Guidebook for Sacramento
Food Scene
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailHigh end steakhouse. Expensive, but delicious.
La Rosa Blanca
2813 Fulton AveDelicious food. Friendly and fast wait staff. Mariachis on the weekends. Fun!
Strings Italian Cafe
4104 Manzanita AveIt's close to the house, easy to get seated, and the food is pretty good.
Cricket Country Kitchen
4745 Auburn BlvdOne of the highest rated Chinese Restaurants in the Sacramento area.
Silver Garden & Mongolian BBQ
4321 Madison AveNo frills Mongolian Barbeque. Good sauces.
Tasty steaks, and delicious mashed potatoes. Pricey.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
501 Pavilions LnTasty steaks, and delicious mashed potatoes. Pricey.
A hole in the wall, real BBQ place. Warning, it is small with limited seating and closes early. The food is yummy though.
D'Miller's Famous BBQ
7305 Fair Oaks BlvdA hole in the wall, real BBQ place. Warning, it is small with limited seating and closes early. The food is yummy though.
Crazy Sushi
Tiny restaurant. Very good sushi.
Don't let the outside fool you. The inside is clean and the food is good.
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Noble Vegetarian
5049 College Oak DrDon't let the outside fool you. The inside is clean and the food is good.
A southern California classic. Burgers, fries, and cola. Simple menu, low price.
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In-N-Out Burger
4600 Madison AveA southern California classic. Burgers, fries, and cola. Simple menu, low price.
Huge servings of ice cream dripping with sauce. Great on a hot day.
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Leatherby's Family Creamery
2333 Arden WayHuge servings of ice cream dripping with sauce. Great on a hot day.
Outstanding Vietnamese Food. http://www.starginger.com/lemon-grass-restaurant
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Lemon Grass Restaurant
601 Munroe StOutstanding Vietnamese Food. http://www.starginger.com/lemon-grass-restaurant
The Fat Family run a Sacramento Restaurant dynasty. Frank Fat's was award the James Beard award in 2013, one of 5 in the US in 2013. I don't like banana cream pie, but if you do, this is the place.
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Frank Fat's
806 L StThe Fat Family run a Sacramento Restaurant dynasty. Frank Fat's was award the James Beard award in 2013, one of 5 in the US in 2013. I don't like banana cream pie, but if you do, this is the place.
Another restaurant owned by the Fat Family of Sacramento. Good food. More casual than Frank Fat's. http://www.fatsrestaurants.com/
Fat City Bar & Café
1001 Front StAnother restaurant owned by the Fat Family of Sacramento. Good food. More casual than Frank Fat's. http://www.fatsrestaurants.com/
Greg Paragary has another Sacramento restaurant dynasty. They're all good. If he tries one and it isn't as successful as he wants, he reimagines it into another restaurant.
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PARAGARY’S
1401 28th StGreg Paragary has another Sacramento restaurant dynasty. They're all good. If he tries one and it isn't as successful as he wants, he reimagines it into another restaurant.
Cafe Bernardo has good food for a reasonable prices. There are 3 locations in the downtown area. This one is my favorite of the 3. The others are on 10th and K and 15th and R. Get the french toast.
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Cafe Bernardo - Midtown
2730 Capitol AveCafe Bernardo has good food for a reasonable prices. There are 3 locations in the downtown area. This one is my favorite of the 3. The others are on 10th and K and 15th and R. Get the french toast.
Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J StNothing but dessert. Beautiful fabulous desserts.
Comfort food (Chicken and Waffles, Mac 'n Cheese). Relaxed surroundings. Recommend.
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Cafeteria 15L
1116 15th StComfort food (Chicken and Waffles, Mac 'n Cheese). Relaxed surroundings. Recommend.
Great pizza, full bar, rock and roll, and a truck coming into the restaurant. What more could you want.
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Pizza Rock
1020 K StGreat pizza, full bar, rock and roll, and a truck coming into the restaurant. What more could you want.
Fresh salads (choose your own ingredients), roasted meats for sandwiches. A great choice if you are on the go. One of several locations in Sacramento.
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Jack's Urban Eats
4730 Natomas BoulevardFresh salads (choose your own ingredients), roasted meats for sandwiches. A great choice if you are on the go. One of several locations in Sacramento.
In the Citizen Hotel. Farm to table cuisine. Seasonally prepared items. Good wine list. Pricey.
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Grange
926 J StIn the Citizen Hotel. Farm to table cuisine. Seasonally prepared items. Good wine list. Pricey.
Ambrosia Café
1030 K StA nice cafe with sidewalk seating near the State Capitol. Good food.
Imported coffee. Lots of different kinds. Same goes for tea.
