Southwestern Sacramento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky during sunset.
A pond with pink flamingos standing in the water surrounded by green foliage.
A coastal cliff with pink flowers and the ocean.
A coastal fort with a cannon, a stone wall, and a clear view of the ocean.
A large yellow steel bridge with intricate truss structures.

Stay near popular Southwestern Sacramento attractions

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Sacramento Zoo

8.0/10 (1,007 reviews)
Up-close encounters with red pandas and giraffes, as well as a host of activities for children, have made the Sacramento Zoo a family favorite for over 85 years.
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Activities

Oakland Athletics Baseball Game at Oakland Coliseum

Athletics Baseball Game at Sutter Health Park

NZ$107
per adult
Athletics Baseball Game at Sutter Health Park
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

NZ$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

NZ$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

NZ$42
per adult
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

NZ$56
per adult
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour

Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour

NZ$79
per adult
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Southwestern Sacramento Hotel Deals

The Westin Sacramento Hotel & Marina

The Westin Sacramento Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
4800 Riverside Blvd Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$351 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$351
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a full-service spa, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Nice hotel, everything was clean and well maintained. Only problem we had consistently was getting random charges. I understand mistakes happen, but it happened 3 times. I was charged for someone else’s room deposit, 50$ they couldn’t give me a receipt for, and then they charged me for my full stay ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

The Westin Sacramento Hotel & Marina
Best Western Capital City Inn

Best Western Capital City Inn

2.5 out of 5
15 Massie Ct Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$209 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$209
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Best Western Capital City Inn
Oasis Inn Sacramento - Elk Grove

Oasis Inn Sacramento - Elk Grove

2 out of 5
18 Massie Ct Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$151 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$151
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Oasis Inn Sacramento - Elk Grove
Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$308 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$308
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$229 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$229
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

3 out of 5
11131 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA
The price is NZ$159 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$159
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rancho Cordova. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwestern Sacramento

Find the best Southwestern Sacramento areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A yellow bridge with a complex truss design over a body of water, with a cloudy sky in the background.
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Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

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North Natomas

If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Park Place Shopping Center and North Natomas Library are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Southeastern Sacramento

While you're in Southeastern Sacramento, take in top sights like California Highway Patrol Headquarters or American River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Power Inn Station or 48th Street Station.

Southwestern Sacramento Travel Guide

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