Sacramento California Hotels - City Information

If you had to choose a place to visit, would a city with over three-quarters of its days sunny and very little rain interest you? Consider the capital city of California with loads of attractions, activities and numerous Sacramento, CA hotels for your next vacation. Prosperous from the days of the California Gold Rush, the city’s metropolitan area is considered one of the most livable regions in America and is a wonderful place to explore.

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers a variety of non-stop destinations, over ten airlines to serve the area and a number of adjacent Sacramento, California hotels from which to choose.The American and the Sacramento Rivers intersect here as do Interstates 5 and 80. Just northeast of San Francisco, with National Forests running up and down the state to the east, the area is easy to get to and within driving distance of the ocean and mountains – perfect!  As always, the car is king in California since the state is quite large and there is so much to do and see in every direction. Public transportation, bus and light rail service, make getting around Sacramento itself a breeze. Visitors will find practically every chain hotel available; please use the tools available on this City Guide to help you search for accommodations in the right locale at the best price for your budget.

If you have an interest in government, tour the Sacramento Capitol building and see the California legislature in action. The Gold Rush Era Historic District is located in Old Sacramento along the banks of the Sacramento River and offers shopping, dining and galleries. Additionally, you can tour five museums and see several landmarks in this district. For incredibly beautiful architecture, visit the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, built in 1889, which is available for guided tours after select Masses.

The Discovery Museum Science and Space Center gives children a hands-on experience with its various exhibits, while the California State Indian Museum displays a collection of California Indian baskets and offers you the opportunity to actually use some of the Indian tools. You might also enjoy the country’s most popular Railroad Museum for a steam-powered locomotive ride.

Sports enthusiasts need look no farther than ARCO Arena for Sacramento Kings action. You can choose from over 40 area courses for a round of golf and several casinos are available for you to try your luck at poker and other games.

Take the family to Fairytale Town, a children’s play park and outdoor museum where they can shimmy down Jack’s Beanstalk, play Cinderella in a real carriage and meet Peter Rabbit – what a unique experience! A visit to nearby vineyards and wineries can get you very relaxed while a bike ride along 32 miles of trails along the river will get your heart pumping.

A city like Sacramento may seem like it’s just another state capital revolving around government, but it is really much more than that. Blue skies, lots of history and a great California location combine to welcome you to Sacramento for your next vacation!