Andy's Guidebook
Biking
When leaving the house, go right (East) on Kellogg, then left (North) on El Manto. After you enter the park, you’ll see a parking lot on the right. Go through that parking lot. On the other side of the parking lot is the American River Trail. If you go left, it’s more flat, traverses wooded areas and grassy plains toward Sacramento (~15 mi). If you go right, it’s undulating hills through wooded areas mostly toward Folsom Lake. There is a steep incline for the last 3-5 miles up to the lake (17mi total).
El Manto River Access Clay Banks
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailWhen leaving the house, go right (East) on Kellogg, then left (North) on El Manto. After you enter the park, you’ll see a parking lot on the right. Go through that parking lot. On the other side of the parking lot is the American River Trail. If you go left, it’s more flat, traverses wooded areas and grassy plains toward Sacramento (~15 mi). If you go right, it’s undulating hills through wooded areas mostly toward Folsom Lake. There is a steep incline for the last 3-5 miles up to the lake (17mi total).
Fishing
El Manto River Access Clay Banks
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailSwimming
Be careful here though. Currents are strong. Really. Be careful.
El Manto River Access Clay Banks
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailNeighborhoods
Rustic old west downtown square with a few nice restaurants and bars. Highlights include Shangri-la and Fair Oaks brew pub.
14 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Village
Rustic old west downtown square with a few nice restaurants and bars. Highlights include Shangri-la and Fair Oaks brew pub.
Folsom
Downtown
Food scene
Can easily park for free on the street a few blocks East of Sutter St.
21 locals recommend
Folsom Historic District
915 Sutter StCan easily park for free on the street a few blocks East of Sutter St.
Pho Fresh
10673 Coloma RoadGreat Vietnamese food! Family-owned and authentic.
Priya Indian Cuisine
3101 Zinfandel DriveGreat Indian food
Bar in an old Gold Rush-era hotel. Sinfully good American BBQ dishes and good selection of beer.
8 locals recommend
Folsom Hotel
703 Sutter StBar in an old Gold Rush-era hotel. Sinfully good American BBQ dishes and good selection of beer.
Brewery
Movement Brewing Company
11151 Trade Center DriveNice brewery with great outdoor area and huge square shaped bar.
8 locals recommend
Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten
13407 Folsom BlvdNice brewery with great outdoor area and huge square shaped bar.
Axe throwing
The Smart Axe
11151 Trade Center Dr