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Once you’ve worked up an appetite, it’s a must that you get a true taste of Sacramento cuisine. Surrounded by 1.5 million acres of farmland, Sacramento is nicknamed America’ Farm-to-Fork Capital . . . and our regional restaurants are serving up fresh flavors that are unmatched.

From 5-star restaurants to casual pizza parlors, your meal is sure to be locally sourced and delicious. And to wash down your meal, don’t forget to sample one of our awardwinning craft beers, sip a glass from one of the more than 200 wineries in our region, or grab a cup from one of our celebrated coffee roasters.

While there’s so much to see, we invite you to consider Sacramento your home-away-from home and enjoy the new tastes, sights and sounds that our city has to offer.

And don’t be afraid to make yourself comfortable – after all, that’s what being in Sacramento is all about.

Thank you again for the chance to serve you during your visit, and please come back to see us soon!

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Dear Friends and Visitors, Welcome to Sacramento! I’m thrilled to tell you that you’ve picked the perfect time to visit our city.

Sacramento offers a piece of just about everything you’d expect from a California destination–great weather, delicious restaurants, plenty of wineries and breweries and an abundance of outdoor activities ready to be explored. But what sets Sacramento apart is the spirit of our community – whether you’re enjoying a meal in an elegant bistro or pedaling for a pint on the SacBrewBike, Sacramento is an approachable place where you can feel comfortable trying something new with people who will feel more like neighbors from home than strangers you just met. In short, the city is ripe with adventure–now it’s just up to you to choose what you’re in the mood for.

So, where to start? Check out our famed Crocker Art Museum, or lose yourself in a midtown gallery. Get in some retail therapy at Downtown Commons (or DOCO, as we call it) or catch a show or game at the Golden 1 Center arena. Hop on a red Jump Bike and tour the city– and be sure to look up while you’re at it–our local mural festival, Wide Open Walls, has added more than 100 works of art to buildings across Sacramento. Tour one of our famed farmers markets or just take a seat in one of our picturesque parks.

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25 Things You Must Do in Sacramento The region teems with possibilities for fun.

This is just the short list.

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City Landmarks

Present, past and future show up in area architecture.

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Through the Grapevine

Wine country surrounds the Sacramento region.

Let’s taste!

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Let’s Go Shopping Malls or independent boutiques provide plenty of retail options.

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All Around Town

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Beautiful neighborhoods grace the Sacramento landscape.

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G U EST AN D R ESOU RCE G U I DE

6 Hello from Mike Testa, Visit Sacramento

15 Welcome to Sacramento!

20 Maps

24 Big Picture

31 Getting Around

32 Resources

34 Calendar of Events

40 Want To Spend the Night?

74 Dining: The Dish on Sacramento

93 Good Sports

94 Attractions: Out and About

useums, Galleries, Venues, M Performing Arts

100 Recreation: Adventures Galore!

arks, Trails, Pools, Golf Courses, P Casinos, Indoor Climbing

104 Nightlife: After Dark

Bars, Beer Halls, Night Clubs

106 Only in Sacramento

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Welcome

Welcome to Sacramento!

Just as our region is famous among farmers for its rich Central Valley soil and plentiful sunshine, Sacramento is lauded by visitors as a fertile playground for fun and enriching activities. It’s a particularly vibrant time for Sacramento, which has been hailed as one of most livable cities in the nation, thanks to its strong economy, ethnic diversity, healthy employment rate and seismic stability. A regional renaissance is underway, with new housing, dining, arts and entertainment options springing up all around the region. Part of this maturation is due to the construction and opening of Golden 1 Center, the $558 million arena that debuted downtown in 2016. Touted as the “greenest” and most technologically advanced in the world, the arena is home to the Sacramento Kings, our city’s NBA team, and it also hosts high-profile concerts and events. With the arena came a spate of new projects: residential properties, commercial spaces, more restaurants, hotels, you name it.

As the center of government in the fifth-largest economy in the world, Sacramento has burgeoned into a hip metropolis with a vibrant cultural scene, replete with theater, music and ballet. You’ll also find literary readings, comedy shows and lots of community festivals that fill parks and riverbanks.

Don’t miss the visual art offerings, either. Artworks painted during the Wide Open Walls mural festival have splashed color throughout the city, and other public art, including the 18-foot-tall Coloring Book #4 sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons, has sprung up around downtown.

Throughout the region, the dining and nightlife scene crackles with energy and innovation. The region’s designation as the Farm-to-Fork Capital of America celebrates its position among some of the greatest agricultural producers in the world. While the farm-to-fork movement is celebrated all around the country, very few places offer a similar bounty to Sacramento, thanks to its Mediterranean climate. From the verdant fields of the Capay Valley just north of town, to the apple orchards of El Dorado County east of it, the region produces an admirable array of fruits, vegetables, livestock and other foodstuffs, and chefs and farmers see each other as partners in what turns up on restaurant plates. Farm-to-fork encompasses everything from sustainably raised caviar to the craft cocktails served at local bars. It’s the grass-fed cattle raised by local restaurateurs for their own kitchens and the heritage hops recently reintroduced to the fields along Interstate 80 for use at the artisanal breweries.

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Sacramento offers much for families and recreationalists in the way of year-round outdoor activities. With several regional parks, including McKinley and William Land, golf courses and gathering spots along the American and Sacramento rivers, the area draws people who love the great outdoors. One local gem: the 32-mile American River Bike Trail, which runs from Old Sacramento to Folsom and beckons not just cyclists but runners, walkers and others who just want to explore along the banks of the river. Cool off at Folsom Lake, where miles of trails wind into the foothills, or Lake Natoma—home of Sacramento State Aquatic Center. The region’s other river, the Sacramento, provides prime boating conditions.

Catch a game while you’re here: The Sacramento Kings play basketball at Golden 1 Center; the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats, play baseball at Raley Field in West Sacramento; and at Cal Expo’s Papa Murphy’s Park, the Sacramento Republic FC puts on a rousing soccer match. A number of other sporting events grace the calendar, including the Amgen Tour of California cycling race and the California International Marathon.

Sacramento is surrounded by some world-renowned destinations, including Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Bay Area, Napa

Valley, Yosemite National Park and Monterey/Carmel, all within a couple hours’ drive. In the foothills, Lodi and the Delta, you’ll find more wine country.

You can see that Sacramento has come a long way from its beginnings as a supply center for gold prospectors who came from around the globe to make their fortunes along the American River (where gold was discovered in Coloma, just east of Sacramento, in 1848). The city sprang up at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers—now Old Sacramento—and over the course of the second half of the 19th century, it withstood floods and fire to become a thriving commercial and railroad hub—and California’s capital.

The best of these early roots have been preserved, from the beautiful Victorian homes and Craftsman bungalows in the central city to the historic district of Old Sacramento, with its wood-plank sidewalks and historical museums. All in all, the richness of history and the vitality of the present combine for a lively visitor experience.

Whatever you do while you’re in town, soak up the spirit of Sacramento, capital of California, City of Trees, River City, Farm-to-Fork Capital of America. As our guest, you’re now part of our story. Welcome to Sacramento! We’re glad you’re here.

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3/28/19 2:47 PM

Big Picture

Make a Wish!—“The Wishing Wall,” painted by Maren Conrad in March 2018, is located on 19th Street between H and I streets.

Photography courtesy of Daniel James / Wide Open Walls

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Just Rosy—An aerial view of the World Peace Rose Garden in Capitol Park Photography by Eli Margetich

Bird’s Eye View—A Fabulous 40s courtyard, as seen from a drone.

Photography by Eli Margetich

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Spectacle in the Sky—Fireworks over the Tower Bridge ring in 2019.

Photography by Felipe Silva

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The Birds—Every evening as the sun sets, crows fly home to the warmth of downtown.

Photography by Gabriel Teague

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Getting Around TRAINS

Barrett Executive Transportation Services (916) 858-1221, gobarrett.com

Sacramento Valley Station 401 I St., Sacramento (877) 974-3322, amtrak.com/stations/sac Open daily 4 a.m.–midnight

Capitol City Limousine (916) 858-1775, capitolcitylimo.net

Capitol Corridor (capitolcorridor.org) runs daily passenger service between the Sacramento region and the Bay Area, including 18 stations from Auburn to San Jose and a bus connection between Emeryville and San Francisco. San Joaquins (amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train) runs daily passenger service between Sacramento (or San Francisco) and the Central Valley, including bus connections to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks and bus connections between Bakersfield and Southern California.

PUBLIC TRANSIT/BUS SERVICE Sacramento Regional Transit (916) 321-2877, sacrt.com

Getting Around AIRPORTS Executive Airport (SAC) 6151 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 875-9035, sacramento.aero/sac Mather Airport (MHR) 10425 Norden Ave., Mather, (916) 875-7077, sacramento.aero/mhr Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 6900 Airport Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 929-5411, sacramento.aero/smf

AIRLINES AT SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Aeroméxico, Terminal B, (800) 237-6639, aeromexico.com Air Canada, Terminal A, (888) 247-2262, aircanada.com Alaska Airlines, Terminal B, (800) 252-7522, alaskaair.com American Airlines, Terminal A, (800) 433-7300, aa.com Delta, Terminal A, (800) 221-1212, delta.com Frontier, Terminal B, (801) 401-9000, flyfrontier.com Hawaiian Airlines, Terminal B, (800) 367-5320, hawaiianairlines.com Horizon Air, Terminal B, (800) 252-7522, alaskaair.com

SacRT operates 70 bus routes and 43 miles of light rail covering a 400-square-mile service area.

Yolobus (916) 371-2877, yolobus.com Serves West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Winters and other Yolo County towns plus downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport Greyhound Bus Station, 420 Richards Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 444-6858, greyhound.com Service from Sacramento to more than 3,800 destinations throughout the United States Megabus (877) 462-6342, us.megabus.com Service from Sacramento to San Francisco, from University/65th Light Rail Station, 6740 Q St., Sacramento Paratransit (916) 429-2744, paratransit.org Service for elderly and disabled riders with prior registration and one- to two-day advance reservation

ExecuCar (916) 648-2500; (800) 410-4444, execucar.com Global Limos (916) 414-0442; (888) 600-6098, globallimos.com/sacramento.html Limo Club Sacramento (916) 444-5466, limoclub. com Limo Service Sacramento (916) 221-0462, limoservicesacramento.com Neumann Enterprises (916) 922-5466, neumannlimo.com 1 Way Tesla (916) 672-1929, 1waytesla.com Royal Coach (916) 331-5553, sacramentoroyalcoach.com Sterling Ride Co. (916) 905-3995, sterlingride.com Universal Limousine and Transportation (855) 361-5466, universallimo.com

RIDE-HAILING SERVICES Lyft lyft.com Uber uber.com

BUS AND MOTORCOACH CHARTERS All West Coach Lines (916) 423-4000; (800) 8432121, coachusa.com/allwest Amador Stage Lines (916) 444-7880, amadorstagelines.com Delta Charter Bus (209) 465-1053; (888) 2418543, deltacharterbus.com Silverado Stages (888) 383-8109, silveradostages.com

SHUTTLES

CAR RENTAL

SuperShuttle (916) 648-2500 local team; (800) 258-3826, supershuttle.com

Rental car companies at Sacramento International Airport include: Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, E-Z Rent-a-Car, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty. See carrentals.com, kayak.com or rentalcars.com for a list of currently available cars at these companies and others.

TAXIS Americab (916) 441-5555, americab.net California Co-op Cab (916) 444-7777, californiacoopcab.com Jay’s Cab Service (916) 504-8500, jayscab.net Ray Star Taxi (916) 222-4499, raystartaxi.com Sacramento City Cab (916) 604-1111, sacramentocitycab.com Sacramento Taxi Yellow Cab Co. (916) 8882222, sacramentoyellowcabco.com Yellow Cab Co. of Sacramento (916) 444-2222, yellowcabsacramento.com

Southwest Airlines, Terminal B, (800) 435-9792, southwest.com

EXECUTIVE CAR SERVICE/ LIMOUSINES/ MOTORCOACHES

United Airlines, Terminal A, (800) 864-8331, united.com

API Limousine (916) (916) 719-1236, apilimos.com

Volaris, Terminal B, (855) 865-2747, volaris.com

Baja Limo (916) 638-1400, bajalimo.net

JetBlue, Terminal B, (800) 538-2583, jetblue.com

Empire Limousine (916) 444-3344, limousine-sacramento.com

CAR SHARE Turo turo.com Zipcar zipcar.com

BIKE RENTAL Folsom Bike folsombike.com 7610 Folsom Auburn Road #100, Folsom, (916) 432-8374 Practical Cycle practicalcycle.com 114 J St., Old Sacramento, (916) 706-0077 150 Natoma Station Drive, Folsom, (916) 351-8330

BIKE & SCOOTER SHARE JUMP (833) 300-3106 (bike support), jump.com/cities/sacramento A dockless fleet of candy-red electric bikes and scooters available to rent in downtown, midtown, West Sacramento and Davis. Unlock or reserve via the app.

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Resources

Resources SAFETY Emergency: Call 9-1-1 (to report a fire, save a life, or report a crime in progress or just occurred) Non-Emergency: Sacramento Police Department (916) 2645471, cityofsacramento.org/police Sacramento Fire Department (916) 808-1300, cityofsacramento.org/fire Sacramento County Sheriff (916) 874-5115, sacsheriff.com (events in Sacramento County only)

HOSPITALS Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center and Offices 2025 Morse Ave., Sacramento, (916) 973-5000, healthy. kaiserpermanente.org Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 6600 Bruceville Road, Sacramento, (916) 688-2000, healthy. kaiserpermanente.org Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center 1600 Eureka Road, Roseville, (916) 784-4000, healthy.kaiserpermanente.org Mercy General Hospital (Dignity Health) 4001 J St., Sacramento, (916) 453-4545, dignityhealth.org/sacramento/locations/mercygeneral-hospital Mercy Hospital of Folsom (Dignity Health) 1650 Creekside Drive, Folsom, (855) 730-2811, dignityhealth.org/sacramento/locations/mercyhospital-of-folsom

Mercy San Juan Medical Center (Dignity Health) 6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael, (916) 5377000, dignityhealth.org/sacramento/locations/ mercy-san-juan-medical-center Methodist Hospital of Sacramento (Dignity Health) 7500 Hospital Drive, Sacramento (South), (916) 423-3000, dignityhealth.org/ sacramento/locations/methodist-hospitalof-sacramento Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 453-2000, shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Sutter Medical Center 2825 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, (916) 887-0000, suttermedicalcenter.org Sutter Roseville Medical Center One Medical Plaza Drive, Roseville, (916) 781-1000, sutterroseville.org Sutter Davis Hospital 2000 Sutter Place, Davis, (530) 756-6440, sutterdavis.org UC Davis Medical Center 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 734-2011, health.ucdavis.edu/ medicalcenter

URGENT CARE MDSTAT Urgent Care, mdstaturgentcare.com, 391 Howe Ave., Sacramento, (916) 678-5280, 4948 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks, (916) 966-6287, 851 Pleasant Grove Blvd., #10, Roseville, (916) 773-9222, 3860 El Dorado Hills Blvd., #601, El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-9222

Med 7 Urgent Care Centers, med7.com, 4112 E. Commerce Way, Sacramento (Natomas), (916) 533-9244, 1201 E. Bidwell St., Folsom, (916) 533-9912, 701 Sunrise Ave., Roseville, (916) 533-9925, 4156 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, (916) 533-1911 Mercy Medical Group/Midtown, Primary and Specialty Care 3000 Q St., Sacramento (916) 633-2484, dignityhealth.org Sutter Urgent Care, 1201 Alhambra Blvd. Suite 230, Sacramento, (916) 731-7728, sutterhealth. org (see website for additional locations) UC Davis Health – Sacramento Midtown 3160 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 734-5846 family practice/pediatrics, (916) 734-7777 internal medicine, ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

TOURIST INFORMATION Old Sacramento Waterfront Visitors Center/ Sacramento History Museum, 1002 Second St., Old Sacramento, oldsacramento.com Tourist information center about historic Old Sacramento and the Sacramento region.

Visit Sacramento (Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau)1608 I St., Sacramento, (916) 226-5783, visitsacramento.com Sacramento365 1608 I St., Suite 200, Sacramento, (916) 808-8642, sacramento365.com Online arts and entertainment resource for the region, including an extensive events calendar.

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Resources AREA BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS & CHAMBER INFORMATION Downtown Sacramento Partnership 980 Ninth St., Suite 200, Sacramento, (916) 442-8575, downtownsac.org Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2520, Sacramento, (916) 441-2144, selectsacramento.com Midtown Association 1401 21st St., Unit A, Sacramento, (916) 442-1500, exploremidtown.org Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 1 Capitol Mall, Suite 700, Sacramento, (916) 552-6800, metrochamber.org Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 100, Sacramento, (916) 446-7883, sacasiancc.org Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce 5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 44, Sacramento, (916) 231-0416, sacblackchamber.org Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 1451 River Park Drive, Suite 220, Sacramento, (916) 486-7700, sachcc.org Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 160126, Sacramento, (916) 266-9630, rainbowchamber.com Auburn Chamber of Commerce 1103 High St., Suite 100, Auburn, (530) 885-5616, auburnchamber.net Carmichael Chamber of Commerce 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite K, Carmichael, (916) 481-1002, carmichaelchamber.com Citrus Heights Chamber 7920 Alta Sunrise Drive, Suite 100, Citrus Heights, (916) 722-4545, chchamber.com Davis Chamber of Commerce 604 Third St., Davis, (530) 756-5160, davischamber.com East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce 3104 O St., Suite 367, Sacramento, eastsacchamber.org El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce 2085 Vine St., Suite 105, El Dorado Hills, (916) 9331335, eldoradohillschamber.org Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce 9401 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 125, Elk Grove, (916) 6913760, elkgroveca.com Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce 10014 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, (916) 967-2903, fairoakschamber.com Folsom Chamber of Commerce 200 Wool St., Folsom, (916) 985-2698, folsomchamber.com Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 540 F St., Lincoln, (916) 645-2035, lincolnchamber.com

Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce 650 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, (916) 783-8136, rosevillechamber.com

Radio Stations

West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce 1401 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento, (916) 3717042, westsacramentochamber.com

KFIA 710 Christian

MEDIA The Sacramento Bee daily, established in 1857; flagship newspaper of The McClatchy Company 2100 Q St., Sacramento, (916) 3211000, sacbee.com Sacramento Business Journal, business news weekly 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 200, Sacramento, (916) 447-7661, bizjournals.com/sacramento Sacramento News & Review, free alternative news and entertainment weekly 1124 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 498-1234, newsreview.com/sacramento The Sacramento Observer, African Americanowned online weekly 1825 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 452-4781, sacobserver.com

KHTK 1140 Sports (“Home of the Kings”)

KTKZ 1380 Conservative Talk (“The Answer”) KJAY 1430 Hmong/Gospel KIID 1470 Punjabi KFBK 1530 News/Talk/Traffic (“NewsRadio KFBK”) KSMH 1620 Catholic KFSG 1690 Spanish Religious FM Stations KXPR 88.9 Capital Public Radio/Classical, Jazz, Blues, Opera KQEI 89.3 Public Radio (KQED, San Francisco) KVMR 89.5 Community Radio, Nevada County KDVS 90.3 Non-commercial/eclectic/college, UC Davis KXJZ 90.9 Capital Public Radio/News

Capitol Weekly covers California government and politics P.O. Box 837, Sacramento, (916) 475-4840, capitolweekly.net

KBEB 92.5 Soft Adult Contemporary (“The Breeze”)

Inside East Sacramento, Inside Pocket, Inside Land Park – Grid, Inside Arden, free hyperlocal monthlies Inside Publications, 3104 O St., Suite 120, Sacramento, (916) 443-5087

KZHP 93.3 Adult Album Alternative (“K-ZAP 93.3”)

KFBK 93.1 News/Talk/Traffic (“NewsRadio KFBK”)

KYRV 93.7 Classic Rock (“The River”) KKDO 94.7 Alternative Rock (“Radio 94.7”)

Magazines Comstock’s, business monthly for the capital region and surrounding counties 2335 American River Drive, Suite 301, Sacramento, (916) 364-1000, comstocksmag.com Outword Magazine, free biweekly magazine serving the region’s LGBT community 372 Florin Road, Suite 133, Sacramento, (916) 3299280, outwordmagazine.com Sacramento Magazine, the city and region’s premier monthly lifestyle magazine 231 Lathrop Way, Suite A, Sacramento, (916) 4261720, sacmag.com Sacramento Home, the city and region’s quarterly home and garden magazine 231 Lathrop Way, Suite A, Sacramento, (916) 4261720, sacramentohomemag.com

Natomas Chamber of Commerce 3511 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, (916) 877-5436, natomaschamber.org

Sacramento Visitors Guide, Visit Sacramento’s guide to the region 1608 I St., Sacramento, (916) 808-7777, visitsacramento.com

Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce 3700 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, (916) 624-2548, rocklinchamber.com

KLIB 1110 International

KIFM 1320 Sports (“ESPN 1320”)

Newspapers

Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce 6090 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, (916) 652-7252, loomischamber.com

Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 117, Rancho Cordova, (916) 273-5700, ranchocordova.org

KSTE 650 AM Talk

KCVV 1240 Spanish Religious

Sacramento Parent, free monthly magazine for parents of babies through teens P.O. Box 598, Auburn, (530) 888-0573, sacramentoparent.com

North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 15468, Sacramento, northsacchamber.org

AM Stations

Sierra Living, bimonthly Sierra Nevada lifestyle magazine 231 Lathrop Way, Suite A, Sacramento, (916) 426-1720, sierraliving.com SubMerge, free biweekly local arts/ entertainment and lifestyle magazine for hipsters 2308 J St., Sacramento, (916) 4413803, submergemag.com

KYMX 96.1 Adult Contemporary (“Mix96”) KSEG 96.9 Classic Rock (“96.9 Eagle”) KRXQ 98.5 Rock (“98 Rock”) KLVB 99.5 Christian Contemporary (“K-Love”) KZZO 100.5 Hot Adult Contemporary (“Now 100.5”) KHYL 101.1 Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B (“V101.1”) KCCL 101.5 Oldies (“101.5 K-Hits”) KNTY 101.9 Country (“101.9 The Wolf”) KSFM 102.5 Rhythmic Contemporary Hits Radio KKCY 103.1 Country KHHM 103.5 Rhythmic Contemporary Hits Radio (“Hot 103.5”) KKFS 103.9 Contemporary Christian (“The Fish”) KXSE 104.3 Spanish Adult Hits (“Jose 104.3”) KNCI 105.1 Country (“New Country 105.1 KNCI”) KSAC 105.5 Business Talk (“Money 105.5”) KUDL 106.5 Contemporary Hits Radio (“106.5 The End”) TV Stations KCRA 3 NBC KVIE 6 PBS KXTV 10 ABC KOVR 13 CBS KUVS 19 Univision KMAX 31 CW KTXL 40 FOX KQCA 58 My58

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Calendar

Calendar of Events

SacAnime Summer / June 7–9 The following websites have helpful events calendars. Check them out to confirm the dates and details of the events listed below–and to discover even more things to do: Visit Sacramento / Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission: sacramento365.com The Sacramento Bee: events.sacbee.com Sacramento Magazine: sacmag.com Sacramento News & Review: newsreview.com Sactown Magazine: sactownmag.com Sacramento Parent: sacramentoparent.com Sacramento Downtown Grid: sacramento.downtowngrid.com Downtown Sac: godowntownsac.com

Anime fans descend on this pop culture fest featuring cosplay, art, music, fashion, autographs with voice actors, gaming, exhibitors and more, at Sacramento Convention Center and Sheraton Grand Sacramento. sacanime.com

Spring Gala & Auction: Art Where Wild Things Are / June 8 American River Natural History Association invites art and nature lovers to its 10th annual fundraising gala for a juried art show, dinner and auctions, at Effie Yeaw Nature Center. (916) 489-4918, sacnaturecenter.net

Croatian Extravaganza / Mid-June An annual celebration of Croatian culture and cuisine, at Croatian American Cultural Center. croatiancenter.org

Sacramento Juneteenth / Mid-June

LATE MAY/JUNE Sacramento County Fair / May 23–27 A traditional county fair in the heart of the city, with entertainment, food, shopping, talent competitions, arts and crafts, animals, monster trucks and carnival rides, at Cal Expo. (916) 263-2975, sacfair.com

Crocker Art Museum Art Auction / Early June A night of cocktails, dinner and auctions of works donated by the region’s top artists. (916) 808-7000, crockerart.org

Kiwanis Art Fiesta / June 1–2 Fine artists and artisans show and sell their works at this 61st annual outdoor art festival, at Pavilions shopping center. (916) 972-7337, kiwanisartfiesta.org

Enjoy a host of activities—music, dance, talent show, parade, golf tournament, ball, festival—that honor the history and promote the education and wellness of African Americans, in William Land Park. sacramentojuneteenthinc.org

Sacramento French Film Festival / Mid-June Annual week of classic and contemporary French films (all with English subtitles), posh receptions and other festivities, at Crest Theatre and Esquire IMAX Theatre. sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org

Broadway at Music Circus / June 11–Aug. 25 A local summer tradition since 1951, this season’s theater-in-the-round series features six Broadway musicals, including three Music Circus premieres, at Wells Fargo Pavilion. (916) 557-1999, broadwaysacramento.com

Best of Sacramento Party / June 20

Sacramento Magazine hosts its annual celebration of what’s best in the city, with food, wine and beer tastings, entertainment, live music, dancing and more, at Sacramento Convention Center. (916) 808-5181, sacmag.com

JULY Sacramento Shakespeare Festival / Throughout July

Sacramento City College’s City Theatre presents two Shakespeare plays under the stars, at William Land Park’s William A. Carroll Amphitheatre. sacramentoshakespeare.net

Folsom Pro Rodeo / Fourth of July Weekend

Folsom shows off its cowboy roots—and boots—with several days of rodeo entertainment and several nights of fireworks, at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena in Folsom. folsomprorodeo.com

California WorldFest / July 11–14

Hippies, hipsters and lovers of global music and dance gather to commune with top world-music artists, nature and each other, at Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. worldfest.net

Sacramento Japanese Film Festival / July 19–21

View seven Japanese films at this 15th annual event—one of only a handful of Japanese film festivals in the country, at Crest Theatre. (916) 4211017, sacjapanesefilmfestival.net

Grape Days of Summer / July 20–21

Explore the Placer County Wine Trail (Auburn, Lincoln, Loomis, Newcastle, Rocklin, Meadow Vista) at this annual open house offering self-guided tours, wine tasting, seminars, live music and food at 20 wineries. placerwine.com

32nd Annual Strauss Festival of Elk Grove / July 25–28 Dressed in ball gowns and tuxedos, dancers perform elegantly choreographed waltzes and polkas to a live orchestra under the stars, at Elk Grove Regional Park. (916) 714-2527, straussfestival.com

47th Annual Pear Fair / July 28

This small Delta town celebration of the Bartlett pear charms with a parade, 5- and 10-mile runs, pancake breakfast, live music, quilts, classic cars, and all sorts of pear (and other) foods, in Courtland.

(916) 775-2000, pearfair.com

Steve Thrasher

Every day, there’s something happening in Sacramento—be it a craft beer tasting, concert, film festival, 5K or farm-to-fork dinner.

We provide a calendar here to give you a taste of what’s going on year-round, but there’s so much more: nightly summer concerts in parks throughout the region, festivals showcasing the city’s ethnic diversity and all kinds of events that take advantage of our amazing weather. So while you’re in town, join the locals in getting out on the town!

