Give the Gift of Local Flavor
Black Coffee Roastery
Coffee is the gift that keeps on giving. Black Coffee Roastery, an espresso bar located on the first floor of Frequency Coworking & Events, offers locally roasted, high quality beans that are sure to brighten anyone's morning. Next time your loved one reaches for a cuppa, they'll thank you for gifting them a bold roast.
Soil Born Farms
Soil Born Farms isn't just a great farmers market, they're also a great place to shop for artisanal kitchen goods and pantry items. Milly's Mercantile offers organic jams, fresh pies, cookbooks, and more from dozens of local farms and businesses! Step outside of the small shop to continue shopping for produce, seedlings, fruit trees, and seasonal bouquets.
Sugar Sweetery
Sugar Sweetery is a local cottage bakery taking Rancho Cordova (and the Food Network!) by storm. Their seasonal custom cookies, cakes, and pastries make delicious stocking stuffers! Catch one of their pop-ups to get your hands on some yummy bites or place a custom order for pickup. They can make anything your mind can dream up!
Give the Gift of Adventure
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
If watersports are your jam, create a homemade voucher for your loved one to try Sacramento State Aquatic Center when the weather warms up! Located at the edge of Lake Natoma, the Sacramento State Aquatic Center offers perfect paddle sessions for the water lovers in your life. Choose from sailing, windsurfing, paddling, boating, rowing, and wakeboarding - all equipment you'll need is provided. Memberships are available to the public and provide reduced rates for classes and rentals in addition to weight room and rowing machine access.
Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area
For your favorite offroad adventurer, the Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area is the perfect place to bring their bikes and sling some mud. The tracks are varied, providing unique experiences for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and four-wheel drive vehicles. To experience these rugged and picturesque trails, you'll need to gift your loved one an off-highway vehicle day use annual pass from California State Parks. If they don't have a motorcycle, there are local rental companies who can hook them up with bikes and gear.
Give the Gift of Surprise & Delight
The Rancho Cordova Barrel District
There’s no better way to unwind from the holiday hubbub than with local libations. If your loved one is obsessed with discovering new brews, they'll love the Rancho Cordova Barrel District's craft beers, spirits, mead, and wine. Enjoy a glass together at one of the locations or grab a growler, bottles, or cans to enjoy at home. Some of these locations also offer gift cards and merchandise too!
Bliss Vintage Marketplace
Hidden just off Mercantile Drive is Bliss Vintage Marketplace, brimming with unique, seasonal finds. Over 60 vendors sell their wares in a warm, inviting warehouse space. Meander from booth to booth as you find gems from yesteryear. Forgotten books, old-school cameras, home decor, and vintage clothing are just a few of the many treasures you’ll find here, and the inventory is always refreshed as the seasons change. You can find something for everyone here!
KP International Market
Since 1973, KP International Market has been a staple for global foodies in the Sacramento Region. Explore nearly 80,000 square feet of overseas food and home products from Korea, Mexico, Russia, Japan, Italy, Poland, Germany, and more! Browse the aisles to find fresh seafood, meats, produce, cheeses, and spices, among many other goods. When you’re finished shopping, taste some authentic delicacies in the KP International Market Food Court or bring home some flaky pastries from their bakery.