Rancho Cordova Meeting Planner Guide

Nestled in the heart of Northern California’s Gold Country, Rancho Cordova is a premier destination for business travel and tourism. Come for your meeting but stay for our amazing breadth of activities and attractions. From outdoor adventures to succulent eats and drinks, you and your colleagues will find something to enjoy in our backyard.

Rewards in Rancho Cordova
Five Rewarding Reasons to Choose Rancho Cordova, California
Getting Here
Unique Venues of Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova Attractions
Chow Down in Cho-Town
Lodging
Rancho Cordova History/Fun Facts

Rewards in Rancho Cordova

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Five Rewarding Reasons to Choose Rancho Cordova, California

  1. Location, Location, Location: Located only 12 miles east from downtown Sacramento, Rancho Cordova features easy access to major highways and is only 25 miles away from the Sacramento International Airport
  2. Hotels & Meeting Space: Our 18 hotels boast over 2,100 rooms and plenty of meeting space
  3. Outdoor Recreation: Rancho Cordova sits next to six miles of the scenic American River, providing a wealth of opportunities for rafting, fishing, biking, and running
  4. Diverse Local Cuisine: With a thriving and diverse foodie scene, Rancho Cordova features a cornucopia of restaurants and eateries
  5. Attractions & Teambuilding: From nature parks and local Gold Rush history to stand-up paddle boarding on Lake Natoma and tasting local brews in our Barrel District, Rancho Cordova is home to a variety of great attractions perfect for teambuilding exercises

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Getting Here

Located at a crossroads in the Capital Region, Rancho Cordova is easily accessible regardless of your mode of transportation:

  • Airport: Rancho Cordova is located only 25 miles away from the Sacramento International Airport.
  • Car: Featuring easy access to major highways, including Highway 50, I-80, and the I-5, Rancho Cordova is accessible in either your personal vehicle or a rental
  • Shuttle: The Rancho CordoVan is a shuttle service operated by the city of Rancho Cordova with three routes serving Sunridge Park, Kavala Ranch, Villages of Zinfandel, and the Anatolia neighborhoods. The shuttle provides access to the light rail at the Zinfandel Regional Transit station. The shuttle operates Monday through Friday from 5:50 am - 9:15 am and between 3:35 pm - 7:00 pm.
  • Bus: Sacramento Regional Transit runs through Rancho Cordova on five bus routes which will take riders to destinations including Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, and Rosemont. All routes also connect with light rail stops.
  • Light Rail: Sacramento Regional Transit has four stops in Rancho Cordova on the Gold Line, which runs through Downtown Sacramento. It also connects with the Green and Blue lines for easy access to other areas in the Sacramento region.
  • Amtrak: The Sacramento Valley Station is located less than 20 miles away from Rancho Cordova

Unique Venues of Rancho Cordova

J.J. Pfister Distilling Co.
Cordova High School
Soho Sushi
National University
The Lodge Cordova Restaurant & Casino
Karlin Cap Center, LLC
Sunrise Event Center
Platinum Palace Banquet Hall
Fair Oaks Church
Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center
Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture & Education Project
Helwig Winery
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
Cielo Estate Winery
Andis Wines
Hagan Community Park
Hyatt Place — Rancho Cordova
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Sacramento Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn Sacramento/​Rancho Cordova
The Palace Ballroom, Inc.
Days Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova City Hall
Sacramento State Alumni Center

Rancho Cordova Attractions

Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
Mather Sports Complex
Granite Arch Climbing Center
Hagan Community Park
American River Parkway — Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture & Education Project
Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center
Red Door Escape Room

Chow Down in Cho-Town

When it’s time to munch, you won't have to look far to find mouth-watering delicacies in Rancho Cordova. Succulent BBQ, tasty tacos, innovative vegan, and mouth-watering pizza are just some of the choice eats you'll find in our diverse and thriving restaurant scene.

Daddy O’s Smokehouse
Petali Italian
Taqueria la Bonita
Green Grill by Baagan
Shahrzad Persian Restaurant
Il Forno Classico
Sky Sushi

Lodging

Our 17 hotels boast over 2,100 rooms and feature plenty of unique meeting spaces. Book your stay today or contact our sales team for group bookings at Maggie@visitranchocordova.com.

Rancho Cordova History/Fun Facts

  • Though only officially incorporated in 2003, Rancho Cordova has a deep history tied to the Western Expansion of the United States and the Gold Rush
  • Home to more than 80,000 residents, Rancho Cordova is a culturally diverse region where more than 90 languages are spoken
  • Our Barrel District features six breweries, two distilleries, and a meadery that are all must-tries
  • Rancho Cordova and the surrounding Capital Region host an array of Pride festivals and events each year in June
  • Explore hidden gem vineyards and wineries with our Sierra Foothills Wine Passport
  • Home to the annual California Capital Airshow, Rancho Cordova has a rich aviation heritage
  • Yearning for a night at the movies? Check out our Westwind Drive-In, one of the few drive-in theaters left in California