Guidebook for Sacramento
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This is the jewel of Sacramento. You can walk, run, bike or kayak the American River all the way from Folsom to Sacramento Old Town.
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Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailThis is the jewel of Sacramento. You can walk, run, bike or kayak the American River all the way from Folsom to Sacramento Old Town.
Pizzazz - New York Pizza
3708 Auburn BoulevardTake out pizza. Close to our house.
A great place to rent small boats and paddle boards, and spend a day on Lake Natoma on the American River.
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Sacramento State Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel AveA great place to rent small boats and paddle boards, and spend a day on Lake Natoma on the American River.
Rent an inflatable raft and go on a float trip down the lower American River. Be sure to wear your pfd. Numerous drownings occur every summer.
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River Rat Raft Rental & Bike
4047 Pennsylvania AveRent an inflatable raft and go on a float trip down the lower American River. Be sure to wear your pfd. Numerous drownings occur every summer.
If you want to try white water rafting, I recommend Mariah Wilderness Expeditions. They do tours of the Upper American (class 3/3+) and middle American (class 4). Fill and half day trips.
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
If you want to try white water rafting, I recommend Mariah Wilderness Expeditions. They do tours of the Upper American (class 3/3+) and middle American (class 4). Fill and half day trips.
The train station is undergoing renovation, but is open. It connects with our Light Rail system.
Amtrak & Depot (WB)
401 I StreetThe train station is undergoing renovation, but is open. It connects with our Light Rail system.
The Greyhound Station used to be downtown, but moved to Richard's Blvd a few years ago. It is a nicer facility, but father from most transportation. You can catch a local bus or light rail
Sacramento Bus Station
420 Richards BlvdThe Greyhound Station used to be downtown, but moved to Richard's Blvd a few years ago. It is a nicer facility, but father from most transportation. You can catch a local bus or light rail
This is the closest Light Rail station to our house. It is on the blue line. From here catch the #1 bus southbound. Get off at the Norris St. stop and walk to WInding Way and our house.
Watt/I-80
This is the closest Light Rail station to our house. It is on the blue line. From here catch the #1 bus southbound. Get off at the Norris St. stop and walk to WInding Way and our house.
Food Scene
The food is delicious. The wait staff are friendly and quick. On the weekend there are mariachis to entertain you. Fun!
La Rosa Blanca
2813 Fulton AveThe food is delicious. The wait staff are friendly and quick. On the weekend there are mariachis to entertain you. Fun!
Small locally owned restaurant. Good burgers and generous portions. Try the onion rings.
Flip.n.Shake
4708 Auburn BlvdSmall locally owned restaurant. Good burgers and generous portions. Try the onion rings.
Starbucks
610 Watt AvePeople like Starbucks
Starbucks
610 Watt AvePeople like Starbucks
Starbucks
610 Watt AvePeople like Starbucks
Small locally owned restaurant. They serve burgers, other hot sandwiches, sodas, fries and drinks. The burgers are large and very tasty. It is a local favorite.
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Skip's Kitchen
4717 El Camino AveSmall locally owned restaurant. They serve burgers, other hot sandwiches, sodas, fries and drinks. The burgers are large and very tasty. It is a local favorite.
Xochimilco | Finest Méxican Restaurant and Grille, Catering
4904 Auburn BoulevardClosest Mexican Restaurant to our house.
Vinoteca | Restaurant & Bar
3535 Fair Oaks BlvdGood Italian Food.
Plan B Restaurant
555 La Sierra DriveWonderful selection of mussels.
One of Sacramento's very nice restaurants in Old Sacramento. Elegant decor. Not a place to go in jeans.
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Firehouse
1112 2nd StOne of Sacramento's very nice restaurants in Old Sacramento. Elegant decor. Not a place to go in jeans.
Love this place. Low-down southern cooking. Delicious food.
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The Porch Restaurant & Bar
1815 K StLove this place. Low-down southern cooking. Delicious food.
Nido
1409 R StFresh food. Yummy homemade ice cream sandwiches.
Good ole' barbeque. Basic decor but good food. You can get take out here too.
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Sandra Dee's | Bar-B-Que & Seafood
Good ole' barbeque. Basic decor but good food. You can get take out here too.
Smokey Oaks Tavern
9634 Fair Oaks BlvdMenu changes weekly depending on what's in season.
A large water park right down the road. Lots of water slides and a lazy river.
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Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
1893 Taylor RdA large water park right down the road. Lots of water slides and a lazy river.
All they serve is dessert. All kinds of dessert. You can't go wrong with any of them. Open late.
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Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J StAll they serve is dessert. All kinds of dessert. You can't go wrong with any of them. Open late.
Esquire Grill
1213 K StArnold Schwarzenegger frequently dined here when he was California's Governor.
They serve food, but are locally famous for their old fashioned ice cream sundaes. The servings are huge and dripping with sauce.
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Leatherby's Family Creamery
2333 Arden WayThey serve food, but are locally famous for their old fashioned ice cream sundaes. The servings are huge and dripping with sauce.
A family style restaurant open late and close by. Moderately priced. $2 Happy Hour menu.
Brookfields Restaurant | Sacramento
4343 Madison AveA family style restaurant open late and close by. Moderately priced. $2 Happy Hour menu.
Fresh vegetarian options with an asian flavor. One of the closer restaurants to our house.
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Noble Vegetarian
5049 College Oak DrFresh vegetarian options with an asian flavor. One of the closer restaurants to our house.
Crazy Sushi
Good sushi restaurant. Tiny dining room though.
