Guidebook for Sacramento
Food Scene
Rick's is a Sacramento institution!! Amazing desserts and great late-night place. Voted Best of Sacramento for Dessert every year since 1986.
43 locals recommend
Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J StRick's is a Sacramento institution!! Amazing desserts and great late-night place. Voted Best of Sacramento for Dessert every year since 1986.
Local bar with cheap and sophisticated drinks. Also serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open late! http://goldenbear916.com/
25 locals recommend
The Press Bistro
1809 Capitol AveLocal bar with cheap and sophisticated drinks. Also serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open late! http://goldenbear916.com/
LowBrau is a newer restaurant to Midtown and popular for it's variety of beers, trendy atmosphere, and awesome outdoor seating. 3 blocks from our apartment.
www.lowbrausacramento.com/
58 locals recommend
LowBrau
1050 20th StLowBrau is a newer restaurant to Midtown and popular for it's variety of beers, trendy atmosphere, and awesome outdoor seating. 3 blocks from our apartment.
www.lowbrausacramento.com/
Thai Basil restaurant is listed year after year as the best Thai food in Sacramento. They have a lovely outdoor patio and swanky bar upstairs. 3 blocks from apartment
thaibasilrestaurant.com
23 locals recommend
Thai Basil
2431 J StThai Basil restaurant is listed year after year as the best Thai food in Sacramento. They have a lovely outdoor patio and swanky bar upstairs. 3 blocks from apartment
thaibasilrestaurant.com
Free Wi-Fi. Great local spot with checkers and board games in the shaded patio. A great place to spend a lazy afternoon.
53 locals recommend
Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st StFree Wi-Fi. Great local spot with checkers and board games in the shaded patio. A great place to spend a lazy afternoon.
Pub style food. People love this place! Pint-Night is Tuesday. Has bike-parking in front. 5 blocks from apartment.
rubiconbrewing.com
11 locals recommend
Rubicon Brewing Company
2004 Capitol AvePub style food. People love this place! Pint-Night is Tuesday. Has bike-parking in front. 5 blocks from apartment.
rubiconbrewing.com
Cheap and DELICIOUS food. Very fresh and you order at the counter and they'll bring it to you. Watch out for the lunch-hour(s) rush. 5 blocks from apartment.
jacksurbaneats.com/menu/
41 locals recommend
Jack's Urban Eats
4730 Natomas BoulevardCheap and DELICIOUS food. Very fresh and you order at the counter and they'll bring it to you. Watch out for the lunch-hour(s) rush. 5 blocks from apartment.
jacksurbaneats.com/menu/
Cheap and yummy Cali-Mexican food. Chain restaurant, but we love it anyway! You can order online and pick it up in minutes! 6 blocks from apartment.
25 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3830 Truxel RdCheap and yummy Cali-Mexican food. Chain restaurant, but we love it anyway! You can order online and pick it up in minutes! 6 blocks from apartment.
Our FAVORITE restaurant! Seasonal and local menu. Their relationship with food and where it comes from is the driving force of the way they do business. Finer dining experience. 5 blocks from apartmet
29 locals recommend
Mulvaney's B&L
1215 19th StOur FAVORITE restaurant! Seasonal and local menu. Their relationship with food and where it comes from is the driving force of the way they do business. Finer dining experience. 5 blocks from apartmet
Locals-only spot. Doesn't have a sign out front, you just have to know it's there. Delicious, gourmet food and a seasonal menu. No reservations, just walk ins.
Walkable from apartment, but not close.
Tuli Bistro & Catering
Locals-only spot. Doesn't have a sign out front, you just have to know it's there. Delicious, gourmet food and a seasonal menu. No reservations, just walk ins.
Walkable from apartment, but not close.
Local favorite spot! Cheap, quick, and easy meals.You'll easily please everyone in the family because they offer everything you could want. Order the Savory Crepe w/Fuji Salad. 6 blocks from apartment
13 locals recommend
Crepeville
1730 L StLocal favorite spot! Cheap, quick, and easy meals.You'll easily please everyone in the family because they offer everything you could want. Order the Savory Crepe w/Fuji Salad. 6 blocks from apartment
Cheap, quick, easy large meals. Lots of meat and hearty meal options. 6 blocks from apartment.
10 locals recommend
Buckhorn Grill
1650 E Monte Vista AveCheap, quick, easy large meals. Lots of meat and hearty meal options. 6 blocks from apartment.
Wi-Fi. Friendly, local coffee spot. Great place to hang out and check email. They have AMAZING pastries here.
6 blocks from apartment
19 locals recommend
Old Soul Co.
1716 L StWi-Fi. Friendly, local coffee spot. Great place to hang out and check email. They have AMAZING pastries here.
6 blocks from apartment
Family friendly Italian restaurant. Always crowded, try to make a reservation for the outdoor patio. Great people watching. Music is too loud, but food is good and filling.
7 blocks from apartment
31 locals recommend
Paesanos
1806 Capitol AveFamily friendly Italian restaurant. Always crowded, try to make a reservation for the outdoor patio. Great people watching. Music is too loud, but food is good and filling.
7 blocks from apartment
We LOVE this place. Go there for a Happy Hour for great margaritas and chips & salsa. Sit on the outdoor patio or at the bar. Great indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
7 blocks from apartment
61 locals recommend
Zócalo Restaurant Midtown
1801 Capitol AveWe LOVE this place. Go there for a Happy Hour for great margaritas and chips & salsa. Sit on the outdoor patio or at the bar. Great indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
7 blocks from apartment
We don't particularly like this place, but it's really popular and is always packed. Service was slow, but the food is very authentic and good. Might be worth checking out.
