This interdisciplinary arts center was originally constructed in 1923 as a vaudeville movie house. Owned by the City of Tracy with reconstruction completed in 2007, the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts serves as a downtown gem that provides a bedrock for community arts and tells a colorful story about Tracy’s railroad-oriented past. The Grand is one-of-a-kind in California and one of only a few similar facilities throughout the country. It includes the Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre, with 547 reserved seating capacity, state-of-the-art computerized line set rigging system, dynamic lighting and a digital sound system. The Grand houses art exhibitions in the Grand Galleries on a rotational basis featuring local and national artists.

The Grand hosts a spectrum of concerts and has featured performances such as LeAnn Rimes, Blue Oyster Cult, Willie Nelson, Y&T, Morris Day and the Time, Tony Toni Tone, Craig Morgan, 38 Special, Paul Reiser & Dave Koz. It also hosts professional and community-based fine arts programming through arts education, exhibitions, and event rentals. The Arts Education Program is one dramatically unique feature of The Grand, offering tiered classes in dance, drama, music, literary and visual arts for students of all ages. The space is also frequently used for corporate and team building events.

The Historic Downtown is the heart of the Tracy community. With architectural designs and brick facades of pre-1930s buildings along the rail line telling the story about the City’s evolution anchored around the train station, the grid block layout only provides an echo of a once bustling and hustling outlaw center known for gambling and related activities. Like many other California cities, downtown Tracy is experiencing renaissance and rebirth. Today, downtown Tracy is a regional destination for an ecosystem of food and beverage establishments, local boutiques, and personal service businesses. The energy of downtown’s vibrant dining and entertainment scene can be easily seen on 10th Street, where a concept called the Streatery, spilled over into a block-long outside dining experience along a decorated stretch of parking and a street lane. 

Catering to a spectrum of local tastes, downtown Tracy has emerged as a destination for restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries. Restaurants can be found for all tastes, from quick bites to white tablecloth service. On 10th Street, customers face delicious choices between establishments like breweries, wine bars, and a whiskey bar. Along Central Avenue, visitors will find delicious local eats such as thai, a steakhouse, and excellent BBQ. Outside of downtown, visitors will find a local winery offering locally grown and produced wines, and an award-winning brewery with excellent brews. Our historic downtown has something for everyone!

Visit the directory for all our local eats and drinks! 

The City of Tracy is home to many vibrant community events that welcome visitors to their backyard from near and far. Check out some of these local events:

• Downtown Block Parties
• Fourth of July / Day-In-the-Park
• Movies on the Plaza & Dive in Movies
• Tracy Farmers’ Market
• Blues, Brews & BBQ
• Girls Night Out Events
• Wine Stroll
• Taps on Tenth
• And more!

Shop Inside the Triangle

While within an hour drive of world-class shopping districts like Union Square in San Francisco, the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, and Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, Tracy’s evolving mix of businesses enables shopping enthusiasts to spend days without leaving the City with an amazing selection of stores and boutiques in Tracy. The West Valley Mall is located just off I-205, placing its shopping experience along the most heavily traveled transportation system in San Joaquin County. As such, West Valley Mall has become a regional destination for retail, dining and entertainment pursuits with more than 75 stores and a 14-screen movie theater.

Shopping offerings extend beyond the I-205 corridor in Tracy. Those seeking more of a personal connection find an eclectic selection of unique shops in downtown Tracy that offer a special local experience. Example includes the stylish women’s wear and specialty housewares at local boutiques. Some which are woman veteran-owned and operated with wonderful collection of clothing.

Choose from boutique clothing stores, fine antique shops, unique gift stores, and more — we have just about everything you're looking for!

• Downtown Tracy
• West Valley Mall
• Shop Inside the Triangle
• Northgate Village
• Business Directory

Tracy is home to countless restaurants, cafes, breweries, wineries and distilleries. Combining historic charm with contemporary interest Tracy offers quaint village-style dining, including many outdoor dining options, that caters to every taste.

• Dine in our Historic Downtown
• Find Restaurants using the Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
• Use Yelp or TripAdvisor to find your favorite eats in Tracy

The Tracy Historic Museum preserves and shares the history of City of Tracy and the surrounding area, known as the Tulare Township. 

The Museum invites you to visit and experience some of the people, places, and events that are part of our rich history and that of the northern San Joaquin Valley region of California.

Hours

• Monday – By Appointment
• Tuesday & Thursday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Saturday – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

ADMISSION – FREE

Tracy has 78 parks with over 300 acres of recreation ranging from small pocket parks to regional destination facilities like a 72-acre Legacy Fields. After an investment of $50 million by the city to date, the first phase of construction is nearing completion with nine baseball fields and eight soccer fields, along with concessions, restrooms and parking completed. At buildout, Legacy Fields will include 166 acres of active sports areas and will become the largest multi-sport facility in the area. Tracy expects to serve the growing demand for sports facilities across the West Coast for baseball, softball and soccer tournaments. The facility will host tournaments year-round and is projected to attract more than 350,000 visitors annually.

Tracy has also emerged as a golf destination. The Tracy Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole member-owned course remodeled in 2014. It is considered to be one of the most unique and environmentally friendly courses in California. Expert management utilizes less water and fertilizer than most other courses by leaving rough areas natural and supporting excellent fairways and greens. Old River Golf Course is another 18-hole golf course. Located in North Tracy, it offers play for golfers at all skill levels. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Old River Golf Course challenging and friendly.

Tourists will find many other forms of recreation in the Tracy area. The delta location offers many water-based activities like fishing and hunting, with Eagle Lakes Resort offering various water sports. Recreational sites like Carnegie State recreation area offer access to nature unique to the Tracy region. Those looking for more extreme activities can even book a skydiving adventure!

It’s easy to get around inside the triangle. Tracy’s extensive public and private transportation service includes bus, rail and taxi services operating in the local and wider regional area. Riders enjoy convenient, affordable and safe service available on both fixed and flexible routes.

Nearby lodging, restaurants, shopping and wineries make the Tracy Municipal Airport a destination for both business and leisure travelers. Additionally, it has provided an access opportunity for conferences and business development events held at the Grand Theater.

• TRACER/Bus Service
• Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Train
• Valley Link - Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority (ACE to BART Project)
• Tracy Municipal Airport
• Taxi and Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) Options