Gold River, CA Road Trips
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511 mi
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2h 37m
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Gold River, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,661
Median Income
$166,250
Median Home Value
$682,200
Median Age
53.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Gold River, CA
Gold River is a community of 7,800 people (2010) in Sacramento County in California.
If you'd like to visit nearby Nimbus Dam in Fair Oaks to the east of Gold River, you can always explore that and the surrounding area. Also close is the American River. 1 Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 2001 Nimbus Rd, ☏ +1 916-358-2884. M-Sa 8AM-3PM, Su 9AM-3PM. Fish hatchery with a visitor's center, a small playground for kids and opportunities to feed the fish. Can be an educational trip if you bring school-age children. There are also trails nearby. (updated Feb 2019)
The American River has lots of ways to keep entertained — there are raft rental centers available close to the riverside, and hiking trails that overlook it.
1 Zinfandel California Cuisine, 2220 Gold Springs Ct, ☏ +1 916-853-9600, [email protected]. M-Th 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM; F Sa 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9:30PM. California/Mediterranean inspired dishes and wood-fired pizza. There is a bar if you'd like a drink along with your meal. (updated Feb 2019)
Although Gold River is a small area, the restaurants in it usually have some kind of decent bar available. There are McDonald's and fast food restaurants surrounding the area where you can get a cup of coffee or tea in the morning. 1 Starbucks, 2095 Golden Centre Ln #10, ☏ +1 916-853-9728. Daily 5AM-11PM. Your typical Starbucks with some snacks, coffees and drinks available. (updated Feb 2019)
1 Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova/Folsom, 12180 Tributary Point Dr, ☏ +1 916-351-9192. 2-star hotel with WiFi, seasonal pool/hot tub, exercise room, and business center. Suites with kitchens are available for a higher fee, and pets are also welcome for an extra charge. (updated Feb 2019)
U.S. Highway 50 passes through Gold River allowing access from Sacramento to the west and Carson City to the east. The closest airport, Sacramento International Airport (SMF IATA), is only about a 35-minute drive away from Gold River.
Car rental locations are available in the surrounding Sacramento area.
Travel tips adapted from Gold River on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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