Visit Rancho Cordova

02/12/2025

At Visit Rancho Cordova, we are committed to creating vibrant spaces of belonging for the local and the traveler. We recognize that current events and broader societal issues have stirred up strong feelings and concerns among our nation, and we respect the varied perspectives within our team and the community we serve.

In our breathtakingly diverse city of over 80,000 residents where more than 90 languages are spoken, we remain dedicated to making a positive impact in ways that align with our organization’s values and mission.

A deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the very core of who we are as an organization, and that will not change. We will continue passionately caring for our employees, supporting our hotel and hospitality workers, engaging in community service and tourism advocacy, and striving to create an environment where every visitor feels welcomed.

We encourage open, respectful dialogue and welcome ideas on how we can collectively contribute to meaningful change through our work and outreach efforts. We are grateful for all of our partners who are committed to building a city we can all thrive in.

If you have any thoughts or initiatives you’d like to share, please comment below or reach out to us. We value your input.

01/22/2025

Have fun and support a great cause at the Sacramento Children's Museum this Friday, January 24, 10pm-6pm!

Come play with us and support the cause!

100% of admission proceeds on January 24th, 2025 will go towards supporting families and first responders affected by the wildfires in Southern California. We will be open for extended hours on this day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the general public.

This fundraiser will benefit and is in collaboration with the Cayton Children's Museum in Santa Monica, giving free admission to families and first responders affected by the fires so they have a space for comfort, connection and play.

Come play and support the cause with SCM!

01/17/2025

As we have all witnessed, the wildfires in Los Angeles have been devastating in the loss of lives, property and entire communities. At Visit Rancho Cordova, our thoughts are with the residents, business owners, displaced visitors and first responders. Over 90,000 people remain displaced by evacuation orders.

We have received questions from numerous people asking about the best ways to help. We encourage those who want to assist to donate to the LA Wildfire Recovery Fund, benefiting the American Red Cross. The Red Cross has been essential in providing support to those affected by the wildfires, including safe shelter, meals, emotional support and other critical services.

Our tourism colleagues Discover Los Angeles ( ) have established a dedicated page where you can make a donation. They are pledging to match all donations dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. You can find the donation link in our bio.

With strong winds in the fire zones, the crisis is far from over. Donations will help both short-term needs and long-term recovery. If you are looking to help, thank you in advance. If you or your loved ones have been affected by these fires, we are holding you in our hearts.

❤️ Team Visit Rancho Cordova

12/18/2024

"The Cho" or No? 🤔 A Note from Visit Rancho Cordova

Sactown. Sin City. Beantown. The Big Easy. La La Land. Big D. Chi Town.

What's in a city nickname? Sometimes, the past... AND the future.

You may have heard about one of our recent marketing campaigns referring to Rancho Cordova as "The Cho." We understand that this city nickname stirs up mixed feelings. In some cases, very strong feelings!

Some of our residents were around when it was created as rude slang many years ago in efforts to make Rancho Cordovans feel bad about where they lived. Over the years, the term's meaning slowly began to evolve. Today, our team can see that this nickname has been reclaimed by many and is coming back strong with a new connotation: community pride.

Young couples who were born and raised here (and are now raising their families here), new Bay Area transplants, and even some of the most long-standing residents have begun to use "The Cho" in a more positive way to signify that they are proud to represent their hometown. Meeting planners booking business here have started to inquire about "The Cho" by name in their proposal requests. Visitors and travelers to the region have overwhelmingly positive reactions to the nickname and have asked us where they can get a shirt featuring "The Cho" to wear back home as a souvenir.

In efforts to bolster and encourage this positive sentiment, we created the merch people asked for and paid close attention to what happened next.

The results? After launching our merch store in April, Cho shirts instantly became our best sellers. At live events, our Cho stickers are the first ones to run out of stock.

Our data is proving that the phrase "The Cho" is compelling, competitive, and captivating, helping our city to garner attention in a powerful, overwhelmingly positive way and appear more identifiable in Sacramento County.

"The Cho" is just one of our many marketing campaigns. We have other campaigns underway at the same time. But we felt it would be beneficial to share a bit more context with you about this one.

