About Visit Rancho Cordova: Official Guide for Visitors

Visit Rancho Cordova is the official Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Rancho Cordova, California, dedicated to increasing destination awareness, inspiring visitation, and strengthening the local tourism economy. Representing 17 lodging properties, the organization promotes Rancho Cordova as a welcoming and accessible destination for leisure travel, meetings, business events, and sports tourism.

Affordable outdoor recreation, international culinary experiences, major events and festivals, and quirky attractions just east of Sacramento are begging to be discovered by hidden gem seekers. We can't wait to show you our best recommendations!

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Mission & Vision
What's a DMO?
Nonprofit Governance
Land Acknowledgment
Staff, Board & Policies

Our Mission:

To drive sustainable tourism that increases economic impact, supports local hotels and businesses, and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Our Vision:

To put Rancho Cordova on the map as a must-visit hidden gem destination.

Our Promise to You:

Stunning landscapes, cultural richness, and quirky experiences make our town one-of-a-kind. In Rancho Cordova, every traveler belongs and there is something for everyone.

What is a DMO?

A Destination Management Organization (DMO) is an organization dedicated to promoting a destination, attracting visitors, and strengthening the local tourism economy. DMOs connect travelers with the experiences, attractions, accommodations, and events that make a community worth visiting while working behind the scenes to support local businesses and encourage economic growth.

Through strategic marketing, visitor resources, industry partnerships, and destination development initiatives, DMOs help communities stand out in a competitive travel market. Their efforts support local jobs, increase visitor spending at hotels, restaurants, and attractions, and help build a thriving hospitality industry that benefits visitors, businesses, and residents alike.

How is Visit Rancho Cordova funded and governed?

Visit Rancho Cordova is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization funded primarily through a Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessment on local lodging properties.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from Rancho Cordova's lodging industry, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Land Acknowledgment

Something we deeply love about Rancho Cordova is the region's rich and diverse community. We would like to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples' voices and stories by sharing a land acknowledgment.

Land acknowledgments serve as public recognition and an invitation to uplift the narratives of the Indigenous Peoples who have been displaced from their homelands due to colonialism, genocide, and environmental changes.

We honor and thank the Nisenan (Southern Maidu) and Plains Miwok peoples as our community partners and the traditional inhabitants of the territories of Rancho Cordova, California. They have stewarded these beautiful lands throughout generations, lands that everyone who has visited Rancho Cordova has been privileged to enjoy and share with their loved ones. We do not take this for granted.

The Visit Native California initiative has inspired our team to be more conscious about our efforts and impact in this area, and this acknowledgment is just one humble step in a much greater conversation. Going forward, Visit Rancho Cordova is eager to learn more about how we can support local Indigenous organizations in our region.

You can learn more about tribal history in the Sacramento region on the Wilton Rancheria website.