Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Greater Sacremento
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a house
California State Capitol which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Crocker Art Museum showing art and modern architecture
Downtown Sacramento

Popular places to visit

Golden 1 Center

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.

Golden 1 Center
California State Capitol

California State Capitol

The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.

California State Capitol
Sacramento Capitol Park which includes a garden

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.

Sacramento Capitol Park
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

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 entertainment choices.

K Street Mall
Crocker Art Museum showing art and modern architecture

Crocker Art Museum

Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.

Crocker Art Museum
Greater Sacremento featuring a church or cathedral

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Activities

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Sacramento River Historic River Cruise

AU$50
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sacramento River Historic River Cruise
Sacramento: Gunslingers Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour

Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

AU$37
per adult
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Sacramento: Pedal Bar Tour with 2 Stops

Sacramento: Pedal Bar Tour with 2 Stops

AU$85
per adult
Sacramento: Pedal Bar Tour with 2 Stops
South Fork, American River - Gorge Run

South Fork, American River - Gorge Run

AU$178
per adult
South Fork, American River - Gorge Run
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

AU$28
per adult
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour

Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour

AU$178
per adult
Sacramento: Historical Old Town and Food Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Sacramento Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
4 out of 5
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$302 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$302
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,945 reviews)
"Very comfortable rooms, some staff could have been friendlier. Great facilities."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Governors Inn Hotel
Governors Inn Hotel
3 out of 5
210 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,788 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
4 out of 5
500 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$391 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$391
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, WiFi (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
"It’s very close to Amtrak station"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
926 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$303 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$303
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, better price than some in the area, but im also always surprised what you get these days for what you spend, not much."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
3 out of 5
300 J St, Sacramento, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$235 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$235
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,370 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
4 out of 5
1122 7th Street, Sacramento, CA
The price is AU$353 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$353
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento

Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

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.

Central Sacramento
Old Sacramento which includes heritage architecture and signage

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 Sacramento History Museum might round out your trip.

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Boulevard Park

When in Boulevard Park, you can plan a visit to Golden 1 Center and Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Boulevard Park
Fort Sutter State Historical Park which includes interior views

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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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.

Curtis Park
Sacramento Zoo featuring zoo animals

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.

Land Park

Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide

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