Guidebook for Sacramento

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Guidebook for Sacramento

Food Scene

Hands down the best coffee in town.
65 locals recommend
Temple Coffee Roasters
1010 9th St
65 locals recommend
Hands down the best coffee in town.
Killer vegan eats and they do brunch!
29 locals recommend
Pushkin's Restaurant
1813 Capitol Ave
29 locals recommend
Killer vegan eats and they do brunch!
Tasty tacos and strong drinks.
61 locals recommend
Zócalo Restaurant Midtown
1801 Capitol Ave
61 locals recommend
Tasty tacos and strong drinks.
I love this place! They make fresh organic juice and smoothies with health in mind. They also carry a few raw bites in the fridge.
11 locals recommend
Sun & Soil Juice Company
1912 P St
11 locals recommend
I love this place! They make fresh organic juice and smoothies with health in mind. They also carry a few raw bites in the fridge.
This spot is just around the corner. They're open late for drinks and have some tasty Chinese food.
Simon's Bar & Cafe
1415 16th St
This spot is just around the corner. They're open late for drinks and have some tasty Chinese food.
This place has great Spanish food, an extensive wine list and they always a live guitar player. They also share a patio with the Kasbah, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. Kasbah has hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. You can't go wrong with either spot!
33 locals recommend
Tapa the World
2115 J St
33 locals recommend
This place has great Spanish food, an extensive wine list and they always a live guitar player. They also share a patio with the Kasbah, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. Kasbah has hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. You can't go wrong with either spot!
Our favorite Thai spot! Really tasty and they have vegan options! They are also really quick.
39 locals recommend
The Coconut On T
1110 T St
39 locals recommend
Our favorite Thai spot! Really tasty and they have vegan options! They are also really quick.
A great spot for a Burger and a Brew! :) No really, the lamb burger with Tzatziki Sauce (make sure you order extra!), Gladiator Fries and a Rapture are a fantastic combo! And they're open late!
86 locals recommend
Burgers and Brew
1409 R St
86 locals recommend
A great spot for a Burger and a Brew! :) No really, the lamb burger with Tzatziki Sauce (make sure you order extra!), Gladiator Fries and a Rapture are a fantastic combo! And they're open late!
Really really good ramen. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, we recommend the Vegan Tan Tan with spinach noodles and extra mushrooms. It's bomb.
17 locals recommend
Ryujin Ramen House
1831 S St
17 locals recommend
Really really good ramen. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, we recommend the Vegan Tan Tan with spinach noodles and extra mushrooms. It's bomb.
They have utterly exceptional fried chicken and modern southern eats. I highly recommend this place.
32 locals recommend
South
2005 11th St
32 locals recommend
They have utterly exceptional fried chicken and modern southern eats. I highly recommend this place.
If Sacramento knows how to do one thing, it's brunch. There are so many places you could go but this iconic spot has always been my favorite. The Madame Cristo is orgasmic. If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside, their patio is beautiful paradise. But do expect a long wait on weekends.
113 locals recommend
Tower Cafe
1518 Broadway
113 locals recommend
If Sacramento knows how to do one thing, it's brunch. There are so many places you could go but this iconic spot has always been my favorite. The Madame Cristo is orgasmic. If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside, their patio is beautiful paradise. But do expect a long wait on weekends.
This is a great hangover cure spot. It's a little dingy but they can mix up an excellent Bloody Mary. The Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy is a favorite. The gravy is so good you might find yourself drinking it.
8 locals recommend
Limelight Bar & Cafe
1014 Alhambra Blvd
8 locals recommend
This is a great hangover cure spot. It's a little dingy but they can mix up an excellent Bloody Mary. The Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy is a favorite. The gravy is so good you might find yourself drinking it.
This place is so good. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A Sacramento favorite. There is always a long wait but it's absolutely worth it!
57 locals recommend
Bacon & Butter
5913 Broadway
57 locals recommend
This place is so good. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A Sacramento favorite. There is always a long wait but it's absolutely worth it!
This place is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. They have great atmosphere with cool paintings of local spots in Sac. I have yet to try their delicious looking brunch but the food I have had is wonderful.
8 locals recommend
VEG Cafe & Bar
2431 J Street
