Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Places to go in Sacramento
28 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Ancil Hoffman Park
Noted golf course, nature center & trails featured at a riverfront preserve with ancient oak trees.
6700 Tarshes Dr, Carmichael, CA 95608, USA
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Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead
150 CA-193, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
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Bohemian Park
3130 Wright St, Sacramento, CA 95821, USA
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California State Capitol Park
Scenic city green space with monuments, memorials, flower gardens & walking paths.
1300 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park
Pilot Hill, CA 95664, USA
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Discovery Park
302-acre park featuring a 32-mile bike trail, ball fields, picnic sites, fishing & boat launches.
Sacramento, CA 95833, USA
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more.
7755 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
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Garcia Bend Park
Scenic riverfront park with a playground, soccer fields, tennis court & a boat launch.
7654 Pocket Rd, Sacramento, CA 95831, USA
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Hidden Falls Regional Park
Scenic warren of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid foothills & waterfalls.
7587 Mears Pl, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
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Howe Community Park
Green space with playgrounds & picnic tables, plus areas for softball, soccer, volleyball & tennis.
2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA
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Howe River Access
7929 La Riviera Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
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Lake Clementine Trail
139 Old Foresthill Rd, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
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McClatchy Park
Veteran city park with an amphitheater, sports fields & courts, public pool & playground.
3500 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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McKinley Park
Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails.
601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
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McKinley Rose Garden
Tranquil spot, available for weddings & events, featuring 1,200+ rose bushes, paths & benches.
3255 H St, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
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Miller Regional Park
Peaceful community destination provides a marina, boat ramp, riverfront picnic tables & green space.
2701 Marina View Dr, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
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Mississippi Bar
Lakeside nature reserve home to peacocks & deer, popular for horseback riding, hikes & kayaking.
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
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Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area
Scenic park with a stretch of riverfront facing the dam, undeveloped terrain & long bike trails.
1912 Hazel Ave, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA
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North Natomas Regional Park
Multi-use park with various ball fields & kids' play areas, open space & an amphitheater.
4989 Natomas Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95835, USA
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Old Sacramento State Historic Park
111 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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River Bend Park
444-acre riverfront park features rafting, equestrian & hiking trails, picnicking space & wildlife.
2300 Rod Beaudry Dr, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA
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Shasta Community Park
Expansive community park & library with amenities, including numerous fields, trails & playgrounds.
7407 Imagination Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA
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Southside Park
City park with a pond in the center, featuring an elaborate playground, trails & public art.
2115 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
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Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
The oldest restored fort in the U.S. depicts pioneer life via costumed docents, programs & exhibits.
2701 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA