Rancho Cordova, California
Rancho Cordova is a city of 81,849 people in Sacramento County, California, founded in July 1, 2003.
Why visit Rancho Cordova
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 133 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fair Oaks Bridge, American River Grange Hall No. 172, Labyrinth Community Park and Pyramid Peak Park.
Weather in Rancho Cordova
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About Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. Incorporated in 2003, it is part of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area. The population was 79,332 at the 2020 census. In 2010 and 2019, Rancho Cordova received the All-America City Award.
From the Wikipedia article Rancho Cordova, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Fair Oaks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
American River Grange Hall No. 172
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in California, United States
Brighton School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Property on the National Register of Historic Places
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Slocum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
House in Sacramento County, California, United States
Sacramento Children's Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Tu-Fr 10:00-13:00; Sa,Su 10:00-16:00
Fair Oaks History Center & Museum
Museum · 4.9 mi
10340 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Argonaut Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Located across from Sunrise Elementary School in Anatolia, this newly constructed six-acre park features a picnic pavilion, picnic areas...
11825 Herodian Drive, Rancho Cordova
Carmichael Park
Park · 6.2 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Eagle's Nest Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Situated adjacent to the Anatolia Community Club House, this four-acre park offers a number of family-friendly features, including...
11810 Chrysanthy Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Park · 4.6 mi
Park in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
Kavala Ranch Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Kavala Ranch Park is a 4.8 acre neighborhood park located in the Kavala Ranch subdivision north of Kiefer Road and east of Sunrise...
5100 Azalea Park Way, Rancho Cordova
Safetyville USA
Park · 5.6 mi
Miniature city that sits on a little over 3 acres of land in Sacramento, California.
Sunridge Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Sunridge Park is located on seven-acres north of Kiefer Road and east of Sunrise Boulevard. The park features a splash park, picnic...
4041 Borderlands Drive, Rancho Cordova
Heron Landing Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park is under construction.
Justinian Drive and Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes133
Crazee For Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 3.5 mi
2204 Sunrise Boulevard
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Gluten OFF Bakery
Cafe · American, Pizza, Gluten Free, Sandwich, Bakery, Cafe · 4.8 mi
9729 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks
Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Burning Barrel Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 2.1 mi
11210 Sun Center Drive, Rancho Cordova
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Fusion Boba and Sandwiches
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Vietnamese · 3.6 mi
3360 Mather Field Road
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Shahrzad
Restaurant · Persian · 2.1 mi
Banquet room available for rent
2931 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
121 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
3240 Mather Field Road, Sacramento
Hampton Inn Sacramento/Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
10755 Gold Center Drive, Rancho Cordova
Hyatt Place Sacramento/Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
10744 Gold Center Drive, Rancho Cordova
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
11131 Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
California Inn & Suites, Rancho Cordova - Sacramento
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
10800 Olson Drive, Rancho Cordova
Holiday Inn Sacramento Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
11269 Point East Drive, Rancho Cordova
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
11211 Point East Drive, Rancho Cordova
Churches and places of worship19
Sacramento California Temple
Place of worship · Mormon · 4.6 mi
2100 California Circle, Rancho Cordova
Mt Zion Church of God in Christ
Church · Pentecostal · 3.7 mi
10384 Rockingham Drive, Sacramento
Saint John Vianney Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.9 mi
10497 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare5
Kaiser Permanente Rancho Cordova Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
10725 International Drive, Rancho Cordova
Map of Rancho Cordova
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sacramento County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mather Airport (MHR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fair Oaks 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Carmichael 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- La Riviera 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Rosemont 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Folsom 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Arden-Arcade 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Orangevale 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Citrus Heights 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Vineyard 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- North Highlands 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- American River Grange Hall No. 172, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rancho Cordova, Monier Park Circle - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Rancho Cordova 3433 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Sacramento Open House, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Fair Oaks Bridge, LPS.1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Slocum House, 7992 California Ave. Fair Oaks, By Oscar Mostofi, P10, Oscarmostofi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward Kelley School (formerly Brighton School) - HDR, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Agelaius phoeniceus californicus, iNaturalist user: paloma, CC0
- Veterans Memorial Plaza, ToffeeLink, CC0
- Cicendia quadrangularis 6853158, sgene, CC0
- ISS035-E-26332 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS009-E-28212 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-26023 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- American River Grange Hall No. 172 As View From The Left, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mather lake (35859209430), B Balaji from Chennai, India, CC0
- Spring (36118394461), B Balaji from Chennai, India, CC0
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- Hobby time (36085439852), B Balaji from Chennai, India, CC0
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- Cuscuta howelliana 383056542, Cricket Raspet, CC BY 4.0
- Republic F-105G Thunderchief ’63-278 - WW’ (29616325433), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ctenolepisma ciliatum 259307168, Cricket Raspet, CC BY 4.0
- Sikorsky HH-60L Blackhawk ‘27020’ (30244761485), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sikorsky UH-60A Blackhawk ‘0-24414’ (30159127221), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Male Sceloporus occidentalis occidentalis, Connor Long, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i, Sunsinkola, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i topaz blue, Sunsinkola, CC BY-SA 3.0
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