Sacramento County’s best local businesses

The 633 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 6

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633 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants207 places · newest: Denny's Restaurant, Sep 2
• 02Beauty69 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 2
• 03Shopping82 places · newest: African American Expressions, Aug 15
• 04Entertainment35 places · newest: Gold River Sports Club, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife58 places · newest: Geisthaus Brewing Company, Aug 15
• 06Bakeries & Sweets54 places · newest: Alternative Baking Company, Aug 15
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage24 places · newest: Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Aug 15
• 08Health & Wellness12 places · newest: Massage Envy, Aug 15
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Elk Grove Historical Society, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Fair Oaks Boulevard Nursery, Aug 15
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts20 places · newest: Sac Comics & Anime, Aug 15
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Bases Loaded, Aug 7
• 13Parks & Outdoors9 places · newest: Ancil Hoffman Park, Aug 7
• 14Services5 places · newest: Carmichael Library, Aug 7
• 15Cafes15 places · newest: Dutch Bros Coffee, Sep 2

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• Aquarium & Reptile Depot

  Other

  Aquarium shop featuring fish for fresh and saltwater tanks, as well as reptiles, coral and invertebrates.

  8201 Auburn Blvd (Citrus Heights) · aquarium-depot.com ↗

• Arden Fair

  Other

  Bright, spacious mall featuring 150+ shops, a food court with fast food & full-service restaurants.

  1689 Arden Wy (Sacramento) · ardenfair.com ↗

• Delta Shores

  Other

  Massive shopping mall featuring a variety of stores, restaurants, and a cinema.

  8270 Delta Shores Cir S (Sacramento) · shopdeltashores.com ↗

• DOCO - Downtown Commons

  Other

  Modern, open-air shopping complex including a department store, gym, restaurants & movie theater.

  405 K St (Sacramento) · docosacramento.com ↗

• Elk Grove Commons

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a variety of shops, including Trader Joe's.

  9624 Bruceville Rd (Elk Grove) · acadiarealty.com ↗

• Laguna Crossroads

  Other

  Shopping spot featuring chain retailers like Target and DSW, along with restaurants and eateries.

  7419 Laguna Blvd (Elk Grove) · lagunacrossroads.com ↗

• Laguna Promenade

  Other

  Shopping mall offering a grocery store, eateries, and other retailers, plus a few outdoor shops.

  7119 Elk Grove Blvd (Elk Grove) · lagunapromenade.com ↗

• Old SACRAMENTO

  Other

  Western-themed shopping mall featuring clothes, toys, candy, ice cream, and other shops.

  Front St (Sacramento) · oldsacramento.com ↗

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