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Temple Coffee Roasters
1010 9th StImported coffee. Lots of different kinds. Same goes for tea.
I've never seen anyone naked in here. Coffee lovers like this place anyway.
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Naked Lounge
1500 Q StI've never seen anyone naked in here. Coffee lovers like this place anyway.
Good food. Nice ambiance. Nice patio. I usually get the chop salad for lunch. The bread is really good too. Across from Memorial Auditorium.
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Lucca
1615 J StGood food. Nice ambiance. Nice patio. I usually get the chop salad for lunch. The bread is really good too. Across from Memorial Auditorium.
The food here is fantastic. Owned by the Selland Family, who also own The Kitchen (where you have to get reservations a month ahead). Classy place in downtown. http://www.elladiningroomandbar.com/
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Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K StThe food here is fantastic. Owned by the Selland Family, who also own The Kitchen (where you have to get reservations a month ahead). Classy place in downtown. http://www.elladiningroomandbar.com/
Sandra Dee's | Bar-B-Que & Seafood
Good barbeque reasonably priced.
Nido
1409 R StGreat homemade ice cream sandwiches.
The Porch Restaurant & Bar
1815 K StNew restaurant. Good low country southern food.
Firehouse
1112 2nd StAlways excellent. Nice place for a special date.
Plan B Restaurant
555 La Sierra DriveFrench Restaurant. The mussels are outstanding.
Vinoteca | Restaurant & Bar
3535 Fair Oaks BlvdA nice Italian restaurant. Good food.
Pizzazz - New York Pizza
3708 Auburn BoulevardClose to home. Decent pizza.
Xochimilco | Finest Méxican Restaurant and Grille, Catering
4904 Auburn BoulevardIt's close by. Large menu.
Blue Sky Chinese Restaurant
7323 Fair Oaks BlvdClose and convenient. The highest rated Chinese restaurant in the area.
Andy Nguyen's | Vegetarian Restaurant
2007 BroadwayExcellent vegetarian selections.
Skip's Kitchen
4717 El Camino AveGood burgers and sandwiches.
Starbucks
610 Watt AveOne of the close by Starbucks.
Starbucks
610 Watt AveOne of the close by Starbucks.
Starbucks
610 Watt AveAnother close Starbucks. Outside seating.
Small family owned restaurant. Very good burgers and generous portions. Try the onion rings.
Flip.n.Shake
4708 Auburn BlvdSmall family owned restaurant. Very good burgers and generous portions. Try the onion rings.
Milagro has several restaurants and a mexican market. The concept is similar to the Oxbow Market in Napa or the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
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Milagro Centre
6241 Fair Oaks BlvdMilagro has several restaurants and a mexican market. The concept is similar to the Oxbow Market in Napa or the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Everything Else
Built in 1887 and modeled the cathedral after L'Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite in Paris. The Italian Renaissance cathdral was closed from 2003-2005 for a $34 M restoration. The results are stunning.
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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
1019 11th StBuilt in 1887 and modeled the cathedral after L'Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite in Paris. The Italian Renaissance cathdral was closed from 2003-2005 for a $34 M restoration. The results are stunning.
Carmichael Park
5750 Grant AveA nice shady park with a bandstand, pool, large dog park.
My favorite white water rafting company. It about a 45 minute drive from here to my house. Great river guides. Fun times, and they've never drowned me or my kids.
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
My favorite white water rafting company. It about a 45 minute drive from here to my house. Great river guides. Fun times, and they've never drowned me or my kids.
Rent kayaks, motor boats, canoes, and bikes. Enjoy Lake Natoma and the bike trail. http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/faq.html
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Sacramento State Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel AveRent kayaks, motor boats, canoes, and bikes. Enjoy Lake Natoma and the bike trail. http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/faq.html
Always lots of stuff going on at the Convention Center and Community Theater (live theater), including touring companies of Broadway shows.
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SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1401 J StAlways lots of stuff going on at the Convention Center and Community Theater (live theater), including touring companies of Broadway shows.
Home of the California State Fair and other exhibitions throughout the year.
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Cal Expo
Home of the California State Fair and other exhibitions throughout the year.
Wells Fargo Bank
5051 Auburn BlvdClosest Wells Fargo Bank. It is a commercial center, but there is an ATM.
Sightseeing
The Old Sacramento Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District. Virtually all the buildings date from the 19th century, and are similar to their original appearance.
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Old Sacramento
The Old Sacramento Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District. Virtually all the buildings date from the 19th century, and are similar to their original appearance.
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park DrLions and tigers and bears...
I've been to a lot of State Capitols. The restoration of this one is truly outstanding. The park is also lovely, and the rose garden is gorgeous at the right time of year. Several memorials.
