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Downtown Elk Grove

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.

See[edit]

  • 1 Elk Grove Historical Society, 9941 E Stockton Blvd, +1 916-685-8115, . 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]

Buy[edit]

Eat[edit]

  • 1 Boulevard Bistro, 8941 Elk Grove Blvd, +1 916-685-2220, . 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, . 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.

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Go next[edit]

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

Routes through Elk Grove
ReddingSacramento  N  S  LodiLos Angeles
Red BluffSacramento  N  S  LodiFresno


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