Guidebook for Sacramento
Entertainment & Activities
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park DrA great place to take the kids.
One of the only grand old theaters left in Sacramento is right here in Land Park.
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The Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park DrOne of the only grand old theaters left in Sacramento is right here in Land Park.
William Land Golf Course
1701 Sutterville Rd9 Hole course right in the park.
Small amusement park for the little ones. Near he pony rides.
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Vergnügungspark Funderland
1350 17th AveSmall amusement park for the little ones. Near he pony rides.
This is a great little zoo and it's right across the street from Fairy Tale Town and Funderland. It's even within walking distance.
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Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park DrThis is a great little zoo and it's right across the street from Fairy Tale Town and Funderland. It's even within walking distance.
A modern IMAX theater behind the facade of the old Esquire Theater.
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Esquire Imax Theater
1211 K StA modern IMAX theater behind the facade of the old Esquire Theater.
The Crest Theater looks almost as it did when it opened in 1947. It is absolutely stunning. There are movies, bands and much more that play at The Crest. Consider yourself lucky if you have to opportunity to see a show in this grand movie palace.
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Crest Theatre, Sacramento, Ca
1013 K StThe Crest Theater looks almost as it did when it opened in 1947. It is absolutely stunning. There are movies, bands and much more that play at The Crest. Consider yourself lucky if you have to opportunity to see a show in this grand movie palace.
Raley Field
400 Ballpark DrHome of The River Cats Baseball Team.
Food Scene
Riverside Clubhouse
2633 Riverside BlvdGreat food. Nice bar too.
Tower Cafe
1518 BroadwayFamous for their breakfasts. There may be a line.
Great old fashioned coffee shop. They'll take good care of you and your coffee cup will never be empty. Expect a wait on the weekends.
Pancake Circus
2101 BroadwayGreat old fashioned coffee shop. They'll take good care of you and your coffee cup will never be empty. Expect a wait on the weekends.
Oh, their burgers are good. Everything else is too. Yes, this is the place that was on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
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Dad's Kitchen
2968 Freeport BlvdOh, their burgers are good. Everything else is too. Yes, this is the place that was on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
Freeport Bakery
2966 Freeport BlvdThey make the best of everything. This place is famous.
Marie's Donuts
2950 Freeport BlvdThis was my dad's favorite. They do make very good donuts.
Andy Nguyen's | Vegetarian Restaurant
2007 BroadwayGreat Vietnamese Vegetarian Food.
Thai Spice Restaurant
2721 BroadwayThere Thai food is so good. I eat here all the time.
Really good, cheap, Mexican Food. They also have a great salsa bar. Why anyone would choose Taco Bell over Los Jarritos is beyond me.
Los Jarritos
2509 BroadwayReally good, cheap, Mexican Food. They also have a great salsa bar. Why anyone would choose Taco Bell over Los Jarritos is beyond me.
It looks like a dump, and it is, but the food is fabulous. Guy Fierre did a DDD episode on this place. It's right across the street from Channel 10 on Broadway and it's usually packed.
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Jamie's Bar & Grill
427 BroadwayIt looks like a dump, and it is, but the food is fabulous. Guy Fierre did a DDD episode on this place. It's right across the street from Channel 10 on Broadway and it's usually packed.
Ming Dynasty
1211 BroadwayVery popular Chinese Restaurant.
New Canton Restaurant
2523 BroadwayFamous for their Dim Sum.
Masullo Pizza
2711 Riverside BlvdGood authentic Italian pizza.
Giovanni's Old World New York Pizzeria
5924 S Land Park DrIncredible pizza and roasted chicken too.
The best and possibly the only breakfast pizza is their specialty. It's really good too. They deliver.
Buffalo Pizza & Ice Cream Co
2600 21st StreetThe best and possibly the only breakfast pizza is their specialty. It's really good too. They deliver.
The best ice cream in the world. Sandwiches too.
They've just opened up a coffee house next door.
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Vic’s Ice Cream
3199 Riverside BlvdThe best ice cream in the world. Sandwiches too.
They've just opened up a coffee house next door.
Oscar's Very Mexican Food
3061 Freeport BlvdVery Mexican Food.
La Bou Bakery & Cafe
4400 Del Rio RdCoffee House
Great little coffee house just around the corner, next to Vic's Ice Cream. The coffee is great and so is the food.
