Local Lifestyle

Roadside MarketThe region surrounding
Airpark 599 boasts a Bay Area lifestyle without the Bay Area price tag. San Joaquin County is home to outdoor activities such as boating, hiking, and golfing and is within an easy drive to skiing at Tahoe and events in downtown San Francisco.

In nearby Stockton, cultural events draw people to the newly refurbished downtown, where they can enjoy entertainment at the Bob Hope Theater, the Stockton Symphony or a movie at the multiplex near the waterfront. Downtown Stockton is also home to four professional sports teams, which play at either the 5,000-seat Stockton Ballpark or the 10,000-seat Stockton Arena. More than 30,000 visitors attend various wine festivals in the area around Lodi. A large attraction is the annual Stockton Asparagus Festival, which draws thousands of people each year.

Father Daughter FishingAt a third of the cost of living of San Francisco, San Joaquin County is home to a variety of housing options from beautiful waterfront executive homes to houses for first-time buyers. The median home price in the region mirrors that of the nation, hovering in the low $200,000 range. Rental prices are quite competitive and are priced well below similar sized apartments in nearby metropolitan areas.