Guidebook for Sacramento

Leslie
Guidebook for Sacramento

Food Scene

At the end of our street. GREAT place for breakfast, brunch & lunch. Eggs, Omelettes, Pancakes (traditional and seasonal), locally roasted coffee.
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Orphan
3440 C St
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At the end of our street. GREAT place for breakfast, brunch & lunch. Eggs, Omelettes, Pancakes (traditional and seasonal), locally roasted coffee.
Farm to fork menu, cool vibe. Large bar featuring creative craft cocktails and bar staff who are fun to watch do their thing. Full menu at bar, too. Outdoor seating in front & back.
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The Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar
2718 J St
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Farm to fork menu, cool vibe. Large bar featuring creative craft cocktails and bar staff who are fun to watch do their thing. Full menu at bar, too. Outdoor seating in front & back.
Simply the BEST Sushi in Sacramento AND one of the best Sushi restaurants in the world. Book ahead via their website or Open Table. Stylish atmosphere. Great place to impress guests.
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Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
3135 Folsom Blvd
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Simply the BEST Sushi in Sacramento AND one of the best Sushi restaurants in the world. Book ahead via their website or Open Table. Stylish atmosphere. Great place to impress guests.
For Foodies! An inspired menu where we suggest you try new things and we're confident you won't be sorry! Outdoor patio is quieter and has roomier seating, if weather allows.
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Canon | East Sacramento
1719 34th St
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For Foodies! An inspired menu where we suggest you try new things and we're confident you won't be sorry! Outdoor patio is quieter and has roomier seating, if weather allows.
Started and supported by fans of the mothership in Folsom, this place has inspired food and beverage menu. These folks really CARE about their food. WARNING: It can get loud during busy dinner times. Brunch here is wonderful, too.
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Hawks Public House
1525 Alhambra Blvd
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Started and supported by fans of the mothership in Folsom, this place has inspired food and beverage menu. These folks really CARE about their food. WARNING: It can get loud during busy dinner times. Brunch here is wonderful, too.
Vegetarian food for EVERYONE. Delicious and creative and every meat lover we've taken there loves it. Order from a "comfort food" rich menu or sign up for the Chef's choice multi course "event." It's all good and you won't miss the meat! Whimsical hours so check first to make sure they are open.
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Mother Restaurant
2319 K St
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Vegetarian food for EVERYONE. Delicious and creative and every meat lover we've taken there loves it. Order from a "comfort food" rich menu or sign up for the Chef's choice multi course "event." It's all good and you won't miss the meat! Whimsical hours so check first to make sure they are open.
It's a few blocks from us tucked away in walkable neighborhood. Authentic Caribbean - Creole. Must try: Shrimp cocktail, jerk chicken, key lime pie.
Célestin's Restaurant
3610 McKinley Blvd
It's a few blocks from us tucked away in walkable neighborhood. Authentic Caribbean - Creole. Must try: Shrimp cocktail, jerk chicken, key lime pie.
Not your typical tex mex. Owner and staff who care about you and your food. Easy walk. Good value and portions.
Cielito Lindo Mexican Gastronomy
3672 J St
Not your typical tex mex. Owner and staff who care about you and your food. Easy walk. Good value and portions.
Tasty authentic & traditional mexican. Casual sit in or carry out and cheap.
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Mid-Town Taqueria
3754 J St
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Tasty authentic & traditional mexican. Casual sit in or carry out and cheap.
EXCELLENT everything. Try the Specials in the evening, they never disappoint. Wood fired pizzas are a specialty. Lots of beer on tap. Busy so try to plan your visit accordingly. If you need quieter table, sit outside.
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OneSpeed
4818 Folsom Blvd
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EXCELLENT everything. Try the Specials in the evening, they never disappoint. Wood fired pizzas are a specialty. Lots of beer on tap. Busy so try to plan your visit accordingly. If you need quieter table, sit outside.
A favorite!! Good everything. Trendy, hip decor. Eat inside or outside. BEST DEAL NIGHTLY: Dinner for 2 includes a bottle of wine: $25.00!! We often carry out and enjoy at home.
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Hot Italian Restaurant
1627 16th St
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A favorite!! Good everything. Trendy, hip decor. Eat inside or outside. BEST DEAL NIGHTLY: Dinner for 2 includes a bottle of wine: $25.00!! We often carry out and enjoy at home.
GREAT place to hang out, have fun and eat good food (especially brunch for us!!!). Across from Capitol Park and downtown. Busy but LOTS of seating inside and out. Check the unique patio!
15 L St
15 L Street
GREAT place to hang out, have fun and eat good food (especially brunch for us!!!). Across from Capitol Park and downtown. Busy but LOTS of seating inside and out. Check the unique patio!

