Lathrop, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Lathrop is a city in San Joaquin County in California's San Joaquin Valley.

1 things to do · 4 places to eat · 5 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Lathrop

Dell'Osso Family Farm

Popular fall destination with family and kid rides (Only open in October).

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Tracy)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton — 6 mi away. Directions
CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 44 mi away. Directions
SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 5 runs north-south through the city. State Route 120 has its eastern terminus here, connecting the San Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

Interstate 5 runs north-south through the city. State Route 120 has its eastern terminus here, connecting the San Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park.

Get around

I-5 is the major road in the city going north-south, with Manthey Road serving as a frontage road. Other streets include Louise Avenue, Harlan Road, and Lathrop Road.