Elk Grove - city in Sacramento County, California

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

By car

Elk Grove is located just east of Interstate 5, approximately south of Sacramento. It is also accessible from CA-99 S at a similar distance.

By plane

Sacramento International Airport is approximately 26 miles north.

Get around

Elk Grove has its own public bus line called e-Tran (dead link: January 2023). You can buy passes online, and there are multiple stops around the city.

See

• Elk Grove Historical Society, 9941 E Stockton Blvd, 38.4075847°, -121.3835629°, +1 916-685-8115, eghs@elkgrovehistoricalsociey.com. 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. 2019-02-11
• Grave of Elitha Cumi Donner Wilder, 8546-8560 Elk Grove Blvd (directly south of the main road, in the Elk Grove Cosumnes-Cemetery District), 38.408739°, -121.386278°. A small historical California landmark in remembrance of the survivor of the Donner Party. 2019-02-11
• Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California, 9125 Elk Grove Blvd, 38.4211156°, -121.3831598°. Another historical landmark of the state of California. 2019-02-11
• Community Rose Garden, 38.4149315°, -121.4272511°. 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. 2019-02-11

Do

• Pinot's Palette, 8962 Elk Grove Blvd A, 38.40727°, -121.3807043°, +1 916-895-2627, ElkGrove@PinotsPalette.com. An art studio chain where you can sign up for classes and paint, along with enjoying alcohol. The bartenders make pretty good recommendations. 2019-02-12
• Exit Strategy Games, 9833 Kent St, 38.40727°, -121.3807043°, +1 916-399-3948, escape@exitstrategygames.com. 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. 2019-02-12
• Emerald Lakes Golf Course, 10651 E Stockton Blvd, 38.3900529°, -121.3679081°, +1 916-685-4653, gilberturbano@csdparks.com. Su 6AM-7PM, M-Sa 6AM-8PM. Well-maintained golf course with 9 holes. They also offer lessons. 2019-02-12

Buy

• Elk Grove Commons, 9624 Bruceville Rd, 38.4070625°, -121.42173°. Shopping center with your typical range of stores such as a UPS, World Market, and a Kohl's. 2019-02-11
• The Red Door Antiques, Vintage & More, 9056 Elk Grove Blvd, 38.4087623°, -121.3668574°, +1 916-714-0619, thereddoorelkgrove@gmail.com. Su 11AM-4PM, M-Sa 11AM-5PM. A small, local store with vintage and antique furniture. 2019-02-11
• Gifts From the Heart of Elk Grove, 9685 Elk Grove Florin Rd, 38.4059704°, -121.3733066°, +1 916-714-0914. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Locally owned gift shop with educational toys, gifts, and the like. 2019-02-13

Eat

• Boulevard Bistro, 8941 Elk Grove Blvd, 38.4092335°, -121.3717671°, +1 916-685-2220, boulevardbistro@frontiernet.net. 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. 2019-02-13
• Kotteri Ramen Bar, 9015 Bruceville Rd, 38.4299777°, -121.4192931°, +1 916-509-9193, info@kotteri.com. 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. 2019-02-13
• Journey to the Dumpling, 7419 Laguna Blvd #180, 38.424628°, -121.419572°, +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. 2019-02-13
• Sarom's Southern Kitchen, 6624 Laguna Blvd Ste 102, 38.4227094°, -121.4280632°, +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. 2019-02-13

Drink

• Babe's Lounge, 9007 Elk Grove Blvd, 38.4091299°, -121.3684632°, +1 916-686-9339. Lounge with a good whiskey selection and bottomless mimosa on Sundays. 2019-02-13
• Hay Tone's Hangout, 10413 Franklin Blvd, 38.3787083°, -121.4564363°, +1 916-684-2261. Casual dive bar with a pool area and a selection of beers. 2019-02-13

Sleep

• Holiday Inn Express, 2460 Maritime Dr, 38.41013°, -121.48135°, +1 916-478-4000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Amenities include complimentary, hot breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool and whirlpool.
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 9175 W. Stockton Blvd, 38.42399°, -121.40087°, +1 916-478-9000. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Amenities include complimentary breakfast & wi-fi.

Go next

Sacramento is 10 minutes away on 5 North or 99 North.