January 27, 2026 - El Dorado Hills, CA…read more Not much to recommend unless you have watercraft. We walked along the shoreline, but it was mostly rocky and muddy, and we didn't really see a defined trail. A few people were fishing, there were maybe five boats out on the lake, and a helicopter was practicing water drops, which was interesting but unexpected. Entry fee was $12. Overall, probably better for boaters than for walking or hiking.

Brown's Ravine is marketed as a great spot to bring dogs, but it wasn't quite what we expected…read more There isn't much of a true "beach" area to sit out and relax, so if you're looking for a sandy shoreline to spread out with your pup, this probably isn't the best fit. We did find a little spot to set up, but it was right where boats were constantly going by, which made the water very choppy. On the plus side, there are real bathrooms on site, and if you're looking for a place to drive up, park your car, and have more of a beach picnic vibe, it could work. Overall though, it didn't quite meet what we were looking for with our dogs.

This place exceeded our expectations, especially for a walk-up spot by the lake. It was our first…read moretime here, and we are already big fans. The portions are generous, the burgers are massive, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The lake access is just awesome and really adds to the overall experience. We're stuffed!

You can't beat the location right on the main beach. The food (we all had burgers) exceeded our…read moreexceptions. The fries were tasty. Service was friendly and they brought the food out to our table on the patio when it was ready. Two reasons for not giving the restaurant five stars. Near the seating area and entrance they had a loud fan blowing for their "air dancer" advertising their location. The blower creates a lot of noise and really distracts from the ambiance of the place. Also when you sit at a table the top of their fence which is used to enclose the seating area blocks your view of the lake. That seems like a poor design choice. But overall it is worth a drive, ride or hike to Anchored Eats.

Second time that my family has joined her for a great time. She was patient, funny and very helpful…read more Will definitely go again when folks from out of town visit

I highly recommend Maylani at Sac Sups Stand Up Paddlesurf. She is incredibly knowledgeable at all…read morelevels, safety, paddle form, etiquette on the water, equipment, etc. She is a great instructor and a fun paddle partner. If you are new to SUP, take a lesson. You'll be glad you did.

Heaven for watersport lovers!!…read more This is the nicest and biggest aquatic rental facility in the Sacramento area. Parking: $10 if you don't rent their equipment, with plenty of spaces in the complex. Otherwise, you can park for "free" at the State Park area if you have the Golden Poppy Annual Pass ($125). The park also has plenty of picnic tables and a small beach area for sunbathing. Restrooms: Women's (5 stalls), Men's (5 stalls), plus 2 unisex restrooms. There are plenty of rental options, including single/tandem kayaks, SUP boards, and canoes. If you are in a group, all renters must sign in at the same time because the rental period starts once you sign in. They also have CREW and CANOE clubs! All rentals must be returned by 8 PM or you may be fined. No cycling or weight training on the premises, but there is a basketball court on the side. All life jackets, equipment, and docks were clean and in good condition. The payment line moves quickly. If possible, print the waiver at home to save time. You also need to create an account on their website before they can place your order; otherwise, you'll need to create one on the spot when purchasing tickets. After purchasing, you leave your driver's license and car key with them. There is a 15-minute courtesy buffer deducted from your total rental time for walking to the dock, restroom breaks, setup, etc. Service: friendly and efficient. If you change your mind: for example, from a SUP board to a kayak: they simply call the front desk and let you switch at the dock. Lake Natoma is perfect for kayaking or paddleboarding because it starts wide and gradually narrows. The current is almost nonexistent until around 4 PM. It's about 2 miles to the small island near Willow Creek Recreation Area, which makes a perfect scenic picnic spot.

Our first time kayaking here but not our first time kayaking. They open at 2pm on Tuesdays. You…read morehave to sign up for website online, which took a bit longer than it should. It was $15 an hour, we paid $1 more for the seat back, well worth it! The dock masters were friendly and helped us into the vessels. A beautiful day. There was a lot of dock traffic as the students were coming in and out practicing. So when you come back it takes a bit of navigating. The dock masters were no where to be found so I got out first and helped my two mates. A great, mellow spot to kayak.

