The Haggin Museum, Stockton CA
The Haggin Museum There are several ways to drive from the Bay Area in California to Sacramento. The most obvious is to take I-80 East, direct from one city to the other. However, if you are south of San Francisco, it might be a faster trip to head west to Stockton, and then go north. This trip avoids a lot of the worst traffic between the cities, and Stockton is a great place to take a break and have lunch. In planning this trip I noticed that Stockton has a well regarded history and art museum - The Haggin Museum . The problem was that the Haggin doesn’t open until the afternoon. While waiting, I asked about lunch spots, and was directed to Gian’s Deli . This is an old style Italian sandwich shop. They slice their meat and cheese fresh for every order, and use homemade focaccia and rolls. They also serve several pasta dishes and daily specials. There is seating for around 20 people inside the deli. The Haggin is an art and local history museum located in Victory Park in Stockto...