Guidebook for Sacramento
Food Scene
Great neighborhood Thai spot! Delicious food an pleasant atmosphere. About a 20-minute walk from our house.
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Thai Palace
3262 J StGreat neighborhood Thai spot! Delicious food an pleasant atmosphere. About a 20-minute walk from our house.
Great BBQ for sandwiches, although more of a pick-up-and-go place - not a sit and linger atmosphere. 10 minute walk
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Roxie Deli & Barbeque
3340 C StGreat BBQ for sandwiches, although more of a pick-up-and-go place - not a sit and linger atmosphere. 10 minute walk
Amazing breakfast/brunch. Get there early or be prepared to wait. Less than 10 minutes walking from our house.
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Orphan
3440 C StAmazing breakfast/brunch. Get there early or be prepared to wait. Less than 10 minutes walking from our house.
There is a Starbucks literally right next door if you prefer Starbucks. Both have plenty of space.
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Peet's Coffee
3711 J StThere is a Starbucks literally right next door if you prefer Starbucks. Both have plenty of space.
Tiferet Coffee House
3020 H Streeta locally owned alternative to the big coffee shops - really cute
Sushi Café
1221 Alhambra Blvdour go-to sushi spot in the neighborhood
Unique sit-down Mexican food. May even have acoustic music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Cielito Lindo Mexican Gastronomy
3672 J StUnique sit-down Mexican food. May even have acoustic music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Devine Gelateria & Café
1221 19th Stbest gelato ever!
Mulvaney's B&L
1215 19th StFancy farm-to-fork fare. Make a reservation: (916) 441-6022
Everything Else
This 23-mile paved bike path is a Sacramento treasure - great for running or biking. For more info and a map: http://www.arpf.org
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American River Parkway
This 23-mile paved bike path is a Sacramento treasure - great for running or biking. For more info and a map: http://www.arpf.org
Rose garden, 1-mile dirt running path, playground, library, free yoga every Saturday morning (see our post description for more details)
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I-McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdRose garden, 1-mile dirt running path, playground, library, free yoga every Saturday morning (see our post description for more details)
This is the place to go for amazing fruits and veggies from the nation's breadbasket. Much better deals than grocery stores! Sunday mornings year-round.
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Certified Farmers' Market
1689 Arden WayThis is the place to go for amazing fruits and veggies from the nation's breadbasket. Much better deals than grocery stores! Sunday mornings year-round.
Closest wine-tasting destination to Sacramento - just 20 minutes away, this converted sugar mill now houses about a dozen wineries. Only open until 5pm, and not everyday: http://oldsugarmill.com
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I-Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow AveClosest wine-tasting destination to Sacramento - just 20 minutes away, this converted sugar mill now houses about a dozen wineries. Only open until 5pm, and not everyday: http://oldsugarmill.com
Sightseeing
Cute historic district of Sacramento, definitely well worth a visit. The Railroad Museum is well-liked. Best spots to dine: Firehouse or Ten22 (sit down/formal), Rio City, the Delta Steamboat (casual)
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Old Sacramento
Cute historic district of Sacramento, definitely well worth a visit. The Railroad Museum is well-liked. Best spots to dine: Firehouse or Ten22 (sit down/formal), Rio City, the Delta Steamboat (casual)
The Capitol is open daily and has free tours on the hour between 9am-4pm. http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/the-museum/general-info
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California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StThe Capitol is open daily and has free tours on the hour between 9am-4pm. http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/the-museum/general-info
Essentials
Compton's Market
4065 McKinley BlvdConvenient but pricey - a 5-minute walk from our house
Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom Blvdgotta love trader joe's