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Sacramento Back to Top
The capitol city of California, Sacramento has a widely diverse population of over 400,000 in a metropolitan area of about 1.5 million. The city is the business and governmental heart of the region. The entertainment opportunities are as eclectic as the people: professional basketball (go Kings!), baseball (go River Cats!), ballet, opera, theater, museums, multicultural eateries and hap’nin nightlife. Boating, fishing and swimming are among the activities available in the Sacramento and American rivers. A highlight is the unique American River Parkway, stretching 23 miles from near downtown Sacramento to east of Fair Oaks. A biking and hiking trail loops the entire length of the park, which also offers picnicking, kayaking, rafting and much more. Sacramento's expansive variety of neighborhoods offers everything from elegant and luxurious homes, newer and affordable housing, to a full range of rentals. From quaint Land Park to urban-chic Midtown to suburban Pocket/Greenhaven, there is a neighborhood for everybody. Historic Old Sacramento offers riverfront dining and shopping, and is home to the renowned State Railroad Museum. Diners will find an eclectic array of restaurants, ranging in price and tastes. The city is located on Interstate 80 and Interstate 5, with easy access to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. Light rail and bus services link the downtown areas to outlying communities. Commuter trains also carry passengers on daily roundtrips to the Bay Area.

Antelope Back to Top
McClellan Air Force Base, now a blossoming business park, gave birth to Antelope for the purpose of military housing. This community now offers accessibility with ease to the many high tech opportunities by way of its next-door neighbor, Placer County. Predominantly a white-collar family atmosphere, Antelope offers three golf courses, the Cherry Island Soccer Complex, huge community park, library, and of course McClellan Aviation Museum, among its attractions. Hop on Business 80 for a short trip to Downtown Sacramento, the Sacramento International Airport, and a variety shopping.

Arden Back to Top
The American River, Arden Fair Mall, and downtown Sacramento are part of the Arden experience. It furnishes a wide selection of housing including rentals, not to mention many of the more elegant homes in Sacramento, and a community close to 100,000. With the 23 miles of American River Parkway close by, the outdoor activities are broad: enjoy biking, picnicking, fishing, walking, and boating. California State University, Sacramento is nearby, with an excellent range of cultural activities and excellent education. Find posh shopping and eateries at the Pavilions Shopping Center, or hop on over to Town and Country Village, Northern California’s very first shopping center.

Auburn Back to Top
"The Endurance Capital of the World” is only 30 miles east of Sacramento, the nickname coming from the 100-mile races held between Auburn and Lake Tahoe – one for the horses and riders, the other for runners. Auburn relishes its climate at its elevation of about 1,000 feet, maintaining an atmosphere above the occasionally thick fog of the Valley and below the heavy snow of the high Sierra Nevada mountains. To celebrate its Gold Rush roots, the community celebrates the Auburn Wild West Stampede and Historic Auburn. If you can’t get enough outdoor action, the Auburn State Recreation Area and the American River Canyon offer horseback riding trails, trail hiking and guided nature trail hikes. If that isn’t enough, or you’re more of an adrenaline junkie, check out the easily accessible white water rafting and kayaking, lake boating, river and lake fishing, mountain biking, and camping. When the shopping bug bites, there are plenty of antique and specialty stores as well as shopping centers.

Carmichael Back to Top
In 1910, Dan Carmichael offered 10-acre lots for $1,500. Though lots aren’t quite that inexpensive anymore, Carmichael, with its community of 50,000 or so, has a wide range of housing available. Remnants of early development by way of the palms on Palm Drive, planted around 1913, remain to be enjoyed. Carmichael is about 10 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento. Situated along the north side of the historic American River and Highway 50, it is but a short commute to Folsom and Mather. Carmichael is proud of the American River College, and the Chautauqua Playhouse that offers a full array of theatrical works Also, find outdoor adventures in the Ancil Hoffman Park along the American River, including a golf course, picnic areas and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, providing nature programs. Don’t forget the Jensen Botanical Gardens, including rare hybrids of camellias, dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendrons.

