Christina’s guidebook
Relaxation
We offer everything from skincare, lashes, spray tans, hair removal, massage, luxurious add-ons. Plus our affiliated Maribou Salon next door. Let them know you are staying at Christina and Randy's AirBNB for a 15% discount on spa services! (salon not included) A favorite treatment for locals is the Hydrate & Soothe Facial since dry air and allergies are prevalent in the area. Google is giving us a hard time, so go directly to www.maribouspa.com
Maribou Spa
25085 Blue Ravine RoadWe offer everything from skincare, lashes, spray tans, hair removal, massage, luxurious add-ons. Plus our affiliated Maribou Salon next door. Let them know you are staying at Christina and Randy's AirBNB for a 15% discount on spa services! (salon not included) A favorite treatment for locals is the Hydrate & Soothe Facial since dry air and allergies are prevalent in the area. Google is giving us a hard time, so go directly to www.maribouspa.com
Food scene
We love the outdoor seating as they tend to have local musicians playing outside on the weekends. It's fun for tapas and obviously wine!
8 locals recommend
Citizen Vine Folsom
609 Sutter StWe love the outdoor seating as they tend to have local musicians playing outside on the weekends. It's fun for tapas and obviously wine!
Burgers and beers. During warm weekend days, this is a fun place to sit outside and listen to local musicians. In the evenings or less ideal weather conditions it has a nice pub feel inside.
7 locals recommend
Samuel Horne's Tavern
719 Sutter StBurgers and beers. During warm weekend days, this is a fun place to sit outside and listen to local musicians. In the evenings or less ideal weather conditions it has a nice pub feel inside.
Back Bistro
230 Palladio PkwyA favorite upscale restaurant and wine bar next to the movie theatres.
Casual atmosphere with surprisingly amazing upscale homey food. If Monique is there, she also sells homemade dog treats that our dog goes Crazy for!
Manderes
1004 E Bidwell StCasual atmosphere with surprisingly amazing upscale homey food. If Monique is there, she also sells homemade dog treats that our dog goes Crazy for!
Bacchus House Wine Bar & Bistro
1004 E Bidwell StOver-the-top decorated restaurant perfect for a special occasion.
While our foreign food opportunities in Folsom aren't great, this would be my favorite Mexican restaurant. The atmosphere is also fun and vibrant.
Mexquite Mexican Restaurant
25095 Blue Ravine RdWhile our foreign food opportunities in Folsom aren't great, this would be my favorite Mexican restaurant. The atmosphere is also fun and vibrant.
Our foreign food options aren't great, but this is our favorite local Indian restaurant. I'm obsessed with the Shahi paneer.
6 locals recommend
Curry Club
1401 O StOur foreign food options aren't great, but this is our favorite local Indian restaurant. I'm obsessed with the Shahi paneer.
Our foreign food selection is limited in Folsom but this is our favorite local Thai restaurant.
Folsom Thai Cuisine
2371 Iron Point RoadOur foreign food selection is limited in Folsom but this is our favorite local Thai restaurant.
Vibe Health Bar
2770 E Bidwell StAll your best smoothies, juices, kombuchas and healthy breakfast/lunch options.
Farmhaus
8230 Auburn Folsom RdBest breakfast spot, but about a 20 minute drive. Nice outdoor patio.
A nearby place great for weekend brunch (bottomless mimosas), lunch and dinner. I love the crab cakes benefit for breakfast with mango hollandaise. The bar is beautiful and classy. And the outdoor patio is great in the mild seasons.
8 locals recommend
Land Ocean (LO) Restaurant Folsom
2720 E Bidwell StA nearby place great for weekend brunch (bottomless mimosas), lunch and dinner. I love the crab cakes benefit for breakfast with mango hollandaise. The bar is beautiful and classy. And the outdoor patio is great in the mild seasons.
Nightlife
For local nightlife, this is a funky space for dancing and high energy. It is 2 bars in one, with at least 5 different bars of different themes. One side usually has a band and an older crowd. The other side usually has a DJ and a younger crowd. There is a cigar and hookah lounge attached to their patio. And on weekends you can get late night food munchies.
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For local nightlife, this is a funky space for dancing and high energy. It is 2 bars in one, with at least 5 different bars of different themes. One side usually has a band and an older crowd. The other side usually has a DJ and a younger crowd. There is a cigar and hookah lounge attached to their patio. And on weekends you can get late night food munchies.
A couple of forms of entertainment in one. Bowling, gambling, sports bar, pool and darts. Plus weekend nightlife. It is more casual, a little older than the young crowd, and can be more on the dive bar side.
