Hawks
Hawks is one of Granite Bay’s best-known restaurants, offering a refined dining experience on Douglas Boulevard.
Granite Bay is a sought-after Placer County community known for Folsom Lake access, larger properties, luxury homes, mature oak trees, equestrian pockets, golf course neighborhoods, and convenient access to Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, and Sacramento.

Browse current homes for sale in Granite Bay and explore available properties by price, size, location, acreage, and features.
$5,988,000
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5183 Chelshire Downs Road Granite Bay, California
6 Beds 6 Baths 6,245 SqFt 2.5 Acres
$4,999,999
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9220 Tuscany Oaks Court Granite Bay, California
6 Beds 7 Baths 10,108 SqFt 2.5 Acres
$3,995,000
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5708 Avenida Robles Granite Bay, California
4 Beds 6 Baths 5,300 SqFt 2.2 Acres
$3,800,000
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8500 Moss Court Granite Bay, California
4 Beds 4 Baths 5,550 SqFt 5 Acres
$3,300,000
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5301 Pine Grove Place Granite Bay, California
4 Beds 5 Baths 5,198 SqFt 0.582 Acres
$3,195,000
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7370 Shelborne Drive Granite Bay, California
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,647 SqFt 0.81 Acres
Granite Bay has a quieter, more spacious feel than many nearby communities. It sits along the western side of Folsom Lake and is known for larger lots, custom homes, gated neighborhoods, mature landscaping, and a more residential pace.
The area appeals to buyers who want privacy, access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to everyday conveniences without being in the middle of a busier city center. Roseville is nearby for shopping, dining, medical services, and freeway access, while Folsom Lake gives Granite Bay a strong outdoor identity.


Folsom Lake is one of Granite Bay’s biggest lifestyle anchors, offering boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, and beach access.
Granite Bay Main Beach is a popular Folsom Lake access point with sandy beach areas, picnic space, swimming areas during summer, and seasonal rentals for lake activities.
Beals Point is another well-known Folsom Lake destination near Granite Bay, with lake access, picnic areas, camping, trails, and views across the water.
Granite Bay Golf Club is one of the area’s notable private golf communities, known for its course setting among granite outcroppings, mature oaks, natural lakes, and custom homes nearby.
Los Lagos is one of Granite Bay’s best-known gated luxury neighborhoods, with custom estate properties, larger lots, privacy, and a more secluded residential feel.
Douglas Boulevard connects Granite Bay to Roseville, Folsom Lake, shopping, dining, services, medical offices, and nearby commuter routes.

Granite Bay’s recreation scene is closely tied to Folsom Lake. Residents use the lake for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, walking, cycling, beach days, and weekend gatherings. Granite Bay Main Beach and nearby Beals Point are two of the area’s most recognizable outdoor access points.
Away from the lake, Granite Bay has local parks, trails, equestrian-friendly pockets, golf, and quiet residential streets. The area feels more spread out than Roseville or Rocklin, which is one reason buyers often look here when they want more space, privacy, or a less dense neighborhood feel.
Granite Bay has a smaller, more neighborhood-based dining scene than Roseville, but it includes several local favorites along Douglas Boulevard, Auburn Folsom Road, and nearby shopping areas. Roseville and Folsom are also close, giving residents quick access to a wider range of restaurants and entertainment.
Hawks is one of Granite Bay’s best-known restaurants, offering a refined dining experience on Douglas Boulevard.
Dominick’s is a local favorite for Italian deli sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and casual food in a neighborhood setting.
Farmhaus offers modern American food with a focus on fresh ingredients and a polished but approachable local feel.
Casa del Lago is a Granite Bay Mexican restaurant known for casual dining, margaritas, and a neighborhood-friendly atmosphere.
Sette Pasta House offers Italian dishes, pasta, and a comfortable dinner setting in Granite Bay.
DNA Wine Lounge gives Granite Bay a local wine bar option for small plates, wine, and relaxed evening gatherings.
Granite Bay is one of the higher-end residential markets in the Sacramento region. Housing options often include custom homes, luxury properties, gated communities, golf course-area homes, larger lots, estate-style properties, and homes with more privacy than buyers may find in nearby suburban neighborhoods.
Different areas of Granite Bay can feel very different. Some buyers focus on gated communities like Los Lagos or neighborhoods near Granite Bay Golf Club. Others look for homes closer to Folsom Lake, properties with acreage, equestrian-friendly setups, or homes with easier access to Douglas Boulevard and Roseville.
Buyers often compare Granite Bay with Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and Loomis depending on budget, lot size, privacy, commute, schools, lake access, and the type of home they want. For sellers, details like location, lot size, upgrades, landscaping, privacy, architectural style, and presentation can strongly shape buyer interest.



Whether you are buying a luxury home, relocating to Placer County, upsizing, downsizing, investing, or preparing to sell in Granite Bay, Cathy can help you understand the local market and compare your options clearly.
Cathy brings over 40 years of combined real estate and mortgage lending experience, along with long-standing local knowledge of Placer County and the surrounding Sacramento region.
Granite Bay is located in Placer County, California, near Roseville, Rocklin, Loomis, Folsom, and the western shore of Folsom Lake.
Granite Bay is known for Folsom Lake access, luxury homes, larger properties, gated neighborhoods, mature oak trees, golf course communities, and a quieter residential feel.
Granite Bay includes custom homes, luxury properties, gated communities, golf course-area homes, larger lots, estate-style properties, and some homes with acreage or equestrian-friendly features.
Notable places include Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Granite Bay Main Beach, Beals Point, Granite Bay Golf Club, Los Lagos, and local restaurants such as Hawks, Dominick’s Italian Market & Deli, Farmhaus, Casa del Lago, Sette Pasta House, and DNA Wine Lounge.
Many relocating buyers consider Granite Bay because it offers larger homes, privacy, lake access, strong regional convenience, and proximity to Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, and Sacramento.
Yes. Cathy helps buyers and sellers in Granite Bay and throughout Placer County, including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and surrounding communities.
Cathy can help you compare Granite Bay neighborhoods, search available homes, understand your options, and move forward with a clear plan.