Michal’s guidebook
Sightseeing
You can make a reservation to rent a kayak and paddle on Lake Natoma, a famous lake for competitive crew and recreational boats.
38 locals recommend
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel AveYou can make a reservation to rent a kayak and paddle on Lake Natoma, a famous lake for competitive crew and recreational boats.
You can rent a bike and ride on our beautiful bike trail. And you will not have to see cars, just deer, geese, turkey, coyote, birds, the river and trees.
16 locals recommend
River Rat Raft Rental & Bike
4047 Pennsylvania AveYou can rent a bike and ride on our beautiful bike trail. And you will not have to see cars, just deer, geese, turkey, coyote, birds, the river and trees.
You can ride for 30 miles and not cross a street or road. Beautiful trail that follows the American River.
18 locals recommend
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailYou can ride for 30 miles and not cross a street or road. Beautiful trail that follows the American River.
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
7755 Folsom-Auburn RoadGreat for hiking, mountain biking and walking!
Beautiful Art Museum. Check first to see if open because of COVID.
277 locals recommend
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StBeautiful Art Museum. Check first to see if open because of COVID.
You can watch the Salmon running in October-November. They have a museum and fish ladders.
21 locals recommend
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
2001 Nimbus RdYou can watch the Salmon running in October-November. They have a museum and fish ladders.
Food scene
Starbucks
2095 Golden Centre LnGreat place for a cuppa. Lots of outdoor seating.
Great place for a hand crafted beer and sometimes live music. Has outdoor seating and is locally owned.
13 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Brew Pub
7988 California AveGreat place for a hand crafted beer and sometimes live music. Has outdoor seating and is locally owned.
Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom BlvdMy favorite store to shop for food! It's close and has great stuff.
If you need a larger grocery store this one is friendly and has everything you might need. It's close to my house too.
15 locals recommend
Bel Air
4005 Manzanita AveIf you need a larger grocery store this one is friendly and has everything you might need. It's close to my house too.
Sunflower has been here since the 1970's! It was the original vegetarian take-out restaurant. Try the Nutburger or Falafel! Great smoothies, burritos, and juices. You can walk there in 5 minutes. Be prepared to wait a little while for your food. They make it fresh!
20 locals recommend
Sunflower Drive-In
10344 Fair Oaks BlvdSunflower has been here since the 1970's! It was the original vegetarian take-out restaurant. Try the Nutburger or Falafel! Great smoothies, burritos, and juices. You can walk there in 5 minutes. Be prepared to wait a little while for your food. They make it fresh!
Oak Farm Vineyards
23627 N Devries RdHeading South? See a wonderful winery and taste amazing wines.
Heading South? Check out their cabernet and other amazing wines. Some of the best.
28 locals recommend
Michael David Winery
4580 CA-12Heading South? Check out their cabernet and other amazing wines. Some of the best.
New bar in Fair Oaks that is walking distance (5 minutes) from my house.
6 locals recommend
Brahma Bar and Grill
10239 Fair Oaks BlvdNew bar in Fair Oaks that is walking distance (5 minutes) from my house.
Neighborhoods
Fair Oaks Village is a quaint town with wild chickens everywhere. It has several restaurants, pubs and shopping for unique gifts.
14 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Village
Fair Oaks Village is a quaint town with wild chickens everywhere. It has several restaurants, pubs and shopping for unique gifts.
See where gold was discovered in California. Go wine tasting and shop in unique stores, eat patio dining in historic building. This is an hour drive from Fair Oaks and it's beautiful scenery the whole way.
70 locals recommend
Sutter Creek
See where gold was discovered in California. Go wine tasting and shop in unique stores, eat patio dining in historic building. This is an hour drive from Fair Oaks and it's beautiful scenery the whole way.
Dine on the Sacramento River, shop in historic old town, visit the Train Museum; a walk through history of California gold rush.
281 locals recommend
Old Sacramento
Dine on the Sacramento River, shop in historic old town, visit the Train Museum; a walk through history of California gold rush.