How to get here

Travel Information

If you are traveling, and airport security is a problem, you really don’t need to bring anything. Everything can be furnished here. If you do choose to bring some small favorite tools (magnification, scribes, dividers, burnisher, etc.) you’ll probably want to put them in checked baggage. I advise you to clearly label and inventory all items and place them in clear zip lock bags – along with your contact information, cell phone, and our information as well. Shipping is another option. You can ship your tools here, or send the projects and tools you make in class back home. (Email for a complete tool list, recommended brands, and source).CLOSEST AIRPORTS:Click on an airport link to view directions from the airport to the classroom. Powered by Google Maps.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)
52.80 miles (about 50 minutes)

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)
91.9 miles (about 90 minutes)

Oakland Intl Airport (OAK)
73.5 miles (about 80 minutes)

San Jose Intl Airport (SJC)
84.1 miles (about 90 minutes)

Stockton Metropolitian Airport (SCK)
13.6 miles (about 20 minutes)

Stockton has an Amtrak train station,Greyhound bus station and local transit buses. Flags RV Park is at the junction of Hwy 12 & I5.

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FURTHER DIRECTIONAL TIPS

What to look for when you’re almost here:
There are three huge redwood trees and a 6′ green, wrought iron fence in front. Tile street numbers 2207. Security gate will be open. Drive in and park. The dogs will announce you – if I don’t see you on the CCTV first. There is secure, gated parking for 15 to 20 vehicles including RV’s.

Classroom Address:
2207 Lucile Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 477-0550

The closest Exits off the I-5 freeway areHammer Lane or Eight Mile Rd.

1. From Hammer Lane exit drive east to Thornton Rd. Turn left. (North) About 4 blocks up start watching for the 7/11 on the right. Immediately get in the left turn lane and turn left (West) on Lucille. If you pass the Dairy Queen on your left, you’ve missed it. That was the corner you needed to turn on. We are about another block up (going east), on the right.

2. From Eight Mile Road exit drive east to Thornton Rd. Turn right. (South) Two stoplights, and then start watching for Dairy Queen on your right. Turn right immediately after that. If you pass Waudman St. on your right you’ve gone a block too far. We are about another block up (going east), on the right.

3. Closest exit off 99 freeway is Eight Mile Road. Head west for 5 miles. Turn left (South) on Thornton Rd. Two stoplights, and then start watching for Dairy Queen on your right. Turn right immediately after that. If you pass Waudman St. on your right you’ve gone a block too far. We are about another block up (going east), on the right.

Places to Eat

There are 9 restaurants within walking distance. 3 Mexican, 1 Italian, 2 Chinese, 1 Filipino, Dairy Queen, 2 Pizzaerias, 2 grocery stores, delicatessen, a bakery and coffee shop. Thai, Japanese, and Indian not far away. Bring lunch back and eat it under the grape arbor in our one acre park.

Places to Stay

There are several campgrounds with RV parking in the Stockton and Lodi area. Check out California RV Parks & Campgrounds(Central Valley area).

• Ivy Motel

9172 Thornton Rd.
(209) 475-0730
Visible from the classroom, probably the cheapest and most convenient, but the students who have stayed there were not too happy with it.

• Vagabond Inn (VagabondInn.com)

3473 W. Hammer Ln.
(800) 550-0055 or (209) 473-2000
About 2 miles from classroom. No one has complained about this one. The “regular” price is $52.93 per night, but they will make that $47.63 per night if you tell them you are coming to class here.

Three to four miles away are:

• Extended Stay America

2844 W. March Lane
(800) 398-7829 or (209) 472-7588

• Courtyard by Marriot

3252 W. March Lane
(209) 472-9700

• Super 8

2717 W. March Lane
(209) 477-5576

• La Quinta

2710 W. March Lane
(800) 531-5900 or (209) 952-7800

• Red Roof Inn

2654 W. March Lane
(209) 478-4300

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