Sightseeing
Great for running or walking, plus plenty of green space for a picnic or soccer, frisbee, volleyball, you name it.
88 locals recommend
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdGreat for running or walking, plus plenty of green space for a picnic or soccer, frisbee, volleyball, you name it.
Into almonds? You can be a tourist here. The majority of exported almonds from the USA are packaged here.
Blue Diamond Growers - Corporate Campus
1802 C StInto almonds? You can be a tourist here. The majority of exported almonds from the USA are packaged here.
Stroll around or relax in Capitol Park with lots of trees. Just don't pick the fruit, it's illegal (which I think is silly).
270 locals recommend
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StStroll around or relax in Capitol Park with lots of trees. Just don't pick the fruit, it's illegal (which I think is silly).
Old Sacramento Waterfront
1014 2nd StThis is a touristy spot...
If you're an NBA fan, you can check out the demolition and construction of the new Kings arena. This used to be a shopping plaza and is at the entrance to Old Sacramento
63 locals recommend
Westfield Downtown Plaza
405 K StIf you're an NBA fan, you can check out the demolition and construction of the new Kings arena. This used to be a shopping plaza and is at the entrance to Old Sacramento
Food Scene
Awesome place for vegans and meat-eaters alike, if you like Thai food.
39 locals recommend
The Coconut On T
1110 T StAwesome place for vegans and meat-eaters alike, if you like Thai food.
Garden to Grill
2315 K StThis all-vegan restaurant is delicious!
Thai Basil
2431 J StAnother good Thai restaurant, vegan friendly.
The guy who owns this place is super charismatic and accommodating to all dietary needs/preferences.
6 locals recommend
Curry Club
1401 O StThe guy who owns this place is super charismatic and accommodating to all dietary needs/preferences.
Mother Restaurant
2319 K StVegetarian. Foodie. My non-vegetarian friends are fans, too.
KBAR
1000 K StThis bar is always packed on weekend nights. By day, it's a good place to find good food.
With an awesome outdoor patio for your hipster joy while drinking coffee (or chai) and instagramming
53 locals recommend
Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st StWith an awesome outdoor patio for your hipster joy while drinking coffee (or chai) and instagramming
Everything Else
Ride a bike? Run? Walk? This is a beautiful recreational bike trail available for use by everyone. 30+ miles of beauty.
30 locals recommend
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailRide a bike? Run? Walk? This is a beautiful recreational bike trail available for use by everyone. 30+ miles of beauty.
All are welcome to worship at this Episcopal Cathedral, or you can just look at it!
Trinity Cathedral
Trinity Cathedral LaneAll are welcome to worship at this Episcopal Cathedral, or you can just look at it!
Trek Bicycle Sacramento Midtown
2419 K StNeed to rent a bike?
Our very own local winery with a tasting room, Bistro, and patio.
34 locals recommend
Revolution Winery and Kitchen
2831 S StOur very own local winery with a tasting room, Bistro, and patio.
If you're coming for a conference, chances are you'll be here a lot. Or at the Sheraton, which is across the street.
30 locals recommend
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1401 J StIf you're coming for a conference, chances are you'll be here a lot. Or at the Sheraton, which is across the street.
All purpose bike shop and food delivery service (by bike!) for 10 area restaurants. Many days there is also a mini farmer's market here too. http://www.ediblepedal.com/
Edible Pedal Delivery Service.
All purpose bike shop and food delivery service (by bike!) for 10 area restaurants. Many days there is also a mini farmer's market here too. http://www.ediblepedal.com/
Shopping
This thrift store features a Hipster Room for all your high-waisted needs
Adoptable Goods SPCA Thrift Store
1517 E StThis thrift store features a Hipster Room for all your high-waisted needs
Thrift Town
410 El Camino AveThrifter? I may even have a $5 coupon for you.
Arts & Culture
Bars, restaurants, clubs, coffee shops, yoga, comedy - this strip of fun is always happening.
MARRS | Midtown Art Retail Restaurant Scene
1050 20th StBars, restaurants, clubs, coffee shops, yoga, comedy - this strip of fun is always happening.
You might catch the zombie walk here on a random night if you're not careful.
33 locals recommend
Crest Theatre, Sacramento, Ca
1013 K StYou might catch the zombie walk here on a random night if you're not careful.
Great, independent films and events. Plus, the great Tower Cafe is attached to it.
61 locals recommend
The Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park DrGreat, independent films and events. Plus, the great Tower Cafe is attached to it.
Sacramento Ballet
2420 K StIf they're performing while you're here, it's worth it.
Great musicals, great acting, and a cozy environment to be up-front and personal with local artists. You'll be able to touch the stage! Tickets: www.bstreettheatre.org
31 locals recommend
B Street Theatre
2700 Capitol AveGreat musicals, great acting, and a cozy environment to be up-front and personal with local artists. You'll be able to touch the stage! Tickets: www.bstreettheatre.org
Essentials
If you like thrifting, you'll like this grocery store. G.O. buys products from retailers and then sells it at up to 80% off regular retail price. Excellent!
37 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1630 W El Camino AveIf you like thrifting, you'll like this grocery store. G.O. buys products from retailers and then sells it at up to 80% off regular retail price. Excellent!
For all you co-op fans, anyone can shop here (not just members).
101 locals recommend
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R StFor all you co-op fans, anyone can shop here (not just members).
Drinks & Nightlife
Karaoke? Check (although you'll have to check on what nights that happens). This is sometimes referred to as the off-duty cop hangout. It's been there a while, folks.
Pine Cove
502 29th StKaraoke? Check (although you'll have to check on what nights that happens). This is sometimes referred to as the off-duty cop hangout. It's been there a while, folks.
This bar/restaurant shares a lot of Sacramento charm - sit outside with a pint and watch the bikes, pedestrians, and world go by. Vegan-friendly (field-roast "sausage")
58 locals recommend
LowBrau
1050 20th StThis bar/restaurant shares a lot of Sacramento charm - sit outside with a pint and watch the bikes, pedestrians, and world go by. Vegan-friendly (field-roast "sausage")