Drinks & Nightlife

They vary artists & bands to attract all generations. Sometimes the groups are for the young & hip, sometimes they are for the young at heart & nostalgic
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Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub
2708 J Street
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They vary artists & bands to attract all generations. Sometimes the groups are for the young & hip, sometimes they are for the young at heart & nostalgic
Varied artists & bands. Local venue in the trending R Street Corridor neighborhood
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Ace of Spades
1417 R St
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Varied artists & bands. Local venue in the trending R Street Corridor neighborhood

Arts & Culture

Iconic Art Deco Theater in Downtown not far from Golden One Center & new DOCO Plaza. This is where you go to see very high quality performers who aren't necessarily playing the large venue circuit. Every seat is a good seat so don't be afraid to buy a "cheap seat."
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Crest Theatre, Sacramento, Ca
1013 K St
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Iconic Art Deco Theater in Downtown not far from Golden One Center & new DOCO Plaza. This is where you go to see very high quality performers who aren't necessarily playing the large venue circuit. Every seat is a good seat so don't be afraid to buy a "cheap seat."
On the 2nd Saturday of each month head to Midtown's walking grid. The Art Gallery Tour is the stage upon which we connect with one another and build community. Immerse yourself in local art, local food and bar scene and the locals. Celebrate the diversity that makes Sacramento so special.
2nd Saturday Sacramento
908 21st St
On the 2nd Saturday of each month head to Midtown's walking grid. The Art Gallery Tour is the stage upon which we connect with one another and build community. Immerse yourself in local art, local food and bar scene and the locals. Celebrate the diversity that makes Sacramento so special.
It's small enough to wrap your arms around and interesting enough to feel truly enriched.
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Crocker Art Museum
216 O St
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It's small enough to wrap your arms around and interesting enough to feel truly enriched.
Theater, Music, Improv, Children's/Family Theater. High quality performances, great pricing & last minute tickets, intimate venue (no bad seats).
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B Street Theatre
2700 Capitol Ave
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Theater, Music, Improv, Children's/Family Theater. High quality performances, great pricing & last minute tickets, intimate venue (no bad seats).

Sightseeing

We have a beautiful State Capitol building, Memorials and grounds. Check it out on your own and consider taking a tour! Really stunning at night when it's lit up!
Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall
We have a beautiful State Capitol building, Memorials and grounds. Check it out on your own and consider taking a tour! Really stunning at night when it's lit up!

Parks & Nature

It's got everything: Picnic areas, beaches, 34 mile bike trail, ballfields, fishing & boating and more. Our favorite place to ride electric JUMP bikes (get the App and rent all over town). Fun, Scenic and Effortless (seriously!!). One of our favorite things to do with visitors!
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Discovery Park
1600 Garden Hwy
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It's got everything: Picnic areas, beaches, 34 mile bike trail, ballfields, fishing & boating and more. Our favorite place to ride electric JUMP bikes (get the App and rent all over town). Fun, Scenic and Effortless (seriously!!). One of our favorite things to do with visitors!

Shopping

Saturday year round. It's small, intimate and located within the vibrant Midtown walking grid where there are tons of things to do and see.
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Midtown Farmers Market
1050 20th St
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Saturday year round. It's small, intimate and located within the vibrant Midtown walking grid where there are tons of things to do and see.
Biggest Farmers Market in Sac (8th & W). Year round on Sundays. Under the freeway overpass so sheltered in the rain. Easy parking.
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Certified Farmers' Market
1689 Arden Way
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Biggest Farmers Market in Sac (8th & W). Year round on Sundays. Under the freeway overpass so sheltered in the rain. Easy parking.
It's an ambitious, creative and evolving reimagining of Downtown Sacramento Plaza area that the Golden One Center anchors. In addition to some new concepts for eating and shopping, check out the art installation that winds its way from the Arena to the Plaza. Lots of places to sit and the sound installation is an intriguing background for people watching.
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Westfield Downtown Plaza
405 K St
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It's an ambitious, creative and evolving reimagining of Downtown Sacramento Plaza area that the Golden One Center anchors. In addition to some new concepts for eating and shopping, check out the art installation that winds its way from the Arena to the Plaza. Lots of places to sit and the sound installation is an intriguing background for people watching.
It's historic. On the River. Quaint. Has something for everyone. Easily connects to Downtown Commons via an underground tunnel that highlights a history of sacramento's founders and leaders. Has one of the best train museums in the country.
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Old Sacramento
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It's historic. On the River. Quaint. Has something for everyone. Easily connects to Downtown Commons via an underground tunnel that highlights a history of sacramento's founders and leaders. Has one of the best train museums in the country.

Essentials

Walk friendly directions: Cross H Street and continue down 35th to J Street. Go right and the store will be a couple blocks up on your left.
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Safeway
1814 19th St
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Walk friendly directions: Cross H Street and continue down 35th to J Street. Go right and the store will be a couple blocks up on your left.
Really nice neighborhood grocery store that stocks a lot of local specialties (like Pies and baked goods from Freeport Bakery) in addition to a solid selection of everything else. A casual 15 minute walk through our charming neighborhood gets you there. Small eatery inside has bar, food and Gunther's Ice Cream (another local favorite).
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Compton's Market
4065 McKinley Blvd
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Really nice neighborhood grocery store that stocks a lot of local specialties (like Pies and baked goods from Freeport Bakery) in addition to a solid selection of everything else. A casual 15 minute walk through our charming neighborhood gets you there. Small eatery inside has bar, food and Gunther's Ice Cream (another local favorite).
GREAT Co-op. Plenty of parking, wonderful food, smoothie & coffee bars and places to sit & enjoy. Groceries. Light rail station and R Street Corridor nearby.
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Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R St
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GREAT Co-op. Plenty of parking, wonderful food, smoothie & coffee bars and places to sit & enjoy. Groceries. Light rail station and R Street Corridor nearby.