2 blocks from apartment.
35 locals recommend
Tres Hermanas
2416 K StWe don't particularly like this place, but it's really popular and is always packed. Service was slow, but the food is very authentic and good. Might be worth checking out.
2 blocks from apartment.
People love this place! Affordable, nice atmosphere, great for people watching if you sit on the patio, and a unique theme.
33 locals recommend
Tapa the World
2115 J StPeople love this place! Affordable, nice atmosphere, great for people watching if you sit on the patio, and a unique theme.
Peet's Coffee
3711 J StGreat local hangout with outdoor patio and friendly staff.
Beach Hut Deli
2406 J StGreat sandwich spot. Very fresh ingredients!
Chicago Fire
2416 J StFun and festive italian food joint. Nice atmosphere, large portions.
Sexy Mexican food restaurant with a Californian twist. Comes with fresh chips and salsa. Great Happy Hour!
12 locals recommend
Centro Cocina Mexicana
2730 J StSexy Mexican food restaurant with a Californian twist. Comes with fresh chips and salsa. Great Happy Hour!
Luigi's Slice
1050 20th StPizza by the slice! Cheap and delicious!
More pizza by the slice! Open late. Ask for garlic on your slice ;)
10 locals recommend
Pieces | Pizza By the Slice
1309 21st StMore pizza by the slice! Open late. Ask for garlic on your slice ;)
The Coconut On T
1110 T StDELICIOUS, Authentic, and CHEAP! We love it!
Everything Else
Some of the best clubbing in Sacramento is in Lavender Heights, the gay neighborhood of Midtown. Badlands offers lots of excitement and dancing No Cover. 3 blocks from apartment
sacbadlands.com
10 locals recommend
Badlands Dance Club
2003 K StSome of the best clubbing in Sacramento is in Lavender Heights, the gay neighborhood of Midtown. Badlands offers lots of excitement and dancing No Cover. 3 blocks from apartment
sacbadlands.com
Faces has 3 dance floors and a swimming pool! There is a cover, so get there early or dress by nightly theme for a discount. Gay-friendly. $$ Cover. 3 blocks from apartment.
faces.net
29 locals recommend
Faces Nightclub
2000 K StFaces has 3 dance floors and a swimming pool! There is a cover, so get there early or dress by nightly theme for a discount. Gay-friendly. $$ Cover. 3 blocks from apartment.
faces.net
Sacramento Comedy Spot
1050 20th StCheap entertainment!
Bike shop. Great for renting a bike to see the town- $20 for the day or $5 per hour!
Trek Bicycle Sacramento Midtown
2419 K StBike shop. Great for renting a bike to see the town- $20 for the day or $5 per hour!
Yoga class offered on Tuesday & Thursday, from 5:30-6:30pm, for $3 per person. Call the number on the sign outside to get directions to the yoga class entrance- it's a little tricky!
First Baptist Church of Sacramento
2111 J StYoga class offered on Tuesday & Thursday, from 5:30-6:30pm, for $3 per person. Call the number on the sign outside to get directions to the yoga class entrance- it's a little tricky!
Drinks & Nightlife
Swanky little wine joint. Great for happy hour.
6.5 blocks from apartment
21 locals recommend
58 Degrees & Holding Co.
1217 18th StSwanky little wine joint. Great for happy hour.
6.5 blocks from apartment
Late-night bar and nightclub. Great venue for live music.
32 locals recommend
Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub
2708 J StreetLate-night bar and nightclub. Great venue for live music.
Blue Cue
1004 28th StFun place to meet up with friends and play pool. NOT a dive bar!
Sightseeing
Free entrance to the Capitol Building, a "working museum." Free 45 minute tours run every hour, on the hour. Meet in the basement, by the gift shop. Enter the building on the North side of building
270 locals recommend
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StFree entrance to the Capitol Building, a "working museum." Free 45 minute tours run every hour, on the hour. Meet in the basement, by the gift shop. Enter the building on the North side of building
Beautiful park for picnicking and exercising. Rose gardens line 15th street and are gorgeous.
Inn Off Capitol Park, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
1530 N StBeautiful park for picnicking and exercising. Rose gardens line 15th street and are gorgeous.
Learn a bit about California History at Sutter's Fort.
96 locals recommend
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
2701 L StLearn a bit about California History at Sutter's Fort.
Arts & Culture
Stunning art museum in Sacramento. Changing exhibits but TONS to see! The new expansion is an impressive building and worth a look.
Not walkable, but bikeable!
277 locals recommend
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StStunning art museum in Sacramento. Changing exhibits but TONS to see! The new expansion is an impressive building and worth a look.
Not walkable, but bikeable!
One of the hubs of the 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Can see tons of local art and meet the artists for free!
Sacramento Art Complex
1023 Del Paso BlvdOne of the hubs of the 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Can see tons of local art and meet the artists for free!
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing park. Walking/Running path that is 1.1 miles around. Has small pond, playground, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, library, rose garden.15 min walk from apt
88 locals recommend
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdAmazing park. Walking/Running path that is 1.1 miles around. Has small pond, playground, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, library, rose garden.15 min walk from apt
Shopping
Great place for runners and athletes. Buy shoes, find local routes, join a running club. Very professional service.
Fleet Feet Sacramento
2311 J StGreat place for runners and athletes. Buy shoes, find local routes, join a running club. Very professional service.