Welcome: Pleased To Meet You

A beautiful night descends upon downtown Sacramento.

Pleased To Meet You!

Now that you’re here, you’ve probably already noticed that our fair city is also a friendly one. Our residents love to show off our region, and there’s good reason for that: Under our wide-open Central Valley skies, opportunities abound for recreation, entertainment, dining and nightlife.

But although it may seem so, we’re not all play all the time. There’s serious opportunity in our growing region for career-minded folks. After all, Sacramento history claims commerce at its core.

The city was settled as a supply center for gold prospectors who came from around the globe to make their fortunes along the American

River (where gold was discovered in Coloma, just east of Sacramento, in 1848). The city sprang up at the intersection of the American and

Sacramento rivers (now the Old Sacramento Waterfront), and over the course of the second half of the 19th century, it withstood floods and fire to become a thriving commercial and railroad hub—and California’s capital.

Now Sacramento is the capital city of the fifth-largest economy in the world, so it’s an attractive location to start or grow a business. A robust workforce, ethnic diversity and seismic stability make it one of the most livable cities in the nation. And the region has surged in prominence since Golden 1 Center, the $558 million arena, debuted in 2016. The “greenest” and most technologically advanced arena in the world is home to the Sacramento Kings, our city’s NBA team, and it also hosts a plethora of high-profile concerts and events.

Sacramento has burgeoned into a hip metropolis with a vibrant cultural scene replete with theater, music and dance. Two of the newer annual offerings are Aftershock—a four-day extravaganza of hard rock and heavy metal bands—and GoldenSky, which features top country music acts. Both festivals take place at Discovery Park. You’ll also find literary readings, comedy shows and lots of community events. And artworks painted during the Wide Open Walls mural festival have splashed color throughout the city.

Sacramento offers much for families and recreationalists in the way of year-round outdoor activities, too. With several regional parks, including McKinley and William Land, golf courses and gathering spots along the American and Sacramento rivers, the area draws people who love the great outdoors. One local gem: the 32-mile American River Bike Trail, which runs from Old Sacramento to Folsom and beckons not just cyclists but runners, walkers and others who just want to explore along the banks of the river. Cool off at Folsom Lake, where miles of trails wind into the foothills, or Lake Natoma—home of Sacramento State Aquatic Center. The region’s other river, the Sacramento, provides prime boating conditions.

Catch a game while you’re here: The Sacramento Kings play at Golden 1 Center; the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats, play baseball at Sutter Health Park; and at Cal Expo’s Heart Health Park, the Sacramento Republic FC puts on a rousing soccer match.

As you delve into our region’s offerings, you can feast at some of the many dining spots that use the freshest and most local California ingredients. Many of them have extended their alfresco options. The region’s designation as the Farmto-Fork Capital of America celebrates its position among some of the greatest agricultural producers in the world. Very few places offer a similar bounty to Sacramento’s, thanks to our Mediterranean climate. From the verdant fields of the Capay Valley just north of town to the apple orchards of El Dorado County east of it, the region produces an admirable array of fruits, vegetables, livestock and other foodstuffs, and chefs and farmers see each other as partners in what turns up on restaurant plates. Farm-to-fork encompasses everything from the vine-ripened tomatoes in your Caprese salad to the craft cocktails (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) that you sip at local bars. So enjoy! We’re glad you’re here.

Welcome to Elk Grove!

Whether you’re relocating for work, settling down with your family or moving just for a change of scenery, you’ll find something for everyone in the city of Elk Grove.

It’s a family-oriented community known for its award-winning school district, a diverse culinary scene, dozens of beautiful parks, a prosperous business community, promising careers and much more. Just 20 minutes from Sacramento with easy access to two major freeways, the Sacramento Airport International Airport, the Port of West Sacramento and with Amtrak service nearby, Elk Grove is an ideal homebase that makes it easy to explore all that Northern California has to offer.

Things To Do

Elk Grove’s vibrant community provides an abundance of activities, including shopping, dining, arts & culture, local events and festivals, outdoor adventure and plenty of diverse options for keeping busy.

Family Friendly

Elk Grove is a great place to grow up! The city provides plenty of opportunities for action and adventure for the whole family. Sports leagues, state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of businesses that cater to families make the community a safe spot for growth, learning and making friends.

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