at-heart, there are plenty of options in this guide. More of this story ...

Coffee culture in Lodi

Richard and Rose Mary Wiech have been going to House of Coffees since before it moved to its corner location in the Lakewood Mall. They sit near the wall lined with French presses, colorful vintage-style fans, unique coffee mugs and other trinkets, chatting and people watching. More of this story ...

Making the most of the roast at Lodi's Java Stop

Richard Hazard, manager of Lodi’s Java Stop, isn’t just picky about his morning cups of coffee; he is obsessive. He wants to know where the beans are from and if they are yellow or green. He even went to coffee college to learn the intricate details of his java passion and coffee roasting. More of this story ...

A guide to Lodi-area museums and collections

A living snake museum that has various exotic snakes, lizards, tortoises, frogs and arachnids for viewing as well as for purchase. More of this story ...

Sandhill Crane Festival

Annual event highlights endangered bird

The sun is setting over the vineyards and open fields on Woodbridge Road. Shades of orange, pink and lavender line the horizon, covering the silhouette of Mount Diablo in the distance. The night is chilly, silent except for the eerie bark of hundreds of sandhill cranes gliding over the shallow marsh area before landing. They line the water banks, scouring the ground and enjoying the scenery. More of this story ...

Lodi area rich with birding sites

Expert birder David Yee, 53, has been birding in San Joaquin County since age 12, but it wasn’t until he returned to the area from college that he fell in love with the Central Valley. More of this story ...

Lodi Lake is the place to be

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, it’s hard to come to Lodi without spending time at Lodi Lake Park, known as the town’s crown jewel because of its numerous recreational outlets. More of this story ...

Lodi is made for bicycling

Lodi seems like it was designed by a cyclist. More of this story ...

A Trip on the Mokelumne River

Something new to see on every mile of the river

It begins as just a trickle high in the Sierra Nevada and ends among the tangled web of waterways in the San Joaquin Delta. Along the way, the 160-mile long Mokelumne River floats lazily past Lodi and provides recreation opportunities for residents and visitors in five counties. More of this story ...

Sprucing up your golf game

Whether a seasoned golfer or hitting a course for the first time, everybody struggles at times with certain aspects of their game. With that in mind, following is a list of tips everyone can use to improve their game. More of this story ...

Second Hand Rose a store of collectibles

When it comes to antiques at one Lodi shop, if you see what you want, you have to buy it fast. More of this story ...

Remember your trip with a gift that screams Lodi

Lodi lovers, or those who want to show out-of-town friends or relatives how special the town is, can purchase clothing and knick-knacks with Lodi all over them. More of this story ...

Lodi known as ‘boutique’ wine center

The Lodi wine region first gained prominence generations ago for its sweet Flame Tokay grapes. More of this story ...

Signs guide Lodi wine tasters

For wine lovers lost in the Lodi countryside, don’t fear. More of this story ...

Lodi growers add variety to wine lists

Zinfandel will always be king in the Lodi Appellation, but wine varietals previously unknown to the area are beginning to take root as boutique wineries strive to find their niche. More of this story ...

Lockeford’s Vino Piazza a cultural oasis

Not far from Lodi, just a little ways east, is a thriving little town called Lockeford. It’s like the appetizer to the quaint foothill communities that lay further up the road. More of this story ...