Guidebook for Sacramento
Food Scene
Great food, vegan options and great selection of wine! A favorite date night spot of ours.
34 locals recommend
Revolution Winery and Kitchen
2831 S StGreat food, vegan options and great selection of wine! A favorite date night spot of ours.
This is one of our birthday dinner spots. It's borderline fancy but they have hands down the best pork chop I've ever had in my life. They also have yummy specialty cocktails.
17 locals recommend
Lucca
1615 J StThis is one of our birthday dinner spots. It's borderline fancy but they have hands down the best pork chop I've ever had in my life. They also have yummy specialty cocktails.
This place is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. They have great atmosphere with cool paintings of local spots in Sac. I have yet to try their delicious looking brunch but the food I have had is wonderful.
8 locals recommend
VEG Cafe & Bar
2431 J StreetThis place is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. They have great atmosphere with cool paintings of local spots in Sac. I have yet to try their delicious looking brunch but the food I have had is wonderful.
This place is soooo good. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A Sacramento favorite for brunch. There is always a long wait but it's absolutely worth it!
57 locals recommend
Bacon & Butter
5913 BroadwayThis place is soooo good. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A Sacramento favorite for brunch. There is always a long wait but it's absolutely worth it!
This is a great hangover cure spot. It's a little dingy but they can mix up an excellent Bloody Mary. The Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy is a favorite. The gravy is so good you might find yourself drinking it. Also a great place to watch a game.
8 locals recommend
Limelight Bar & Cafe
1014 Alhambra BlvdThis is a great hangover cure spot. It's a little dingy but they can mix up an excellent Bloody Mary. The Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy is a favorite. The gravy is so good you might find yourself drinking it. Also a great place to watch a game.
They have utterly exceptional fried chicken and modern southern eats. I highly recommend this place. If you're not feeling the line, call ahead and pick up.
32 locals recommend
South
2005 11th StThey have utterly exceptional fried chicken and modern southern eats. I highly recommend this place. If you're not feeling the line, call ahead and pick up.
Really really good ramen. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, we recommend the Vegan Tan Tan with spinach noodles and extra mushrooms. It's bomb.
17 locals recommend
Ryujin Ramen House
1831 S StReally really good ramen. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, we recommend the Vegan Tan Tan with spinach noodles and extra mushrooms. It's bomb.
This place has great Spanish food, an extensive wine list and they always have a live guitar player. They also share a patio with Kasbah, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. Kasbah has hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. Not just a restaurant, but an experience. You can't go wrong with either spot!
33 locals recommend
Tapa the World
2115 J StThis place has great Spanish food, an extensive wine list and they always have a live guitar player. They also share a patio with Kasbah, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. Kasbah has hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. Not just a restaurant, but an experience. You can't go wrong with either spot!
Really good coffee and they have a magical lush patio area to get some work done at.
53 locals recommend
Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st StReally good coffee and they have a magical lush patio area to get some work done at.
Really great coffee and a really great company. They also have breakfast sandwiches and burritos.
18 locals recommend
Pachamama Coffee
919 20th StReally great coffee and a really great company. They also have breakfast sandwiches and burritos.
Hands down the best coffee in town. This is one of 3 locations in the downtown area.
64 locals recommend
Temple Coffee Roasters
1010 9th StHands down the best coffee in town. This is one of 3 locations in the downtown area.
Killer vegan eats and they do brunch! They also have tons of housemade bakery items.
29 locals recommend
Pushkin's Restaurant
1813 Capitol AveKiller vegan eats and they do brunch! They also have tons of housemade bakery items.
A bit of an upscale Mexican spot with great atmosphere, tasty tacos and strong drinks. Yum!
61 locals recommend
Zócalo Restaurant Midtown
1801 Capitol AveA bit of an upscale Mexican spot with great atmosphere, tasty tacos and strong drinks. Yum!
Best sushi in Sac and they even have vegan sushi that is out of this world.
15 locals recommend
Lou's Sushi
Best sushi in Sac and they even have vegan sushi that is out of this world.
I love this place! They make fresh organic juice and smoothies with health in mind. They also carry a few raw bites in the fridge.
11 locals recommend
Sun & Soil Juice Company
1912 P StI love this place! They make fresh organic juice and smoothies with health in mind. They also carry a few raw bites in the fridge.
A great spot for a Burger and a Brew! :) No really, the lamb burger with Tzatziki Sauce, Gladiator Fries and a Rapture are a fantastic combo! If the weather is nice, grab a seat on the roof. And they're open late! This is their new location, the original is on R st.
85 locals recommend
Burgers and Brew
1409 R StA great spot for a Burger and a Brew! :) No really, the lamb burger with Tzatziki Sauce, Gladiator Fries and a Rapture are a fantastic combo! If the weather is nice, grab a seat on the roof. And they're open late! This is their new location, the original is on R st.
If you're looking for something a little more on the adventurous side, check out this spot. It's one of our FAVORITE places to eat. No silverware needed. They have tons of flavorful "stews" that you scoop up with Injera (a flat sourdough bread). Be sure to try their Honey Wine. Yum!
27 locals recommend
Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine
1704 BroadwayIf you're looking for something a little more on the adventurous side, check out this spot. It's one of our FAVORITE places to eat. No silverware needed. They have tons of flavorful "stews" that you scoop up with Injera (a flat sourdough bread). Be sure to try their Honey Wine. Yum!
Our favorite Thai spot! Really tasty and they have vegan options! They are also really quick and priced just right.
39 locals recommend
The Coconut On T
1110 T StOur favorite Thai spot! Really tasty and they have vegan options! They are also really quick and priced just right.
If Sacramento knows how to do one thing, it's brunch. There are so many places you could go but this iconic spot has always been my favorite. The Madame Cristo is orgasmic. If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside, their patio is a beautiful paradise. But do expect a long wait on weekends and holidays.
113 locals recommend
Tower Cafe
1518 BroadwayIf Sacramento knows how to do one thing, it's brunch. There are so many places you could go but this iconic spot has always been my favorite. The Madame Cristo is orgasmic. If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside, their patio is a beautiful paradise. But do expect a long wait on weekends and holidays.
Oh man! This place is heaven. Set up like a 50's diner with a jukebox and all. So many desserts to choose from and they're open late.
43 locals recommend
Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J StOh man! This place is heaven. Set up like a 50's diner with a jukebox and all. So many desserts to choose from and they're open late.
Fondue! Because it's fun-to-do! Sorry, that was cheesy. Lol. All puns aside, this place is delicious and so good for date nights.
8 locals recommend
The Melting Pot - Sacramento
814 15th StFondue! Because it's fun-to-do! Sorry, that was cheesy. Lol. All puns aside, this place is delicious and so good for date nights.
This place is so much more than a coffee shop! They also serve breakfast, lunch, small bites, beer and wine. Vegan friendly. You can also check out their open mic every 1st & 3rd Wed, open jazz jam every Thu, live music Fri & Sat at 8pm, art showings and trivia nights. And it's just around the corner from the apartment.
16 locals recommend
Shine Cafe
1400 E StThis place is so much more than a coffee shop! They also serve breakfast, lunch, small bites, beer and wine. Vegan friendly. You can also check out their open mic every 1st & 3rd Wed, open jazz jam every Thu, live music Fri & Sat at 8pm, art showings and trivia nights. And it's just around the corner from the apartment.
Such a yummy, healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Vegan options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, toasts, coffee and kombucha. I love everything I've had here. They have another location on 46th and H.
24 locals recommend
Vibe Health Bar
3515 BroadwaySuch a yummy, healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Vegan options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, toasts, coffee and kombucha. I love everything I've had here. They have another location on 46th and H.
This is a fantastic new spot in the R st District. Beautiful decor, great cocktails and a delicious smart menu with vegetarian options.
15 locals recommend
Beast + Bounty
1701 R StThis is a fantastic new spot in the R st District. Beautiful decor, great cocktails and a delicious smart menu with vegetarian options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sacramento’s Premiere Blues Club. Established in 1934, it is one of Sacramento’s oldest bars and is home to the best in local and national blues acts among other styles with live music six days a week. And just down the street from the apartment.
12 locals recommend
Torch Club
904 15th StSacramento’s Premiere Blues Club. Established in 1934, it is one of Sacramento’s oldest bars and is home to the best in local and national blues acts among other styles with live music six days a week. And just down the street from the apartment.
LBGTQ friendly. So much fun and a wide variety of music to dance to.
29 locals recommend
Faces Nightclub
2000 K StLBGTQ friendly. So much fun and a wide variety of music to dance to.
This place has a fish tank over the bar that real live mermaids swim in! So cool! They also have live music on the weekends.
39 locals recommend
Dive Bar
1016 K StThis place has a fish tank over the bar that real live mermaids swim in! So cool! They also have live music on the weekends.
Country Western Bar that has live music, line dancing, an open mic night and country band karaoke. They serve up some tasty Mexican food and have an extensive Whiskey and Tequila selection. Try the tacos!
8 locals recommend
Goldfield Trading Post
1630 J StCountry Western Bar that has live music, line dancing, an open mic night and country band karaoke. They serve up some tasty Mexican food and have an extensive Whiskey and Tequila selection. Try the tacos!
Yes, it's a bar but it's also a giant arcade! Tons of fun to kick someone's butt at an old nostalgic arcade game over drinks and pizza. They also have giant jenga!
40 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
908 K StYes, it's a bar but it's also a giant arcade! Tons of fun to kick someone's butt at an old nostalgic arcade game over drinks and pizza. They also have giant jenga!
A cool 1920's Victorian style bar with velvet wallpaper and cocktails from the same era, including Absinthe. They also have live music 5 nights a week, generally jazz, blues and country. Not to mention they have an amazing brunch.
83 locals recommend
The Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R StA cool 1920's Victorian style bar with velvet wallpaper and cocktails from the same era, including Absinthe. They also have live music 5 nights a week, generally jazz, blues and country. Not to mention they have an amazing brunch.
This venue is great because of how small it is. I've seen some great shows here.
33 locals recommend
Ace of Spades
1417 R StThis venue is great because of how small it is. I've seen some great shows here.
Parks & Nature
This a great place to go for a walk, jog or picnic. Lots of plants, rose garden, Vietnam War Memorial and right next to the Capital building.
270 locals recommend
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StThis a great place to go for a walk, jog or picnic. Lots of plants, rose garden, Vietnam War Memorial and right next to the Capital building.
The local skate park. Right behind it is the local's river access in the summer time.
17 locals recommend
Sutter's Landing Dog Park
20 28th StThe local skate park. Right behind it is the local's river access in the summer time.
Great for walking, jogging, Basketball, Tennis, swimming or relaxing by the Rose Garden. A beautiful park with tons to offer, in a beautiful area.
88 locals recommend
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdGreat for walking, jogging, Basketball, Tennis, swimming or relaxing by the Rose Garden. A beautiful park with tons to offer, in a beautiful area.
Arts & Culture
The oldest art museum in the west. This place is really cool. They have a lot of night events as well.
277 locals recommend
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StThe oldest art museum in the west. This place is really cool. They have a lot of night events as well.
Essentials
The parking at this location isn't great but the store itself is nice. They have great Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian options and lots of pre-made items if you're on the go.
104 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom BlvdThe parking at this location isn't great but the store itself is nice. They have great Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian options and lots of pre-made items if you're on the go.
This is the best grocery store around! Their new building is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check out their hot food bar, taqueria, pizza and deli! They are little on the pricier side for groceries, but worth it if you're health conscious.
101 locals recommend
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R StThis is the best grocery store around! Their new building is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check out their hot food bar, taqueria, pizza and deli! They are little on the pricier side for groceries, but worth it if you're health conscious.
The iconic silver horse sits out front. This location is nice, has a great selection of Organic options and is open 24 hours.
109 locals recommend
Safeway
1814 19th StThe iconic silver horse sits out front. This location is nice, has a great selection of Organic options and is open 24 hours.
I've used this laundromat many times. It's always clean, there are tons of machines and they accept credit cards. They also have drop off service for a decent price if you don't want to sit around and wait.
10 locals recommend
Love Laundry Midtown
2431 K StI've used this laundromat many times. It's always clean, there are tons of machines and they accept credit cards. They also have drop off service for a decent price if you don't want to sit around and wait.
Target
2505 Riverside BlvdWho doesn't love Target??!
This year-round Sunday Farmer's Market has a fantastic variety of vendors! Located beneath the I-80 Freeway between W St and X St, 7th St and 8th St, basically across the street from the apartment, you will find fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, honey, eggs, organic meats, fish, oysters, cheeses, olive oil, bread, baked goods, potted plants, and so forth!
Check out this website for times and locations of other farmers markets in the area: http://www.california-grown.com/Market-times.html
25 locals recommend
Certified Farmers' Market
1689 Arden WayThis year-round Sunday Farmer's Market has a fantastic variety of vendors! Located beneath the I-80 Freeway between W St and X St, 7th St and 8th St, basically across the street from the apartment, you will find fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, honey, eggs, organic meats, fish, oysters, cheeses, olive oil, bread, baked goods, potted plants, and so forth!
Check out this website for times and locations of other farmers markets in the area: http://www.california-grown.com/Market-times.html
Entertainment & Activities
There are closer Golf Courses but this one boasts two championship golf courses, teaching facility, private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes five practice greens and two bunkers. They stay open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
8 locals recommend
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
3645 Fulton AveThere are closer Golf Courses but this one boasts two championship golf courses, teaching facility, private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes five practice greens and two bunkers. They stay open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park DrNice small zoo close by.
Sacramento's brand new arena. Catch some epic concerts or a Kings game!
140 locals recommend
Golden 1 Center
500 David J Stern WalkSacramento's brand new arena. Catch some epic concerts or a Kings game!
This is such a fun and unique way to spend your time! You follow clues inside a room to try to escape it. It's a little easier with a group because you have more minds trying to solve the puzzles. Bring people you know or meet people there.
Escape Sacramento
1831 I StThis is such a fun and unique way to spend your time! You follow clues inside a room to try to escape it. It's a little easier with a group because you have more minds trying to solve the puzzles. Bring people you know or meet people there.
The home of the Sacramento River Cats! Great place to watch a baseball game.
68 locals recommend
Raley Field
400 Ballpark DrThe home of the Sacramento River Cats! Great place to watch a baseball game.
The local spot to see good flicks. There's a ton of restaurants nearby as well.
22 locals recommend
Esquire Imax Theater
1211 K StThe local spot to see good flicks. There's a ton of restaurants nearby as well.
A wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an old world meets modern bath house. Co-ed. You can drop in for the day for $25 which includes steam, sauna, soak, cold plunge and lounge. They also offer yoga classes and massage. Such a great way to unwind after a stressful day.
12 locals recommend
Asha Urban Baths
2417 27th StA wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an old world meets modern bath house. Co-ed. You can drop in for the day for $25 which includes steam, sauna, soak, cold plunge and lounge. They also offer yoga classes and massage. Such a great way to unwind after a stressful day.
In a stimulant-free environment, gravity, temperature, touch and sound drop to nearly non-existent levels where you float in a tank of 1100 lbs of Epsom salt. A fantastic way to heal your ailments, relax and reconnect with yourself.
10 locals recommend
Capitol Floats - We are open!
3513 BroadwayIn a stimulant-free environment, gravity, temperature, touch and sound drop to nearly non-existent levels where you float in a tank of 1100 lbs of Epsom salt. A fantastic way to heal your ailments, relax and reconnect with yourself.
Everything Else
You could park in the parking garage and spend the whole day checking out the cool shops, eating some good food, walking along the water, biking on the trail, having drinks and taking in the history. There is actually a historic tour that will take you underground, it's really neat. Fanny Ann's Saloon is a great watering hole in an old building. Laugh's Unlimited is a fun comedy club that usually has deals on Groupon. The California State Railroad Museum is very interesting. Evangeline's is an eclectic toy and gift shop, as well as a costume shop during Halloween. The Hornblower does River Tours and Murder Mystery dinners. So much to do in this small area!
281 locals recommend
Old Sacramento
You could park in the parking garage and spend the whole day checking out the cool shops, eating some good food, walking along the water, biking on the trail, having drinks and taking in the history. There is actually a historic tour that will take you underground, it's really neat. Fanny Ann's Saloon is a great watering hole in an old building. Laugh's Unlimited is a fun comedy club that usually has deals on Groupon. The California State Railroad Museum is very interesting. Evangeline's is an eclectic toy and gift shop, as well as a costume shop during Halloween. The Hornblower does River Tours and Murder Mystery dinners. So much to do in this small area!