Manteca

Manteca is a city in San Joaquin County in California's San Joaquin Valley.

From the Bay Area
Head east on 580, connect to 205 which will merge with I-5, then take the 120 exit.

From Sacramento
Head south on either I-5 or Hwy 99 until you get to Manteca. Hwy 99 will pass through cities while I-5 is scenic farm land and usually takes less time.

From Southern California/Fresno
From Southern California take either I-5 or Hwy 99 north. I-5 usually takes less time and is more scenic farmland while Hwy 99 will pass through cities. From Fresno take Hwy 99 north.

By plane

 * Provides roundtrip service via SkyWest (United Airlines) from San Francisco to Modesto.


 * Provides service from Las Vegas to Stockton via Allegiant Air.

International Airports
Manteca is located within distance of 5 International Airports:
 * Fresno Airport
 * Oakland Airport
 * San Francisco International Airport
 * Sacramento Airport
 * San Jose Airport

By train
The ACE Train (Altamont Commuter Express) services the Stockton/Manteca region. The train has terminals in Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Great America, Santa Clara, and San Jose. The train runs Monday-Friday during work hours.



Murals
Murals are designed to give visitors, newcomers and longtime residents alike an insight into the community's culture, history, and economy. The Manteca Mural Society has finished 11 of 30 planned murals. The best place to start an easy walking tour of the murals completed so far is to start in the 200 block of East Yosemite Avenue of the downtown district. Pick up a walking tour guide at the CVB office or download at www.visitmanteca.org



Go next

 * Yosemite National Park- 120 East. About 2 hours away.
 * Old Sacramento- 99 North to 4 West to 5 North. About 1 hour away.
 * San Francisco- 120 West to 5 South to 205 West to 580 West to 80 West. About 1 1/2 hours to 2 1/2 hours away. Make sure to allow lots of time during peak hours.
 * Napa Valley- 120 West to 5 South to 205 West to 580 West to 680 North to 12 West. About 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours away.
 * Gold Country- 120 East to Highway 49. You can go as north as Loyalton, and as far south as Oakhurst.
 * Caswell Park - by Yosemite National Park, Caswell offers a more local and less crowded opportunity for nature enjoyment. The park started in 1958 after a landowner by the name of Thomas Caswell fell in love with the beauty of the woods and wanted to preserve it for future generations.  The park contains a forest of Valley Riparian Oak and is home to the Riparian Brush Rabbit, both of which are a rare species that can only be found in this region.  The Stanislaus River runs through the Park and is home to bass, catfish, and crappie—making the Park a good place for fishing.  Birdwatchers also enjoy the area, as many diverse birds (sparrows, wrens, thrushes, thrashers, and songbirds) find a home in the Oak Forest.  A great place for family and youth, the park includes campgrounds, swimming areas, and junior ranger programs.  The Park also contains a number of nature trails, a good alternative for children not ready for the more rigorous Yosemite National Park.  Easy to get to, the Park is located just outside of Manteca. It is open all year long with temperature highs in the summer ranging from 90-100 F and in the winter ranging from 50-60 F.
 * The California Delta - Manteca is located on the very southern edge of the California Delta. The Delta is 1,000 miles of waterways that flow down from the Sacramento area west to the Bay Area or south to Stockton.  The delta provides lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation that includes but is not limited to boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, eco-tours, fishing, waterskiing, bird watching, and camping.  The area features a rich history of small delta towns and includes the largest estate in Northern California, the Historic Grand Island Mansion and Spa which is open for tours and its famous Sunday Brunch.
 * Stanislaus River Parks - The river stretches from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the San Joaquin River, a distance over 20 miles and includes 9 developed parks located along the river. Historic Knights Ferry is the center of the activity featuring a 330-foot covered bridge and is the launch point for river rafting.  Apart from rafting, visitors can also camp, hike, picnic, fish, and bird watch.  The peaceful beauty provides an opportunity for visitors to relax and get away from the city life without the long drive from home. The Stanislaus River is a great opportunity for rafting of different skill levels.  Children as young as 5 are able to participate at the Beginners level.
 * Woodward Reservoir - A 30-minute drive from Manteca, the Woodward Reservoir outside of Oakdale provides lots of outdoor opportunities for lake-minded people. On top of the traditional camping, swimming and fishing, other activities include water/jet skiing, waterfowl hunting, radio control airplane flying, and especially windsurfing.   Open all year long, the site is good place to view a variety of wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.