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Calendar Sixth Annual Sacratomato Week / Late July Midtown’s Sutter District restaurants and bars offer menu items and drinks utilizing the city’s (almost) namesake food, culminating in a family-friendly food fest, at Sutter’s Fort. exploremidtown.org

AUGUST 10th Annual Banana Festival / Aug. 10–11 Celebrate the banana with multicultural family entertainment, activities, marketplace and cuisine, at William Land Park. sacbananafestival.com

73rd Annual Japanese Food Festival & Cultural Bazaar / Aug. 10–11 Enjoy traditional Japanese food and drink, music, dance, cultural demonstrations and a marketplace, at Sacramento Buddhist Church. (916) 446-0121, buddhistchurch.com

21st Annual Race for the Arts / Aug. 24 This 5K run/walk raises funds for local arts organizations, with many groups entertaining runners along the course and at the post-run festival, at William Land Park. (916) 966-8893, raceforthearts.com

Seventh Annual Hot Jazz Jubilee / Aug. 30–Sept. 2 Long for the straight-ahead sounds of Sacramento’s old Jazz Jubilee? This band-packed jazz fest is just the ticket, at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

(916) 813-7665, hotjazzjubilee.com

Chalk It Up! Sacramento / Aug. 31–Sept. 2 This free annual festival of incredible chalk art on the park’s sidewalks, plus a kids’ creative zone, local bands, vendors, food trucks and beer garden, attracts 60,000 annually, at Fremont Park.

(916) 213-5059, chalkitup.org

SEPTEMBER McKeever School Feis / Sept. 7 Hundreds of Irish dancers from throughout the West compete at this inaugural feis (Gaelic for dance competition) hosted by midtown’s McKeever School of Irish Dance, at Hiram Johnson High School. mckeeverdance.com/feis

Seventh Annual Sacramento Play Summit / Sept. 14 Fairytale Town and Sacramento Public Library host this conference for educators, childcare professionals and parents about the critical importance of play for our children, at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. fairytaletown.org

Soil Born Farms Autumn Equinox Celebration / Sept. 14

Celebrate the harvest in the gardens under the stars with live music, local wine and craft beers, and seasonal, local organic food prepared by top area chefs, at American River Ranch, Rancho Cordova.

(916) 363-9865, soilborn.org

Farm-to-Fork Legends of Wine / Mid-September

Sip an array of award-winning wines selected by local wine legends Darrell Corti and David Berkley, paired with artisan cheeses and other local delicacies, on the west steps of the Capitol. farmtofork.com

KVMR Celtic Festival / Sept. 27–29

A weekend of Celtic music by top Celtic bands, dancers, living history guilds, pageantry, athletics and a marketplace await at this 23rd annual festival, at Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. kvmrcelticfestival.org

Folsom Renaissance Faire / Sept. 28–29

Experience Olde English pageantry, entertainment on multiple stages, artisans, games, food and drink, jousting championships and hundreds of actors in full Ren faire garb, at Folsom Lions City Park in Folsom. folsomfaire.com

OCTOBER Ninth Annual Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge / Throughout October

Dozens of area restaurants offer vegan specials and compete for top honors in a variety of categories. sacveganchallenge.com

Sacramento Speakers Series / October through April

44th Annual Preservation Sacramento Historic Home Tour / Mid-September A different historic city neighborhood is highlighted every year. (916) 202-4815, preservationsacramento.org

A series of six speakers at the top of their fields, be it science, politics, entertainment, literature, history or medicine, share their stories and ideas, at Sacramento Community Center Theater.

(916) 388-1100, sacramentospeakers.com

14th Annual Sac Open Studios / Mid-September

A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival / Early October

Dozens of artists throughout the city open their studios to the public over two weekends. vergeart.com

Sacramento Burger Battle / Mid-September

The 20th annual spring script competition culminates in a world-premiere showcase of 10 short, family-friendly films by local budding screenwriters and filmmakers, at Crest Theatre.

(916) 456-8600, accesssacramento.org

Chefs from top area restaurants vie for “best burger” at this charity cook-off, offering burger, wine and beer tastings plus live music to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, at Cesar Chavez Plaza. sacburgerbattle.com

CruiseFest 2018 / Early October

Sacramento Cocktail Week / Mid-September

Fourth Edition - Dîner en Blanc / Early October

A celebration of artisan cocktails and the bartenders who make them, at various venues. sacramentococktailweek.com

Diners don all white and meet up at a surprise location for an en masse picnic dinner. sacramento. dinerenblanc.com

California Brewers Festival / Sept. 21

Sacramento Aloha Festival / Early October

Point West Rotary’s 25th annual gathering offers tastings of 150 beers, wines and ciders, food, local bands, an artisan-vendor village and a grown-ups’ fun zone, at Discovery Park. calbrewfest.com

More than 500 cars of all years, makes and models cruise Fulton Avenue, then join a car party and street fair with trophies, food trucks, beer and bands. (916) 442-6802, calautomuseum.org

Experience a bit of Hawaii through music, dance, food, culture and a marketplace, at Cal Expo. sacalohafest.org

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The California State Fair at Cal Expo May 24–26

June 9

July 12–28

Aug. 8–18

Sept. 27–29

Oct. 11–13

This Memorial Day Weekend, Sacramento inaugurates Waterfront Days—An Old Sacramento Heritage Event. Taking place on the green outside the California State Railroad Museum, the festival caps off a series of spring events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Get up to speed on local railroad history on Friday, then enjoy live theater and music, art, exhibits and train rides on the weekend. railroad150.org

Get your pride on at the Sacramento Pride Festival, an annual celebration of the city’s LGBTQ community.

Watch the parade march up N Street (from Third to 10th streets), then join the all-day party featuring live music, dancing, art, food and drink, and family activities on Capitol Mall. sacramentopride.org

The California State Fair at Cal Expo is a feast for the senses, with its heartstopping carnival rides, deafening monster truck pulls, nightly concerts and deep-fried everything on a stick. But there’s much more: exhibits saluting achievements in industry, agriculture and the arts; award-winning wines, craft beers, cheeses and olive oils; and daily celebrations of California’s rich diversity. It’s the Golden State’s annual pop-up party, and everyone’s invited. castatefair.org

The third annual Wide Open Walls street-art festival welcomes dozens of contemporary mural artists from across town and across the globe to transform the sides of buildings throughout downtown, midtown and beyond. Opportunities to engage with the art and the artists abound, from receptions and workshops to tours and street parties. wow916.com

In September, Sacramento celebrates its agricultural bounty with a series of events that reaffirm its status as the nation’s farmto-fork capital. Two not to miss: the free Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall, where thousands come to partake in the region’s food, wine and beer; and the Tower Bridge Gala Dinner, a multicourse, locally sourced meal prepared by area chefs and served family-style on a table stretching the length of the iconic Tower Bridge. farmtofork.com

California’s biggest rock festival takes place right here in River City. Now in its eighth year and expanding to three days, Monster Energy’s Aftershock attracts sellout crowds of 50,000 to Discovery Park to hear dozens of hard rock and metal bands—both living legends and rising stars—perform on multiple stages. Alumni include Ozzy Osborne, Nine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains, Korn, Megadeath, System of a Down and Greta Van Fleet. aftershockfestival.com

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Calendar 16th Annual Niello Concours at Serrano / Early October

An elegant display of motorcars plus fashion, food and drink, at Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills. theconcours.net

56th Annual Greek Festival / Oct. 4–6

A big, fat celebration of Greek cuisine and culture, music and dance, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. (916) 443-2033, sacramentogreekfestival.com

Seventh Annual Sacramento Women’s Expo / Oct. 5

A day of professional and personal empowerment: workshops, exhibits, products and services in health/fitness, fashion, finances, technology and more, at McClellan Conference Center. sacwomenexpo.com

California Capital Airshow / Oct. 5–6

Look up to see a soaring lineup of high-flying acts, including the USN Blue Angels, at Mather Airport.

(916) 876-7568, californiacapitalairshow.com

Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival / Oct. 5–6

Enjoy the 25th annual giant pumpkin and produce weigh-off, plus a pumpkin food court, pumpkin regatta, pumpkin patch, kids’ zone, crafts, music and food, at Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove. yourcsd.com

Urban Cow Half Marathon / Oct. 6

Get mooving! Capital Road Race Management hosts this 15th annual half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K that benefits local youths running programs, in William Land Park. (916) 492-8966, urbancowhalf.com

BENT Sacramento 28th Annual LGBTQ Film Festival / Mid-October New name, same mission: to bring great global LGBTQ films to Sacramento, at Crest Theatre. bentfilmfest.org

Coloma Gold Rush Live / Mid-October

Visit a living history encampment of the Gold Rush era, with costumed reenactors, period music, gold panning, period games and vendors, at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma.

(530) 622-3470, coloma.com

KVIE Art Auction / Mid-October

The city’s public TV station hosts its 38th annual online and live televised auction of works by hundreds of established and emerging local and regional artists. kvie.org

52nd Annual Oktoberfest / Mid-October No place in town celebrates Oktoberfest like the Turn Verein, with its German band, choir, folk dancers, polkas, food and beer—lots of beer, at Sacramento Turn Verein. (916) 442-7360, sacramentoturnverein.com

Hangtown Music Festival / Late October

Ninth annual fest features dozens of bands, all-ages activities (yoga, mandalas, pumpkin carving), costumes, food and drink, late-night shows and camping, at El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. hangtownfestival.com

El Panteón de Sacramento: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) / Late October–Early November

Latino Center for Arts and Culture hosts this 10th annual re-creation of Dia de los Muertos celebrations found in Mexican villages, with processions, altars, memorials, music, food and more, 20th and J streets. thelatinocenter.com

NOVEMBER 22nd Annual Sandhill Crane Festival / Nov. 1–3

Sandhill cranes have been making their autumn pilgrimage to the Sacramento Delta for centuries.

Learn about them with tours, workshops, kids’ activities, vendors, art and music, at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi. cranefestival.com

42nd Annual Festival of New American Music / Early to Mid-November

Sacramento State’s School of Music hosts a series of free day and evening concerts by innovative local and national guest artists, at Sacramento State. csus.edu/music/fenam

Cowpoke Fall Gathering / Mid-November

This 25th annual weekend of cowboy poetry, music and storytelling features nationally known cowboy poets, at Blue Goose Fruit Shed in Loomis. (916) 652-6290, cowpokefallgathering.com

33rd Annual West Coast Ragtime Festival / Mid-November Ragtime fans get their fill of music performed by renowned artists on six stages, plus dancing, parties, seminars, silent movies and vendors, at Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova. (916) 4573324, westcoastragtime.com

Theatre of Lights / Nov. 27–Dec. 24

California International Marathon / Dec. 8 Run or watch the 37th annual CIM, which starts at Folsom Dam and ends at the Capitol. (916) 7372627, runsra.org

Victorian Christmas / Dec. 8–22

Nevada City’s annual street fair features artisans, food and drink, costumed musicians, carriage rides and festive holiday decor on Sundays afternoons and Wednesday evenings. (530) 265-2692, nevadacitychamber.com

Home for the Holidays / Mid-December

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra presents its holiday concert featuring a candlelit procession, bell choir, the Sacramento Children’s Chorus and audience singalong, at Memorial Auditorium. sacramentochoral.com

Sacramento Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” / Mid-December

A family-friendly sound and light show on Old Sacramento building facades and balconies (on weekends, twice nightly) features tales of local history and a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” oldsacramento.com

This holiday favorite choreographed by artistic director Amy Seiwert stars the professional company dancers and includes hundreds of young dancers from the community, at Memorial Auditorium. (916) 808-5181, sacballet.org

26th Annual Run To Feed the Hungry / Nov. 28

Noon Year’s Eve / Dec. 30

Join up to 30,000 exercise enthusiasts for a 5K/10K run/walk through East Sacramento for what’s considered the largest Thanksgiving Day charity run in the country, at Sacramento State. (916) 4561980, runtofeedthehungry.com

Cornish Christmas / Nov. 29–Dec. 20

Historic Grass Valley’s 52nd annual Friday night street festival teems with strolling musicians, carolers, cloggers, artisans and food vendors next to to shops and restaurants, in Grass Valley. (530) 272-8315, historicgrassvalley.com

32nd Annual Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire / Nov. 30

Experience an Olde English street fair, with merchants and entertainers in period costume, music, food, carriage rides, a parade and Santa, in Old Town Elk Grove. (209) 242-3330, dickensstreetfaire.com

California Hall of Fame Gala / Late November

The red-carpet gala, attended by the governor and first partner, honors California Hall of Fame’s newest class of inductees, often including a few Hollywood stars, at California Museum. (916) 6537524, californiamuseum.org

The Polar Express Train Rides / Late November through Late December

Families (in their pajamas!) enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while riding the rails with characters from “The Polar Express.” Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station, Old Sacramento. (916) 4458270, csrmf.org

Global Winter Wonderland / Late November through Early January

Families flock to ring in the new year here, with craft making, multicultural performances and a countdown at noon, at Crocker Art Museum. crockerart.org

New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular / Dec. 31

Head to Old Sacramento for the largest New Year’s Eve fireworks show in town. oldsacramento.com

JANUARY MLK365 Capitol March for the Dream / Jan. 20

Thousands honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a 6-mile march from Sacramento City College to the Capitol, then (traditionally) on to Sacramento Convention Center for a festive Diversity Fair. mlk365.org

15th Annual Dine Downtown Restaurant Week / Mid-January Local chefs craft three-course prix fixe dinners at more than 30 participating restaurants. godowntownsac.com

18th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival / Mid-January

Celebrity sightings are common at this acclaimed film fest, with 100-plus screenings about the natural world that inspire environmental activism, in Nevada City and Grass Valley. wildandscenicfilmfestival.org

Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame / Late January

The induction ceremony honors top area athletes, at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln. sacsportshof.com

Walk among giant illuminated world landmarks and landscapes, go on carnival rides, see circus shows, visit Santa, shop and more at this nightly, family-friendly amusement park, at Cal Expo. globalwonderland.com

SacTown VegFest / Late January

DECEMBER

This celebration of the MLK Jr. legacy honors locals activists, at Sacramento State. mlkcelebrationsacramento.org

57th Annual Crocker Ball / Early December

The premier black-tie event of the year: cocktails, dinner and dancing, at Crocker Art Museum. crockerart.org

46th Annual Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour / Early December

Tour six elegantly decorated homes in East Sacramento’s Fabulous Forties neighborhood and enjoy the holiday boutique and cafe, at Sacred Heart Parish School. sacredhearthometour.com

An annual celebration of plant-based eating, at McClellan Conference Center. sactownvegfest.org

21st Annual MLK Celebration Dinner / Late January

FEBRUARY 22nd Annual Sacramento Museum Day & Week / Feb. 1–8

More than 25 area museums offer free admission (half price at Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town) and special programs on the first Saturday, followed by a week of events and attractions at various museums. sacmuseums.org

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Calendar 64th Annual Lenaea High School Theatre Festival / Early February More than 1,000 California high school students attend one of the nation’s oldest and largest theater festivals to perform and get feedback—and the public is invited, at Harris Center in Folsom. (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net

Chinese New Year Celebration / Mid-February

Chinese New Year Celebration Association’s annual party offers cultural entertainment, children’s games, business and community groups, martial arts and food vendors, at Hiram Johnson High School. cnyca.net

28th Annual Capital Swing Convention / Mid-February A Presidents Day Weekend full of Western swing dance workshops, master classes, competitions and more, at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. capitalswingconvention.com

70th Annual O’Reilly Sacramento Autorama / Mid-February

More than 500 show cars on display compete for awards, plus hundreds more cars participate in weekend drive-ins, at Cal Expo. (877) 763-7469, rodshows.com

Sweet Potato Festival / Mid-February

Sacramento Valley Section of National Council of Negro Women Inc. holds its 32nd annual fest featuring food, entertainment and lots of sweet potato pie, at Samuel C. Pannell Community Center.

(916) 289-5371, svsncnw.org

Sacramento Fashion Week / Mid-February to Mid-March

A series of workshops and industry mixers, followed by fashion shows of spring and summer collections

by Northern California designers. sacfashionweek.net

California Duck Days / Late February

Shamrock’n Weekend / Mid-March

Run or walk the 5K and 10K on Saturday, then watch the kids do the Leprechaun Half-Mile Dash; Sunday’s half marathon promises live music, crazy costumes and beer at the finish line, at Raley Field. shamrocknhalf.com

APRIL Photography Month Sacramento / Throughout April A region-wide celebration of photographic arts, at galleries and other venues throughout April. photomonthsac.org

Sacramento Food Film Festival / Mid-April The annual foodie favorite includes educational films, food, fun and activism. foodliteracycenter.org

21st Annual Sacramento Jewish Film Festival / Mid-April A half dozen films spotlight Jewish culture, plus food and music, at Crest Theatre. jewishsac.org/sjff

29th Annual Wine Passport Event / Mid-April El Dorado Winery Association’s 20-plus member wineries host winery tours and tastings with winemakers, food and wine pairings, music, local artisans and more over two weekends. eldoradowines.org/passport

UC Davis 106th Picnic Day / Mid-April ASUCD’s annual open house (and citywide party) promises a parade and more than 200 exhibits, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment and athletic events, on UC Davis campus. (530) 7526320, picnicday.ucdavis.edu

Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour / Late April

Yolo Basin Foundation’s 25th annual wetlands and wildlife festival includes workshops, tours, displays and children’s activities, at Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, Davis. (530) 757-3780, yolobasin.org

Folks willingly stand in line during this annual tour for the chance to see inside several vintage homes and gardens in the charming Curtis Park neighborhood. sierra2.org

MARCH

Environmental Council of Sacramento hosts this annual celebration of sustainable living: 150 groups and businesses offering “green” ideas, goods and services, live music and plant-based cuisine, at Southside Park. ecosacramento.net

18th Annual Authors on the Move / Early March

Sacramento Public Library Foundation’s annual drinks and dinner event with dozens of distinguished California authors and an author/keynote speaker, at Hyatt Regency Sacramento. (916) 836-3556, saclibraryfoundation.org

96th Annual Camellia Festival / Early March

Camellia Society of Sacramento hosts the oldest camellia show in the country, featuring thousands of camellias on display, awards and plant sales, at Elks Lodge on Riverside Boulevard. camelliasocietyofsacramento.org

10th Annual Capitol Beer Fest / Early March

Savor tastings from 125-plus brewers serving more than 300 craft beers, plus food trucks and live music, on Capitol Mall. capitolbeerfest.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade / March 14

Thousands get their green on to party at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade—Sacramento’s largest, with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, and myriad cultural and civic groups, in Old Sacramento. oldsacramento.com

Carnaval 2020 / Mid-March

The Brazilian Center of Sacramento’s 10th annual extravaganza boasts live music, dance, and Brazilian food and drink, at the CLARA. (916) 387-7344, braziliancentersac.org

Sacramento Earth Day / Late April

Sacramento International Film Festival / Late April A showcase of NorCal films and filmmakers, featuring screenings, networking and parties, at Crest Theatre. sacramentofilmfestival.com

Sacramento SPCA’s Doggy Dash & Bark in the Park Festival / Late April The 28th annual 2K/5K walk attracts 5,000-plus participants, many with their pups in tow, followed by a festival of canine contests, pet products and animal rescue groups, in William Land Park. (916) 504-2802, sspca.org

Sutter’s Fort Traders’ Fair / Late April The State Historic Park is transformed into a lively pre-Gold Rush marketplace, with costumed artisans selling period-inspired goods and docents demonstrating pioneer skills all weekend, at Sutter’s Fort. suttersfort.org

Woodland Celtic Games & Festival / Late April Formerly the Scottish Games, it’s still a weekend of Irish and highland dancing, clans, parades, vendors pipe and drum competitions, games and top Celtic bands, at Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland. woodlandcelticgames.org

11th Annual Sacramento Beer Week / Late April–Early May Craft beer heaven! Ten days of hundreds of regional craft beer events including brewers’ showcases, education, tours, food pairings, competitions and much more. sacbeerweek.com

MAY Concerts in the Park / Early May to Late July Let your hair down at Downtown Sacramento Partnership’s 29th annual Friday night concert series, featuring local and national bands, DJs, a beer tent and food trucks, at Cesar Chavez Plaza.

(916) 442-8575, godowntownsac.com

Whole Earth Festival / May 9–11 About 30,000 people attend UC Davis’ studentrun, zero-waste party for Mother Earth on Mother’s Day Weekend, with live music, dance, art, vendors, community booths and food, on the UC Davis Quad. wef.ucdavis.edu

Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Sacramento Walk / May 10 Walk, run and raise funds for breast cancer awareness, support and screenings, at Cal Expo. komennccalifornia.org

BerryFest Strawberry Festival / May 10–11 Enjoy local berries and all kinds of strawberrythemed foods plus bands, food court, beer garden, entertainment, contests, kids’ activities, carnival rides and more, at Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville. feedmeberries.com

21st Annual East Sacramento Garden Tour / May 10–11 Tour seven gardens in East Sac’s Fabulous Forties neighborhood. davidlubingardentour.com

A Day on the Farm / Mid-May Soil Born Farms hosts a day of gardening and cooking classes, kids’ activities, music, food, art, farm stand shopping, and more, at American River Ranch in Rancho Cordova. soilborn.org

Amgen Tour 2019 / Mid-May Watch top male and female professional cyclists speed through Sacramento and neighboring towns for a day or two of the week-long, multi-stage road race—California’s answer to the Tour de France. amgentourofcalifornia.com

Banjo-Rama 2020 / Mid-May It’s a banjo bonanza for those attending Sacramento Banjo Band’s 54th annual gathering, featuring workshops, vendors, shows with the pros and a focus on jamming, at Lion’s Gate Hotel at McClellan Park. banjo-rama.com

Crocker Art Museum Big Names, Small Art Auction / Mid-May Lively annual silent auction and party features small works by big-name artists. (916) 808-7000, crockerart.org

iFest / Mid-May Rancho Cordova celebrates its cultural diversity with international music, dance, exhibits, art, kids’ activities, food and wine at this family festival, at Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova. (916) 3735701, cordovacouncil.org/ifest

Western States Horse Expo / Mid-May Horse folks flock to this premiere annual equine expo for seminars, clinics, vendors, horse sales and entertainment, at Murieta Equestrian Center. (530) 672-7490, horsexpo.com

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Amber House Bed & Breakfast 1315 22nd St., (916) 444-8085, amberhouse.com, 10 rooms

Delta King Hotel 1000 Front St., (916) 4445464, deltaking.com, 44 rooms

Best Western Plus Sutter House 1100 H St., (916) 441-1314, thesutterhouse.com, 95 rooms

Embassy Suites Sacramento Hotel 100 Capitol Mall, (916) 326-5000, sacramento. embassysuites.com, 242 rooms

The Citizen Hotel 926 J St., (916) 447-2700, citizenhotel.com, 198 rooms Courtyard by Marriott—Sacramento Midtown 4422 Y St., (916) 455-6800, marriott. com/saccy, 139 rooms

Governor’s Inn Hotel 210 Richards Blvd., (916) 448-7224, governorsinnhotel.com, 133 rooms Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza 300 J St., (916) 446-0100, holidayinnsacramento.com, 359 rooms

Holiday Inn Express Sacramento Convention Center 728 16th St., (916) 4444436, hiexpress.com/sacramentoca, 132 rooms Hyatt Regency Sacramento 1209 L St., (916) 443-1234, sacramentohyatt.com, 503 rooms Inn at Parkside Bed & Breakfast 2116 Sixth St., (916) 658-1818, innatparkside.com, 11 rooms Inn Off Capitol Park 1530 N St., (916) 4478100, innoffcapitolpark.com, 37 rooms The Sawyer 500 J St., (916) 545-7100, kimptonhotels.com, 250 rooms Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park 1121 15th St., (916) 443-0500, marriott.com/sacdt, 235 rooms Sheraton Grand Sacramento 1230 J St., (916) 447-1700, sheraton.com/sacramento, 503 rooms Sterling Hotel 1300 H St., (916) 448-1300, sterlinghotelsacramento.com, 16 rooms The Westin Sacramento 4800 Riverside Blvd., (916) 443-8400, westinsacramento.com, 101 rooms

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Do & See 1. Enjoy offerings fresh from the farm. The Sacramento region contains about 1.5 million acres of farmland and 8,000 acres of boutique farms, earning its status as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital.

In the summertime, the farms kick into high gear, delivering a huge variety of produce at its biggest and best. Take advantage of this freshness boon—and support local growers.

The Sacramento region has more than 40 farmers markets. Some, like the ones at Folsom, midtown and downtown, are open year-round. Others, such as the ones at Cesar Chavez Park and Oak Park, open in mid-spring and close in mid-fall. But during the summer, they’re all open for business, and it’s boom, boom, booming.

Of course, you’ll find much more than just fruits and vegetables. You’ll likely also come across goodies like artisanal cheeses and honeys, baked goods, herbs, flowers, locally ranched meats and locally caught fish. Some, like the Oak Park Farmers Market, feature live music or kids’ activities like storytelling, face painting or art making. You can find a complete listing of market hours and locations at farmtofork.com.

2. Be a fan at a Sac Republic game.

If you think professional soccer is just for Europeans, you’ve never been to a football match in the States. And if you think Americans only get excited for American football (as opposed to the football we know as soccer), you’ve never witnessed the Tower Bridge Battalion at a Sac Republic match at Papa Murphy’s Park.

This group of crazed fans is on their feet, chanting in unison and waving custom flags and banners at each and every match. tbbattalion.com 3. Take a peek inside the Capitol dome. The beauty and history of the Capitol building might be the most taken-for-granted civic asset in Sacramento, often the backdrop but rarely the star. With free tours offered to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there’s really no excuse for not cultivating a deeper appreciation of all the stories contained under that glowing dome. If legislators are in session, ask about access to public galleries to watch bills being debated or votes being cast—this architectural beauty is more than a pretty face. Stay long enough to see Jerry Brown’s gubernatorial portrait from 1975 inside the

Capitol building. It was described at the time as “spilled ketchup and soy sauce.”

That seems a bit harsh, but it is definitely a standout among the rest. capitolmuseum.ca.gov 4. Paddle board on the river. One Friday per month from April through October, you can kick-start your weekend with Flow Stand Up Paddle’s Friday Night Social. You’ll get you a board rental and lesson, plus a group paddle from Discovery Park to Crawdads on the River, where the newly renovated VIP deck is reserved just for you. After eating and drinking, enjoy an easy downriver sunset paddle back to where you started. Part workout, part outdoor education, part umbrella-drink crash course, it’s the most efficient happy hour you’ll ever partake in. flowstanduppaddle.com 5. Meet the animals of the State Fair. People used to call Sacramento a cow town, and while the expanding downtown skyline laughs at the city’s former reputation, for 17 days every summer you can still find cows in the center of town. The California State Fair hosts an animal education center as well as a petting zoo, so when you chase a corn dog with a funnel cake and call it dinner, you can chalk up your appetite to all that manual labor on the makeshift farm. castatefair.org 6. Cruise the Sacramento River.

You may have heard a Sacramento history lesson or two in your day, but have you heard one from a yacht? Hornblower specializes in just such a history lesson, chartering hourlong cruises during which the captain narrates historical stories and facts about Sacramento and patrons enjoy views from under Tower Bridge and other iconic landmarks. hornblower.com 7. Haunt the Old City Cemetery.

Not for the easily spooked, the cemetery’s autumn Lantern Tours lead patrons throughout the burial grounds while a docent recounts tales of espionage, murder and suicide that befell the site’s residents. Guests are encouraged to wear Victorian-era costumes as a nod to the city’s rich history, but Halloween costumes should be left at home for this all-tricks-no-treats spirit fest. Oh, and bring a flashlight so you can get a good look at any visitors from beyond. historicoldcitycemetery.org

8. Eat ice cream! As a city that spent its adolescence being derided as a cow town, it should come as no surprise that we don’t mess around when it comes to dairy products. Lesser towns may be quick to hop on the latest trends in toppings and reduced-guilt options, but we’ll keep our tried-and-true old-fashioned ice cream parlors, thank you very much.

Your neighborhood loyalty will dictate your allegiance to Gunther’s, Vic’s or Leatherby’s, but everyone is a winner with options like these. gunthersicecream.com, vicsicecream.com, leatherbys.net 9. Take someone out to the ball game. At a River Cats baseball game, you’ll find a fully loaded kids’ zone, an unbeatable view of the sunset, and $2 beers on Thursdays in the Sactown Smokehouse BBQ area. You’ll have plenty of reasons to raise your glass and cheer with your fellow Raley Field revelers for the Giants Triple-A affiliate baseball team.

Games take place April through September. rivercats.com 10. Tour the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Whether for religious reverence (it’s the mother church of the diocese) or architectural reverence (construction started in 1887, and the building is one of the largest cathedrals west of the Mississippi River), the cathedral holds a special place in the heart of many Sacramentans. Mass is held seven days a week, guided tours are offered on Sundays and Wednesdays, and videoassisted self-guided tours are available. cathedralsacramento.org 11. Attend a Kings game. Kings fans have been through a lot together (see: the early ’90s, 2013 and the Maloofs), and perhaps nothing signifies the pride of that NBA journey quite like ringing an engraved cowbell at Golden 1 Center.

We’re not a cow town anymore. This team isn’t going anywhere. Our loyalty isn’t dependent on a win-loss record. This is our team. This is our town. There’s no place like home. nba.com/kings 12. Go to a movie at the Crest Theatre. The beautifully lavish artdeco Crest has the same story as many K Street traditions: It was great, then it wasn’t, there were renovations and reimaginings, and now it’s cooler than it’s ever been. Having undergone an extensive

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The Jedediah Smith is one of the longest paved trails in the country. If you’re on a bike, you can ride just long enough to justify a destination reward. But the trail has plenty of room for everyone.

Families and couples abound on both wheels and sneakers. So pack a lunch and hit the trail. www.regionalparks.saccounty.net.

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14. Go underground during a Sacramento History Museum tour. Old Sac has the oldest and largest concentration of historic buildings in the city, but its authenticity is sometimes lost among the novelty shops that locals consider tourist traps. One way to truly get the historic flavor is to go underground.

Sacramento History Museum (itself worth a visit) offers an underground tour that gives a glimpse of Sacramento’s underbelly, literally and figuratively.

Following disastrous floods between 1850 and 1861, Sacramento raised a 2½-mile stretch of buildings more than 20 feet to avoid future flooding. The tour winds beneath two blocks of Old Sacramento, offering a view of the engineering feat that took 13 years to complete effectively.

Guides in period dress offer firsthand accounts of historic Sacramento figures, so each tour is unique to its guide. sachistorymuseum.org

15. See exotic animals. Some animal lovers have mixed feeling about zoos. But seeing animals from faraway places is fun. It stirs the imagination. It promotes conversation. Kids love it. And the very best time to go to Sacramento Zoo (3930 W. Land Park Drive) is first thing in the morning when the critters are waking up. So get up early and go hang with the coolest vertebrates when they’re active.

Check out the new viewing deck where you can meet giraffes eye-to-eye. And the big cat exhibits are always a crowdpleaser. saczoo.org 16. Picnic at Pops in the Park. Every Saturday in June, a different musical act turns one of Sacramento’s parks into a multigenerational concert hall/picnic potluck. You’d think that heading to a park at the hottest time of the day during one of the hottest months of the year might be a hard sell, but you’d better get there early if you want a good seat, because Pops in the Park never fails to draw an impressive crowd. eastsacpopsinthepark.com 17. Visit the California State Railroad Museum. The world-class California State Railroad Museum is the largest of its kind in North America, boasting 19 steam locomotives and telling the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, which was completed only yards from the museum’s entrance. This year, the museum honors the Transcontinental Railroad’s 150th anniversary with three new interactive exhibits. With more than 225,000 square feet of space for exhibits with trains that kids (and adults) can climb aboard and peek inside of, storyboards detailing railroad history (such as Abraham Lincoln’s influence over the Union Pacific Railroad and the Pullman strike of 1894) and current events (high-speed rail), the museum offers a full day of entertainment and education. The museum store is a delight in itself, selling books, bags, clothing and railroad memorabilia. californiarailroad.museum 18. View outdoor art by Wide Open Walls. Wide Open Walls, formerly Sacramento Mural Festival, invites artists from China, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and multiple European countries to join Sacramento and California artists in painting 40 murals throughout the city.

Inaugurated in 2017, Wide Open Walls has been included in Forbes Magazine’s

list of the best urban mural festivals in the country, while New York’s Sold Magazine described Sacramento as possessing a must-visit, world-class street-art scene.

Sacramento’s murals, which can be found on nearly any block in midtown, offer a unique kind of art, since the work is naturally ephemeral, prone to demolition, weather damage and vandalism, and painted on unique canvases, sometimes with three-dimensional components. wow916.com 19. View indoor art at Crocker Art Museum. For a more traditional art experience, Crocker Art Museum permanently houses a collection of more than 15,000 works of art. In 2017, the museum received national recognition for excellence by the American Alliance of Museums, joining only 3 percent of the nation’s 33,000 museums.

The museum is “world renowned for its collection of California art and European master drawings,” says Crocker’s media relations associate, Karen Christian. “The museum also offers a diverse spectrum of exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections, including films, concerts, studio classes, lectures, children’s activities . . . and more.”

The Crocker also lets its hair down one evening a month with drinks and music.

Art Mix begins at 6 p.m., with drink specials, DJs or live music, and a uniquely art-themed party, from bohemia to masquerade balls. crockerart.org 20. Take in a show at Broadway Sacramento. The organization has brought performances to Sacramento for decades with its summertime Broadway at Music Circus series at Wells Fargo Pavilion (1419 H St.) and Broadway on Tour at the Community Center Theater (1301 L St.). Broadway Sacramento is Sacramento’s oldest professional performing arts organization and California’s largest nonprofit musical theater company. “Oklahoma!,” “Shrek the Musical,” “Guys and Dolls,” “The Wiz,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “In the Heights” are all slated for the summer season. broadwaysacramento.com 21. Witness high-speed athleticism Amgen Tour of California. Rolling past the Capitol in May, the tour is a chance to see the world’s fastest cyclists cross the same terrain you might hit up

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on your beach cruiser en route to your favorite local farmers market. Sacramento has hosted both the first and final stages of the event in previous years, and it’s always a fun change of professional sports scenery for a city that is home to the best sports fans in the world. amgentourofcalifornia.com 22. Dine on a bridge. This September marks the seventh year for the wildly popular Tower Bridge Dinner, for which you must enter your name in a lottery for tickets. Expect a five-course meal from the city’s top chefs—as well as guest chefs (this past year, Jeremiah Tower came to town), wine from celebrated local vineyards and the chance to say that you stopped traffic for dinner, which is literally served on an enormous banquet table stretched across Tower Bridge. Didn’t procure a ticket? You can still attend the

free Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall. farmtofork.com 23. Go on a Thanksgiving Day run.

If you want to experience firsthand how a city can simultaneously feel like a small town yet also a burgeoning metropolis, participate in Sacramento’s most popular Thanksgiving event, the Run To Feed the Hungry, which benefits Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. You and 30,000 of your new best friends will gather at Sac State and tackle a 5K or 10K loop through some of the city’s quaintest neighborhoods. runtofeedthehungry.com 24. Go to a big fat Greek celebration. The Sacramento Greek Festival will take place in October at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in East Sacramento. The smell of the food— lamb pops, gyros, pasta dishes, pastries and more—is enough to lure you into the

building. Once you’re inside, you’ll be so enthralled with the live music, dancing, cooking demonstrations and raffle prizes (plane tickets to Greece, anyone?) that you’ll stay long enough for a second meal.

Opa! sacramentogreekfestival.com 25. Walk amid the Christmas lights in the Fab 40s. Some people will rent horse-drawn carriages, traffic will back up for blocks, and you’ll even see a few small tour buses get in on the action. There’s still something special about bundling up, packing a thermos of your favorite warm beverage and walking the streets on foot.

This way you can fully appreciate the work that goes into stringing matching sets of lights in a continuous zigzag pattern down two city blocks (as is the tradition on 42nd Street between Folsom and J streets). It’s enough to make you believe in Santa Claus.

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Something old, something new and, in the case of the Crocker Art Museum, both side by side. Many Sacramento landmarks are on the National Register of Historic Places, and our beautiful newer buildings, such as Golden 1 Center and the California Museum, are also architectural masterpieces.

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Catch government in action at the state Capitol. Take one of the daily tours to learn about the 1869 building’s architecture. Discover changing museum exhibits and historical rooms that offer a view into California’s political past. If the legislature is in session, ask for access to public galleries to watch bills being debated or votes being cast.

Outside, stroll the 40 acres of tranquil gardens, where camellias, roses and many species of trees frame the Capitol.

Monuments dot the landscape, honoring Native Americans, firefighters, California’s veterans, pioneers and other people who shaped this great state.

Tours begin in the rotunda every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1315 10th St., capitolmuseum.ca.gov Old Sacramento

Golden 1 Center

The NBA’s Sacramento Kings tipped off their first game in October 2016 at downtown’s new $558 million Golden 1 Center, the most technologically advanced arena in the world, which covers four city blocks. The 100 percent solarpowered Golden 1 Center is known as the world’s greenest arena. It also reflects the region’s farm-to-fork designation by sourcing 90 percent of its food from within 150 miles of Sacramento. With clean sight lines and the world’s largest scoreboard, this home to the Sacramento Kings is focused on creating the ultimate fan experience. Its hanging doors welcome summer breezes during games, concerts and other events. The arena can seat up to 19,000 people. 500 David J. Stern Walk, golden1center.com

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California Museum

Through its innovative, interactive displays, the California Museum inspires visitors to pursue the California dream.

It was opened 1998 to showcase the materials of the California State Archives.

The museum’s goal is to educate visitors about the richness and diversity of California history, arts and culture, with a special focus placed on serving the young people who will become the voters, decision makers and leaders of the future. Periodically, the museum holds the California Hall of Fame, a program honoring people who have made a mark on California’s history. Harrison Ford, Robert Downey Jr., Isabel Allende and Magic Johnson are just a few of the inductees. Signature exhibits include the California Hall of Fame Artifact Exhibit

and We Are All Californians: Stories of Modern Immigration. Temporary exhibits are listed on the website. 1020 O St., californiamuseum.org Crocker Art Museum

The first public art museum founded in the Western United States, the Crocker Art Museum serves as the primary resource in the region for the study and appreciation of fine art. Established in 1885, the Crocker is one California’s premier museums.

It offers many special exhibitions and programs to complement its permanent collections of California, European, Asian, African and Oceanic art, which also includes works on paper, ceramics and photography. Hosting tours, talks, classes, films and concerts, the museum

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This 28-acre National Historic Landmark District, located along the Sacramento River, gives visitors a feel for Sacramento’s Gold Rush era, with wood-plank sidewalks and many original buildings still intact. Enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment, historical attractions and worldrenowned museums, including the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, the California Military Museum and the Sacramento History Museum. Perhaps most notable: the award-winning California State Railroad Museum, at 125 I St., with six buildings full of beautifully restored locomotives, railcars and other exhibits. Old Sacramento Visitors Center is located at 1002 Second St., oldsacramento.com

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Landmarks unique architectural design elements and operational features. It also houses the Jean Runyon Little Theater, which can seat up to 272 people. 1515 J St., sacramentomemorialauditorium.com Sacramento Convention Center and Community Center Theater

Downtown’s Sacramento Convention Center is growing. Work begins on a new ballroom, more exhibit space and a new lobby, among other improvements, in July 2019. The facility is scheduled to reopen in November 2020. More than 875,000 people have walked through the doors each year to attend SacAnime, home and garden shows, volleyball and cheerleading tournaments, and other events. Its proximity to dining, shopping and nightlife, as well as top-notch hotels and the state Capitol, make it a popular venue for those who think big. 1400 J St., sacramentoconventioncenter.com Just across the walkway lies the Community Center Theater, which is known for hosting nationally touring musicals, concerts, comedians and all manner of other high-caliber shows. It is being renovated also, with work starting in June 2019. 1301 L St., sacramentocommunitycentertheater.com Governor’s Mansion

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aims to shed light on the human experience through art.

The Crocker is the only museum in the Sacramento region accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, a recognition given to fewer than 800 of the nation’s 17,500 museums. The original Crocker family mansion and gallery building is a California Historical Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, the Crocker opened a 125,000-square foot expansion called the Teel Family Pavilion. 216 O St., crockerart.org

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Memorial Auditorium

One of the most beloved buildings in Sacramento, Memorial Auditorium recently reopened after a major renovation that included acoustic enhance-

ments and refurbished seating. The site welcomed its first visitors in 1927 as a tribute to the city’s residents who gave their lives in service to our country. The 3,850-seat auditorium, often referred to as the crown jewel of Sacramento, is a true multipurpose venue, attracting audiences for championship boxing, fashion shows, speakers and concerts ranging from big bands and violin virtuosos to the Beach Boys and Rolling Stones.

