Overview
Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California.
3 things to do · 8 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Rocklin
Sky Zone Sacramento
Have a blast on the trampolines.
AMF Rocklin Lanes
Bowling.
Sunset Whitney Country Club
Golf.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Sacramento)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton — 62 mi away. Directions
Rocklin is located about 25 minute from Sacramento and 10-20 minutes from Auburn via Interstate 80.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sky Zone Sacramento, AMF Rocklin Lanes
- Lunch Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon
- Afternoon Sunset Whitney Country Club
- Dinner Izumi Japanese Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Rocklin is located about 25 minute from Sacramento and 10-20 minutes from Auburn via Interstate 80.
Do
Relax and enjoy the scenery at one of the many parks to choose from at Johnson Springview Park, Twin Oaks Park, Mansion Oaks Park, Vista Grand Park, Quarry Park, Sierra Meadows Park, Clover Valley Park, and Breen Park.
Eat
Eat Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon
Family-owned bakery sells doughnuts, scones, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. For something less sweet, consider the croissant sandwiches. Coffee and tea.
Sleep
Go next
- - Auburn was established as a mining camp in 1849, and its rapid growth led to it becoming the county seat of Placer County just two years later in 1851. Today travelers can visit the historic downtown, including the Placer County Courthouse which now houses a museum. Outside of town, the Hidden Falls Regional Park boasts over 30 mi of multi-use trails, and the Auburn State Recreation Area provides boating and hiking along 40 mi of the North and Middle Forks of the American river. Other area trails host a variety of extreme endurance challenges each year, including the 100 mi Western States Endurance Run.
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North Highlands
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El Dorado Hills
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Auburn
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Gold River
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McClellan Park
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