At Visit Rancho Cordova, we consider community and traveler sentiment with great thoughtfulness and care as we plan our campaigns. We weigh all sides of opinion when making our decisions, including negative opinions. Whether you'd rock a Cho hoodie or not, we can all agree that there's a powerful sentiment rising in Rancho Cordova: people are PROUD to live here, work here, and play here. Word is getting around, and that's some seriously good news!

Take our 1-question poll to tell us how you feel about "The Cho": https://lnkd.in/g5nn8kAb

Visit our merch store: https://lnkd.in/gnXHJE5T

12/12/2024

Can't wait! 🎄🎉

11/18/2024

We’re excited — our CEO Marc Sapoznik will be presenting our Annual Report at tonight’s City of Rancho Cordova Government City Council Meeting! 📢 We’ll be sending along some of our best swag, stickers, and publications to our council members, so our staff is packing it all up in advance! Have you collected one of our stickers or guides lately?

10/25/2024

There's just so much to love about Rancho Cordova.

10/03/2024

We pitched Bliss Marketplace to Visit California's "Shop Local Saturdays" roundup of vintage stores and they were chosen to be featured! Find Bliss and other NorCal, Central Cal, and SoCal antique shops to browse this fall in this handy article! 🛍

Explore the stylish and vintage businesses in California that are breathing new life into home goods, clothing and more just in time for "Shop Local Saturday" this November.

09/27/2024

Earlier this Spring, Visit Rancho Cordova invited San Diego Beer News founder Brandon Hernández to stay in beautiful Rancho Cordova and taste delectable craft brews in the Rancho Cordova Barrel District. Brandon had a wonderful time! He recently released a fabulous article all about the delicious sips he sampled here. We are thrilled to receive such a glowing review from this press writer and beer enthusiast who truly knows his hops! Click to read more!
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Brandon Hernández is an award-winning journalist and author who has covered the San Diego brewing industry for 16 years. He is currently an on-air Craft Beer Correspondent for FOX 5 San Diego Morning News, a contributor on the brewing industry for The San Diego Union-Tribune, Food and Beverage Editor for Ranch & Coast Magazine and host of that outlet's "San Diego On Tap" video series, and a travel-content contributor for CraftBeer.com. Additionally, he has served as a consultant for Food Network and Zagat, and his work has been featured in USA Today, All About Beer Magazine, Beer Magazine, The Beer Connoisseur Magazine, Beer West Magazine, Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, Imbibe Magazine, The New Brewer Magazine, The Full Pint, Beer Paper L.A., Edible San Diego Magazine, Modern Luxury Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Wine Enthusiast Magazine and more.
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08/27/2024

What does a Destination Management Organization like Visit Rancho Cordova actually *do*? To put it simply, we educate travelers on our city and help plug them into the best activities, restaurants, hotels, and events while they are here! The tourism industry is huge and meets a lot of traveler needs, especially the need for information. 🤓💡

We asked Chat GBT to come up with a list of questions a curious tourist might ask about visiting Rancho Cordova, and this is what it said:

1. What unique attractions or landmarks can I visit in Rancho Cordova?
2. Are there any outdoor activities or parks in Rancho Cordova for nature lovers?
3. How is the local food scene? Are there any must-try restaurants or cafes?
4. What are some popular events or festivals that take place in Rancho Cordova?
5. Is Rancho Cordova known for any specific cultural or historical sites?
6. What family-friendly activities are available in the area?
7. Are there any local wineries or breweries to visit?
8. How accessible is Rancho Cordova from nearby cities or airports?
9. What are the best places to stay for tourists in Rancho Cordova?
10. Are there any unique shopping experiences or local markets in Rancho Cordova?
11. What makes Rancho Cordova different from other destinations in the Sacramento area?
12. Is Rancho Cordova a good destination for outdoor sports like biking or kayaking?

All of THIS ⬆ is what Visit Rancho Cordova strives to answer on our website, in blogs we write, in social media posts, in paid advertisements, and in-person interactions. In fact, you could search keywords from any question on this list and find answers on our website right now. 😌

It's our challenge AND our joy to keep finding interesting ways to answer these questions when they are inevitably asked over and over again by excited travelers.

