Lodi, California

About Lodi

Lodi is a thriving city in central California with an estimated population of 68,642.

Officially, Lodi is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.68 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,018 residents per square mile.

📰 Lodi News Today

• Man dies at Lodi hospital after stabbing, police say KCRA · Aug 16
• Police investigate fatal stabbing after victim drives to Lodi hospital ABC10 · Aug 17
• Photos: Lodi Farmers Market heads for end of season Stocktonia · Aug 15
• Lodi man dies after showing up injured at hospital CBS News · Aug 16
• 924 S Garfield St Apt 3, Lodi, CA 95240 Realtor.com · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lodi Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Lodi — but the California one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 68,642.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lodi

• Applebee's — american
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Fuego Prime
• IHOP — breakfast
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Tequileros Cantina — mexican
• Tequileros Taqueria (Lodi) — mexican
• Black Bear Diner — american
• Blaze Pizza — pizza
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• World of Wonders Science Museum · Museum
• Micke Grove Zoo · Zoo
• San Joaquin County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lodi

• American Legion Park reviews ★
• Beckman Park reviews ★
• Blakely Park reviews ★
• Bob Johnson Park reviews ★
• Candycane Park reviews ★
• Century Park reviews ★
• Cherokee Memorial Park reviews ★
• DeBenedetti Park reviews ★
• Emerson Park reviews ★
• English Oaks Commons reviews ★
• Hale Park reviews ★
• Hutchin Street Square reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lodi

• Erma B. Reese Elementary
• George Washington Elementary
• Heritage Elementary
• Lakewood Elementary
• Lawrence Elementary
• Leroy Nichols Elementary
• Liberty High
• Live Oak Elementary
• Lodi High
• Lodi Middle
• Rio Valley Charter
• Tokay High
• Vinewood Elementary
• Vista Oaks Charter

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Adventist Health Lodi Memorial ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lodi

🏘️ Nearby Communities