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

Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

NZ$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Oakland Athletics Baseball Game at Oakland Coliseum

Athletics Baseball Game at Sutter Health Park

NZ$98
per adult
Athletics Baseball Game at Sutter Health Park
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

NZ$40
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$43
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$75
per adult
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour
Chicken Curry Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Sacramento

Chicken Curry Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Sacramento

NZ$128
per adult
Chicken Curry Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Sacramento
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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$404 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$404
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
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$181 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$181
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I accidentally booked the room for the wrong date. I was fully refunded a few hours later. They were very helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

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$147 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
NZ$147
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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
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$288 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$288
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,842 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay! The room was spotless and cozy, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Plus, the location is perfect—just minutes from downtown, great shopping, and the events center. I will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$307
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
Wyndham Sacramento

Wyndham Sacramento

3.5 out of 5
5321 Date Ave Sacramento CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$170 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$170
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Wyndham 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.

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Photo by Jay Morales
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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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Midtown Sacramento

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and Sacramento Art Complex, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

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Arden-Arcade

Arden-Arcade is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to American River Parkway or American River.

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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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