Guidebook for Fair Oaks
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a raft or tube for a 3 hour journey down the river.
16 locals recommend
River Rat Raft Rental & Bike
4047 Pennsylvania AveRent a raft or tube for a 3 hour journey down the river.
American River Raft Rentals
11257 S Bridge StMore rafting fun...
Drinks & Nightlife
Smokey Oaks Tavern
9634 Fair Oaks BlvdWalking distance...
Live Music sometimes. Also walking distance but will take you about 30 minutes -- go down trail and cross over the orange bridge.
13 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Brew Pub
7988 California AveLive Music sometimes. Also walking distance but will take you about 30 minutes -- go down trail and cross over the orange bridge.
Stockman Club
10219 Fair Oaks BlvdLooking for the local dive bar? You found it...
Players Sports Pub & Grill
4060 Sunrise BlvdIf you like sports its good, if you like dive bars its great!
Parks & Nature
American River Trail 1
American River Trail 1For bikes and walking/jogging...
American River Raft Rentals
11257 S Bridge StSightseeing
You can walk to here in about 10-15 minutes if you take the shortcut down the private trail in the back of the house.
9 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Bridge
Fair Oaks BridgeYou can walk to here in about 10-15 minutes if you take the shortcut down the private trail in the back of the house.
Capitol Mall
Capitol MallCA's capitol
Old Sacramento
Put on your best tourist shirt and get ready for window shopping.
Arts & Culture
Harris Center
10 College PkwyShort drive with some unique local and national acts
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StModern and traditional art as well as cultural exhibits
Even if you are not going to a show here it is a good place to UBER to becuase it is in the heart of the scene.
33 locals recommend
Ace of Spades
1417 R StEven if you are not going to a show here it is a good place to UBER to becuase it is in the heart of the scene.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom BlvdBel Air
4005 Manzanita AveFood Scene
Great bar and patio. Shareable plates with some bold selections.
11 locals recommend
Shangri-la Fair Oaks
7960 Winding WayGreat bar and patio. Shareable plates with some bold selections.
Close-by -- can't go wrong. Nice patio in the back too.
14 locals recommend
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant
4071 Howard StClose-by -- can't go wrong. Nice patio in the back too.
In the shopping center w Starbucks and a fast food pizza and salad place . What else would you need.
7 locals recommend
Arigato Sushi
1608 Howe AveIn the shopping center w Starbucks and a fast food pizza and salad place . What else would you need.
If you are a vegan or vegitarian you will love this place... Probably even if you aren't, but it can be a long wait on weekends to get your food. But if you are not in a hurry go for it, especially if you are on foot.
20 locals recommend
Sunflower Drive-In
10344 Fair Oaks BlvdIf you are a vegan or vegitarian you will love this place... Probably even if you aren't, but it can be a long wait on weekends to get your food. But if you are not in a hurry go for it, especially if you are on foot.
Sushimono
5349 Sunrise BlvdTry the Fire, Fire. Very nice.
Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar
11755 Fair Oaks BlvdKiller Brunch outside if the weather is nice -- great dinners too.
Il Forno Classico
2121 Golden Centre LnClose by -- decent Italian and a good wine selection.
Starbucks
2095 Golden Centre LnThe Old Spaghetti Factory
731 Sunrise AveOK not the greatest food but almost free!