Auburn is a small, picturesque California town 30 miles northeast of the state’s capital city of Sacramento and due north of Folsom Lake. The town sits at Interstate 80 and California Highway 49. The region is divided into North Auburn and Auburn, and history and topography are the primary differences.But is Auburn, California, worth visiting? Well, if you love the outdoors, wine, beer, and history, all wrapped in a welcoming small town, then absolutely. It is one of the best places to visit on the west coast.