Central Sacramento Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Sacramento
Popular places to visit
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.
California State University Sacramento
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit California State University Sacramento during your trip to Sacramento. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
California State Capitol
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Find out about the history of Sacramento when you take a trip to Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Sacramento Capitol Park
As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.
K Street Mall
During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Activities
City Cruises Sacramento: Historic River Cruise
City Cruises Sacramento: Rock the Yacht River Cruise
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
City Cruises Sacramento: Alive After 5 River Cruise
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Central Sacramento Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Early check-in. Spacious room. Good view of State Capitol. Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful ball room. Great lobby bar.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Nice clean
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
highly recommend! Absolutely beautiful place. We had a great time, we will be back.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Room was clean and provided what we needed other than coffee and cups. Staff was efficient and friendly!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Very clean throughout and Shelley the server in the Cypress Grill was fabulous. She was kind, courteous and efficient.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Delta King Hotel
This is a great experience if you want to relive a bit of history. The ceilings are low, the cabin doors are tiny, the rooms are clean and smaller than usual. The bathrooms are spacious with claw foot tubs. The restaurant and bar are beautiful wood paneled walls with historical photos and paintings ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Sacramento
Midtown Sacramento
Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.
East Sacramento
When in East Sacramento and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Cal Expo Race Track and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
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.
Curtis Park
While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.
Old Sacramento
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or California State Railroad Museum might round out your trip.
Land Park
If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.
