Central Valley, California Things to Do

Located in the Central Valley of California in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Diablo Mountains, Patterson is a rural town in Stanislaus County about 92 miles south of Sacramento and 89 miles southeast of San Francisco and the Central Coast - along the I-5 corridor. Known as the "Apricot Capitol of the World," Patterson yields about 95,000 tons of the fragrant, delicate fruit - California's heaviest crop. With its friendly attitude, natural scenic beauty and diverse recreational activities, Patterson, in Northern California, is an ideal travel destination and stopover place.

Explore Patterson's attractions, festivals, world-class wineries, championship golf courses, parks and lakes, historic sites, universities, and a wide range of shopping. Visit Patterson's famed Diablo Grande Golf Course and Winery, and the annual Apricot Fiesta celebration. Oakwood Lake Resort is just 25 minutes away. An hour's drive, Yosemite National Park, San Luis Reservoir National State Park, and the California Central Coast are wonderful day trips for family fun and adventure.