Under the glow of the facility’s vintage chandeliers, thousands of students have received diplomas during graduation ceremonies, and hundreds of couples have tied the knot. Nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, the building, which celebrates its 91st anniversary this year, boasts many

Until recently, Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park was once again the official residence of California’s governor. Home to 13 other governors from 1903 to 1967, when Gov. Ronald Reagan relocated to a house in the Fabulous 40s after living there for four months, the mansion stood empty until Gov. Jerry Brown and his wife moved there in 2015. Current governor Gavin Newsom has chosen to move his family into a home in Fair Oaks, so state ceremonies and public events will showcase the Italianate structure’s marble fireplaces, 14-foot ceilings, chandeliers, Persian carpets and handcrafted details, such as period-appropriate hinges and doorknobs. It’s no wonder the mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1526 H St., parks.ca.gov Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

One of Sacramento’s most distinctive and imposing architectural structures, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament has been an active Catholic parish since 1889. Patrick Manogue, born in County

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Kilkenny, Ireland in 1831, immigrated to the United States, and earned enough from prospecting gold in California to pay his tuition to Saint Sulpice Seminary in Paris. After he was ordained a priest in 1861, he returned to California. In 1886, he was appointed as Sacramento’s first bishop and he championed the cathedral’s construction. The cornerstone for the cathedral, modeled after Paris’ Church of the Holy Trinity, was laid on June 12, 1887. Recognized as one of the largest churches west of the Mississippi River and the seat of the Sacramento Diocese, the Cathedral is both a religious and civic landmark.

A five-year, $34 million renovation was completed in 2005. The renovation

included seismic retrofitting and returning the cathedral to its original style, which had been altered by repair work throughout the years. 1017 11th St., cathedralsacramento.org

first vertical lift bridge in California to permit ship traffic to cross underneath. It was painted gold in 2002, the color that received the most votes from residents within a 35-mile radius of the Capitol.

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Tower Bridge is one of Sacramento’s most-photographed landmarks. The vehicle and pedestrian bridge spans the Sacramento River, linking West Sacramento to Sacramento at Old Sacramento’s southern end. If crossing from West Sac, it’s a straight, 10-block shot to Capitol. If crossing in the other direction, the bridge provides an easy means of access to West Sacramento’s Raley Field, home of the Sacramento River Cats.

Opened in 1935, Tower Bridge was the

The Leland Stanford Mansion is a museum and the state’s official reception center for leaders from around the world. The Victorian-era mansion underwent a 14-year, $22 million restoration, which was completed in 2005. The 19,000-square-foot mansion features 17-foot ceilings, beautiful woodwork, historic paintings and original period furnishings that belonged to the Stanfords.

Built in 1856, the mansion was later purchased and remodeled by Leland and

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Jane Stanford. Leland Stanford served as governor from 1862 to 1863 and negotiated political and business deals at the mansion that helped complete the transcontinental railroad. The couple’s new wealth enabled them to expand the mansion in 1872. In 1978, the State of California purchased the property for use as a state park. The structure was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1987. 800 N St., parks.ca.gov Sutter’s Fort

In 1839 John Sutter received a land grant in the Sacramento Valley from the Mexican government. With the land, he created “New Helvetia” (“New Switzerland”), an agricultural empire in what is

now midtown Sacramento. New Helvetia was Sacramento’s earliest settlement. After Sutter sent aid to the Donner party, the group of immigrants struggling for their lives in the snowy Sierra, New Helvetia became known as a destination for immigrants. Within a decade the property was overrun by gold-seekers and destroyed, except for the fort.

Now, restored to its original state, the fort holds tours daily. Special events and educational opportunities abound in the historic fort. 2701 L St., suttersfort.org Old City Cemetery

Since 1849, Sacramento’s Old City Cemetery has served as the final resting place for thousands of early settlers, including

600 victims of the 1850 cholera epidemic and some of the city’s first mayors.

Notables such as railroad mogul Mark Hopkins, lawyer and art collector E.B. Crocker, and Alexander Hamilton’s son, William Stephen Hamilton, were all buried here.

As was customary in the Victorian era, the cemetery was developed as a park with a profusion of seasonal flowers. Pathways and avenues wind around monuments and headstones, defining the boundaries of sections such as Hamilton Square, or the Masons’ and volunteer firefighters’ group plots.

Free guided walking tours are led by Old City Cemetery Committee docents.

Or take a self-guided tour. 1000 Broadway, historicoldcitycemetery.org

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While you’re driving around seeing the sights, don’t miss a cruise through some of Sacramento’s most venerable neighborhoods.

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Neighborhoods OLD SACRAMENTO Built along the Sacramento River, this is the city’s oldest neighborhood. In the mid-1800s, adventure seekers came here on their way to the gold fields in the foothills. Some enterprising entrepreneurs stayed and built Old Sac into California’s first business district, a place where miners could buy supplies and spend their hard-earned gold. The area was prone to flooding, and repeated fires destroyed the hastily constructed wood-and-canvas buildings. Eventually, the streets were raised and new buildings were constructed on top of the old town.

Today, the entire 28-acre neighborhood is a state park that offers a fascinating glimpse back to the city’s historic founding, with walking tours, carriage rides, historic re-enactments and a guided underground tour that allows you to see remnants of the original settlement.

Old Sac is home to several museums, including the California State Railroad Museum, California Automobile Museum and Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, a living replica of a one-room schoolhouse. Docked on the river, The Delta King riverboat offers hotel lodging and dining, but anyone can walk aboard and stroll its decks. Old Sac pays tribute to the Wild West with its old-fashioned wooden sidewalks while offering plenty of modern shopping, dining and entertainment options.

DOWNTOWN Until recently, downtown Sacramento was largely known for being the center of state government. (The State Capitol is located there, along with a number of state agency buildings.) But Golden 1 Center changed all that. The $558 million sports and entertainment arena, which opened to great acclaim in late 2016, has provided downtown with a massive boost of energy and excitement.

The Sacramento Kings basketball team plays all its home games there, and the arena attracts top-caliber entertainers such as Lady Gaga, Elton John and Katy Perry, along with productions such as Disney on Ice and Cirque du Soleil.

But you don’t need a ticket to enjoy the arena’s elegant architecture, marked by undulating exterior panels that evoke the foothills, or to visit the striking Jeff Koons sculpture on the plaza. (In case

you’re wondering, the colorful sculpture depicts Winnie-the-Pooh’s Piglet.) A multitude of new restaurants and bars have popped up around the arena and on nearby K Street Mall, making this a great place to grab a drink or a bite to eat.

Downtown is home to Crocker Art Museum (the oldest art museum in the West) and California Museum, where you can visit the California Hall of Fame. Nearby, the State Capitol offers fascinating guided tours that allow you to watch legislators at work when they’re in session. Stroll the grounds of Capitol Park, which feature the International World Peace Rose Garden and the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Another don’t-miss downtown attraction is the Sunday Farmers Market.

Held at Eighth and W streets under the freeway year-round from 8 a.m. to noon, it is Sacramento’s largest farmers market, attracting foodies, families and local chefs. The bustling market is a testament to the city’s passion for farm-tofork cooking.

MIDTOWN This live wire of a neighborhood in the heart of the city is a magnet for fun lovers. There are dozens of hip restaurants and bars, and the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk draws thousands of merrymakers. On Saturday mornings, the Midtown Farmers Market on 20th Street between J and L is a great place to shop for seasonal produce from local farmers, along with artisanal food products and handmade goods. Midtown is also home to a large number of independently owned boutiques and art galleries.

The neighborhood is both walkable and bicycle friendly. It’s made up of several smaller sub-neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality. The Handle District is the epicenter for fine dining, with restaurants such as The Press Bistro, The Waterboy, Zocalo and 58 Degrees & Holding Co. R Street Corridor is Sacramento’s old warehouse district. Many of those atmospheric old buildings have been redeveloped and are now home to exciting bars, restaurants and lofts. Lavender Heights is the hub of Sacramento’s gay and lesbian community.

Shaded by trees and built on a gentle rise, Poverty Ridge is largely a residen-

tial neighborhood, known for its classic Victorians and Craftsman bungalows.

(It got its colorful name from the gold rush days, when the city’s poor would f lock here during heavy rains to escape the f loodwaters.)

LAND PARK Life in this elegant, tree-shaded neighborhood centers around William Land Park, a 166-acre oasis of green in the middle of the city. In addition to a jogging path, picnic areas and picturesque ponds, the park offers attractions such as the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town (a children’s play park with 25 sets based on fairy tales and nursery rhymes), Funderland (a small amusement park) and a nine-hole golf course. William A. Carroll Amphitheatre in the park hosts concerts, plays, an annual Shakespeare festival and other productions.

Sacramento Historic City Cemetery on Broadway is an outdoor museum that pays homage to the city’s history from the gold rush onward. It’s the final resting place for many of the city’s first citizens, from early mayors and governors to more colorful denizens such as bootleggers and saloon owners. The cemetery’s Historic Rose Garden features old and antique roses in a profusion of shapes and colors. Guided tours of the cemetery and rose garden are available.

Land Park is also home to the original Tower Records location (now a bookstore) and the classic Tower Theatre, both on Broadway. Nearby, you’ll find numerous restaurants serving global cuisine: Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Ethiopian, you name it.

Venture out into the residential parts of the neighborhood to see exquisite examples of European Revival architecture from the 1920s and ’30s.

EAST SACRAMENTO This pedestrian-friendly neighborhood east of midtown is like a little village plunked in the middle of the city. It’s easy to walk or bike to the area’s many independent restaurants, cafes and retailers. The jewel of the neighborhood is 32acre McKinley Park, home to a library, duck pond, rose garden, garden and arts center, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields and a popular 1.1-mile running

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path. (Back in the ’90s, then-President Bill Clinton famously jogged on the track during a trip to Sacramento.) In the warm months, the park hosts a free outdoor yoga session on Saturday mornings that attracts hundreds of people eager to practice their downward-facing dog in the fresh air.

The neighborhood has a mix of bungalows and Tudor, Craftsman and Mediterranean Revival-style houses built in the 1920s and ’30s. It’s also home to an upscale sub-neighborhood

called the Fabulous Forties, with grand old houses and sweeping green lawns.

As governor, Ronald Reagan lived on 45th Street with his wife, Nancy, and their two children.

OAK PARK This quaint, working-class city neighborhood is undergoing a big transition.

Members of the city’s creative class and young homeowners are moving in, attracted to Oak Park’s proximity to downtown and affordable housing stock.

The area has seen significant development. A slew of restaurants, boutiques and design businesses have opened in the vicinity of Broadway Triangle, a stylish development with stores, loft apartments and townhouses. The area is also home to a coffeehouse called Old Soul @ 40 Acres, a farmers market, an urban nursery, art studios and gallery spaces, and a monthly outdoor food event called GATHER. And on the first Friday of each month, local businesses stay open late for shopping, art and music.

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No trip to Sacramento is complete without a trip to the wine country–which is not very far away. Surrounded by grape-growing land, Sacramento’s nearby wine regions include the hills and valleys of Amador, Placer and El Dorado counties, and in Yolo County, vines line the riverbanks in and around Clarksburg, less than 20 minutes from downtown. Farther south, Lodi beckons with its zins and chardonnays, and the world-renowned Napa and Sonoma wine regions lie about 90 minutes to the northwest, alluring with the famous towns of Yountville, St. Helena, Sonoma, Sebastopol and Healdsburg.

Let’s hit the road!

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Wine NEVADA COUNTY The hilly vineyards and small wineries are miles apart in this lush, often-rugged swath of the Sierra foothills off Highway 49 near Grass Valley. Try Solune, Pilot Peak and Bent Metal, and check out a number of others in downtown Grass Valley, where at least eight wineries have tasting rooms.

EL DORADO It’s a fine line between Amador and El Dorado counties, where the Sierra Nevada foothills’ warm summer days and cool nights make the grape. In El Dorado, the hillsides pitch a bit steeper, the elevation climbs higher and many roads are lined with apple orchards and berry farms. A broad range of wines is created in El Dorado County, from warm-weather zins and barberas, to cooler-weather chardonnays, cabernets and gewürztraminers. Find California Gold Rush history in Placerville, and plenty of wine-tasting rooms among the shops, restaurants and museums. With approximately 50 wineries and more than 2,000 acres of vines, El Dorado is home to award winners such as Boeger, Convergence, Element 79, Oakstone, Perry Creek, Sierra Vista and Windwalker.

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AMADOR This golden wine country, less than an hour’s drive from Sacramento, deserves its status as a getaway. Amador County’s vineyards roll across the rises and valleys of these Sierra Gold Country foothills, producing fine warm-weather reds— particularly zins, rhones and barberas.

Some 40-plus wineries are tucked into

the hills, with a majority of them off Shenandoah Road just outside of Plymouth. The little town of Sutter Creek teems with tasting rooms, an inviting way for wine lovers to stay in one place and sample numerous local wines. It’s beautiful country out here. Some standout wineries: Andis, Cooper, Drytown, Helwig, Bella Grace, Jeff Runquist, Rombauer, Sera Fina and Uphill.

On the Placer County Wine Trail, the wineries and tasting rooms are loosely grouped into two areas called the Loomis Loop and Wise Wineries, and the tour includes stops in and around Granite Bay, Rocklin, Roseville and Loomis, along with Auburn, Newcastle and Lincoln. In other words, so nearby that you’re barely leaving Sacramento. No two wineries or winemakers are alike, but they share proximity, a down-toearth attitude and a passion for making good wine. The winemaker/owner will likely be the one pouring your wine and patiently answering questions. Many of the wineries routinely earn top awards.

A few of the wineries include Bonitata, Casque, Ciotti Cellars, Lone Buffalo, Mt. Vernon, PaZa Estate, Rock Hill,

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Secret Ravine and Wise Villa, which won the Golden State Winery of the Year in 2015 in the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

LODI The Lodi wine region, anchored by a renovated Old Town, lies about 30 minutes south of Sacramento. Come in on the back roads to fully appreciate the vineyards, some knotty and gnarled from more than a century in production.

More than 50 wineries dot this flatland where rich and loamy soil, hot daytime sun and evening Delta breezes combine

to help stress grapes into prime ingredients. Look for thick, dark old-vine zins (a Lodi specialty), deep-red cabs and crisp chardonnays. Tasting fees run low. Start at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center at the Wine & Roses inn/spa/restaurant and pick up a map. Some great stops include Cycles Gladiator, d’Art, Harney Lane, Jessie’s Grove, Klinker Brick, M2, Mettler, Michael David, Viaggio, Weibel and Woodbridge.

