{"id":14684,"date":"2021-01-27T10:57:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T16:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=14684"},"modified":"2023-10-30T21:45:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:45:22","slug":"things-to-know-sacramento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/things-to-know-sacramento\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things Locals Love About Sacramento"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why are so many homebuyers moving to Sacramento? Steeped in history yet refreshingly forward thinking, this quaint capital city might just be the Golden State\u2019s best-kept secret. Keep reading to get a head start on getting to know your next hometown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll get the perks of urban living\u2014with easy access to rural retreats.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you love where you live, it\u2019s hard to imagine\never leaving. But who doesn\u2019t enjoy a quick weekend getaway from time to time?\nFrom the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe and the towering, leafy canopies of Muir\nWoods, to the famous reds and whites of Napa and the juicy fruits of Apple\nHill, some of Northern California\u2019s most iconic destinations are just one to\ntwo hours away. Just hop in the car, pick a direction and go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFarm to table\u201d is more than just a slogan\u2014it\u2019s a way of life.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

California is the largest agricultural producer in the U.S.\u2014and Sacramento in particular is a land of so much plenty. In fact, in 2012, Sacramento was declared the nation\u2019s \u201cFarm to Fork\u201d Capital, boasting 1.5 million acres of surrounding farmland, a year-round growing season and a food scene dedicated to fresh ingredients. Farmers markets are as prolific as sunshine, and the bountiful mood culminates each September in the renowned Farm to Fork Festival<\/a>! Dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost of living is lower than other metropolitan areas in the state.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Do you dream of living on the west coast (\u201cbest coast\u201d to the locals) but feel intimidated by the cost of living? Sacramento is here to make your dreams a reality. Homes at our Seasons at River Oaks<\/a> community start from the upper $300s!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll learn what makes the great outdoors so, well, great.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The temperate climate of Northern California makes\nyear-round outdoor recreation possible. Luckily, Sacramento is surrounded by national\nforests and parklands that offer hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and\nmore. Adrenaline-spiking activities like whitewater rafting, off-roading and\nmountain-biking? Right in your backyard. And two of America\u2019s oldest and most\nmajestic national parks\u2014Yosemite and Sequoia\u2014are just a hop, skip and a drop of\nthe jaw away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that\u2019s not all. While California is most famous for its Pacific beaches, the inland enclave of Sacramento is lush with rivers and lakes. Tubing down the American River Parkway is a summer rite of passage, and Folsom Lake attracts residents of all ages for fishing, water-skiing and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to start searching for a new home in Sacramento? Consider these<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>exceptional communities! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why are so many homebuyers moving to Sacramento? Steeped in history yet refreshingly forward thinking, this quaint capital city might just be the Golden State\u2019s best-kept secret. Keep reading to learn some insider info about your next hometown, from the low cost of living to the high quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26103,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[30,38,269],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Sacramento4Things_New.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"rahblogadmin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/author\/rahblogadmin\/"},"yoast_head":"\r\nMoving to Sacramento? 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