Citrus Heights is a city of 88,000 people (2019) in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Sacramento County in California.

Understand

Climate

Citrus Heights has mild winters and dry hotter summers. The area usually has a low humidity and the average temperature throughout the year is 68 °F (20 °C), with the daily average ranging from 45°F in December and January to 76°F in July. Average daily high temperatures range from 53°F in December and January to 93°F in July. Average daily low temperatures range from 38° to 58°F. Almost no rain falls during the summer months (less than 1%), and over 80% falls between November and March.

Get in

By car

Citrus Heights is centrally located between the region's major freeways and highways. Interstate 80 passes through the west side of the city, and Interstate 5, U.S. Highway 50 and California State Route 99 are all 3-11 miles (5-18 km) from the city. The Business 80 freeway (Capital City Freeway) begins near Citrus Heights and ends in Downtown Sacramento.

By train

Amtrak is in Roseville about 10 miles (16 km) from the city.

By plane

The Sacramento International Airport (SMF ^IATA) is the closest major airport to Citrus Heights is in Sacramento about a 30-45 minute drive away from the city.

Get around

Citrus Heights is serviced by the Sacramento Regional Transit District, with buses in operation around the city. The service started early in 2019.

See

Citrus Heights has many enjoyable parks, several of which have playgrounds for families or trails. However, there tends to sometimes be homeless people/drug users in these areas, so exercise caution if you see any suspicious activity and go somewhere else if needed.

• 1 Rusch Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd, ☏ +1 916 725-1585. Daily 7AM-11PM. Park with tennis courts, playground, skate park and a World War II memorial rose garden. (updated Feb 2019)
• 2 Madera Park, 8046 Wonder St, ☏ +1 916 725-1585. 5AM-8PM. Park with basketball and tennis courts, baseball field, and walking path. (updated Aug 2024)

Do

• 1 Steve Cook's Fireside Lanes, 7901 Auburn Blvd, ☏ +1 916 725-2101. Su-Th 9AM-midnight, F Sa 9AM-1:30AM. Bowling alley with an arcade, along with a sports-themed bar and grill. The have some special events and discounts at times, and everything is pretty affordable. (updated Feb 2019)

Buy

• 1 Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd, ☏ +1 916 728-1916. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-7PM. A renovated shopping mall with over 100 stores. There is a children's play area available. (updated Feb 2019)

Eat

• 1 Extreme Hummus, 7820 Zenith Dr, ☏ +1 916 727-2500. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su noon-9PM. Counter-serve Greek-Mediterranean eatery offering kosher/halal kebabs, hummus, gyros & more. (updated Feb 2019)
• 2 Hotpot Express, 6456 Antelope Rd, ☏ +1 916 735-8512. Tu-Su 5PM-10PM. Thai hotpots along with other dishes such as fish cake, udon noodles, and khao poon. A little on the pricey side if you go too overboard ordering sides. (updated Feb 2019)
• 3 El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 5637 Sunrise Blvd, ☏ +1 916 967-2900. M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 9AM-10PM. Family-owned Mexican restaurant with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. (updated Feb 2019)

Drink

Margaritas are available at El Tapatio's along with small bars in most restaurants in the city. There are several Starbucks and McDonald's close by that sell coffee and tea.

Sleep

• 1 Ranch Motel, 6221 Auburn Blvd, ☏ +1 916 725-2901, 6221ranchmotel@gmail.com. Small budget motel with a dollar store, grocery store and a McDonald's close by. Wifi, TV and fridge available. (updated Feb 2019)

Go next

Roseville- About 5 minutes away on 80 East. Home to The Galleria Mall and Maidu Park.

Sacramento- 80 West. About 15 minutes away during quiet hours.

During peak hours, it can take up to an hour. Home to California State Capitol and Sutter's Fort.

Gold River- Sunrise Blvd South.

Rancho Cordova- Sunrise Blvd to 50.

Routes through Citrus Heights

Sacramento ← Antelope ←

W  E

→ Roseville → Reno