Citrus Heights offers residents close proximity to the legendary recreation and leisure centers of Lake Tahoe, the Napa Valley wine country, national parks, and seashores. Additionally, Citrus Heights is located near the major metropolitan area of Sacramento and within a 2-hour drive of San Francisco.
Many residents enjoy basking in the sun while rafting down the Sacramento River, or perhaps lounging on the shores of Folsom Lake - 2 of the many venues located within a 15-minute drive from Citrus Heights.