If your trip to Stockton is all booked but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.Not too far from the city center, Stockton Arena is one spot you might like to put on your to-do list. If you still have room on your itinerary, Bob Hope Theater and Children’s Museum of Stockton will keep you occupied as well.

Dig out your bucket list, because it’s about to get a little longer. Once you’ve ticked off the best sights in Stockton, you’ll discover a famous attraction just a little further out. Milpitas is only 50 miles away and home to California’s Great America. Fill up the gas tank, because it’s well worth a day trip.

If you’re here to attend a conference, you’ll find Weber Point Events Center located 0.3 miles from Stockton. When you get a break, head to a nearby café to grab a cup of coffee — networking and socializing can be quite exhausting.

Sure, you can explore Stockton without renting a vehicle. But with loads to discover here, having one would definitely make your getaway more fun and convenient. If you’re eager to get out of town and into Mother Nature, opt for a set of wheels with a bit of power. A larger car like an SUV will get you to the surrounding sandy shores in comfort and style. Planning to spend a lot of your time in the city center? A smaller car like a mini or compact is your best bet. Driving around busy streets and squeezing into tight parking lots will be a snap with one of these.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Stockton, a roomy SUV could be the best solution. If you want a fantastic bargain and plan on sticking mostly to the city, a versatile compact is hard to beat. All you have to do is work out what’s going to be the best fit, round up the troops, and clock up those miles.

You’ll be cruising along the right side of the road in Stockton. Even though you may be comfortable with the traffic rules, it’s always smart to drive a bit more cautiously on roads that are unfamiliar.

Getting your hands on a car space in Stockton isn’t always quick and easy. That’s why many travelers look for a hotel that has its own parking. When leaving the car around the city, make sure you pay attention to the signage. Overstaying the permitted time limit could land you a steep fine.

As the population of Stockton is around 305,700, you won’t experience too much trouble with traffic congestion. That being said, downtown streets can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

In the city of Stockton, speed limits range from 15mph to 70mph. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 25mph unless marked otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may supply your information to local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

It’s against the law to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Stockton, and you could even be issued a fine for just holding your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Stockton is 0.08%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave the car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Yes, you may turn on a red light in Stockton. But before doing so, you are required to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Move on only when you know the lane you are turning into is clear of oncoming traffic.

Seat belts are mandatory in San Joaquin County. Having said that, this rule may vary for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.