8 locals recommend
This place is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. They have great atmosphere with cool paintings of local spots in Sac. I have yet to try their delicious looking brunch but the food I have had is wonderful.
Such a yummy, healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Vegan options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, toasts, coffee and kombucha. I love everything I've had here. They have another location on 46th and H.
24 locals recommend
Vibe Health Bar
3515 Broadway
24 locals recommend
Such a yummy, healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Vegan options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, toasts, coffee and kombucha. I love everything I've had here. They have another location on 46th and H.
Really great coffee and a really great company. They also have breakfast sandwiches and burritos
18 locals recommend
Pachamama Coffee
919 20th St
18 locals recommend
Really great coffee and a really great company. They also have breakfast sandwiches and burritos
Really good coffee and they have a magical lush patio area to get some work done at.
53 locals recommend
Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st St
53 locals recommend
Really good coffee and they have a magical lush patio area to get some work done at.
Great casual lunch spot. Tons of fresh healthy soup, salad and sandwich options as well as few things for vegetarians and vegans. This is in the Ice Block District where there are a bunch of other restaurants and shops to check out.
9 locals recommend
Mendocino Farms
1610 R St
9 locals recommend
Great casual lunch spot. Tons of fresh healthy soup, salad and sandwich options as well as few things for vegetarians and vegans. This is in the Ice Block District where there are a bunch of other restaurants and shops to check out.
Best sushi in Sac and they even have vegan sushi that is out of this world.
Midtown Sushi
2801 P Street
Best sushi in Sac and they even have vegan sushi that is out of this world.
Great sushi and ramen!
Bento Box Midtown
1600 K St
Great sushi and ramen!
Try this amazing place! It's unique, delicious and they have vegetarian options.
27 locals recommend
Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine
1704 Broadway
27 locals recommend
Try this amazing place! It's unique, delicious and they have vegetarian options.
This is my favorite spot to grab a beer, some really tasty food and sit on a patio on a sunny day.
22 locals recommend
Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse
1322 V St
22 locals recommend
This is my favorite spot to grab a beer, some really tasty food and sit on a patio on a sunny day.
Fantastic fresh bowls, wraps and a huge assortment of teas. Great patio for lunch.
Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
2700 Capitol Ave
Fantastic fresh bowls, wraps and a huge assortment of teas. Great patio for lunch.
Oh man! This place is heaven. Set up like a 50's diner with a jukebox and all. So many desserts to choose from and they're open late.
43 locals recommend
Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J St
43 locals recommend
Oh man! This place is heaven. Set up like a 50's diner with a jukebox and all. So many desserts to choose from and they're open late.
Fondue! Because it's fun-to-do! Sorry, that was cheesy. Lol. All puns aside, this place is delicious and so good for date nights.
8 locals recommend
The Melting Pot - Sacramento
814 15th St
8 locals recommend
Fondue! Because it's fun-to-do! Sorry, that was cheesy. Lol. All puns aside, this place is delicious and so good for date nights.
Great food, vegan options and great selection of wine! A favorite date night spot of ours.
34 locals recommend
Revolution Winery and Kitchen
2831 S St
34 locals recommend
Great food, vegan options and great selection of wine! A favorite date night spot of ours.
This is a fantastic spot is in the R st District. Beautiful decor, great cocktails and a delicious smart menu with vegetarian options.
15 locals recommend
Beast + Bounty
1701 R St
15 locals recommend
This is a fantastic spot is in the R st District. Beautiful decor, great cocktails and a delicious smart menu with vegetarian options.
The best sandwiches in town! Known for their daily BBQ specials. Check out their large craft beer selection and make sure to try the Meatball Mafia!
18 locals recommend
Roxie Deli & Barbeque
3340 C St
18 locals recommend
The best sandwiches in town! Known for their daily BBQ specials. Check out their large craft beer selection and make sure to try the Meatball Mafia!
If you're looking for a brunch spot, this is it! The largest selection of mimosa's and really delicious creative brunch items. If the weather is nice, be sure to sit on the back patio.
25 locals recommend
Mimosa House
5641 J St
25 locals recommend
If you're looking for a brunch spot, this is it! The largest selection of mimosa's and really delicious creative brunch items. If the weather is nice, be sure to sit on the back patio.

