Our Guidebook
Food Scene
Vallejo's Restaurant
1900 4th StLocal mexican restaurant with large outdoor patio.
The Coconut On T
1110 T StGreat Thai restaurant with happy hour.
South
2005 11th StSouthern cooking, opens at 11:30 for lunch. Very popular.
Binchoyaki
2226 10th StJapantown restaurant. Near other Japanese shops along 10th street.
DAD'S Sandwiches
1310 S StOMG. Their breakfast sandwich is fantastic!
Cafeteria style with bright decor and huge outdoor eating area.
29 locals recommend
Selland's Market Café Broadway Sacramento
915 BroadwayCafeteria style with bright decor and huge outdoor eating area.
Local coffee roaster committed to quality coffee (and teas) with multiple locations. Open EVERY day 6am-6pm.
They even offer brewing and tasking classes. http://store.templecoffee.com/service/
64 locals recommend
Temple Coffee Roasters
1010 9th StLocal coffee roaster committed to quality coffee (and teas) with multiple locations. Open EVERY day 6am-6pm.
They even offer brewing and tasking classes. http://store.templecoffee.com/service/
Formerly the Waffle House. Great breakfasts all day. Good place to watch sports on multiple large screens.
ROC&SOL Diner
Formerly the Waffle House. Great breakfasts all day. Good place to watch sports on multiple large screens.
Bueno Café
New cafe open 8-5 Mon-Sat. Locally owned by same family that owns Vallejos at S and 4th.
Sightseeing
Several different tours available May-October. This is a great activity for a hot day.
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
https://www.shopsachistorymuseum.org/Events.aspx
111 locals recommend
Old Sacramento Waterfront
1014 2nd StSeveral different tours available May-October. This is a great activity for a hot day.
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
https://www.shopsachistorymuseum.org/Events.aspx
Arts & Culture
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StWalking distance
Participates in First Friday Art Walks. The Art Walks continue along the "R Street Corridor" with numerous restaurants.
Verge Center for the Arts
625 S StParticipates in First Friday Art Walks. The Art Walks continue along the "R Street Corridor" with numerous restaurants.
Shopping
Target
2505 Riverside Blvd This target has a grocery section. Open late.
Sundays Asian Farmers Market
431 Broadway Focused on local produce, very popular.
Largest Farmers' Market in Sacramento
Everything from produce, flowers/plants, baked goods, and coffee to seafood from the Bay Area.
http://www.california-grown.com/Market-times.html
25 locals recommend
Certified Farmers' Market
1689 Arden WayLargest Farmers' Market in Sacramento
Everything from produce, flowers/plants, baked goods, and coffee to seafood from the Bay Area.
http://www.california-grown.com/Market-times.html
Westfield Downtown Plaza
405 K StNearby movie theater, Macy's and others.
Essentials
South Side Market
601 T StSafeway
1814 19th StMarket 5 one 5
Organic, healthy food grocery store within walking distance.
Great sandwhiches and ready made meals as well as frozen and fresh. Cafe and outdoor seating.
https://www.market5-one-5.com/
915 R St
915 R StreetMarket 5 one 5
Organic, healthy food grocery store within walking distance.
Great sandwhiches and ready made meals as well as frozen and fresh. Cafe and outdoor seating.
https://www.market5-one-5.com/
Entertainment & Activities
The Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park DrHistoric movie theatre with tower next door.
Live music and dance lessons for Argentine tango, swing. Attracts dance enthusiasts from the region.
http://www.thefirehouse5.com/
The Firehouse 5
2014 9th StreetLive music and dance lessons for Argentine tango, swing. Attracts dance enthusiasts from the region.
http://www.thefirehouse5.com/
Tango On Broadway
2416 18th StArgentine Tango Dance venue. Offers lessons and Milongas.
Golden 1 Center
500 David J Stern WalkNew arena
Amazing resource for outdoor water activities on Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake.
Rentals available for sailing, rowing, water-skiing, kayaking and more. Great respite on a hot day. We love it there!
http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/sailing/sailing-memberships.html
38 locals recommend
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel AveAmazing resource for outdoor water activities on Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake.
Rentals available for sailing, rowing, water-skiing, kayaking and more. Great respite on a hot day. We love it there!
http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/sailing/sailing-memberships.html
This family friend rafting experience is located on the Lower American river within the Sacramento region.
21 locals recommend
American River Raft Rentals
11257 S Bridge StThis family friend rafting experience is located on the Lower American river within the Sacramento region.
Chili Bar, on the American River at Placerville is on class 3 rapids. Contact company regarding age restrictions.
American Rafting
Chili Bar, on the American River at Placerville is on class 3 rapids. Contact company regarding age restrictions.
Transportation
Bike around town
Bicycles available in West Sacramento and Sacramento for daily commutes, errands, and recreation.
Sign up here https://bikethetower.com/
Social Bicycles Bike Share Station
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Bicycles available in West Sacramento and Sacramento for daily commutes, errands, and recreation.
Sign up here https://bikethetower.com/
Sacramento Regional Transit Customer Service
1225 R StBus stop to downtown is at our corner.
2 hubs are within 5 minutes walk.
You'll need to download the app and add payment information.
9 locals recommend
JUMP Bikes
2200 Jerrold Ave2 hubs are within 5 minutes walk.
You'll need to download the app and add payment information.