We love tourism! 🌈

08/13/2024

We've got THE SCOOP on fun happenings and sweet deals in Rancho Cordova! 🍦 Twice a month, we send out a "deals newsletter" round-up of some of the most interesting things to do nearby. To join, click the link in the first comment below!

08/07/2024

72-year-old Rancho Cordova jam and jelly-maker featured at Bliss Marketplace, Jim Austin, just made the NEW YORK TIMES for winning over 100 award ribbons for goods he's submitted at fairs throughout the years! 🍓

Head to Bliss soon to check out his tasty jams. We love the pomegranate!

Read the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/dining/state-fair-food.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BE4.Fx6L.LEvZ7BRwjfOL&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb&fbclid=IwY2xjawEgmZxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU1_XJpgmgc4vbCrtbssjsUmNJSHfPN8IgHS4hxqcc7LeG7J3CmopO3ORQ_aem_ZkRYHgRFgaB1LBxrEhxsGA

We are so proud of our vendor and manager, Jim Austin! He's won multiple ribbons and golden bears from the state fair and was just featured in New York Times.

Here's the write up about him!
"Jim Austin
Age: 72

Home kitchen: Rancho Cordova, Calif.

Ribbon count: More than 100.

Day job: Retired nurse practitioner.

Notable wins: A two-time winner of the Golden Bear, which is awarded to the best entry from each competitive category in the California State Fair. Prickly pear jelly and brandied Rainier cherries were his winning entries.

Pro tip: Be a perfectionist. It’s something he learned while growing up on a farm near Turlock, in the Central Valley. “I still hear my mom’s voice always saying, ‘Make it as perfect as you can. If something isn’t right, you don’t proceed.’”

First fair: He submitted a lemon meringue pie in a county fair 55 years ago and won a blue ribbon. His mother’s pie took fourth place. “They said her meringue wept too much. She was not happy.”

Retirement advantage: When he was working full time, he could prepare only one or two baking entries a year. Canning became a retirement project. He started experimenting with recipes so he could sell jams and jellies at a farmers’ market, and used the state fair as a proving ground.

How to tell if someone really knows how to can: Taste the bread-and-butter pickles: “It’s really all in the spicing.”

This year: He has been asked to become a judge, so his competition days are over."

His award winning jellies and jams are available for purchase at Bliss Marketplace Rancho Cordova and Bliss Market Roseville.

See the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/dining/state-fair-food.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BE4.Fx6L.LEvZ7BRwjfOL&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb&fbclid=IwY2xjawEgjh5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbseZlC9ZwY_5Twyz7lDQbn2VV21ufuEMjqw5FmIbUZafRKbiBggIRr7VQ_aem_SP9bReDYDZ2gZLs79-YTkQ

07/30/2024

Squeezing in one last Gold Country road trip before school starts again? Rancho Cordova offers some of the best kid-friendly road trip activities! Share this post with your friends to help them plan! 🚗🚙🚌

Notable shout outs: SacTown Family Fun Mini Golf & Arcade Sacramento Children's Museum Sacramento State Aquatic Center The MACC American River Raft Rentals California Capital Airshow The California Mermaid Convention Hangtown Motocross Classic Murieta Equestrian Center

Looking for kids road trip activities in Rancho Cordova? Explore this family road trip guide for a variety of kid-friendly events and fun-filled activities.

07/25/2024

Head to Lake Natoma, one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern California, on July 26th - 28th for the annual 3-day PaddleSplash Festival. This year's festival features Guinness world record holder, Seychelle SUP! 🏄‍♀️

Besides the super-fun races and relays, there are yoga sessions, board demos, and clinics available! Don't miss out on this fun weekend on the water with your friends and family! 🦺🛟💦

More details >> https://www.visitranchocordova.com/events/paddlesplash-at-lake-natoma/

Seychelle SUP
NOR CAL SUP Groms

07/25/2024

Thank you, Comstock's magazine! 😍 "Today, much of Rancho Cordova feels fresh and modern. With a cornucopia of new housing, and more to come, the city now draws higher-income residents, often young families. ... Perhaps the city’s greatest strength is that it boasts one of the best jobs-to-housing balances in the region. Rancho’s commercial, office and industrial areas comprise 3,500 businesses with a workforce of more than 65,000, second in the region to downtown Sacramento as a job center."

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