Why live in Sacramento?
I can think of “916” reasons…
Places to See
What are the top places to check out in the Sacramento area? These are my favorites…
Places to Play
Sacramento is home to locations of ways to have fun while burning calories.
Sacramento Softball Complex
I’ve played softball for over 26 years. We’ve won countless championships together! The Sacramento Softball Complex hosts seasonal leagues, tournaments, and more for all ages.
TOP GOLF
One of the newer spots on this list, Top Golf joined Roseville’s skyline a few years ago. Top Golf combines sport with socializing at their premier entertainment venue featuring fun golf games for all skill levels, full-service bar and restaurant, and climate-controlled arcade games.
XOSO Sports Leagues
Looking to meet new people and burn some calories at the same time? Check out XOSO! From soccer and softball to bowling and bocce, XOSO has a league for you! Plus, bars around town sponsor the league and can help you mingle after the games.
American River Bike Trail
The American River Bike Trail is a paved, multi-use trail, perfect for hiking or riding your bike, that runs along the American River. It begins at Discovery Park in downtown Sacramento and ends 31 miles away in Beals Point.
Places to Eat
The greater Sacramento area is home to a wide range of restaurants, from Michelin Star and Bib winners to fast casual and everything in between. These are some of my top places to check out:
Centro Cocina Mexicana
Mikuni: Japanese Restaurant + Sushi Bar
Places to Drink
Sometimes you just need an ice-cold beer, especially in the summer months in Sactown. Check out my favorite spots to grab a brew, cocktail, or glass of vino:
Places to Groove
I love a good spot to listen to live music and get my groove on! The greater Sacramento area has many places to see live music, including some of my favorites:
Places to Visit
One of the great things about Sacramento, is its central location to world-class vacation destinations. Want to head to the beach? You’re about 90 minutes from that! Feel like hitting the slopes? See you on the lift in 2 hours!
SAN FRANCISCO
(or as we like to call it ‘the city’)
San Francisco is one of my favorite places to visit, I love that it's so close! I highly recommend a day or weekend trip to take "Mel's Famous Walking Tour".
Park at the Ellis & O'Farrell SFMTA parking garage and walk one block over to Union Square, then to Chinatown, North Beach's "Little Italy", Coit Tower, Ferry Building, Exploratorium, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradelli Square, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Sutro Baths, Cliff House.
For food: try breakfast at Homeskillet, lunch at Tacolicious, ice cream at Baked Bear, dinner at Tomasso or Original Joe's. MOMA is a nice way to spend day two!
surrounded by wine country
Between Placer County Wine Trail, Amador County, Lodi Wines, and being close to outstanding Napa and Sonoma wine county, Sacramento is surrounded by amazing vineyards and viticulture.
My favorite day-trip winery is Concannon in Livermore. Check out their Petite Sirah - you won’t be disappointed.
tahoe, anyone?
I spent a few years as a kid in South Lake Tahoe and as an adult, I still love going back. Lake Tahoe might be known for skiing, boating, and gambling, but it’s also home to amazing hiking, breweries, and restaurants.
Looking for craft brew spots? Try South Lake Brewing Company or Basecamp, each offers a great selection of beer, plus cornhole, ping pong, and board games. Hungry? Head over to Izzy's Burgers for something casual or Riva Grill for upscale dining. Live music? Check out TaCo year-round at Harvey's or California Burger's outdoor stage and seating during the summer.
If you ask me, the American Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament is the can’t-miss event of the summer!
Places to Work
Sacramento is the friendliest city for entrepreneurs getting work done and breaking the traditional cubical mold. Between local roasters and co-working spaces, you can always find an inspiration place to check off your to-do list.
Coffee Republic - Folsom
Temple Coffee Roasters - Midtown
The Trade Coworking & Coffee - Midtown
Identity Coffee Roasters - Midtown
Bloom Coffee - Roseville
The Urban Hive - East Sacramento
Places to Learn
Whether you’re looking for schooling for your children or yourself, the Sacramento region has the ideal academia setting for you.
(Sacramento State/Andrea Price)
Universities
The Sacramento region is home to a number of prestigious universities, including UC Davis, Sacramento State, William Jessup University, USC Price School, and University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.
Community Colleges are also easy to find in the area, including Sierra College, and the Los Rios Community Colleges.
If none of those are quite what you’re looking for, Sacramento also offers campuses for students wanting to attend Carrington College, University of the Pacific, MTI College, The Art Institute of California, and more.
PUBLIC K-12 Schools
The greater Sacramento region is home to over 50 K12 schools. Schools in the area are typically broken down by
Grades 1-6: Elementary School
Grades 7 + 8: Junior High or Middle School
Grades 9 -12: High School
For a complete list of schools and their rankings in the area, visit the Schools page.
(McClatchy High School/Sacramento Bee)
Private Schools
If private school is more your jam, you won’t be disappointed in the greater Sacramento area.
Private K-8 schools include Sacramento Country Day School (PreK - 12th), Waldorf Schools, Merryhill Elementary, Aldar Academy, and more.
Private High Schools include Christian Brothers High School, all-girls St. Francis Catholic High School and all-boys Jesuit High School, among others.