Elk Grove is a city of 176,000 people (2020) in Sacramento County in California. Elk Grove has many wineries, wine cellars, and vineyards.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Elk Grove is located just east of Interstate 5, approximately 16 mi (26 km) south of Sacramento. It is also accessible from CA-99 S at a similar distance.
By plane
[edit]Sacramento International Airport is approximately 26 miles north.
Get around
[edit]Elk Grove utilizes Sacramento Regional Transit for Elk Grove Transit Services. You can buy passes online, and there are multiple stops around the city.
Map of Elk Grove
See
[edit]- 1 Elk Grove Historical Society, 9941 E Stockton Blvd, ☏ +1 916-685-8115, [email protected]. Small museum with some history about Elk Grove that holds events for some holidays, such as Halloween and Christmas. Good place to take children to.
- 2 Grave of Elitha Cumi Donner Wilder, 8546-8560 Elk Grove Blvd (directly south of the main road, in the Elk Grove Cosumnes-Cemetery District). A small historical California landmark in remembrance of the survivor of the Donner Party.
- 3 Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California, 9125 Elk Grove Blvd. Another historical landmark of the state of California.
- 4 Community Rose Garden (in Dick Lichtenburger Park). If it's on your way, this is a nice garden to stop and relax in. It's inside of a park that also has places to walk.
Do
[edit]- 1 Pinot's Palette, 8962 Elk Grove Blvd A, ☏ +1 916-895-2627, [email protected]. An art studio chain where you can sign up for classes and paint, along with enjoying alcohol. The bartenders make pretty good recommendations.
- 2 Exit Strategy Games, 9833 Kent St, ☏ +1 916-399-3948, [email protected]. Su noon-8:30PM, M-Th 5:30-10:30PM, F 5:30-11PM, Sa noon-11PM. An escape room; one of two locations, the other in Mammoth Lakes. A good activity for families or for parties.
- 3 Emerald Lakes Golf Course, 10651 E Stockton Blvd, ☏ +1 916-685-4653, [email protected]. Su 6AM-7PM, M-Sa 6AM-8PM. Well-maintained golf course with 9 holes. They also offer lessons.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Elk Grove Commons, 9624 Bruceville Rd. Shopping center with your typical range of stores such as a UPS, World Market, and a Kohl's.
- 2 The Red Door Antiques, Vintage & More, 9056 Elk Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 916-714-0619, [email protected]. Su 11AM-4PM, M-Sa 11AM-5PM. A small, local store with vintage and antique furniture.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Boulevard Bistro, 8941 Elk Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 916-685-2220, [email protected]. Su 10AM-2PM, M-Th 5-9PM, F Sa 5-10PM. California-inspired dishes and wine in a bungalow built in the early 20th century. It's not a stop-and-go food place but a good choice if you'd like to sit down and eat somewhere more suited for a date night.
- 2 Kotteri Ramen Bar, 9015 Bruceville Rd, ☏ +1 916-509-9193, [email protected]. Daily 11AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM. Japanese restaurant serving ramen among other things, like squid legs. The broth overall is very good; try ordering the black tonkatsu ramen.
- 3 Journey to the Dumpling, 7419 Laguna Blvd #180, ☏ +1 916-509-9556. M-Th 11AM–3PM, 4–9PM, F 11AM–3PM, 4–9:30PM, Sa 10AM–3PM, 4–9:30PM, Su 10AM–3PM, 4–9PM. Chinese restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere that serves alcohol in addition to dumpling soups and noodle dishes with large portions.
- 4 Sarom's Southern Kitchen, 6624 Laguna Blvd Ste 102, ☏ +1 916-236-3488. Sa Su 7AM-4PM, M-F 7AM-3PM. Southern comfort food location popular for its sweet potato pie. Offers foods such as ribs, chicken and waffles and grits.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Babe's Lounge, 9007 Elk Grove Blvd, ☏ +1 916-686-9339. Lounge with a good whiskey selection and bottomless mimosa on Sundays.
- 2 Hay Tone's Hangout, 10413 Franklin Blvd, ☏ +1 916-684-2261. Casual dive bar with a pool area and a selection of beers.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Holiday Inn Express, 2460 Maritime Dr, ☏ +1 916-478-4000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Amenities include complimentary, hot breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool and whirlpool.
- 2 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 9175 W. Stockton Blvd, ☏ +1 916-478-9000. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Amenities include complimentary breakfast & wi-fi.
Go next
[edit]Sacramento is 10 minutes away on 5 North or 99 North.
| Routes through Elk Grove |
| Redding ← Sacramento ← | N  S
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→ Lodi → Los Angeles |
| Red Bluff ← Sacramento ← | N  S
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→ Lodi → Fresno |