Lifestyle

Head to the very popular Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch for a skillet breakfast and a macchiato or a monte cristo and a bloody mary. Peruse the antique jewelry, home decor, and furniture from over 90 dealers at the Antique Warehouse. Take the kids to Boomers Modesto for mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats and arcade games, then stop by Raspas El Amigo for a refreshing mangonada.

Just west of town, Caswell Memorial Park offers hiking, swimming, picnicking and camping for family fun, and Mavis Stouffer Park just north in Ripon has peaceful walking trails along the Stanislaus River, a butterfly garden and beach volleyball courts for some neighborly competition.

For an afternoon date or an adventure with friends, head to friendly, unpretentious Lucca Winery to taste their award-winning, local varietals and stay to enjoy their summer concert series.

Dinners can be as unpretentious or fancy as you like, with authentic Mexican from El Hidalguense or Sinaloense taco trucks, to Chinese at Bamboo House to steak at Mike’s Grillhouse minutes away in Modesto. For weddings, anniversary or graduation parties, look no further than the beautiful, lantern-illuminated courtyard at The Post. You’ll find everything you need in town or nearby living in peaceful Salida.