Why go
- Capital city of California, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront.
- Served by Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
History
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California. The county seat of Sacramento County, it is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers in the Sacramento Valley. It is the fourth-most populous city in Northern California, sixth-most populous city in the state, and 35th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 524,943 at the 2020 census. The Sacramento metropolitan area, with 2.46 million residents, is the 27th-largest metropolitan area in the country.
Must-see attractions
28 more attractions in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Where to stay
500 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · sawyerhotel.com
2019 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 · vizcayasacramento.com
1000 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · deltaking.com
300 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · ihg.com
216 Bannon St, Sacramento, CA 95811 · executiveinnsacramentoca.com
1308 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 · hilton.com
100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 · hilton.com
1875 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95819 · hilton.com
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · hyatt.com
800 Stillwater Rd, West Sacramento, CA 95605 · hilton.com
2719 K St, Sacramento, CA 95816 · hyatt.com
1121 15th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · marriott.com
926 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · marriott.com
1122 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · hyatt.com
1782 Tribute Rd, Sacramento, CA 95815 · marriott.com
4422 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817 · marriott.com
2356 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 · choicehotels.com
818 15th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · choicehotels.com
1319 30th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 · royinnsacramento.com
236 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811 · bestwestern.com
350 Bercut Dr, Sacramento, CA 95811 · bestwestern.com
1900 Canterbury Rd, Sacramento, CA 95815 · bestwestern.com
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 405 K Street, 95814 · yardhouse.com
Cafe · Coffee + Creative Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: step-free access · 3193 Riverside… · brewbirdsac.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 3501 Truxel Road, Sacramento, 95834 · locations.in-n-out.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 7385 Greenhaven Drive, Sacramento, 95831 · pizza.dominos.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2800 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, 95834 · locations.chipotle.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2238 Arden Way, Sacramento, 95825 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 6375 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, 95831 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 2101 Alta Arden Expressway, Sacramento, 95825 · chick-fil-a.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-00:00 · 8720 La Riviera Dr., Sacramento, 96826 · locations.dutchbros.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 779 Ikea Court, West Sacramento, 95605 · restaurants.ihop.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 2600 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, 95833 · locations.jamba.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Su 11:00-23:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00 · 1210 Front Street, Sacramento, 95814 · joescrabshack.com
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1600 Ethan Way · kurasushi.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 4985 Watt Avenue, North… · pandaexpress.com
Soft Serve, Taiyaki, Bungeoppang, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 3590 Crocker Drive, 95818 · somisomi.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 3411 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, 95827 · locations.tacobell.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30;Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30;Su 11:30-21:30 · 1910 K Street, Sacramento · osf.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30 · 2901 Advantage Way, 95834 · sizzler.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa-Su 13:00-23:00 · 1829 22nd Street, Sacramento, 95816-7106 · cluckingoodus.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 1601 Broadway, Sacramento, 95818
Wings, Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 2721 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, 95835 · firewings.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 14:00-21:00 · 1346 Fulton Avenue, 95825 · abyssiniasacramento.com
Donut, Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 2417 J Street, Sacramento, 95816 · babesicecreamdonuts.com
Tea, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 2711 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, 95835 · bingsutea.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-19:00 · 801 14th Street · buckhorngrill.com
Asian, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su off Features: air conditioning · 801 14th Street · buddhabowlsandrolls.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 2721 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, 95835 · chaatkafesac.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 09:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-14:00,17:00-21:30 · 1235 Broadway, Sacramento,… · fuji-sacramento.com
Korean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30, Fr 21:00-02:30, Sa 21:00-02:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1431 L Street,… · gogisbbq.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-26:00; Sa-Su 11:00-26:00 · 1023A Front Street, Sacramento, 95814 · honeyandthetrapcat.com
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Tu 07:00-15:00; We-Sa 07:00-15:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 4400 Del Rio Road, 95822 · labou.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 1582 Howe Avenue, 95825 · lazicowusa.com
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 10:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1050 20th Street, Sacramento, 95811 · lowbrausacramento.com
Nepalese, Indian, Himalayan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 3672 J Street, Sacramento, 95816 · newkathmandukitchen.com
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 980 9th Street, Sacramento, 95814 · octopusperu.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 11:30-21:00 · 7600 Greenhaven Drive, 95831 · places.singleplatform.com
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-18:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 1100 Front Street, 95814 · railroadfishchips.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 · 3700 Crocker Drive · thegreatgreekgrill.com
Coffee, Waffle, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1827 I Street, Sacramento, 95811 · themillsacramento.com
Regional, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-00:00; Sa 09:00-00:00; Su 09:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · theporchsacramento.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:59 Features: takeaway · 2737 Arden Way, Sacramento, 95825 · wienerschnitzel.com
Australian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa-Su 09:00-14:00 · 1401 O Street, Sacramento, 95814 · eatcampcove.com
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1501 L Street, Sacramento, 95814 · jujukitchenandcocktails.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 · pinkberry.com
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1420 65th Street, Sacramento, 95819
382 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 11 mi to the centre
Sacramento, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 28 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 28 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C, 737-800, 737-800) · 11 routes: Burbank, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Ontario, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Santa Ana, Seattle
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 737-800) · 7 routes: Denver*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*, San Diego*, Santa Ana*, Seattle*
- United Airlines UA (A320, 737-900, EM2, A319, 737-800, CRJ-700…) · 7 routes: Arcata CA*, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*, Washington
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, 737-800, CRJ) · 6 routes: Boise*, Kahului, Los Angeles*, Palm Springs*, Portland*, Seattle
- American Airlines AA (A321, 737, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Kahului*, Los Angeles*, Phoenix, Seattle*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, 737-800, 737-800, 757, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Guadalajara*, Los Angeles*, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle*
- US Airways US (A321, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Long Beach, New York
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800) · 1 route: Guadalajara
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (767-300) · 1 route: Honolulu
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Guadalajara
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) 4.7 mi to the centre
Sacramento, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
McClellan Airfield (MCC) 7.1 mi to the centre
Sacramento, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) 9.2 mi to the centre
Sacramento, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Rancho Murieta Airport 21 mi to the centre
Rancho Murieta, CA, US
California Highway Patrol Academy Airport 5.7 mi to the centre
West Sacramento, CA, US
Where things are
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping
base map © OSM
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sacramento International Airport (SMF); 35 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SMF has direct flights to 28 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sacramento, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Oakland, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Rail operator
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing