SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Natomas locals no longer have to drive to Woodland or the Cal Expo location to get their shopping done at Costco. A new Costco location opened on East Commerce Way and Arena Blvd in Natomas.
The doors opened at 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning to dozens of customers waiting to get in. The momentum continued into the afternoon with long lines to get into the parking lot and check out.
Natomas residents told ABC10 they've been wanting a Costco located closer to their area.
"We've been waiting for this forever," said Carol Battle who lives in Natomas.
However, people should be patient if they are trying to get in. There are long lines to get to the parking lot and find a space.
South Natomas resident Rodney Wong found one way to avoid the traffic.
"I rode my bike, going to get a workout today," he said. "Normally, I go to the one off of Exposition and it's a zoo, but today, this is a bigger zoo. I came off of Arena and there's like 20 people in line just to get into the parking lot, so I've got VIP parking."
The Costco has a tire service center, pharmacy and optical department. There's no gas station, but there is a food court.
The hotdogs are a member favorite, costing just $1.50 with a soda.
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty says the 160,000 square foot warehouse was built in about 6 months.
Sacramento City Councilmember Karina Talamantes touted the economic impact it will have on the area, saying the new location brings in more than 250 jobs.
This Costco will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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