Michael's Guidebook
Food scene
BonnLair
3651 J StMikuni
1530 J StBest sushi in town, hands down
Best English breakfast and bar in town. Great ales, waffles, mimosas, and of course English breakfasts. They always have sports on in the background.
Street parking is available
52 locals recommend
Fox & Goose Public House and Restaurant
1001 R StBest English breakfast and bar in town. Great ales, waffles, mimosas, and of course English breakfasts. They always have sports on in the background.
Street parking is available
Great beer and whiskey, and always very lively. Inquire about hours.
33 locals recommend
de Vere's Irish Pub
1521 L StGreat beer and whiskey, and always very lively. Inquire about hours.
The one on Truxel is closest. Next would be on Arden. They are always packed but sooo good.
14 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
3501 Truxel RdThe one on Truxel is closest. Next would be on Arden. They are always packed but sooo good.
Great place to exercise and site see
If you have kids, the playground is the best... if you want chill out, the park has the the largest field. If you want to check out fresh flowers, it has one of the most diverse flower gardens in Northern California. If you want to exercise, it has a mile long around the entire grounds.
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdOld Sacramento River Park
Sacramento River Bike TrailSightseeing
Great hiking, biking, and boating. About 10 dollars for all day parking
114 locals recommend
Lake Folsom
Great hiking, biking, and boating. About 10 dollars for all day parking
All year long paddle boarding and canoeing.
8 locals recommend
Lake Natoma Waterfront And Trail Access
All year long paddle boarding and canoeing.
Best Lake in all of the USA. It’s approximately 1:30 min drive to South Lake Tahoe (my personal favorite place to go). Skiing in the winter, boating and swimming during the summer. If you have the time, you must go.
11 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe
Best Lake in all of the USA. It’s approximately 1:30 min drive to South Lake Tahoe (my personal favorite place to go). Skiing in the winter, boating and swimming during the summer. If you have the time, you must go.
City advice
Ways to save
Raleys and Bel Air supermarket is 5 min away on El Camino.
The best way to save money is have fun doing the inexpensive things such as hiking and sit seeing. Please look at my list of best places to go
Customs and culture
Drivers
People drive fast in CA, and they don’t move over in the left lane. Be cautious be safe
Getting around
Traffic
The hot traffic times, pre-lockdowns are 6am-8am and 3:30pm to 5:30pm, any time around that and you should be fine.
What to pack
Weather.
It’s colder then you think. Bring a sweater and socks