Vic's Café
3193 Riverside BlvdGreat little coffee house just around the corner, next to Vic's Ice Cream. The coffee is great and so is the food.
Thai Canteen | Midtown
1501 16th StGreat Thai Food. I love this place.
Good southern cooking. Old school and new. I think they make just about the best fried chicken I've ever had. The shrimp and grits is pretty good too. Great find.
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South
2005 11th StGood southern cooking. Old school and new. I think they make just about the best fried chicken I've ever had. The shrimp and grits is pretty good too. Great find.
Jack's Urban Eats
4730 Natomas BoulevardIncredible salads, sandwiches, and other fabulous food.
Old English style pub located in an old warehouse on R Street.
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Fox & Goose Public House and Restaurant
1001 R StOld English style pub located in an old warehouse on R Street.
This is the famous Frank Fats. It's been here for decades and being just a short walk from the Capitol has been a hangout of the legislators and lobbyists for years.
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Frank Fat's
806 L StThis is the famous Frank Fats. It's been here for decades and being just a short walk from the Capitol has been a hangout of the legislators and lobbyists for years.
33rd Street Bistro
3301 Folsom BlvdGreat fresh food. Sandwiches and so much more.
Vallejo's Restaurant
1900 4th StThe best authentic Mexican Food. They really are good!
Thai Basil
2431 J StGreat Thai Food.
Incredible food. If you are ready to splurge for the best, try Lucca's.
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Lucca
1615 J StIncredible food. If you are ready to splurge for the best, try Lucca's.
Biba
2801 Capitol AveBiba's is simply incredible. You won't be disappointed.
New place below The Crest Theater, named in honor of the first theater to occupy the building back in 1909.
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Empress Tavern
1013 K StNew place below The Crest Theater, named in honor of the first theater to occupy the building back in 1909.
The best Chicago Style Pizza anywhere. They are slow, but the pizza is fabulous.
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Zelda's Original Gourmet Pizza
1415 21st StThe best Chicago Style Pizza anywhere. They are slow, but the pizza is fabulous.
Tres Hermanas
2416 K StIncredible authentic Mexican Food. Really good!
Not a health food place. The cheese burgers are made with a huge "skirt" of melted cheese. They are to die for. Featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
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Squeeze Burger
1630 K StNot a health food place. The cheese burgers are made with a huge "skirt" of melted cheese. They are to die for. Featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
Hong Kong Islander
5675 Freeport BlvdGreat Dim Sum.
Taylor's Kitchen
2924 Freeport BlvdGreat food.
Land Parks newest eatery. I just went there the other day and it was quite good.
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Meet & Eat
3445 Freeport BlvdLand Parks newest eatery. I just went there the other day and it was quite good.
Just down Riverside, located at the Westin Hotel on the river.
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Scott's Seafood on the River
4800 Riverside BlvdJust down Riverside, located at the Westin Hotel on the river.
Iron steaks, seafood, chicken, salads Grill
2422 13th StreetGood local steak house.
Esquire Grill
1213 K StGood food. Was one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Favorites.
China Buffet
1315 BroadwayHuge selection and pretty good food.
Essentials
Raley's Pharmacy
4690 Freeport BlvdIt's huge and has everything.
Nice Whole Foods like market. Probably a bit cheaper and they have nice vegetables.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4408 Del Rio RdNice Whole Foods like market. Probably a bit cheaper and they have nice vegetables.
Safeway
1814 19th StNo beer and wine yet, but everything else you would expect, and they are just across the street.
Valero
3211 Riverside BlvdNo beer and wine yet, but everything else you would expect, and they are just across the street.
Images Salon Spa
3175 Riverside BlvdProbably Sacramento's finest day spa, and they are right next door.
Galaxy Nails
3226 Riverside BlvdJust across Riverside if you need your nails done.
This is the nicest specialty grocer in town. When you want the absolute very best and price is no object. Taylor's is the best.
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Taylors Market
2900 Freeport BlvdThis is the nicest specialty grocer in town. When you want the absolute very best and price is no object. Taylor's is the best.
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R StFor the best natural foods, it's The Co-op.
Shopping
Parkside Compounding Pharmacy and Wellness Center
4404 Del Rio RdNice independent drug store & gift shop.
Target
2505 Riverside BlvdIt's convenient.
Macy's
414 K StAcross the street from the new Golden One Center
Drinks & Nightlife
New Helvetia Brewing Company
1730 BroadwayGreat little brewery.
The Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R StSome of the best cocktails in Sacramento.
This is absolutely not a dive bar in the traditional sense. There's a huge aquarium over the bar that live mermaids and mermen swim around in.
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Dive Bar
1016 K StThis is absolutely not a dive bar in the traditional sense. There's a huge aquarium over the bar that live mermaids and mermen swim around in.
One of the first bars to open when Old Sacramento was first established, it's still one of the best. The hamburgers are great. Watch out which bathroom you go into. You'll know what I mean when you get there, but that comment has nothing to do with current politics.
Fanny Ann's Saloon
1023 2nd StOne of the first bars to open when Old Sacramento was first established, it's still one of the best. The hamburgers are great. Watch out which bathroom you go into. You'll know what I mean when you get there, but that comment has nothing to do with current politics.
Distillery
2121 I StGreat old school restaurant and bar. Karaoke every night.
Sacramento's first brew pub. It's still great and the food is even better now than it used to be. Great beer.
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Rubicon Brewing Company
2004 Capitol Ave Sacramento's first brew pub. It's still great and the food is even better now than it used to be. Great beer.
Faces Nightclub
2000 K StSacramento's iconic Gay Bar.
One of Sacramento's oldest, biggest, and most popular Gay Bars.
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The Mercantile Saloon
1928 L StOne of Sacramento's oldest, biggest, and most popular Gay Bars.
A little off the beaten path, but pretty close to here and their beer is great.
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Track 7 Brewing Company
3747 W Pacific AveA little off the beaten path, but pretty close to here and their beer is great.
This is your typical blue collar, old school dive bar. There are a couple of pool tables. All ages of people.
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Round Corner
2333 S StThis is your typical blue collar, old school dive bar. There are a couple of pool tables. All ages of people.
A legislative hangout by day and a neighborhood bar at night. They have great Chinese Food and friendly bartenders.
Simon's Bar & Cafe
1415 16th StA legislative hangout by day and a neighborhood bar at night. They have great Chinese Food and friendly bartenders.
Limelight Bar & Cafe
1014 Alhambra BlvdGreat bar and grill with a card room in back.
The iconic Joe Marty's has reopened ten years after the fire. It's nothing like the old dive that Joe Marty of The Sacramento Solon's opened in '38. It's now a nice upscale sports bar with pretty good food. They just need to bring back Joe Marty's broasted chicken and I'll be happy.
Joe Marty's
1500 BroadwayThe iconic Joe Marty's has reopened ten years after the fire. It's nothing like the old dive that Joe Marty of The Sacramento Solon's opened in '38. It's now a nice upscale sports bar with pretty good food. They just need to bring back Joe Marty's broasted chicken and I'll be happy.
Arts & Culture
An incredible collection of antique and classic cars. I've been a member since it opened.
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California Automobile Museum
2200 Front StAn incredible collection of antique and classic cars. I've been a member since it opened.
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StIncredible art museum.
The most incredible collection of trains and railroading history. This is a must see.
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California State Railroad Museum
125 I StThe most incredible collection of trains and railroading history. This is a must see.
The Music Circus is theater in the round. Many great shows play here every year.
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Broadway At Music Circus
1419 H StThe Music Circus is theater in the round. Many great shows play here every year.
Home of The Sacramento Symphony and The Sacramento Ballet, the Community Center Theater is also host to many other great shows.
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Community Center Theater
1301 L StHome of The Sacramento Symphony and The Sacramento Ballet, the Community Center Theater is also host to many other great shows.
B Street Theatre
2700 Capitol AveGreat live theater.
Sacramento Central Library
828 I StThe main library.
Sightseeing
Sutter’s Fort
2701 L StThe original fort that John Sutter built.
This is Sacramento as it was during the Gold Rush, in a touristy kind of way. There is a lot of interesting history, great restauraunts, bars, the railroad museum, etc. If you've never been, you need to go here.
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Old Sacramento
This is Sacramento as it was during the Gold Rush, in a touristy kind of way. There is a lot of interesting history, great restauraunts, bars, the railroad museum, etc. If you've never been, you need to go here.
The historic Capitol is an incredible building restored to it's original grandeur. There are tours daily.
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California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StThe historic Capitol is an incredible building restored to it's original grandeur. There are tours daily.