Just had my boat decontaminated for folsom lake here. Service was fast and good. i paid $120 for a…read morebass boat for them to run hot water through my boat which I think is just gouging. Then on top of that, I get charged 3% for my cc card. $120 for hot water and 15 min of time and they can cover $3.00. Wow.

Every once in a while I have interactions and experiences that make me want to highlight and share…read morebusinesses that I feel go above and beyond taking care of their customer. I felt this way about Mello so I wanted to share my experience in this review and hope others give them a chance and come away feeling the same way I did. I stumbled upon this place during my search for a used wake surf boat. They were listing a used Calabria boat that I went to go check out. We were greeted by the owner Sally and we got to talking about wake surf boats in general. She spent about 30-45 min with us talking about her history, wake surf boats and telling us about the Centurion boats that she sells. Since I had never owned a wake surf boat before she gave us some really good info and insight into what makes a good surf boat and why Centurion was one of the top manufacturers. We left knowing we had to do more research which I did. Fast forward a year later, I ended up getting a used centurion wake surf boat. My point is I would have never thought about a Centurion boat until speaking with Sally, and we really appreciated her time and knowledge on the subject. We certainly don't have new boat money but we never felt dismissed or judged or made to feel less important because we weren't there looking at new boats. We also never felt like Sally was pushing us to Centurion or a specific direction. She was certainly highlighting why she felt the Centurion boats were the best, but I did my own research and eventually came to the same conclusion. I felt like the Centurion boats were high quality builds and they were the ones that started the whole wake surf boat build. I just recently dropped off my boat to Mello Marine to have them service it and add some features to it. It's not the closest shop (2 hrs away) but it's the one I felt most comfortable with and trusted. I first spoke with Luke who was great and helpful on the phone and I have since been dealing with Ricky. Everyone I have encountered at Mello Marine has been great, helpful, courteous, and professional. I have been genuinely impressed and pleased in all my interactions with this family run operation. So far, I have had great experiences with this shop and I have no doubt it will continue. I like to say Sally brought us back to Mello. Ricky made sure we're staying with Mello. To all the good people at Mello, keep up the good work and thank you!

Really?! Not on Yelp yet?…read more People you must do this! Amazingly fun! Relaxing.. Workout.. Fantastic instructor! Tasha(owner/instructor) gets a feeling for your mobility and starts off nice and easy. Having calm shallow water helps in the fear of possibly falling in. Stand up paddle boarding is so fun! Here in the valley? what more can you ask for! You must contact via email. So what are you waiting for?

This was so fun! Not quite Hawaii, but it will do. Great workout and nice scenery, another way to…read moreenjoy the local waterways in a exciting new way. Tasha is an awesome instructor and will have you up and going in no time, no experience needed. I am looking forward to the warmer weather to go back out on the water. It does help to have good balance and a little upper body strength. Don't worry, it's not all that grueling. Aloha!

Super helpful and friendly service. They helped load and unload everything and helped with…read moreselection and tips for a great day on the lake. Will rent again!

Excellent customer service. Zero surprises. Love this place. I purchased a board, carbon paddle and…read moresome other nick knacks. Looking fwd to future purchases. My friend rented their paddle board. She is equally happy.

Such an amazing and accommodating company. Very kind and communicative. Paddle boards were great,…read morewas able to change courses when our plans changed, and allowed us to use an additional paddle board free of charge!! 100/10 Would recommend.

*It's at the park…read more **I think they have sunset times! and fourth of July times! Make sure you call in before hand (reservations). It was lucky that when we came out, they had extra kayaks. (Whoo!).Called and talked to Lisa* (I think this was her name sorry if i forgot!!!) she was super nice and told us to come on down to the dock. We signed some paperwork and paid through square and that was it, she said we could be out there a bit longer *I think because we can totally lose track of time out there and be like oh shoot we gotta get back and it'll probably take a few minutes. But the experience: It was good nothing bad honestly if i could be out there and take a nap without fear of falling in I would totally do that.(you can probably do that...) Honestly real talk on this stuff the paddle boarding seemed legit, if i knew how to swim i totally would've done that If you're ever down here and want to do something else besides gamble be sure to come down here or up whatever you know what i mean like come on GPS 5/5 would go again, plus she took pictures of us which was super nice Go out there and have some fun! -Josh