Elk Grove, California, is a city located in Sacramento County, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and diverse community. It offers a blend of suburban living with parks, shopping centers, and restaurants, while maintaining easy access to Sacramento and other nearby attractions.
If you're a local and looking to escape for a weekend, keep reading. With a vast array of short domestic destinations, there are also some international destinations within reach. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the Elk Grove area within a non-stop 4-hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends on what you want to do at your destination.
Los Angeles, California (LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, SBA, ONT) - 1 Hour 28 Minute Flight
Why go?
Surfing, Hiking, Sports, City Life, Culture, Fame, Disneyland, Food.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Los Angeles
When to go?
Year-round
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from SMF- See flight deals
American from SMF - See flight deals
Southwest from SMF- See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $19+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 1 Hour 26 Minute Flight
Why go?
Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Las Vegas
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from SMF - See flight deals
Spirit from SMF - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $23+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
San Diego, California (SAN) - 1 Hour 30 Minute Flight
Why go?
Surfing, Hiking, Zoo, Mountain Biking, Partying.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in San Diego
When to go?
Year-round
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from SMF - See flight deals
Alaska from SMF - See flight deals
Southwest from SMF - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $19+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Seattle, Washington (SEA) - 2 Hour Flight
Why go?
Whales, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, gorgeous views, intelligent individuals, good breweries.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Seattle
When to go?
Summer (you can't really avoid the rain but you can pray)
Who can fly you there?
Delta from SMF - See flight deals
Alaska from SMF - See flight deals
Southwest from SMF - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $79+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
Visit the REI flagship store. Wow.
Portland, Oregon (PDX) - 1 Hour 30 Minute Flight
Why go?
Surfing. Oregon coast is only 1 hour away. Mt. Hood is nearby as well.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Portland
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Alaska from SMF - See flight deals
Southwest from SMF- See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $69+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Chicago, Illinois (ORD, MDW) - 3 Hour 55 Minute Flight
Why go?
Food, bars, sports, rivers!
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Chicago
When to go?
Summer
Who can fly you there?
Southwest from SMF - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $191+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
For bourbon enthusiasts, visit Untitled Supper Club on W Kinzie for an incredible speakeasy experience.
Austin, Texas (AUS) - 3 Hour 42 Minute Flight
Why go?
Food, Art, Music, BBQ, Tech, Bach Parties, and All-Around Fun!
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Austin
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Southwest from SMF - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $189+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC) - 1 Hour 35 Minute Flight
Why go?
Skiing, Salt Flats, Mormons, and great National Parks within a moderate drive.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Salt Lake City
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Delta from SMF - See flight deals
Southwest from SMF - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $109+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
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