Loomis, Calif.

Loomis is the smallest town in the greater sacramento area.

Population: 6,809

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ABOUT

Loomis is a small town in Placer County that feels like one big family. It shares its borders with Rocklin, Roseville, and Granite Bay. Before settling on Loomis, the small town had three other names it went by. The Placer post office opened on the site in 1861, changed its name to Smithville in 1862, then changed it to Pino in 1869, and in 1890 the Southern Pacific Railroad finally decided on Loomis. Loomis takes its name from one of the town's pioneers, James Loomis. At one time, James Loomis was the whole town—saloon keeper, railroad agent, express agent, and postmaster.

In 1984, the town was in danger of being annexed by its neighbor Rocklin, and the residents voted to incorporate to preserve local control, partly on the issue of preserving the "small town" character and historic structures such as the High Hand and Blue Goose fruit packing sheds.

Today, Loomis is home to almost 7,000 residents spread over 7.5 square miles, mostly comprised of single family homes and small businesses. Loomis has a small downtown centered around Taylor Road and Horseshoe Bar Road which includes a Raley's Supermarket, numerous small restaurants, and an assortment of small shops. The median household income is estimated to be $76,000.

Things to do

The biggest event in Loomis is the Eggplant Festival which offers entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and children's' activities. 2012 was the 25th anniversary of the Eggplant Festival. Smaller festivities include the Loomis Thursday Night Family Fest during summer and the Cowpoke Fall Gathering.

High Hand Nursery is a popular destination for shopping, dining, and hosting special events like weddings. The High Hand Cafe restaurant at the High Hand Nursery offering a range of farm-fresh eats in a serene locale. The Historical Fruit Shed offers olive oils & vinegars at the High-Hand Olive Oil Company, an art gallery, and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and unique artwork & furnishings for the home & garden.