Citrus Heights, California

At first glance, Citrus Heights, in Sacramento County, may seem short on places for outdoor fun, but you only have to set foot in the neighborhoods to discover an abundance of parks, nature areas and recreational activities. If you love to shop, the community is one of the county’s major retail centers, featuring Sunrise mall, many smaller shopping centers, and the completely renovated Birdcage Walk. This community of more than 85,071 people clearly has its own identify. Cemented by gaining cityhood in 1997, Citrus Heights now boasts its own police and fire services, a long history of growth and rapidly solidifying internal structures.