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 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.
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 fascinating museums.
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.
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Learn about the Donner Party and the California Gold Rush through reenactments and a restored fort in this open-air museum.
Activities
City Cruises Sacramento: Historic River Cruise
City Cruises Sacramento: Rock the Yacht River Cruise
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
City Cruises Sacramento: Alive After 5 River Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Our pick of the best Central Sacramento Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Very close to shopping and to Golden 1.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Room smells like a new car
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Governors Inn Hotel
Amazing staff overall. The room was clean, the carpets could have been cleaner. Loved the option of having shuttle service to the Airport.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
Room was good, elevators are fast lots of rooms lots of people, holy breakfast there’s so much food they’ll even make you whatever you want… Poland hot tub,, perfect spot
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Spotless comfortable room, friendly helpful staff/-all good
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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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 Midtown Farmers Market, 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 Raging Waters 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.
