Small Business Saturday

Show some love to the unique small businesses and shop local!

Food & Drinks

Black Sails Coffee

Coffee is the gift that keeps on giving and ye don’t have to plunder the depths, matey, to find a good roast in Rancho Cordova, argh. Look no further than Black Sails Coffee Roasters, an independent operation that produces award-winning coffee with a marauder aesthetic. Shop online and find the perfect bag of coffee to start your morning or discover a new tea blend that’ll help you relax after a long day. And if swag is your bag, Black Sails Coffee Roasters boasts some awesome merch. After all, what’s better than enjoying a warm cup of coffee while wearing a cozy hoodie on a chilly morning?

Check out the Black Sails Coffee Roasters online store and find the perfect booty.

Barrel District

From award-winning spirits to unique craft brews, the Barrel District is the place to be! If you haven't signed up for the Barrel District Passport, you're missing out! Specific locations such as Strad Meadery and J.J. Pfister Distilling Co. offer deals to pass holders. You can also opt for delivery or curbside pickup for beverages! Strad Meadery, Gold River Distillery, J.J. Pfister Distilling Co., Movement Brewing Co., and Burning Barrel Brewing Co. offer these services. These handcraft beverages make great holiday gifts.

Sugar Sweetery

Sugar Sweetery is an LGBT- and woman-owned licensed baking business! Based in Rancho Cordova, they specialize in cakes, cookies, cupcakes, macaroons, and so much more! Feel free to place your order here, and make sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Retail

Bliss Marketplace

Hidden just off Mercantile Drive is a vintage store brimming with unique, seasonal finds. Bliss Marketplace is a monthly vintage market featuring over 60 vendors in a warehouse space. Meander from booth to booth as you find gems from yesteryear. Forgotten books, old-school cameras, cute garden gnomes, and vintage clothing are just a few treasures you’ll find here. And the inventory is always rotating, shifting as the holidays change, which ensures you’ll discover something new with every visit.

Be sure to check Bliss Marketplace’s website for their operating hours.

Heart Craft Studio

Kick off your holiday shopping while celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Holiday Market at Heart Craft Studio on Nov. 26. Shop local during Small Business Saturday, try your hand at a few make-and-take projects, participate in some exciting giveaways, and take cute holiday photos in the festive photo booth. Plus, you can RSVP for an entry into the raffle giveaway. The festivities last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; food and coffee vendors will be there.

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Attractions

Sacramento Children's Museum

Schedule your visit to the Sacramento Children's Museum. The Sacramento Children's Museum has many interactive exhibits your child(ren) can play in as well as reptiles like turtles and chameleons. Although they do not have an online store for items, you can buy memberships through their website.


Rancho Endurance Sports

There’s no better place to shop for the active person in your life than Rancho Endurance Sports. Launched in 2021, Rancho Endurance Sports is a triathlete shop, specializing in running, biking, and cycling pursuits. Get fit for the perfect bike, find your next pair of running shoes, or don a swimsuit that’ll help you cut through the water at record-breaking speeds.And if you and yours are just dipping your toes into the endurance world, Rancho Endurance Sports offers wetsuit and bike seat rentals, giving you the opportunity to find the gear that’ll help you achieve your goals.

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

If water sports are your jam, head over to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. Located at the edge of Lake Natoma, the Sacramento State Aquatic Center offers perfect gifts for the water sport lover in your life. Classes offered include sailing and windsurfing, paddling, boating, rowing, and wakeboarding, among many others. And if you’re looking for something more involved, consider one of the aquatic center’s membership programs. Memberships are open 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 the offroad adventurer, the Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area is the perfect place, catering to both experts and newbies in the offroad vehicle space. The terrain is varied, providing unique experiences for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and four-wheel drive vehicles.

But to experience these rugged and picturesque tracks, you need a pass. Luckily, the California State Parks offers an off-highway vehicle day use annual pass for $50.

Learn more about the Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area here and purchase an annual pass here.

Neighbors' Must-Visit Sites

There are various BIPOC- and LGBT-owned businesses around Rancho Cordova that we recommend visiting! Hop onto Highway 50 West from your hotel and take exit 7 to get to Underground Books! Underground Books is a Black-owned bookstore in Oak Park (Sacramento) and is a nonprofit under St. HOPE which serves as a social gathering spot for locals.

If you're craving comfort food, Fixins Soul Kitchen (in Oak Park) will not disappoint! This Black-owned restaurant does not hold back on the flavor and love embedded into staple comfort foods like Mac n Cheese, Chicken & Waffles, and Ox Tail. Fixins Soul Kitchen prides itself on serving authentic soul food and "economic development for the community." Shop BIPOC- and LGBT-owned businesses during the holidays to support the community!

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