CLARKSBURG Just 20 minutes from downtown Sacramento in the Delta, the Clarksburg

wine-growing region feels a world apart from the city. Some families have been farming there since the 19th century, turning out fine chenin blancs, sauvignon blancs, verdelhos, zins, cabs and more. Cruise along the Sacramento River, and discover wineries on both sides. The Old Sugar Mill makes an ideal starting point, with some 15 wineries representing in its tasting rooms.

Clarksburg Wine Company, which manages the location, maintains three styles of chenin blanc, the region’s signature grape. Spots to stop include Bogle (bring a picnic!), Heringer, Julietta, Kirchhoff, Miner’s Leap and Scribner Bend.

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SHOPPING

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Shop local! Midtown, East Sacramento and Oak Park’s Triangle District are home to some of the most interesting shops and boutiques in the region. Those neighborhoods are all very walkable, as well. Want to find it all in one place? Then Arden Fair mall, right off the Capital City Freeway, is a good bet. Also in Sacramento, Pavilions, on Fair Oaks Boulevard, is an upscale, open-air shoppers’ playground. Heading north on Interstate 80, you’ll find that the city of Roseville offers much shopping, including Westfield Galleria at Roseville, the region’s largest shopping mall, and Fountains, which often serves as a venue for concerts and other activities right among its stores and restaurants. In Folsom, you’ll find Folsom Premium Outlets and Palladio, and just up the hill, there’s El Dorado Hills Town Center. Want to see and be seen? Then head over to DOCO, adjacent to Golden 1 Center. Here’s a look at some of the best shops in the region, where you’ll find the latest and greatest.

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Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here.

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FASHION Old Gold At this little gem of a shop in WAL Public Market, fans of vintage apparel and local goods strike it rich. The jewelry cases brim with minimalist and statement pieces, many of them designed by Trisha Rhomberg (who co-owns the shop with Rachel Fowler) and fabricated by midtown jewelry makers. Vintage fiends flock here for funky dresses, blouses, handbags and a boot selection that will have you kicking up your heels. The home decor, most of it crafted by local artisans, is fresh and fun.

Great finds: Leather journals by Richard Bigelow, mirror and glass art by Amy Streit, textile necklaces from Roxanne Young, and stools and plant stands by Trent Dean. 1104 R St.; (916) 329-8569;

shopoldgold.com

#Panache #Panache is an eclectic shop that demands frequent visits because the selection is always evolving. Owners Ralph Barnett and Hector Lopez scoop up unique items from their favorite flea markets and travels abroad, which means all the merchandise here (aside from the soaps and candles) is secondhand. Lopez describes the store as a celebration of “affordable luxury” that encompasses everything from 1970s designer sunglasses to Kelly-green suede Louboutin ballet flats to a French caned bedside table.

Retail therapy done right: Hit up #Panache and its posh neighbor, Fleuri (a Francophile’s dream) with your most stylish BFF, then grab lunch at nearby Selland’s Market-Cafe or Cafe Rolle.

5379 H St.; (916) 813-5758 RIRE Boutique owner Josie Lee, who launched her women’s apparel business with a humble 100-square-foot pop-up shop, now operates two retail stores: one in midtown Sacramento, the other in Oak Park. The local chain’s lead stylist, Melissa Leonard, describes the RIRE look as “very contemporary, very girly, with a twist of edginess.” Fashion-forward shoppers come here for on-trend jewelry, belts and hats, flirty dresses and a dozen colors of bralettes, which work great under flowy tanks or low-cut dresses. Prices are reasonable and the sales staff approachable.

2522 J St.; (916) 696-0119; 3330 Broadway; (916) 668-7412; rireboutique.com

Nectar Owner Janel Lacayo makes original, one-of-a-kind earrings, necklaces and bracelets at a tiny workbench behind the cash register. She’s big on upcycling, incorporating vintage jewelry parts into her hammered-wire designs, with prices ranging from $6 to $200. She also sells vintage apparel, T-shirts and aprons decorated with bits of old embroidery.

3328 Broadway; (916) 616-5724; collecting nectar.com All Good If you’re going to hike Half Dome or stroll the shores of Lake Tahoe, you may as well look good doing it. That’s where All Good comes in. Part apparel retailer, part camp store, the shop is outfitted with all the trappings of a fashion-forward adventure, from color-block parkas to camo-print jogging pants for gents. The flagship store also serves as a base camp of sorts for All Good’s expeditions, just in case canoeing down the Russian River or surfing in Nicaragua is your thing. 1715 R St.; (916) 376-7641; allgxxd.com Lux n Lav Nicole Rose, who opened this women’s clothing boutique inside of Lavender Salon & Blow Out Bar in 2014, wanted a store where stylish women, regardless of their age, could find something for themselves. “I like to say I cater to women age 18 to 60,” says Rose. “Women of all ages come through the salon, so I carry a wide variety of items to suit every woman, from dressy to casual to funky.” That selection includes easy-to-wear dresses in playful prints, blouses with pretty lace detailing, smart hats and oversize totes that hold everything, all at wallet-friendly prices.

6040 Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin; (916) 771-0402; shopluxnlav.com Bayabelle Boutique “A true labor of love” is how shop owner Dawn Einarsson describes this fun women’s boutique. “My husband Marc built all of the furniture and fixtures by hand, and I handpick every item that we sell in our shop, specifically with our customers in mind.” In addition to trendy apparel from brands like Umgee, Naked Zebra and Junk Food Clothing, Einarsson sells candles, lotions, locally made jewelry, cards, shoes and kids’ items. “The brands we’re most proud of are the small businesses I find on Etsy and bring into our shop,” says Einarsson, adding that new merchandise arrives weekly. 100 Gateway Drive, Lincoln; (916) 253-9260

R. Douglas When it comes to fashion, there’s one thing that never goes out of style: clothes that fit well. Custom clothier R. Douglas specializes in hand-tailored suits, shirts, tuxedoes and overcoats for men who appreciate one-of-a-kind garments that fit to a T. Just be sure to plan ahead: It can take four to six weeks for a tailor to turn out custom items. R. Douglas also carries a line of handmade silk ties from Italy as well as satchels, cuff links, pocket squares and custom-made belts to help pull off your signature style. 1020 12th St.; (916) 438-9455; rdouglas.net

FOODSTUFFS Allspicery Cooks will discover sugar, spice and everything nice at this fully stocked spice shop across the street from the state Capitol. Owner Heather Wong, a selfdescribed “food nerd,” was inspired by her love of travel and food to open this quaint store filled with unusual and hard-to-find ingredients, including zhug, barberries, porcini mushroom powder, scorpion pepper salt and habanero sugar. Come here to stock your own pantry or find a useful gift for the foodie in your life who has everything. 1125 11th St.; (916) 389-7828; allspicery.com Andy’s Candy Apothecary Willy Wonka himself would be giddy in this delightful downtown shop frequented by tourists and office workers looking for a sugar fix or a gift for their favorite sweet tooth. Owners Andy Paul and Camille Esch stock the finest candies from the United States and abroad—chocolates, caramels, brittles, hard candies, you name it—as well as adorable gifts for kids and adults and a wide selection of high-quality greeting cards. The store scores bonus points for hiring friendly and capable candy experts like Abby Fox, who can steer overwhelmed customers toward a new or unusual confection that is sure to please.

Great finds: Artisanal chocolates, Japanese Kit Kats, Swedish gummies, German licorice, Fat Face popsicles and gelato push pops from Devine Gelateria.

1012 9th St.; (916) 905-4115; andyscandystore.com The Chefs’ Olive Mix Sure, you could buy olive oil and vinegar from the supermarket, but what’s the fun in that? Owner Lisa Lubeley contends her

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Shopping shops are about the experience, not just the sale. “They are cool stores because you can taste everything before you buy,” she says. “We have tasting cups so that you know exactly what you are getting.” Each Olive Mix boasts more than 60 tanks of oils and vinegars, including extra-virgin olive oils from around the world—Portugal, Tunisia, Chile, Australia and more—as well as a selection of specialty vinegars in every imaginable f lavor, like black cherry balsamic and serrano honey vinegar.

Quick bite: Hungry and in a hurry?

Olive Mix makes its own hummus, peanut butter and Greek salads and stocks sandwiches, salads and cheese boards from specialty cheese shop The Rind—all available to go. 131 J St.; (916) 706-3105; 2600 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 974-7467; chefsolivemix.com Preservation & co.

Delicious things happen when you apply an urban bartender’s sensibility to the old-fashioned art of food preservation. At Preservation & co., founder Jason Poole has taken pickling to the next level with products like black pepper asparagus, habanero pickles and balsamic beets, all made with crisp produce that’s handpacked on site. But it’s Preservation’s Bloody Mary mix that brought fame to Poole, who won over national judges and a fandom of brunch enthusiasts with his zesty concoction. The shop, which has the old-timey charm of a general store, also stocks an impressive selection of artisanal condiments, preserves and cocktail ingredients, all of which are sure to perk up your pantry.

Great finds: Cherry bark vanilla bitters, blackberry margarita mix, green Sriracha and citrus rosemary salt. 1717 19th St.; (916) 706-1044; preservationandco.com

HOME, GARDEN & GIFTS Bungalow Vintage Living There are few shops in the Sacramento region as pleasing to the eye as Bungalow.

Every corner has something interesting to capture the imagination: time-worn furnishings; industrial light fixtures; weathered architectural pieces; on-trend jewelry, apparel and accessories. Owner Kim Panighetti has a gift for bringing it all together with flair. 10139 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks; (916) 967-7000 Design Alchemy Mother-daughter team Deborah Costa

and Kristine Renee are the creative duo behind Design Alchemy, a retail shop and design studio in East Sacramento’s 57th Street antiques complex. But don’t let the location fool you—Design Alchemy isn’t about vintage finds. The store, a stunning, lofty space awash in soothing gray tones, sells everything from custom sofas and unusual end tables to luxury bed linens and pillows from Dallas-based artist Kelly O’Neal. Says Costa, “We wanted to bring in pieces that we would buy ourselves and that we would enjoy putting in other people’s houses.” 855 57th St.; (916) 999-1409; designalchemyltd.com Bleu The partners behind Bleu have curated an enchanting French-inspired shop filled with a mix of vintage treasures and new classics, including furniture, home goods, apparel and jewelry. The store is a tribute to the finer things in life, like a pink Limoges tea set, robin’s egg-blue coupes, distressed French dining chairs, an antique marble pastry display, engraved brass napkin rings, delivered without a whiff of stuffiness, thanks to the congenial service.

Great finds: Premium jeans from Mother and AG, cotton tops and bottoms from Raw Earth Wild Sky, statement mirrors, antique oil paintings and one-ofa-kind serving pieces. 3319 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 330-1971 The Plant Foundry This colorful urban nursery in the heart of Oak Park caters to all types of gardeners, from veteran green thumbs who know their way around a composting bin to newbies just getting started with a terrarium for their apartment. Owner Angela Pratt stocks a variety of native and drought-tolerant plants in addition to house plants, succulents, fruit trees, vegetable seeds, fertilizers—even chicken coops! Not looking to get your hands dirty? The Plant Foundry also carries patio furniture by Fermob, as well as garden-related gifts and cards.

3500 Broadway; (916) 917-5787; plantfoundry.com

Kechmara Designs It’s little wonder that Moroccan rugs have been a hot trend in interior design for the past couple of years. They bring instant interest to any room thanks to their shaggy texture and irregular geometric lines.

But you needn’t settle for a West Elm look-alike when buying one. Rug gallery

owner Ali Setayesh sells an impressive selection of new and vintage Moroccan rugs that he unearths during regular trips to the North African country. And unlike the chain-store copycats, every carpet sold here is handmade and unique. 1104 R St.; (916) 342-0257; kechmaradesigns.com DISPLAY California Change is good. That’s the unofficial motto for Display California, a revolving pop-up shop that reinvents itself every few weeks by rolling out a new crop of artisan products made in California, with a heavy emphasis on Sacramento makers and designers. The fun is in discovering something unexpected every time you shop, whether it’s glass bead necklaces from Cabine, colorful greeting cards from Cara Emilia or linen tea towels from Loft Studios. The corner store has led an exciting retail revival in Oak Park that continues to flourish as creative entrepreneurs hang out their shingle in the historic neighborhood. 3433 Broadway; (916) 822-4925; displaycalifornia.com Underground Books This friendly African-American bookstore serves as Oak Park’s literary hub.

There’s local art on the walls and a comfy leather couch for sprawling. The store hosts book signings, children’s story time, a book club, panel discussions and art talks. 2814 35th St.; (916) 737-3333; underground-books.com

SPORTS & FITNESS Sutterville Bicycle Company Tucked away in an industrial section of Hollywood Park is this canine- and people-friendly bike shop where the accommodating owner, Jeff Dzurinko, prides himself on having created a store that’s “very service-oriented and repairoriented.” To wit: On a recent afternoon, he happily assisted a young boy seeking a part to repair his broken scooter. As for bikes, “We love to fix ’em up and sell them,” says Dzurinko. He sells both new and used bicycles but has a special affection for vintage cruisers, early-style mountain bikes and the like. The Sutterville team also does custom builds and can repair just about any bike you bring in.

Helpful hint: Need a hard-to-find bicycle part? If Dzurinko doesn’t have it in stock, he can order it for you.

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2635 Sutterville Bypass; (916) 737-7537; suttervillebicycle.com Gold Country Run + Sport Everyone knows that runners are fanatical about their footwear, and this pair of stores caters to that fanaticism. At Gold Country Run + Sport, well-trained staffers help shoppers find just the right fit by conducting a free video gait analysis.

“We put customers on a treadmill and record them for about 20 seconds, then play it back, frame by frame, so we and the customer can see it,” explains Leon Shahinian, who co-owns the two stores with Donn Cox. “It’s all part of our overall philosophy about customer service,” says Shahinian, adding, “When someone walks through the door, we want them to feel like they’re a friend of ours.”

