Only 15 minutes from The Fountains Apartments, Lockeford Springs Golf Course, is an 18 hole course located in the heart of the Lodi wine country. This place has a beautiful setting and a great driving range. The staff was friendly and the club house and the facility was well kept and clean.

The signature hole is the 18th: a 514-yard, par 5 dogleg fairway with a water hazard on the left, an L-shaped green, and a canal on the right. Rating: Gold=73.8, Blue=71.4, White=69.1, Red=71.6. Slope: Gold=130, Blue=125, White=121, Red=118. NCGA rules apply and we are a Soft Spikes only facility.

Only about 4 minutes from The Fountains Apartments, you will find the The Lodi Grape Festival. Its a non-profit organization established to promote agriculture of San Joaquin County. With its contractual agreement with San Joaquin County, the organization produces the annual Lodi Grape Festival and the Lodi Spring Wine Show. 20 acre of beautiful fairgrounds and facility hosts many other events ranging from RV groups to basketball tournaments.

It's mission is to promote the agriculture and agricultural products of San Joaquin County, and to offer diverse forms of agricultural education. The Festival strives to present unique, family - oriented exhibits that not only entertain, but educate and enlighten.

Micke Grove Park and Zoo is only about 3.6 miles or 9 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments. It's a gift to the people of San Joaquin County from local philanthropists William and Julia Harrison Micke. Established in 1938, Micke Grove Park also features a Japanese Garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Fun Town at Micke Grove Amusement Park and picnic shelters in a beautiful setting. The zoo which was opened in 1957 sits on a five-acre land with amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.

Today, the collection of Micke Grove Zoo emphasizes uniqueness and quality over size and quantity with a concentration on the welfare of the animal ambassadors that live here.

Maybe not the biggest zoo in the state but one with maybe the most heart.

The Twin Arbors Athletic Club is only 5 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments. It's the best place to work out in Lodi The staff is usually very courteous.

It has a full size gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and a variety of other activities.

The gym has six baskets, two of which are adjustable from seven to ten feet high, for adult and junior basketball.

For Tennis enthusiasts, it features nine lighted tennis courts and a professional tennis staff providing a full range of instructional, recreational, competitive and social tennis opportunities.

For Swimmers, a four-lane, 25-yard lap pool, a heated outdoor recreational pool, heated indoor pool, wading pool, separate spas for men and women and an outdoor co-ed spa, our swim facilities provide extensive swim opportunities for our members.

And for Racquetball players, it features six air conditioned racquetball courts. They offer adult and junior lessons, in-house leagues and sanctioned tournaments.

Lodi Beer Company is located only 8 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments. This building is beautiful inside. As soon as you walk in the room you'll see the copper brew house in the middle of the room. They have a long wooden bar with brass taps. Huge wood pillars with metal work lead up to the molded ceiling.

It's an old world atmosphere and the friendly, fun personalities of the people who work here, give the wood, stone and steel architecture the warmth of a bygone era.

They feature a great selection of fine Lodi wines and hard cider from Two Rivers Cider Co. in Sacramento. So stop by and try a sampler of our in-house brews and enjoy the atmosphere of Lodi's first brewpub.

Stop by, have a bite, a pint and say hi to the staff. If you don't have a lot of time there is takeout food & beer available.

The food is delicious, portions are large, service is good and its only 3 miles away from The Fountains Apartments!

Rosewood Bar & Grill is located only 2.8 miles or 8 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments. This is one of the best place for drinks & dinner in Lodi, very nice exterior a well appointed interior, well trained attentive staff yet, the food is just mediocre. Its an ideal place for fine casual dining. The atmosphere is inviting, the food is good with a few gems in the menu. The service is above average.

The food is always cooked perfectly and extremely flavorful. Try their The crab leggs or the Halibut which is to die for. All of the flavors of the sauce, clams, mussels and fish were just swirling with every bite.

The Dancing Fox is a wonderful place with a century old brick building which makes it a unique place to eat and drink.. It's a fanciful place where legend and reality join and take you back in both time and spirit. The food served is always fresh, delicious, and comforting! They make their bread daily. That extra step gives those loaves a little something special.

Very vegetarian friendly fresh food and large portions. Visit them today. Its only 8 minutes from The Fountains Apartments.

Solid Mexican food with a nice twist. That's what Alebrijes Mexican Bistro at Lodi is all about. It's the best place in Lodi for Mexican food and its only 7 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments.

Seating is limited but quality of the food makes it all worth while. The ambiance is cheerful and tastefully decorated, with tasteful and not-too-loud modern Mexican music in the background. All ingredients are of high quality, freshly and expertly made.

Try their award winning, fresh guacamole. They make the guacamole right at the table and served with their home made chips.

Pietro's is the ideal Italian restaurant for fresh authentic entrees and appetizers made by people who care about the product they put out. They have a great wine selection and bottles are reasonably priced.

There are plenty of parking outside and the restaurant and the restaurant itself is clean & nicely decorated. The food is always served fresh, with herbs and produce taken directly from the garden. Protected by a small statue of St. Francis, the garden makes you feel like your walking the grounds of a Mediterranean villa or at least a museum trying to evoke a Mediterranean villa.

Its only 5 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments so what are you waiting for? Come and experience a delicious dinner with family or friends in a warm and inviting atmosphere of Old World Italian charm at Pietro's Trattoria in Lodi.

Located only 16 minutes away from The Fountains Apartments. The Humphreys College was established in 1896, by John R. Humphreys Sr. Humphreys College was the first institution of higher education to locate in the Stockton area. Throughout its long history, Humphreys College has maintained a commitment to provide quality career-oriented education grounded in the liberal arts.

Only about 22 minutes from The Fountains Apartments, The University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked university with three distinct campuses united under one common goal: to educate and prepare the leaders of tomorrow through intensive academic study, experiential learning, and service to the community. Its Stockton campus is home to seven schools and colleges, with more than 80 majors and programs of study.

California State University, Stanislaus blends modern facilities with the pastoral charm of the countryside. An exceptional public university that, because of its student-friendly size and commitment to excellence, is able to offer all the benefits of a private education. CSU Stanislaus offers baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, business and education, as well as teaching credentials, masters degree programs, and other professional studies.