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Sacramento
 
Sacramento Background
Sacramento is the state capital and home base for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Located about two hours from San Francisco, its glamorous Bay Area neighbor, Sacramento has established itself with a humble distinction for its thriving cities, extraordinary communities and growing economy. For business or pleasure, Sacramento is a great place to raise a family, plan a conference or spend a weekend.
Locals refer to the city as “Sac Town” or plain old “Sac.” This distinction refers specifically to the city versus Sacramento County, which includes six additional incorporated cities: Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Galt, Folsom, Isleton and Rancho Cordova. From quaint Isleton to multi-ethnic Sacramento, each of these cities contributes a rich and unique element to the region.
Sacramento Fast Facts
Location: Sacramento is located in Northern California, about 85 miles northeast of San Francisco
*Total area: 99.24 square miles
*Population: 407,018
*Housing units: 163,957
Average annual rainfall: 19.87 inches
Average temperatures: 77ºF in summer, 48ºF in winter
*Information provided by 2000 Census
 
Communities
Whether you choose the heart of county, the city of Sacramento or the quieter yet expanding Elk Grove as your home, you will find that Sacramento County makes an effort to increase awareness and participation in local issues. Residents are encouraged to give feedback about community planning. Whether you choose to get involved in local government, or simply need residential services or details about community events, Sacramento County Resources is available to help.
A fusion of ethnic and cultural diversity, South Sacramento is a suburban area sharing boundaries on three sides with the city of Sacramento. Full of indoor and outdoor shopping centers, an Asian marketplace, and small neighborhoods, residents and visitors alike enjoy the international flavor of the area.
The Cordova Community Planning Area — which includes the city of Rancho Cordova and the communities of Rosemont, Mather, Butterfield/Riviera East and Gold River — is also home to many miles of the American River Parkway and other natural parklands.
Fair Oaks is a well-established unincorporated community. A combination of suburban and semi-rural neighborhoods, this area's scenic rolling hills and native oaks add to its eminence. Fair Oaks has a distinct character, with cascading views of the American River Bluffs.
Hobby farms and rural estates blend with the grazing land and fields of the Southeast Region of Sacramento County. This portion of the county is home to smaller communities such as Rancho Seco Recreation Area, Galt and Herald. The area is known to locals for its fabulous outdoor life, but it's still one of Sacramento's best-kept secrets.
Carmichael is another unincorporated community, located 10 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento along the American River. An expansive, quiet suburb, Carmichael has beautiful palm trees that line Palm Drive.
The Delta, primarily quiet and rural, is a unique getaway from the everyday fast pace of surrounding areas. The land in this area is divided by numerous waterways, which are considered distinct islands (or tracts). Agriculture and outdoor recreation are the prominent activities in the Delta area. The community hosts two well-known festivals popular with locals and tourists: the Pear Fair in Courtland and the Crawdad Festival in Isleton. The historical town of Locke is also located in the Delta area.
A well-built and lively community, North Highlands is rich with history. An active, family oriented area, this diverse community is also unincorporated and sits comfortably only 10 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento. McClellan Business Park (formerly McClellan Air Force Base) helped put the North Highlands area on the map, as it is one of the largest business parks in the state of California, employing more than 25,000 individuals.
 
Activities
Sacramento offers everything from classic entertainment and upscale venues to laid-back outdoor life and adventures for the younger generation — or the simply young at heart. Because of the variety of recreational, entertainment and cultural activities, Sacramento has also become one of California's main tourist cities.
Residents and visitors enjoy professional ballet, theater, opera, museums and zoos. For sports enthusiasts and basketball fans, the city is home to the Sacramento Kings. Additionally, the city hosts the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, an annual event.
Sacramento is a city displaying ceaseless pride in its ethnic and cultural diversity. For this reason alone, you'll find something for everyone in Sacramento County. From music and movies to camping and boating, you won't regret visiting or moving to Sacramento.
 
Be Sure To See …
The beautifully constructed Capitol building is one of the first places visitors usually want to see. Only one block from the Capitol is the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The piece of ground for the cathedral was chosen precisely because of its proximity to the Capitol.
Another site worth your time is the Veterans Memorial, where veterans present walking tours and share stories of old.
The Firefighters Memorial is a beautiful display honoring those firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It's a tear-jerking experience, and family members and friends continue to add pictures and flowers, and tape names to the display for those recently departed.
Where is Sacramento?
Written by Denise Spiller exclusively for HomesParadise.com.
Photos by Kenneth R. Burton exclusively for HomesParadise.com.
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