Lodi, population 60,000, in the heart of San Joaquin Valley, sits just a short drive east of San Francisco and south of Sacramento. Its mild, Mediterranean climate is owed to the large amount of river delta situated to the north of the city. The city also features one of the fastest-growing wine & grape industries in the state.

County: San Joaquin

Location:
350mi north of Los Angeles
80mi east of San Francisco
40mi south of Sacramento