Itineraries

Tailor your Elk Grove experience to your specific interests with the help of custom trip guides, itineraries and inspirational stories curated by our team of local experts.

Whether you’re staying for a few days, a week, or even longer, you’ll find an endless array of enticing and exciting experiences located in the heart of Elk Grove or just a short car ride away.

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Culinary Itineraries
Family Itineraries
Outdoor Itineraries
Shopping Itineraries
Multi-Day Itineraries
Day Trips & Nearby

Culinary Adventures

Pack your appetite and prepare to sip, savor and celebrate the best of Elk Grove’s thriving culinary community with these local recommendations. For a well-rounded dining experience in Elk Grove, consider the below suggestions:

A Taste of Elk Grove

  1. Make a stop at Moo-Moo and start the day with one of their inventive boba tea creations.
  2. Swing by Huckleberry’s for breakfast or lunch featuring menu items such as Mardi Gras Beignets and Creole Style Louisiana Catfish.
  3. Plan a beer or wine crawl on with our Corks & Caps map. Here for a weekend? The 2-Day Beer & Wine Trail Pass allows you to redeem exclusive deals at four Elk Grove breweries and wineries.
  4. End your evening in Old Town at Boulevard Bistro. Book your reservation and dine the night away inside this former 1908 California Bungalow, now an intimate 30-seat eatery.

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Fun for the Whole Family

Whether they’re young, or young at heart, these all-ages experiences will keep everyone in the family entertained. A few of our most popular, kid-approved activities include:

Bowling & Banana Splits

  1. Bowl a few frames, explore the playground or play a game of giant Jenga at The Alley. Fuel the fun with their on-site dining options.
  2. In the afternoon, try Paints & Pizza at Old Town Pizza & Tap House. Adults can paint too!
  3. End the day on a sweet note with a famous ice cream creation from Leatherby’s, like the always popular Rich’s Banana Split.

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Outdoor Excursions

Embrace the outdoors as you walk, bike, run and play along miles of trails or in one of Elk Grove’s 100 parks. Here are a few quick tips to get you started:

Explore New Trails

  1. Start your day by grabbing a cup of coffee from 18 Grams Coffee & Tea and sip it as you stroll through the nearby Elk Grove Regional Park.
  2. Head over to the 50,000-acre Cosumnes River Preserve for a mesmerizing hike through wildlife.
  3. End the day outdoors with patio dining at Paesanos, followed by enjoying a glass of local craft beer next to a fire pit at Dust Bowl Brewing Company.
A pedestrian bridge extends out and crosses a body of water in a park in Elk Grove, CA.

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Shopping Enthusiasts

Whether you’re seeking the latest fashion styles, antique home decor, local artisan goods or fresh produce, Elk Grove is a shopper’s paradise. Some of our favorite shopping stops include:

Stroll & Shop Through Elk Grove

  1. Fuel your day of shopping with a relaxing brunch and mimosas at Jamie's Cafe.
  2. Shop your way through the Old Town District, where you’ll find local treasures at TrendE, Vintage Soul, and The Red Door.
  3. Go green with healthy, organic foods from Etum Organics and grab a few succulents and houseplants from The Secret Garden.
  4. In the evening, visit local gem South Slope Wines for a premier wine tasting.
Interior of TrendE, a shop in Elk Grove, CA, showing clothing, jewelry and other apparel and accessories.

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Multi-Day Trips & Weekend Getaways

Spending several days exploring Northern California? Or maybe you’re just planning a relaxing — or adventurous — weekend near Sacramento? There are plenty of activities, attractions, outdoor destinations, events and restaurants to round out your itinerary. A few tips to assist with your planning:

Make a Weekend Out of It

  1. Book a night's stay at one of our relaxing hotels, conveniently located 30 minutes from the state's capital and minutes away from wine country.
  2. Purchase a 2-Day Beer & Wine Trail Pass, and plan a self-guided tour of Elk Grove's microbreweries and boutique wineries.
  3. One thing we know for sure is that you won’t leave Elk Grove with an empty stomach. Browse our incredible list of restaurants and reserve a seat at your preferred restaurant.

Day Trips & Nearby

Nestled between Sacramento and Stockton — with boundless outdoor space and the Bay Area nearby — there are endless opportunities for exploration just outside of Elk Grove’s city limits, including awe-inspiring hikes, urban adventures and can’t miss annual events.