Central Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Valley
Where to stay in Central Valley
Downtown Sacramento
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Montgomery Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montgomery Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
Dollar Point
While visiting Dollar Point, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe City Field Station.
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Hotel Piccadilly
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2025
The Americana Village
Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025
Olympic Village Inn
Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025
Popular places to visit
Palisades Tahoe
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Northstar California Resort
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
Emerald Bay State Park
This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
- Heavenly Ski Resort
- Palisades Tahoe
- Golden 1 Center
- Northstar California Resort
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Heavenly Gondola
- Sacramento Convention Center
- University of California
- General Sherman Tree
- Arden Fair Mall
- Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
- Cal Expo Race Track
- Edwards Air Force Base