Guidebook for West Sacramento
Entertainment & Activities
Going to watch a River Cats game during the summer is one of my most favorite activities. If you love baseball, the sun and everything that goes with it, make sure you catch a game. You can buy lawn seats for $10 and let the kids run around, or sit in a stadium seat and watch from there. You can't go wrong!
68 lokale anbefaler
Raley Field
400 Ballpark Dr Going to watch a River Cats game during the summer is one of my most favorite activities. If you love baseball, the sun and everything that goes with it, make sure you catch a game. You can buy lawn seats for $10 and let the kids run around, or sit in a stadium seat and watch from there. You can't go wrong!
This place is amazing! The screen is HUGE and if you are lucky enough be here when a movie is playing in 3-D, make sure you add it to your agenda! The theatre is "old school" in that you will have assigned seating and ushers that will help you to your seat if needed. The kids absolutely love it!
22 lokale anbefaler
Esquire Imax Theater
1211 K StThis place is amazing! The screen is HUGE and if you are lucky enough be here when a movie is playing in 3-D, make sure you add it to your agenda! The theatre is "old school" in that you will have assigned seating and ushers that will help you to your seat if needed. The kids absolutely love it!
I suggest taking Uber or Lyft as parking near the arena is somewhat pricey.
140 lokale anbefaler
Golden 1 Center
500 David J Stern WalkI suggest taking Uber or Lyft as parking near the arena is somewhat pricey.
Great for families. Children love this zoo and its an easy ride up highway 99. Approximately 15 minute drive from my home.
131 lokale anbefaler
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park DrGreat for families. Children love this zoo and its an easy ride up highway 99. Approximately 15 minute drive from my home.
Located in Old Sacramento. If you enjoy comedy, you can't go wrong with Laughs Unlimited. They bring in some of the best comedians I have ever seen. Every time I go, my face hurts from laughing so hard. I believe you can purchase tickets ahead of time, but I also know you can get in to a show at the last minute as long as it is not sold out.
10 lokale anbefaler
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
1207 Front StLocated in Old Sacramento. If you enjoy comedy, you can't go wrong with Laughs Unlimited. They bring in some of the best comedians I have ever seen. Every time I go, my face hurts from laughing so hard. I believe you can purchase tickets ahead of time, but I also know you can get in to a show at the last minute as long as it is not sold out.
Food Scene
They have the BEST milkshakes and burgers around. If you have built up an appetite, try the Gold Rush burger. It has macaroni and cheese on it and is crazy good! But, don't even try leaving without a signature shake. Personally, I love the Nutty Buddy or Salted Caramel... But honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them! They also have a very cool bar you can belly up to. Everything from the atmosphere to the food is excellent!
10 lokale anbefaler
Broderick Roadhouse (Midtown)
319 6th StreetThey have the BEST milkshakes and burgers around. If you have built up an appetite, try the Gold Rush burger. It has macaroni and cheese on it and is crazy good! But, don't even try leaving without a signature shake. Personally, I love the Nutty Buddy or Salted Caramel... But honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them! They also have a very cool bar you can belly up to. Everything from the atmosphere to the food is excellent!
This is one of my favorites as I love any restaurant that overlooks the water. Its great for a fun evening out or a relaxing breakfast. If you enjoy a good Bloody Mary, this place is for you. Oh, and you can walk there!
13 lokale anbefaler
Rio City Cafe
1110 Front StThis is one of my favorites as I love any restaurant that overlooks the water. Its great for a fun evening out or a relaxing breakfast. If you enjoy a good Bloody Mary, this place is for you. Oh, and you can walk there!
This place has some of the best sushi around. When you go into the restaurant, you will have the option of sitting at a large bar, watching one of many flat screen tv's which are usually playing sports OR you can sit at a table, some of which still have views of the tv's. The staff is very welcoming and will make wonderful suggestions if you just want to "wing it." If you like sushi, you can't go wrong at Mikuni.
69 lokale anbefaler
Mikuni
1530 J StThis place has some of the best sushi around. When you go into the restaurant, you will have the option of sitting at a large bar, watching one of many flat screen tv's which are usually playing sports OR you can sit at a table, some of which still have views of the tv's. The staff is very welcoming and will make wonderful suggestions if you just want to "wing it." If you like sushi, you can't go wrong at Mikuni.
Do you love street tacos? Welp, this place KILLS IT when it comes their street tacos. However, I've had many other items as well and I haven't found anything that wasn't excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. The bar is a fun place to sit and eat if you can't find a table or simply prefer to sit there. If you do sit at the bar, be prepared to be served by the nicest bartenders around!
6 lokale anbefaler
Azul | Mexican Food & Tequila Bar
1050 20th StDo you love street tacos? Welp, this place KILLS IT when it comes their street tacos. However, I've had many other items as well and I haven't found anything that wasn't excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. The bar is a fun place to sit and eat if you can't find a table or simply prefer to sit there. If you do sit at the bar, be prepared to be served by the nicest bartenders around!
If you come to Sacramento and do not go to Ricks Dessert Diner, you will kick yourself. There are no words to explain the sheer pleasure you will experience from a little sugar and flour. Wait, did I say a little.... check that. I meant A LOT of sugar and flour. I suggest elastic waistbands kids!
43 lokale anbefaler
Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J StIf you come to Sacramento and do not go to Ricks Dessert Diner, you will kick yourself. There are no words to explain the sheer pleasure you will experience from a little sugar and flour. Wait, did I say a little.... check that. I meant A LOT of sugar and flour. I suggest elastic waistbands kids!
Another place you can walk to with ease AND its on the water! Talk about beautiful sunset views! They don't take reservations and the weekends are crazy busy so allow about a 2 hour wait. However, once you are in, you'll love the atmosphere and various types of steam pots to choose from. This is another place with a great bar to sit at while you wait for your table.
17 lokale anbefaler
Joe's Crab Shack
1210 Front StAnother place you can walk to with ease AND its on the water! Talk about beautiful sunset views! They don't take reservations and the weekends are crazy busy so allow about a 2 hour wait. However, once you are in, you'll love the atmosphere and various types of steam pots to choose from. This is another place with a great bar to sit at while you wait for your table.
Everyone wants to know where to find the closest Starbucks... here ya go!
9 lokale anbefaler
Starbucks
4055 Lake RdEveryone wants to know where to find the closest Starbucks... here ya go!
Arts & Culture
It's the State Capitol.... you can't come to Sacramento and NOT see the State Capitol, its a beautiful building and the surrounding park is a great place to jog or just sit and relax.
270 lokale anbefaler
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StIt's the State Capitol.... you can't come to Sacramento and NOT see the State Capitol, its a beautiful building and the surrounding park is a great place to jog or just sit and relax.
If you are an art lover, even if you aren't you will truly appreciate not only the art, but the history behind the original museum and the recent expansion building. Just think "Historic" and "Modern." Just make sure you visit both, you won't regret it. Every month features a new exhibition so make sure to look at the calendar for the time you will be visiting (www.crockerartmuseum.org). In addition to art, there are also classes offered for the "artist at heart." The history behind the museum will draw you in and the artwork will keep you there
277 lokale anbefaler
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StIf you are an art lover, even if you aren't you will truly appreciate not only the art, but the history behind the original museum and the recent expansion building. Just think "Historic" and "Modern." Just make sure you visit both, you won't regret it. Every month features a new exhibition so make sure to look at the calendar for the time you will be visiting (www.crockerartmuseum.org). In addition to art, there are also classes offered for the "artist at heart." The history behind the museum will draw you in and the artwork will keep you there
Drinks & Nightlife
Mix is fairly popular if you are looking for a nightclub atmosphere. Large over-sized chairs and couches make it comfortable if you don't feel like standing all night. There is generally a cover charge as well.
30 lokale anbefaler
Mix Downtown
1525 L StMix is fairly popular if you are looking for a nightclub atmosphere. Large over-sized chairs and couches make it comfortable if you don't feel like standing all night. There is generally a cover charge as well.
This place has just about everything. You can go during the day and eat a great meal in a fun atmosphere or you can go at night, enjoy a drink and STILL enjoy a great meal in a fun atmosphere. The location is ideal if you are looking to spend an evening on the town and want to walk around as there are many other restaurants and pubs nearby.
44 lokale anbefaler
Iron Horse Tavern
1800 15th StThis place has just about everything. You can go during the day and eat a great meal in a fun atmosphere or you can go at night, enjoy a drink and STILL enjoy a great meal in a fun atmosphere. The location is ideal if you are looking to spend an evening on the town and want to walk around as there are many other restaurants and pubs nearby.
This place is more for the country music lover. Live bands play here often and other nights there is a DJ.
8 lokale anbefaler
Goldfield Trading Post
1630 J StThis place is more for the country music lover. Live bands play here often and other nights there is a DJ.
This is a must do if you have an extra evening and don't know what to do. There are multiple bars within the bar, bowling, karaoke, Virtual Reality booths, table games as well as great food and libations. There is something for everyone here.
27 lokale anbefaler
Punch Bowl Social Sacramento
500 J StThis is a must do if you have an extra evening and don't know what to do. There are multiple bars within the bar, bowling, karaoke, Virtual Reality booths, table games as well as great food and libations. There is something for everyone here.
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
This is literally within walking distance from my home. If you have never been to Old Sacramento, I would highly suggest you carve out some time and go. You can either walk or take an Uber/Lyft. Very family friendly and historic. Not to mention all the great shopping!
281 lokale anbefaler
Old Sacramento
This is literally within walking distance from my home. If you have never been to Old Sacramento, I would highly suggest you carve out some time and go. You can either walk or take an Uber/Lyft. Very family friendly and historic. Not to mention all the great shopping!
Parks & Nature
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdThis is a popular place for jogging or walking your dog.
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
2701 L StEssentials
Nugget Markets
2000 Town Center PlazaSafeway
1814 19th StTarget is my home away from home. This particular Target has groceries as well as everything else they tempt us with. It is in a very nice area and is approximately a 10 minute drive from my home.
77 lokale anbefaler
Target
2505 Riverside BlvdTarget is my home away from home. This particular Target has groceries as well as everything else they tempt us with. It is in a very nice area and is approximately a 10 minute drive from my home.
If you need to grab something real quick, this is the place I would recommend going. It's approximately 5 minutes from my home and is very easy to get to.
20 lokale anbefaler
Walgreens
1401 BroadwayIf you need to grab something real quick, this is the place I would recommend going. It's approximately 5 minutes from my home and is very easy to get to.