Welcome to Manteca
A centrally-located city with a thriving downtown and fast-growing economy
While many Northern California cities attracted prospectors during the Gold Rush, Manteca attracted farmers from all over, thanks to its rich soil and temperate year-round weather. Today, it's still known for its prosperous agricultural economy and as "The Pumpkin Capital of the World." And recently, more technology industries have been opening or expanding in the city due to its proximity to Silicon Valley and Sacramento.
The City of Manteca has invested in the revitalization of downtown. In addition to well-preserved historic architecture, such as the Manteca Museum, the city has also acquired new properties, improved public programs, and implemented more business-friendly ordinances. A multi-million dollar public art project has also been a popular draw among locals and visitors. This thriving downtown area has resulted in a growth in the housing demand around the city.
Located in the heart of San Joaquin Valley, Manteca is a short drive away from some of Northern California's most popular destinations, including Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. It's also only a one-hour drive from Sacramento, so it's great for commuters.
What to Love
- Historic architecture with a bustling and constantly growing downtown
- Fresh fruits and vegetables from a robust agricultural economy
- Newer homes to meet increasing demand in Manteca real estate
- Close to many of Northern California's most popular destinations
- Charming Manteca homes for sale to choose from
Local Lifestyle - Living in Manteca
Even though it's rapidly growing, Manteca retains many of its small-town charms. Residents are friendly and welcoming to newcomers. Everyone comes out for community gatherings, especially during the fall when there are harvest festivals throughout the city.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment in Manteca
Manteca offers diverse dining options, including country diners, gourmet food shops, and upscale restaurants. For fine dining, Ernie's Food and Spirits is a steakhouse with prime filets, lamb racks, and Wagyu beef alongside seafood platters and fresh king crab legs. They have a selection of decadent sides, including crab-fried rice and truffle macaroni and cheese. Pair your dinner with award-winning wines from their extensive wine list.
On Main Street, El Jardin serves traditional Mexican dishes, such as chicken mole and enchiladas, as well as Tex-Mex favorites, like loaded nachos and stuffed taquitos. They serve generous portions, even with their lunch specials. Dinner favorites include sizzling fajitas, spicy shrimp entrees, and fruit margaritas.
A local mainstay, Mangy Moose Café, is a small hallway-like space of a diner. Patrons sit at the breakfast counter, across from the kitchen and cook staff. They offer an exquisite menu of all your country diner favorites like breakfast scrambles, buttermilk pancakes, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
For shopping, The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley features a range of retailers, restaurants, and an AMC Theater with 16 movie screens. It's a great outdoor mall and gathering place. The Bass Pro Shop is worth checking out. It's the size of five football fields and features an elaborate fish tank. There are two other shopping plazas with numerous stores, grocery markets, and services: Spreckels Park, right of Highway 99, and Stadium Center.
Things to Do in Manteca
Fun for groups and families, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park has numerous themed water trails in its indoor water park. The resort also has an arcade, mini-golf, a small bowling alley, and an obstacle course to explore. In October, the Dell'Osso Family Farm in nearby Lathrop hosts one of the biggest Halloween events in the nation. They set up a corn maze, haunted house, and pumpkin blaster that attracts more than 200,000 visitors a year.
If you're looking to relax and enjoy a day out, Delicato Family Wines Tasting Room is open seven days a week. Family-owned and operated since 1935, Delicato harvests some of California's tastiest and most diverse grapes. They offer wine-tasting sessions and wine club memberships.
For golf enthusiasts, the Manteca Park Golf Course is a public 18-hole course open to all skill levels. There's a driving range and three putting greens where you can practice, as well as a clubhouse and a full-service pro shop onsite.
For baseball fans, Big League Dreams showcases scaled-down replicas of Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and several others. This sports complex hosts year round tournaments as well.
For nature lovers, Caswell Memorial State Park features a variety of wildlife in this unique riparian ecosystem, as well as fish in the Stanislaus River that runs through the park. The park also offers a network of hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and campsites.
Schools
Manteca has some excellent public and private schools.