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
6049 Madison AveLarge Tex-Mex restaurant.
Strings Italian Cafe
4104 Manzanita AveLocal chain Italian Restaurant. Easy to get to and reasonably close.
Denny's
300 Bercut DrIt's close and open late.
Denny's
300 Bercut DrIt's close and open late.
It's where we often get pizza. Dependable quality, and they deliver.
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Round Table Pizza
4005 Manzanita AvenueIt's where we often get pizza. Dependable quality, and they deliver.
Closest restaurant to our house. Open 10 am to 9 pm. Hot and cold submarine sandwiches.
Granite's Sub Shop
4443 Auburn BoulevardClosest restaurant to our house. Open 10 am to 9 pm. Hot and cold submarine sandwiches.
Baker Ben's Donuts
3510 Auburn BlvdLocal donut shop with good classic donuts.
Mark & Monica's Family Pizza
4751 Manzanita AveGood, locally owned pizza parlor.
New Rice Bowl
7416 Fair Oaks BlvdTake out Chinese. Good and fast.
Tugboat Fish & Chips
7601 Fair Oaks BlvdTake out or small eat in area. Fish and Chips. Hot and very tasty.
Since 1963: sandwich shop. A Sacramento institution. Famous for their pepper steak sandwiches. Kind of a dive.
Tony Baloney's
5059 College Oak DrSince 1963: sandwich shop. A Sacramento institution. Famous for their pepper steak sandwiches. Kind of a dive.
Boulevard Coffee Roasting Company
7901 Fair Oaks BlvdThey roast their own beans.
Dutch Bros
4625 Manzanita AveCheaper than Starbucks. Open 24 hours.
SB Sports Bar & Grill
5220 Manzanita AveEnglish style pub. Nice atmosphere.
Essentials
This is where I shop for groceries. They have a deli, hot takeout foods, good meat and produce, and excellent customer service.
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Bel Air
4005 Manzanita AveThis is where I shop for groceries. They have a deli, hot takeout foods, good meat and produce, and excellent customer service.
Take, heat and eat meals. Good wine and beer selection.
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Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom BlvdTake, heat and eat meals. Good wine and beer selection.
Upscale grocery store. Great deli. Fantastic cheese selection. Nice wine selection.
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Whole Foods Market
4315 Arden WayUpscale grocery store. Great deli. Fantastic cheese selection. Nice wine selection.
Power Market
4430 Auburn BlvdClose small market. Also sells gasoline.
Shopping
Vacaville Premium Outlets
321 Nut Tree RdMany many shops.
We eat here pretty often when we go downtown. It is a nice place to eat and the food is good.
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Cafeteria 15L
1116 15th StWe eat here pretty often when we go downtown. It is a nice place to eat and the food is good.
The best shopping center in the Sacramento area is actually in Roseville. About a 15 minute drive east of our house.
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Westfield Galleria at Roseville
1151 Galleria BlvdThe best shopping center in the Sacramento area is actually in Roseville. About a 15 minute drive east of our house.
The closest mall to our house is about 10 minutes down the freeway. Anchor stores include Nordstroms, Penneys, Macys, and Sears. Lots of other shops and restaurants.
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Arden Fair
1689 Arden WayThe closest mall to our house is about 10 minutes down the freeway. Anchor stores include Nordstroms, Penneys, Macys, and Sears. Lots of other shops and restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
Amusement park. Lots of roller coasters.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds DrAmusement park. Lots of roller coasters.
Take a tour of the factory that makes Ronald Reagan's favorite jelly beans. Pick up some "belly flops" while you are in the gift shop.
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Jelly Belly Candy Company
1 Jelly Belly LnTake a tour of the factory that makes Ronald Reagan's favorite jelly beans. Pick up some "belly flops" while you are in the gift shop.
Nice small children's space and science museum. Near our house.
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Centro de Ciencias Powerhouse
400 Jibboom StreetNice small children's space and science museum. Near our house.
It's very close to our house, and mini golf is a fun thing to do on a warm Sacramento summer evening. There's also an arcade.
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Scandia Fun Center
5070 Hillsdale BlvdIt's very close to our house, and mini golf is a fun thing to do on a warm Sacramento summer evening. There's also an arcade.
Bowling Alley. Glow bowling at night. They also have laser tag.
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Country Club Lanes
2600 Watt AveBowling Alley. Glow bowling at night. They also have laser tag.
50 lanes. Nicely kept up. Host national level bowling tournaments. Open until 11-1, depending on the day.
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Mardi Gras Lanes
4800 Madison Ave50 lanes. Nicely kept up. Host national level bowling tournaments. Open until 11-1, depending on the day.
Sightseeing
Blue Diamond Growers - Corporate Campus
1802 C StLearn about almonds. Pick some up at the on site gift shop.
At the former McClellan Air Force Base. Close to our house, and a great place to go if you like aviation history.
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Museo Aeroespacial de California
3200 Freedom Park DrAt the former McClellan Air Force Base. Close to our house, and a great place to go if you like aviation history.
Sacramento is California's fourth state capitol The building dates back to the 1800s, and underwent a multi-million dollar restoration. The gardens behind are lovely, especially the rose garden.
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Museo del Capitolio del Estado de California
1315 10th StSacramento is California's fourth state capitol The building dates back to the 1800s, and underwent a multi-million dollar restoration. The gardens behind are lovely, especially the rose garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
The food here is really really good. Not cheap though.
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Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K StThe food here is really really good. Not cheap though.