FLB Entertainment Center
511 E Bidwell StA couple of forms of entertainment in one. Bowling, gambling, sports bar, pool and darts. Plus weekend nightlife. It is more casual, a little older than the young crowd, and can be more on the dive bar side.
Outdoors
Parking is confusing, but near Cattleman's restaurant is the easiest for us. Bring chairs and towels, walk down the pathway to the river for great views and a refreshing day by the river. We usually like to bring a speaker and cooler with us too since you bring everything in and out yourself.
Rainbow Bridge
Parking is confusing, but near Cattleman's restaurant is the easiest for us. Bring chairs and towels, walk down the pathway to the river for great views and a refreshing day by the river. We usually like to bring a speaker and cooler with us too since you bring everything in and out yourself.
This is the easiest place to bring the kayak! You have to pay around $12 to park unless you have a state park pass.
Negro Bar Entrance
Negro Bar EntranceThis is the easiest place to bring the kayak! You have to pay around $12 to park unless you have a state park pass.
Don't judge by the photo. While it isn't the prettiest of lakes, it is still nice when it is full (drought season has been tough). The two main entrances are Beal's Point and Brown's Ravine. Beal's Point is fun for picnics and a beach setting. Brown's Ravine (specifically Hobie Ramp) is fun for a more laid-back, local, 'party' atmosphere depending on the time of year. People will bring all their jet skis, water toys, etc with them and it has a fun energy. Usually lots of dogs playing around this area too. It costs around $12 to park without a state park pass.
114 locals recommend
Lake Folsom
Don't judge by the photo. While it isn't the prettiest of lakes, it is still nice when it is full (drought season has been tough). The two main entrances are Beal's Point and Brown's Ravine. Beal's Point is fun for picnics and a beach setting. Brown's Ravine (specifically Hobie Ramp) is fun for a more laid-back, local, 'party' atmosphere depending on the time of year. People will bring all their jet skis, water toys, etc with them and it has a fun energy. Usually lots of dogs playing around this area too. It costs around $12 to park without a state park pass.
Disc golf course walking distance from our house. Not the best course, but local residents seem to love it being so close by!
B.T. Collins Park
828 Willow Creek DrDisc golf course walking distance from our house. Not the best course, but local residents seem to love it being so close by!
Great course a short drive away, and very close to our spa. Dining hall on site
Empire Ranch Golf Club
1620 East Natoma StreetGreat course a short drive away, and very close to our spa. Dining hall on site
Breweries
Very fun local brewery with bocce ball, fire pits, live music, great burgers and beer.
8 locals recommend
Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten
13407 Folsom BlvdVery fun local brewery with bocce ball, fire pits, live music, great burgers and beer.
Very small local spot within the neighborhood. Feels like hanging out at a friends garage.
Red Bus Brewing Company
802 Reading StVery small local spot within the neighborhood. Feels like hanging out at a friends garage.
Wineries
My favorite winery for reds. Plus they do events, provide bocce ball, and have a nice outdoor area.
Fenton Herriott Vineyards
120 Jacquier CtMy favorite winery for reds. Plus they do events, provide bocce ball, and have a nice outdoor area.
Favorite winery for white wines. One of the closest wineries to us.
Cielo Estate Winery, Event & Wedding Venue - The Closest Winery and Wedding Venue to Sacramento
3040 Ponderosa RdFavorite winery for white wines. One of the closest wineries to us.
Favorite winery for champagne. Decent drive away, but the area is full of wineries to stop at.
9 locals recommend
Karmere Vineyards & Winery
11970 Shenandoah RdFavorite winery for champagne. Decent drive away, but the area is full of wineries to stop at.
City/town information
If you enjoy Old Folsom, you will love checking out Old Auburn as well! There are a number of artsy and antique shops, tasting rooms, and breweries. They are nearby a gorgeous recreational area on the river with lots of hiking and some mining history.
59 locals recommend
Auburn
If you enjoy Old Folsom, you will love checking out Old Auburn as well! There are a number of artsy and antique shops, tasting rooms, and breweries. They are nearby a gorgeous recreational area on the river with lots of hiking and some mining history.
A quiet, historical town. Some delicious cafes and restaurants nearby. But people travel here for either the gold mining history or for the best spots on the river. Bring a raft and float down the river! Or pay for a river rafting experience.
63 locals recommend
Coloma
A quiet, historical town. Some delicious cafes and restaurants nearby. But people travel here for either the gold mining history or for the best spots on the river. Bring a raft and float down the river! Or pay for a river rafting experience.