Parks & Nature

This is where all the locals access the river.
17 locals recommend
Sutter's Landing Dog Park
20 28th St
17 locals recommend
This is where all the locals access the river.
This a great place to go for a walk, jog or picnic. Lots of plants, rose garden, Vietnam War Memorial and right next to the Capital building.
270 locals recommend
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th St
270 locals recommend
This a great place to go for a walk, jog or picnic. Lots of plants, rose garden, Vietnam War Memorial and right next to the Capital building.
A wonderful spot for walking, jogging, Basketball, Tennis, swimming or relaxing by the Rose Garden.
88 locals recommend
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra Blvd
88 locals recommend
A wonderful spot for walking, jogging, Basketball, Tennis, swimming or relaxing by the Rose Garden.

Essentials

This grocery store is just 2 blocks away! It is a discount store, so product changes all the time but will carry the essentials.
37 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1630 W El Camino Ave
37 locals recommend
This grocery store is just 2 blocks away! It is a discount store, so product changes all the time but will carry the essentials.
This Safeway is nearby and open 24 hours.
109 locals recommend
Safeway
1814 19th St
109 locals recommend
This Safeway is nearby and open 24 hours.
This is the best grocery store around! Their new building is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check out their hot food bar, taqueria, pizza and deli! They are little on the pricier side for groceries, but worth it in my opinion.
101 locals recommend
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R St
101 locals recommend
This is the best grocery store around! Their new building is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check out their hot food bar, taqueria, pizza and deli! They are little on the pricier side for groceries, but worth it in my opinion.
The parking at this location isn't great but the store itself is nice. They have great Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian options and lots of pre-made items if you're on the go.
104 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom Blvd
104 locals recommend
The parking at this location isn't great but the store itself is nice. They have great Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian options and lots of pre-made items if you're on the go.
Who doesn't love Target?! There's one just a few blocks from the apartment.
77 locals recommend
Target
2505 Riverside Blvd
77 locals recommend
Who doesn't love Target?! There's one just a few blocks from the apartment.
I've used this laundromat many times. It's always clean, there are tons of machines and they accept credit cards. They also have drop off service for a decent price if you don't want to sit around and wait.
10 locals recommend
Love Laundry Midtown
2431 K St
10 locals recommend
I've used this laundromat many times. It's always clean, there are tons of machines and they accept credit cards. They also have drop off service for a decent price if you don't want to sit around and wait.

Drinks & Nightlife

LBGTQ friendly. So much fun and a wide variety of music to dance to.
29 locals recommend
Faces Nightclub
2000 K St
29 locals recommend
LBGTQ friendly. So much fun and a wide variety of music to dance to.
Tons of fun to kick someone's butt at an old nostalgic arcade game over drinks and pizza. They also have giant jenga! There is generally a younger crowd here.
40 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
908 K St
40 locals recommend
Tons of fun to kick someone's butt at an old nostalgic arcade game over drinks and pizza. They also have giant jenga! There is generally a younger crowd here.
This place has a fish tank over the bar that real live mermaids swim in! So cool! They also have live music on the weekends.
39 locals recommend
Dive Bar
1016 K St
39 locals recommend
This place has a fish tank over the bar that real live mermaids swim in! So cool! They also have live music on the weekends.
Counrty Western Bar that has live music, line dancing, drinks and Mexican food.
8 locals recommend
Goldfield Trading Post
1630 J St
8 locals recommend
Counrty Western Bar that has live music, line dancing, drinks and Mexican food.
This venue is great because of how small it is. I've seen some great shows here.
33 locals recommend
Ace of Spades
1417 R St
33 locals recommend
This venue is great because of how small it is. I've seen some great shows here.
A cool 1920's Victorian style bar with velvet wallpaper and cocktails from the same era, including Absinthe. They also have live music 5 nights a week, generally jazz, blues and country. Not to mention they have an amazing brunch.
83 locals recommend
The Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R St
83 locals recommend
A cool 1920's Victorian style bar with velvet wallpaper and cocktails from the same era, including Absinthe. They also have live music 5 nights a week, generally jazz, blues and country. Not to mention they have an amazing brunch.
Sacramento’s Premiere Blues Club. Established in 1934, it is one of Sacramento’s oldest bars and is home to the best in local and national blues acts among other styles with live music six days a week. And just down the street from the apartment.
12 locals recommend
Torch Club
904 15th St
12 locals recommend
Sacramento’s Premiere Blues Club. Established in 1934, it is one of Sacramento’s oldest bars and is home to the best in local and national blues acts among other styles with live music six days a week. And just down the street from the apartment.
Play a game of foosball or cornhole while sipping on one of their many German beers and tasty sausages. Great outdoor spot with a fun vibe.
20 locals recommend
Midtown BierGarten
2332 K St
20 locals recommend
Play a game of foosball or cornhole while sipping on one of their many German beers and tasty sausages. Great outdoor spot with a fun vibe.
This is one of the coolest outdoor spots to have a drink. Lots of seating, firepits and small bites.
9 locals recommend
Golden Road Brewing
1830 L St
9 locals recommend
This is one of the coolest outdoor spots to have a drink. Lots of seating, firepits and small bites.

