Activity Overview
Granite Bay Beach is a sandy beach on the shores of Folsom Lake, which is just a short drive from Sacramento, California. This popular summer attraction is located in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, an over 19,000-acre park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It's the perfect attraction for families who love spending time in the great outdoors since it provides facilities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, water skiing, boating, and fishing. In the summertime, Granite Bay becomes one of the area's most popular spots due to its safe swimming area and its beautiful views that make it the perfect picnic locale.
Things to Do
- Go for a swim in Folsom Lake! The beach has a swim area marked with buoys and provides lifeguard services, allowing you to have fun swimming and splashing in the water without worrying too much about safety.
- Explore the lake from a pedal boat or kayak - you can rent both from the Granite Bay snack bar.
- Play volleyball with your whole family on the warm sand! If you don't have your own equipment, there are volleyball sets available for rental from the snack bar.
Granite Bay Beach Insider Tips
- Save money buy bringing your own picnic items instead of buying food from the concessions stand. There are plenty of picnic areas at Granite Bay, some with barbecue pits that you are welcome to use.
- Explore the rest of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area - if you go for a hike or bike ride, you might come across some of its native wildlife, including black-tailed deer, opossums, gray foxes, and coyotes!
- Don't worry if you come across a rattlesnake while exploring the park - they won't attack you unless they feel threatened, so as long as you're respectful and give them space you'll be fine.
- If your family loves camping, consider spending the night in one of the campgrounds at Beals Point, another popular area of the park that is known for its scenic river trail.
