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title: Rocklin, California
description: See why Rocklin, California is one of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2021-2022
published: '2021-09-13T22:05:43.000Z'
modified: '2024-05-08T05:45:01.000Z'
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![A young woman crosses a rope bridge at an adventure park in Rocklin California](https://img.money.com/2021/09/BPL21-Rocklin-California-43.jpg)

*County: Placer*  
*Nearest big city: Sacramento*

Rocklin’s population has jumped over 20% in the last decade, and it’s not hard to see why. The Sacramento suburb seemingly has it all: top-rated schools, ample entertainment and recreational opportunities in spades. There are even [20 historical sites](https://www.rocklin.ca.us/historic-sites) — designated by the town’s own [Rocklin Historical Society](https://rocklinhistorical.org/) — within its boundaries.

[Quarry Park](https://quarrypark.com/) is perhaps the city’s biggest draw. Nestled right in a former mining quarry, it boasts an amphitheater, rock climbing, zip lining, paddle boating and more. For slower-paced fun, bring your clubs to the [Whitney Oaks Golf Club](https://www.whitneyoaksgolf.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp), an 18-hole course, driving range and restaurant all rolled into one, or grab a pint at [Moksa Brewing](https://moksabrewing.com/). Not sure what to order? Try the Night Cap or Summerthyme — both beers won gold medals at this summer’s [California Craft Brewers Cup](https://ccbc.beer/competition/2021-ccbc-winners/).

If that weren’t enough, Rocklin’s high school is the second best in Placer County, [according to school rating site Niche.com](https://www.niche.com/k12/rocklin-high-school-rocklin-ca/). There are even two colleges in the area — [William Jessup University](https://jessup.edu/) and [Sierra College](https://www.sierracollege.edu/). The latter is also the city’s top employer, but retail, healthcare and technology are big in Rocklin, too. — *[Aly J. Yale](https://money.com/author/aly-j-yale)*

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