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California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StI've been to a lot of State Capitols. The restoration of this one is truly outstanding. The park is also lovely, and the rose garden is gorgeous at the right time of year. Several memorials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another good Paragary Restaurant. Former Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger frequented this one.
Esquire Grill
1213 K StAnother good Paragary Restaurant. Former Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger frequented this one.
Entertainment & Activities
Mini golf and an arcade. Fun on a warm Sacramento night. Plus it's close to my house.
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Scandia Fun Center
5070 Hillsdale BlvdMini golf and an arcade. Fun on a warm Sacramento night. Plus it's close to my house.
Pretend you're a Blue Angel. See lots of planes! http://www.aerospaceca.org/
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Aerospace Museum of California
3200 Freedom Park DrPretend you're a Blue Angel. See lots of planes! http://www.aerospaceca.org/
A fun water park. Float the Lazy River or fall into the toilet bowl hat is the Voooooooortex......
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Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
1893 Taylor RdA fun water park. Float the Lazy River or fall into the toilet bowl hat is the Voooooooortex......
A nice junior museum focusing on space exploration.
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Powerhouse Science Center
400 Jibboom StreetA nice junior museum focusing on space exploration.
Home of the Sacramento River Cats AAA baseball team (farm team for the Oakland As). Tickets are $9.50 to $65. $9.50 gets you space on the lawn in right field. Try the garlic fries.
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Raley Field
400 Ballpark DrHome of the Sacramento River Cats AAA baseball team (farm team for the Oakland As). Tickets are $9.50 to $65. $9.50 gets you space on the lawn in right field. Try the garlic fries.
JB Ranch
8444 El Modena AveHorseback riding.
See how Jelly Bellys are made, and buy a bag of Bellyflops cheap.
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Jelly Belly Candy Company
1 Jelly Belly LnSee how Jelly Bellys are made, and buy a bag of Bellyflops cheap.
This used to be Marine World. Then is was Marine World-Africa USA. Many of the animals are now gone, but there are lots of big roller coasters.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds DrThis used to be Marine World. Then is was Marine World-Africa USA. Many of the animals are now gone, but there are lots of big roller coasters.
Arts & Culture
Lots of screens including 3D. First run movies. Easy parking. Close to my house (you can leave my house at the published start time and get in your seat before the feature begins).
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Century 16 Greenback Lane and XD
6233 Garfield AveLots of screens including 3D. First run movies. Easy parking. Close to my house (you can leave my house at the published start time and get in your seat before the feature begins).
Art Deco theater built in 1946. The theater has been beautifully restored. It features old and art house movies, live music, comedy shows, and lectures. http://thecrest.com/
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Crest Theatre, Sacramento, Ca
1013 K StArt Deco theater built in 1946. The theater has been beautifully restored. It features old and art house movies, live music, comedy shows, and lectures. http://thecrest.com/
To see movies up close and personal. The screen is huge.
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Esquire Imax Theater
1211 K StTo see movies up close and personal. The screen is huge.
Art house and foreign movies. The fantastic Tower Cafe is next door, and the site of the original Tower Records is across the street.
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The Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park DrArt house and foreign movies. The fantastic Tower Cafe is next door, and the site of the original Tower Records is across the street.
Summer theater of high caliber. It is a theater in the round. Until a few years ago, the shows were under a large circus tent, but now you get air conditioning in a real building. A tradition!
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Broadway At Music Circus
1419 H StSummer theater of high caliber. It is a theater in the round. Until a few years ago, the shows were under a large circus tent, but now you get air conditioning in a real building. A tradition!
Small and excellent contemporary theater. Three shows usually. Small theaters with intimate feel.
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B Street Theatre
2700 Capitol AveSmall and excellent contemporary theater. Three shows usually. Small theaters with intimate feel.
Shopping
Hah! Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and Williams Sonoma--all within a few steps. And a DSW and Sur La Table across the street at the Fountains. What's not to love?
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Wet Seal
1151 Galleria BoulevardHah! Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and Williams Sonoma--all within a few steps. And a DSW and Sur La Table across the street at the Fountains. What's not to love?
A can a week is all they ask. California is the largest almond producer in the world and Sacramento is the almond capitol. This packing facility has a gift shop and display.
Blue Diamond Growers - Corporate Campus
1802 C StA can a week is all they ask. California is the largest almond producer in the world and Sacramento is the almond capitol. This packing facility has a gift shop and display.
Several blocks of outlet stores, including Restoration Hardware (furniture and other stuff). Shopper's heaven.
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Vacaville Premium Outlets
321 Nut Tree RdSeveral blocks of outlet stores, including Restoration Hardware (furniture and other stuff). Shopper's heaven.