1. Surf Xtreme

Catch the waves inside with Northern California’s indoor double FlowRider, which brings the feel of surfing with the ride of snowboarding and the tricks of skateboarding. Visitors can bodyboard or stand and surf with instructors there to guide the motions. If surfing isn’t your style, the center also has paintball, trampolines, kids canvas and a makeover salon, so there are ways to get your extreme on without risking a plop in the water.

Surf Xtreme

Address: 3443 Laguna Blvd, 95758 Elk Grove, CA

Website: Surf Xtreme

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2. The Game Room Adventure Cafe

“Gather. Game. Grub.” is the motto of this non-traditional cafe. The Game Room offers a space for like-minded individuals to play marathons of board games or compete in Dungeons & Dragons leagues, all while munching on cafe-style snacks and sipping on craft sodas and coffee. Live-action players can participate in Escape Puzzles Rooms by finding hidden clues and solving puzzles in under 60 minutes. Using intuition and teamwork is the only way groups can find their way out. There’s also a second location in El Dorado Hills.

The Game Room Adventure Cafe

Address: 10471 Grant Line Rd Ste 120, 95624 Elk Grove, CA

Website: The Game Room Cafe

3. Rockin’ Jump

Take the day to new heights with this indoor trampoline park. From the Open Jump Area to the Slam Dunk Zone there’s something for everyone. Visitors can participate in dodgeball, stunts, foam battles or take a break from bouncing on a climbing tower. Weekends are filled with events like Rockin’ Fridays and Rockin’ Saturdays designed to mix, mingle and jump. It’s the perfect place for parties or events as well as an alternative workout to the treadmill.

Rockin’ Jump

Address: 3132 Dwight Rd #900, 95758 Elk Grove, CA

Website: Rockin’ Jump

4. The Wrangler

Enter the Wild West at this saloon-themed tavern with an authentic country vibe. Each weekend is filled with live music from up and coming bands who aren’t your typical country-pop and will have your head nodding and foot tapping the entire night. There’s plenty of space for line dancing once the music gets going or head out back for a game of corn hole. From the old wooden floors to the branded door, this bar will transport you to a Southern hoedown.

The Wrangler

Address: 8945 Grant Line Rd, Elk Grove, California

Website: The Wrangler

5. Exit Strategy Games

Ever wanted to run from a serial killer? Solve a conspiracy theory? At Exit Strategy, you and your team will be locked into a room for 60 minutes to search for clues, solve puzzles and escape before time runs out. Find yourselves escaping a torture chamber or uncover the truth as a detective in live-action snares. With a private room policy, visitors never have to play with strangers and rooms can accommodate 2 to 12 people.

Exit Strategy Games

Address: 9833 Kent Street, 95624 Elk Grove, CA

Website: Exit Strategy Games

6. Morse Community Park

Get outside and get active. This free public park has plenty of space with tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. Kids can splash around in the spray ground, labyrinth or skate park while adults have a pick-up game of basketball, baseball or soccer. There’s also a jogging trail, dog park, fitness area, bocce ball court and horseshoes. The park can be rented out for private parties or games for only 59 USD, so get out and play.

Morse Community Park

Address: 5540 Bellaterra Drive, 95757 Elk Grove, CA

Website: Morse Community Park

7. Emerald Lakes Golf Course

Play a round of nine holes at this public golf course. Owned and operated by the Cosumnes Community Services District since 2006, the course has continually undergone improvements in design making it challenging enough for the pro yet fun and easy enough for the beginner. The site offers lessons as well as Footgolf, a combination of soccer and golf, played on shortened holes with 21-diameter cups while following most of the rules of golf. It’s a twist on getting hole-in-one.

Emerald Lakes Golf Course

Address: 10651 E. Stockton Boulevard, 95624 Elk Grove, California

Website: Emerald Lakes Golf Course

8. Pinot’s Palette

Sip your way into your own personal painting. Pinot’s Palette provides a fun night out with a full bar with a variety of beer, wine and soda. Follow along with an instructor as you create your best attempt of “Sunset Palms” or “Midnight Moon Glow” with a glass in your hand. Consider it a place for the next birthday celebration or GNO, but don’t bring your kids along – this place is strictly 21 and older.

Pinot’s Palette

Address: 8962 Elk Grove Blvd, A, 95624 Elk Grove, CA

Website: Pinot’s Palette