Citrus Heights Back to Top
Citrus Heights is now the second largest city in Sacramento County. Local residents deem the quality of recreation, police, streets and sidewalks as great. With close to 90,000 inhabitants, Citrus Heights is a middle income, family community. It offers excellent recreation, such as summer concerts and a weekend family campout in Rusch Park. Close to both Folsom and Natoma lakes and the American River, find boating, fishing, swimming and sailing opportunities. Citrus Heights offers a wide range of housing, and handy shopping including Sunrise Mall. The city is located about 15 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, near Interstate 80, which provides easy access via car, bus or light rail transportation.

Davis Back to Top
Davis boasts its small-town charm and quality of life as it sits just west of Sacramento off Interstate 80. It houses the University of California, Davis campus and a recently built performing arts center. Known for its bikeways and 22 miles of greenbelts that are part of 521 acres of parks, it is also right next door to the state’s Capitol. The city of about 60,000 has over two dozen private and public galleries and a lovely Street Faire. The There is a teen center and a farmer's market, which includes gourmet foods. Davis is also on a rail line to the San Francisco Bay area and to Roseville.

El Dorado Hills Back to Top
El Dorado Hills offers a family-oriented neighborhood of about 18,000, tucked into the foothills conveniently between Sacramento and Placerville. The feel of a rural community, yet it offers the attributes of a city with its “town center”. It has tons of outdoor fun with endless nature trails, golf courses and country club. There is a vast master-designed community, part of which is the El Dorado Hills Business Park. Housing employers with more than 6,000 employees. The community boasts 3,800 acres including 1,000 open acres. Highway 50 provides the major access to nearby Folsom and Sacramento.

Elk Grove/Laguna Back to Top
154 years ago, Elk Grove embodied a stage stop and hotel 15 miles south of Sacramento. Now, Elk Gove/Laguna is a bustling family-oriented community. The Strauss Festival is a free event of Strauss music and Viennese dance. Annually, it entices over 40,000 people to Elk Grove Park’s 120 acres. Combined with the 17 neighborhood parks these outdoor areas provide access to boating, fishing, softball, baseball, soccer, bowling, and tennis not to mention swimming, horseshoes and equestrian events, both western and English. Cosumnes River College is nearby, and abundant shopping centers flower the area. Country charm is still available in the outlying area, with room for horses and ranches though it’s only a short drive to Sacramento via Interstate 5 or Highway 99.

Fair Oaks Back to Top
Located east of downtown Sacramento, Fair Oaks sits near the American River among forest-like rolling hills. Spotting wildlife is not uncommon, especially with the close proximity to the 23-mile long American River Parkway, stretching from just east of Fair Oaks to near downtown Sacramento. Biking, hiking and picnicking are always an option. The community offers numerous retail shops and an appealing "village" that provides a central focus, as well as a community clubhouse, outdoor amphitheater and crafts building. Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake, with sailing, boat, swimming and fishing possibilities, are very close. Homes overlooking the river can be found in addition to rentals. Highway 50 takes you to Sacramento westward, and to Folsom and Placerville eastward.

Folsom Back to Top
Folsom dates back to the California Gold Rush. Today it boasts about 52,000 residents and is increasing daily, and is located north of Highway 50, east of downtown Sacramento. It has Lake Natoma next door, and proudly boasts the 18,000-acre Folsom Lake, with 120 miles of shoreline, offering boating and sailing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, hiking and camping. The lake was created with a dam across the American River, which is also accessible for hiking, camping and rafting. With over 60 antique stores, it is one of the oldest and largest antique centers in the West. Shopping is easy with large retail centers, an outlet mall, and the boutiques of historic Folsom. A wide variety of homes are available, from historic to modern with acreages in oak-knolled hills.

Galt Back to Top
Situated south of Sacramento on Highway 99, the city of Galt houses about 19,000 people with a wide range of both rentals and private homes. Galt has grown like a weed from a tiny nook to a small city. And Galt loves families, with multiple family-friendly activities to choose from. The Galt Market began in 1953 and has blossomed into one of the largest retail and wholesale outdoor markets in Northern California. Galt has been the home for the family-owned Spaans Cookie Company since 1958. Located at the doorway to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Galt boasts a variety of water activities, from house boating to sailing, from swimming to fishing. There are community parks, the Cosumnes River Preserve and two golf courses for even more recreational activities. Plus, the city holds a Strawberry Festival each spring and the Galt Festival each summer.

