Meeting & Conference Planning
- Distribution of RFP to all hotels and available sites for quick and easy response.
-
Complete information on Stockton facilities: meeting rooms, banquet space, and exhibit space. See Rental Facilities Guide.
-
Site inspections available.
-
Pre-convention publicity assistance including slides, photos and printed materials.
-
Information on local catering options
Registration
-
Laminated plastic name tags with inserts, available at a nominal cost.
-
Assistance with compiling convention packets.
Materials Available
-
Official Stockton Visitors and Resource Guide
-
Free dining, accommodation, and entertainment guides as needed.
-
Local maps, bus route maps, bike routes.
General Assistance
-
Media list and publicity assistance available during your meeting.
-
Charter transportation services within the Stockton area can be arranged through private bus companies.
-
Convention delegates can ride city buses on regular routes at a nominal cost.
-
Suggestions/assistance for speakers, tours, spouse programs,
children's activities, and special meal functions.
-
Assistance with bid proposals and presentations.
-
Invitations and/or welcome letter and banners.
-
Coupons for special deals at local businesses.
Area Information - Stockton is centrally located in Northern California.
Location: Encompassing Interstate 5, State Route 99 and State Route 4, Stockton is strategically located about 80 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and 40 miles south of Sacramento, the capital of California . Stockton is surrounded by the rich and fertile lands of the California Central Valley and is home to the largest inland seaport in California. In and around Stockton are thousands of miles of waterways, canals, and rivers that comprise the California Delta. These waterways run directly into Downtown Stockton, home of the Stockton Ballpark, the 10,000 seat Stockton Arena, a new hotel and conference center and numerous restaurants and entertainment venues. Look for a new marina and promenade in 2008.
Population:
Stockton:
285,966
San Joaquin County: 673,170
Climate:
| Month |
Avg.
High |
Avg.
Low |
Mean |
Avg.
Precip |
Record
High |
Record
Low |
| Jan |
55°F |
36°F |
46°F |
3.34 in. |
72°F (1998) |
17°F (1988) |
| Feb |
62°F |
40°F |
51°F |
3.12 in. |
95°F (1951) |
13°F (1989) |
| Mar |
67°F |
43°F |
55°F |
2.66 in. |
87°F (1988) |
25°F (1971) |
| Apr |
74°F |
45°F |
60°F |
1.17 in. |
96°F (2004) |
29°F (1991) |
| May |
81°F |
50°F |
66°F |
0.53 in. |
103°F (2001) |
34°F (1989) |
| Jun |
88°F |
55°F |
71°F |
0.10 in. |
111°F (1961) |
31°F (1990) |
| Jul |
92°F |
57°F |
75°F |
0.05 in. |
112°F (1972) |
40°F (1989) |
| Aug |
92°F |
57°F |
74°F |
0.05 in. |
110°F (1998) |
37°F (1990) |
| Sep |
88°F |
54°F |
71°F |
0.34 in. |
107°F (1950) |
29°F (1989) |
| Oct |
80°F |
48°F |
64°F |
0.97 in. |
102°F (2001) |
30°F (1989) |
| Nov |
65°F |
41°F |
53°F |
2.01 in. |
88°F (1950) |
23°F (1993) |
| Dec |
56°F |
35°F |
45°F |
2.26 in. |
73°F (1995) |
15°F (1990) |
Stockton enjoys mild winters and warm summers that tout a refreshingly low relative humidity. Summer evenings are blessed with Delta breezes which cool the evenings during the Summer. The average rainfall is 13.95 inches annually, mainly in the late fall and winter.
Transportation:
AIR - Stockton is serviced by Allegiant Airlines, and is within 85 miles of four (4) International Airports
Allegiant Airlines provides flights (5 days a week) to and from Las Vegas, NV.
Sacramento International Airport (Approximately 50 miles north of Stockton on I-5)
Oakland International Airport (Approximately 65 miles west of Stockton)
San Jose International Airport (Approximately 75 miles southwest of Stockton)
San Francisco International Airport (Approximately 80 miles west of Stockton)
Modesto City-County Airport with Skywest service to LAX and SFO (approximately 35 miles south of Stockton)
TRAIN - AmTrak provides train service via the San Joaquin route from Sacramento to Bakersfield (via Oakland) daily. Main Station hours are 7:00 a.m. to 9:30p.m. Click here to visit the AmTrak website for more information.
ACE (Altamont Commuter Express) also services Stockton with eight stops between Stockton and San Jose. The Stockton ACE Station also services Amtrak.
BUS - There is a Greyhound Bus Station located on Center Street (at Hwy 4) in downtown Stockton.
Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements:
209-466-3568.
Click here to visit the reservations website for Greyhound.
Ground Transportation-
Rental Cars: LINKED HERE
Taxis: LINKED HERE
Limousines: LINKED HERE
Accommodations and Dining: Stockton features more than 2,000 guest rooms and numerous restaurants all within minutes of your host hotel. We are perfect for groups needing from 70 to 700 peak room nights.
Where to Stay
Dining Guide
Area Attractions: From world-class museums to historic neighborhoods to cultural gems, Stockton has something for everyone! Click our "Things to See and Do" link to learn more.
Things to See and Do
The Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau looks forward to helping you plan your next event. Please contact our Group Sales Director, Monica Slingerman, at 209-337-2728 or
877-778-6258, or monica@stocktonchamber.org.
|