Everything Else

You could park in the parking garage and spend the whole day checking out the cool shops, eating some good food, walking along the water, biking on the trail, having drinks and taking in the history. There is actually a historic tour that will take you underground, it's really neat. Fanny Ann's Saloon is a great watering hole in an old building. Laugh's Unlimited is a fun comedy club that usually has deals on Groupon. The California State Railroad Museum is very interesting. Evangeline's is an eclectic toy and gift shop, as well as a costume shop during Halloween. The Hornblower does River Tours and Murder Mystery dinners. So much to do in this small area!
281 locals recommend
Old Sacramento
281 locals recommend
You could park in the parking garage and spend the whole day checking out the cool shops, eating some good food, walking along the water, biking on the trail, having drinks and taking in the history. There is actually a historic tour that will take you underground, it's really neat. Fanny Ann's Saloon is a great watering hole in an old building. Laugh's Unlimited is a fun comedy club that usually has deals on Groupon. The California State Railroad Museum is very interesting. Evangeline's is an eclectic toy and gift shop, as well as a costume shop during Halloween. The Hornblower does River Tours and Murder Mystery dinners. So much to do in this small area!

Getting Around

Just around the corner if you need a rental.
25 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
722 16th St
25 locals recommend
Just around the corner if you need a rental.

Entertainment & Activities

Sacramento's brand new arena. Catch some epic concerts or a Kings game!
140 locals recommend
Golden 1 Center
500 David J Stern Walk
140 locals recommend
Sacramento's brand new arena. Catch some epic concerts or a Kings game!
This location isn't far from the studio and they host many events mostly throughout the Spring and Summer months including Wednesday Farmer's Market (May-Oct) and Concert in the Park (May-July).
14 locals recommend
Cesar Chavez Park
910 I St
14 locals recommend
This location isn't far from the studio and they host many events mostly throughout the Spring and Summer months including Wednesday Farmer's Market (May-Oct) and Concert in the Park (May-July).
This is such a fun and unique way to spend your time! You follow clues inside a room to try to escape it. It's a little easier with a group because you have more minds trying to solve the puzzles. Bring people you know or meet people there.
Escape Sacramento
1831 I St
This is such a fun and unique way to spend your time! You follow clues inside a room to try to escape it. It's a little easier with a group because you have more minds trying to solve the puzzles. Bring people you know or meet people there.
The home of the Sacramento River Cats! Great place to watch a baseball game.
68 locals recommend
Raley Field
400 Ballpark Dr
68 locals recommend
The home of the Sacramento River Cats! Great place to watch a baseball game.
The local spot to see good flicks.
22 locals recommend
Esquire Imax Theater
1211 K St
22 locals recommend
The local spot to see good flicks.
A wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an old world meets modern bath house. Co-ed. You can drop in for the day for $25 which includes steam, sauna, soak, cold plunge and lounge. They also offer yoga classes and massage. Such a great way to unwind after a stressful day.
12 locals recommend
Asha Urban Baths
2417 27th St
12 locals recommend
A wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an old world meets modern bath house. Co-ed. You can drop in for the day for $25 which includes steam, sauna, soak, cold plunge and lounge. They also offer yoga classes and massage. Such a great way to unwind after a stressful day.
In a stimulant-free environment, gravity, temperature, touch and sound drop to nearly non-existent levels where you float in a tank of 1100 lbs of Epsom salt. A fantastic way to heal your ailments, relax and reconnect with yourself.
10 locals recommend
Capitol Floats - We are open!
3513 Broadway
10 locals recommend
In a stimulant-free environment, gravity, temperature, touch and sound drop to nearly non-existent levels where you float in a tank of 1100 lbs of Epsom salt. A fantastic way to heal your ailments, relax and reconnect with yourself.
There are closer Golf Courses but this one boasts two championship golf courses, teaching facility, private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes five practice greens and two bunkers. They stay open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
8 locals recommend
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
3645 Fulton Ave
8 locals recommend
There are closer Golf Courses but this one boasts two championship golf courses, teaching facility, private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes five practice greens and two bunkers. They stay open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
Nice small zoo close by.
131 locals recommend
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park Dr
131 locals recommend
Nice small zoo close by.