Isleton Back to Top
A century ago, Isleton locals packed steamboats on the Sacramento River with fresh produce for the San Francisco Bay area. Now nearly 200,000 visitors feed during the three-day Crawdad Festival each June. Isleton and its 850 residents sit on the Sacramento River, opening up to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. House boating, fishing, waterskiing and sailing are just a few of the activities in the rich Delta. Isleton is protected from the Sacramento River by levees built years ago, which now carry a highway leading north to Sacramento. Locals can also hop onto Interstate 5 to head up to Sacramento. There is an air of times gone by in Isleton, with its pint-sized downtown and leisurely way of life. Both rentals and private homes are available in Isleton and nearby. Old Victorians are nestled in pear orchards that surround the town.

Land Park / Curtis Park Back to Top
Near downtown Sacramento, Land Park and Curtis Park are charming neighborhoods shaded by a canopy of older trees that date their existence. The homes in Curtis Park date back to 80 years ago, with style distinct to an older generation, though many are upgraded for modern conveniences. With a rather large community ark including tennis and basketball courts, baseball field, there’s plenty of room for open-air entertainment. The bordering footpath provides an area for walkers and their dogs, and joggers. Nearby Land Park has an even larger park including a nine-hole golf course, the Sacramento Zoo, and Fairytale Town (for the young ones). The houses in Land Park were built from the 1920s through the 1940s, showcasing the architecture of those years. Both neighborhoods have freeway access, although a number of locals bicycle, walk or take public transit to work downtown. Shopping is handy, as there are regional shopping centers nearby.

Lincoln Back to Top
A family community with roots in the Gold Rush, Lincoln is a mere 27 miles northeast of Sacramento. The Feats of Clay Festival, a nationally recognized show for ceramic artists at the 129-year-old Gladding McBean terra cotta plant helps put Lincoln on the map. Rapidly growing with around 11,000 residents, Lincoln still has a small town feeling with wide, tree-lined streets and a downtown plaza. The renovated Beerman's Beerworks building in the historic section of Lincoln dates back to 1864, and sheds light on the city’s heritage. New homes spring up rapidly and complement the existing homes. Lincoln claims its own airport with a 6,000-foot runway. Access Interstate 80 is via California 65. Outdoor recreation in the nearby Sierra Nevada foothills include fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and more.

Natomas Back to Top
Natomas is home to the Sacramento Kings professional basketball team, not to mention over 40,000 residents. At one time, the area was mostly farmland, but a drive up Interstate 5 from downtown Sacramento now shows something different. With the Sacramento River to the west and the American River to the south, Natomas homes range from riverside to apartments. The Natomas area is close to downtown Sacramento and to Sacramento International Airport, on Interstate 5. Shopping is a breeze with malls in downtown Sacramento and along Interstate 80. River recreation, such as fishing and boating, is handy and available. This newer community also includes the western end of the 23-mile long American River Parkway, with biking, walking, picnicking and swimming.

North Sacramento Back to Top
North Sacramento has a growing arts community. The community includes art studios to live and work in, as well as galleries and other artistic resources. It’s conveniently located close to all of the features of downtown Sacramento, and right on the light rail line. Shopping is also easy at local shops and at the Arden Fair Mall. The American River Parkway is closely accessible. Homes and rentals are available at affordable prices.

Orangevale Back to Top
Orangevale is northeast of downtown Sacramento, named long ago because of its orange groves. The trees have since been killed by a devastating frost in 1930. With rolling hills, its hallowed oak trees and nature trails give a country feel to some neighborhoods. There are lots ready for horses. Orangevale has a full range of rentals and private housing, including older, more affordable homes. Orangevale Community Park boasts tennis courts, a nature trail, two horse arenas, an exercise area and a golf course. Bordering southern Orangevale, Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer boating, fishing, hiking, biking and swimming. Large regional shopping centers are nearby. Orangevale is bordered by Highway 50 to the south and linked to Interstate 80 to the north. Both freeways provide access to downtown Sacramento as well as Placer or El Dorado counties.

Placerville Back to Top
Located in the heart of Gold Country, Placerville is known for being above the fog line and below the snow line – at about 1700 feet. Once known as Hangtown because of its 1849 reputation for justice, Placerville boasts Gold Rush folklore, namely in the historic downtown area. With less than 10,000 residents, Placerville revels in the advantages of a small community while maintaining access to the Sacramento metropolitan area. Outdoor recreation headlines the Placerville area, with abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, rafting and more. Located on Highway 50, the city is about 46 miles from Sacramento and 60 miles from South Lake Tahoe.

Rancho Cordova Back to Top
Rancho Cordova, east of Sacramento on Highway 50, is the newest city in California, after being voted-approved in July 2003. Strapped in on the north by the American River Parkway, Rancho Cordova offers hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, swimming, and Goethe Park and other outdoor activities. Plenty of shopping abounds. Commuters to downtown Sacramento have access to light rail service. Mather Field is now in operation as a civilian airfield and business park. A full range of rentals and private housing are available.

Rancho Murieta Back to Top
Rancho Murieta is a planned and gated community 23 miles east of Sacramento in a pastoral setting along the Cosumnes River. Construction began in the mid-1970s. Amenities in the area include two 18-hole championship golf courses, a country club, tennis courts, five lakes, townhouses and quarter-acre estate lots on private streets, and an airport. Outside the gates are an equestrian center, a post office, health club, restaurants, shopping center and much more. The Cosumnes River offers fishing and outdoor recreation.

Rocklin Back to Top
Rocklin’s former artery of business was quarrying the granite that underlies the city, hence its name. Today it is verging on high tech. With links to its Gold Rush past and quarrying days its historic section, Rocklin is nevertheless a fast-growing community on Interstate 80. Shopping is easy with quick access to the new Roseville regional mall, The Roseville Galleria. There are three community parks and 19 neighborhood parks in Rocklin, which is also close to Folsom Lake. A family community, Rocklin is stretching to 36,000 people. Sierra College offers higher education in the area.

Roseville Back to Top
Roseville’s roots are with the railroad. The city took its first breath over 100 years ago as a switching yard for trains that ran north and south with those that ran east and west. Though trains are continuing as big business in Roseville, the city's reaching out to high tech and new housing for incoming families in the fast-growing region. Sixteen miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, Roseville has nine acres of parks per 1,000 residents. These parks provide traditional activities like baseball and basketball as well as newer phenomenon like a skate track, in-line hockey rink and batting cages. There are nine golf courses in Roseville and the surrounding area. Roseville is home to the newest regional mall in the area, the Galleria at Roseville, for those who must shop till they drop. The Roseville area also includes a Sun City adult community.

West Sacramento Back to Top
West Sacramento is right on the Sacramento River, within minutes of the State Capitol. With just over 30,000 residents, West Sacramento locals enjoy an easy commute into downtown Sacramento, not to mention quick access to the Downtown Plaza shopping center and historic Old Sacramento. The River Cats, Sacramento’s minor league baseball team, plays in a newly built stadium near the Sacramento River in West Sacramento. There is direct river access for fishing and boating. Cultural activities are available in nearby downtown Sacramento to the east as well as events at the University of California campus in Davis to the west. Homebuyers can find locations along the river as well inland in a full range of prices.

Woodland Back to Top
Woodland is named for its previous wooded countryside, complete with bears and elk. These days the landscape boasts farm fields and its population of about 49,000. Woodland is becoming more attractive for the small town at heart who work and play in Sacramento, a mere 20 miles to the south on Interstate 5. Woodland is close to Sacramento International Airport and has more than enough rentals and private housing. With more than 160 acres of parks and two swimming pools, Woodland also has a summer camp in the Tahoe National Forest. The Heidrick Agricultural History Center uses the latest in interactive technology to explore the marvels of agriculture. Events are numerous at the University of California, Davis, and only 10 miles away. Woodland's historic Opera House has been restored with a full venue of events. There is one of the largest collections of antique trucks at the Hays Antique Truck Museum.



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