Guidebook for Folsom
Food Scene
Thai Paradise
2770 E Bidwell StOutstanding curry and BBQ ribs, can take phone orders
Always full with people, happy hours, you can meet a lot of friendly dogs in the patio
8 locals recommend
Lazy Dog | Restaurant & Bar
300 Palladio PkwyAlways full with people, happy hours, you can meet a lot of friendly dogs in the patio
Visconti's Ristorante
2700 E Bidwell StItalian authentic food and Very cheesy pizzas!!
Outstanding Japanese restaurant famous for freshness and top quality
8 locals recommend
Mikuni | Folsom
185 Placerville RdOutstanding Japanese restaurant famous for freshness and top quality
Karen's Bakery
705 Gold Lake DrFamous for pastry, breakfasts and brunches
Land Ocean (LO) Restaurant Folsom
2720 E Bidwell StUpscale Restaurant
Fat's Asia Bistro, Folsom
2585 Iron Point RdUpscale Asian cuisine
In-N-Out Burger
225 Placerville RdThere is always a line never mind the hour
Starbucks
195 Placerville RdYou may need it in the morning and before you take a drive
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2405 Iron Point RdSo many different flavors and toppings!
Drinks & Nightlife
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
9237 Laguna Springs DrNice selection of beer, loved by locals
Parks & Nature
Nice views of the lake, beach, biking and walking trails. Paid entrance
6 locals recommend
Beals Point Recreation Area
Beals PointNice views of the lake, beach, biking and walking trails. Paid entrance
There is no second to Lake Tahoe. Take east on US80 or US50, you will get mountains and clear waters, sandy beaches, boats and ski, hiking and restaurants
225 locals recommend
Lake Tahoe
There is no second to Lake Tahoe. Take east on US80 or US50, you will get mountains and clear waters, sandy beaches, boats and ski, hiking and restaurants
Outstanding Sandy Beach with nice pine forest and wide level trails to walk
107 locals recommend
Nevada Beach Campground
Bittlers RoadOutstanding Sandy Beach with nice pine forest and wide level trails to walk
One hour drive will take you to the nice reservoir with white capped mountains in the spring, pleasant temperatures in summer and good chances of snow in winter
Crystal Basin Information Center, Ranger Station
One hour drive will take you to the nice reservoir with white capped mountains in the spring, pleasant temperatures in summer and good chances of snow in winter
Beautiful and dramatic Yosemite NP is 3-4 hour drive away makes it possible to visit on a long day trip or overnight. Please make sure to book ahead if you are planning to stay there for the night
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
Beautiful and dramatic Yosemite NP is 3-4 hour drive away makes it possible to visit on a long day trip or overnight. Please make sure to book ahead if you are planning to stay there for the night
Entertainment & Activities
Folsom Lake Marina
661 Green Valley RoadHire a boat!
Palladio Luxe Cinema
400 Palladio PkwyNice reclining armchairs and close to home
Essentials
Bel Air
2760 E Bidwell StOpen late with wide variety of food makes it a perfect place to stock it up and cook at home
Whole Foods Market
4315 Arden WayTop of the line organic food market.
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
1800 Cavitt DrWe just love it!!
Broadstone Plaza
2791 E Bidwell Sta lot of shopping: cloth, furniture, tools, pets
Palladio shopping mall with Cinema, Starbucks, Barnes and Nobles, Whole Foods, Victoria Secret etc
14 locals recommend
Palladio 16 Cinema
240 Palladio PkwyPalladio shopping mall with Cinema, Starbucks, Barnes and Nobles, Whole Foods, Victoria Secret etc
Everything Else
Green Valley Pets
380 Green Valley RdLeave a pet for a busy day or overnight