Good to know: In addition to carrying a wide selection of shoes and technical apparel, Gold Country also hosts educational workshops and training programs.

And during demo runs, customers can take a pair of kicks out for a trial run before committing. 4370 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills; (916) 303-4786; 7610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom; (916) 817-1151; goldcountryrunandsport.com

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Dining The Golden Bear

The Dish on Sacramento If you like to eat, you’re in for a treat.

When Michelin earlier this year announced plans to expand its California guide to include Sacramento, it was acknowledging something that many people already knew: This is one heck of a food city.

It’s rumored that, when Michelin California is released this summer, Sacramento will have at least one Michelin-starred restaurant—if not more.

That will put the city on the same rarefied level as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, the only U.S. cities with their own Michelin guides.

The Michelin news was greeted with a great deal of excitement in Sacramento.

It was just the latest and most highprofile recognition of Sacramento as an up-and-coming presence on the nation’s food scene. Last year, Sunset magazine, TripAdvisor, The New York Times and

Thrillist all singled out California’s capital city for the quality, caliber and inventiveness of its dining. Here, innovative chefs, farmers, winemakers, brewers and food artisans have put the city squarely on the nation’s food map.

Sacramento’s food scene got a jumpstart in 2012, when then-Mayor Kevin Johnson officially proclaimed Sacramento the Farm-to-Fork Capital of America.

It was recognition that Sacramento was more than just the governing capital of California. By virtue of climate, soil and topography, the region is also home to some of the most prolific farms on the planet. (There are almost 8,000 acres of boutique farms and more than 50 farmers markets here.)

Sacramento has redefined what it means to be farm-to-fork. It’s everything from locally harvested caviar to seasonal craft cocktails. It’s the grass-fed cattle raised by local restaurateurs for their own kitchen and the heritage hops reintroduced to the fields along Interstate 80 for use at the artisanal breweries popping up

all over the place. Even the concession stands at Golden 1 Center boast that 90 percent of the food they serve is sourced from within 150 miles of the arena. They call it “farm to court.”

All those locally produced ingredients have made this region a magnet for some of the most talented chefs in the country. They’re mostly young chefs, many of them with experience working at top restaurants in San Francisco and Napa. Take Brad Cecchi, for example.

While working at Solbar in Calistoga, he received a coveted Michelin star. Sacramento was thrilled when he brought his talent to town to open Canon, a highly regarded New American eatery in East Sacramento. Like Cecchi, young up-and-coming chefs are attracted by Sacramento’s affordable rents and quality ingredients. They come here to make their mark.

What can a diner from out of town expect when eating out in Sacramento?

First, be prepared for a myriad of choices. Much of the restaurant scene is clustered in midtown and downtown.

There, you’ll find everything from food trucks and beer gardens to omakase bars and white-tablecloth restaurants. With all that variety, it can be hard to decide where to eat.

Next, figure out what kind of cuisine you want to eat. Sacramento is a culturally diverse metropolis, which adds even more flavor to its restaurant offerings.

Neighborhoods such as Little Saigon, Southside Park and Broadway offer a variety of global cuisines. There are ramen houses, dim sum palaces, pho joints, izakayas and more. If you want regional American cuisine, Sacramento offers that, too. Vegan and vegetarian fare is widely available; so is gluten-free cuisine.

There’s literally something for everyone.

And if you want to dine outdoors, Sacramento has the weather for it. There are dozens of restaurants with charming outdoor patios, courtyards, porches and other outside spaces. At many places, you can even bring your dog!

Given all that Sacramento has to offer, it’s no surprise that people here are excited about food. You can see and feel it at the crowded farmers markets and at food events such as Sacramento Beer Week and Bacon Fest. If you love food (and who doesn’t?), there’s much to love about Sacramento.

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Dining fried chicken, spinach and curry). 1728 Broadway; (916) 441-2172; kathmandukitchen.com/ sacramento. L–D. Indian/Nepalese/vegetarian. $ REAL PIE COMPANY At this homey pie shop, you’ll find the pies of your dreams, made with all-butter crusts and seasonal fruit sourced from local farms. In addition to dessert pies such as jumbleberry and butterscotch banana cream, you can order savory pot pies, shepherd’s pies and dishes like mac and cheese, all available to eat in or take out.

2425 24th St.; (916) 838-4007; realpiecompany.com. L–D. American. $ TOWER CAFE This place is a hot spot on weekend mornings. Regulars swear by the New Mexico blueberry cornmeal pancakes and the thick-cut, custardy French toast.

Breakfast is all-American, but lunch and dinner have a global flavor. 1518 Broadway; (916) 441-0222; towercafe.com. B–L–D. World fusion. $$

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CAFE VINOTECA Located in Arden Town Center, Cafe Vinoteca serves some of the loveliest Italian-inspired cuisine in the city.

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 487-1331; cafevinoteca.com. L–D. Italian. $$$

CARPE VINO The welcoming restaurant, located in a historic brick building in Old Town, is one of the region’s best-kept dining secrets.

Look for specialties such as halibut with peas and turnips, chicken liver mousse, and arugula and fava bean salad with strawberries. 1568 Lincoln Way; (530) 823-0320; carpevinoauburn.com. D. New American. $$–$$$

FAMOUS KABOB Meat kabobs are the starring attraction here. Smokily delicious, the meats are served with fluffy basmati rice and grilled tomatoes. 1290 Fulton Ave.; (916) 4831700; famouskabob.com. L–D. Persian. $–$$ THE KITCHEN Part supper club, part theatrical production, part cocktail party: This is like no other restaurant in Sacramento. You need to make reservations months in advance for the multi-course dinner. The food is complex and mind-blowingly creative. 2225 Hurley Way; (916) 568-7171; thekitchenrestaurant. com. D. American. $$$$ LEATHERBY’S FAMILY CREAMERY Go for the ice cream, all made on the premises and used in shakes, malts and towering sundaes. 2333 Arden Way; (916) 920-8382; leatherbys.net. L–D. Sandwiches/ice cream. $ PLAN B The menu is compact, with a handful of appetizers and several wonderful salads.

Plan B’s claim to fame is its stellar mussels, offered six ways. 555 La Sierra Drive; (916) 483-3000; planbrestaurant.com. D. New American/French. $$–$$$ TEXAS WEST BAR-B-QUE This no-frills establishment serves slow wood-cooked meat in big portions. Dig into the tender Western-style pork spareribs and beef brisket or the smoky chicken. 1600 Fulton Ave.; (916) 483-7427; texaswestbbq.com. L–D. Barbecue. $–$$

KATRINA’S CAFE This Auburn institution serves some of the best breakfast fare in the region. Cheery and tiny, it’s packed on weekends, and the menu includes sturdy dishes such as chili con carne omelet and French toast topped with strawberries. 456 Grass Valley Highway; (530) 888-1166; katrinascafe.com. B–L. American/breakfast. $

BROADWAY ANDY NGUYEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT This bastion of Buddhist-inspired vegetarian cuisine serves food that is fresh and flavorful. 2007 Broadway; (916) 736-1157; andynguyenvegetarian.com. L–D. Vegetarian/ Asian. $ IRON GRILL Come here for a sizzlingly romantic dinner or a cocktail-laden business meeting. With a compact menu anchored in traditional American dishes, the restaurant encourages family-style dining. 2422 13th St.; (916) 737-5115; irongrillsacramento.com L–D–Br. American. $$–$$$ KATHMANDU KITCHEN This family-owned restaurant envelops you in a cocoon of exotic fragrances. Order the lal maas (lamb curry with chili sauce) or chicken saagwala (stir

ROAD TRIP BAR & GRILL This family-friendly joint serves up classic roadhouse fare, from salads and burgers to chops. 24989 State Highway 16; (530) 796-3777; roadtripbg. com. B–L–D. American. $–$$

CARMICHAEL MARK & MONICA’S FAMILY PIZZA The pizzas here are belly filling and hearty. 4751 Manzanita Ave.; (916) 487-1010; markandmonicaspizza.com. L–D. Pizza. $$ MATTEO’S PIZZA & BISTRO The menu is compact, and there’s no skimping on first-rate ingredients. The pizza crust is damned good, attaining that chewy-crispy-airy trifecta. You also can order pasta, steak or a burger. 5132 Arden Way; (916) 779-0727; pizzamatteo. com. L–D. Pizza/American. $$

CITRUS HEIGHTS LEATHERBY’S FAMILY CREAMERY For description, see listing under “Arden Arcade.”

7910 Antelope Road; (916) 729-4021; leatherbys.net. L–D. Sandwiches/ice cream. $ SAM’S CLASSIC BURGERS At this driveup burger shack, the shakes are great and the burgers wonderfully straightforward. 7442 Auburn Blvd.; (916) 723-7512. L–D. Burgers. $

DAVIS BISTRO 33 Davis This attractive restaurant, located in historic City Hall, offers an appealing menu of Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes.

226 F St.; (530) 756-4556; bistro33davis. com. B–L–D. New American. $$ BURGERS AND BREW The casual, publike restaurant uses high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and serves an interesting selection of beers and ales. 1409 R St.; (916) 4420900; burgersbrew.com. L–D. Burgers. $

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Dining DOWNTOWN BRASSERIE CAPITALE Owned by the family behind midtown’s Aïoli Bodega Española and The Grand wine bar, this beautifully designed restaurant is based on a traditional French brasserie. The menu hits the high points of the brasserie canon, everything from onion soup to steak frites. 1201 K St.; (916) 329-8033; brasseriecapitale.com. L–D. French. $$–$$$ BURGERS AND BREW The casual, publike restaurant uses high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and serves an interesting selection of beers and ales. 1409 R St.; (916) 4420900; burgersbrew.com. L–D. Burgers. $

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CAFE BERNARDO For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 234 D St.; (530) 750-5101; paragarys.com. B–L–D. New American. $ CREPEVILLE This bustling creperie serves many variations on the crepe theme, from entrée to dessert. 330 Third St.; (530) 7502400; crepeville.com. B–L–D. Crepes. $ DE VERE’S IRISH PUB For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 217 E St.; (530) 204-5533; deverespub.com. L–D. Irish pub. $$ THE HOTDOGGER A well-loved Davis institution, The Hotdogger dishes up a delectable assortment of frankfurters and sausages. 129 E St.; (530) 753-6291; thehotdogger.com.

L–D. Hot dogs. $ KATHMANDU KITCHEN For description, see listing under “Broadway.” 234 G St., Davis; (530) 756-3507; kathmandukitchendavisca.com. L–D. Indian/Nepalese/vegetarian. $ MIKUNI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 500 First St.; (530) 756-2111; mikunisushi.com. L–D. Japanese/sushi. $$ THE MUSTARD SEED The restaurant (a former house) is composed of three tiny rooms, plus a shaded patio out back. Dinner selections range from crab-stuffed Idaho trout to shrimp and sun-dried tomato risotto. 222 D St.; (530) 758-5750; mustardseeddavis.com.

L–D. New American. $$–$$$ OSTERIA FASULO This restaurant has a beautiful outdoor courtyard bordered by trellised grapevines and punctuated by leafy trees strung with tiny lights. The menu is proudly Italian, with wonderful pastas and robust meat dishes. 2657 Portage Bay East; (530) 758-1324; osteriafasulo.com. L–D. Italian. $$$–$$$$

SOLOMON’S DELICATESSEN This modern Jewish deli serves up all the traditional goodies, from chopped liver and matzo ball soup to pastrami on rye, along with bagels with lox or a schmear. 500 1st St., Davis; (530) 792-7015; nobagelsnolife.com. B–L–D. Deli. $ OUR HOUSE With its dim ambience, this doesn’t feel like a house, nor does it serve home-style cuisine. Rather, the menu is a compact selection of traditional dishes (meatloaf, macaroni and cheese) with some fun, innovative tweaks. 808 Second St.; (530) 757-1232; ourhousedavis.com. L–D. New American. $$$ PAESANOS For description, see listing under “Midtown.” 139 G St.; (530) 758-8646; paesanos.biz. L–D. Pizza/Italian. $ SEASONS This attractive, upscale restaurant showcases seasonal products; the menu changes every three months. Pizzas are great; so are the bountiful salads. But you’ll find the kitchen’s real talent in its creative appetizers and limited entrées. 102 F St.; (530) 7501801; seasonsdavis.com. L–D. New American. $$–$$$ YAKITORI YUCHAN This busy little restaurant focuses on skewered grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. Most items are meant to be shared; bring an adventurous palate and a group of food-loving friends. 109 E St.; (530) 753-3196; yakitoriyuchan.com. D. Japanese. $–$$

DIXON CATTLEMENS This classic Western steakhouse serves up big slabs of prime rib, porterhouse, T-bone and cowboy steaks, plus all the trimmings: shrimp cocktail, loaded potato skins more. 250 Dorset Court; (707) 678-5518; cattlemens.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$

CAFE BERNARDO The menu offers straightforward fare guaranteed to please just about everyone. Breakfast includes huevos rancheros and eggs Bernardo, drizzled with housemade hollandaise sauce. Lunch and dinner feature chewy-crusted pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and substantial entrées such as pan-seared chicken breast with mashed potatoes. 1431 R St.; (916) 930-9191; paragarys. com. B–L–D. New American. $ CAFETERIA 15L Go to Cafeteria 15L for modern, approachably priced comfort food in a casual yet stylish environment. The menu emphasizes fun fare, such as mac ’n’ cheese, truffle tater tots, and fried chicken and waffle with gravy and pecan butter. 1116 15th St.; (916) 492-1960; cafeteria15l.com. L–D. Californian. $$ CAMDEN SPIT & LARDER Highly regarded chef Oliver Ridgeway opened this swank brasserie in a modern, glass-walled building near the Capitol. It appeals to lobbyists, lawyers and legislators with its gin-forward cocktails (martini, anyone?) and a menu that’s an interesting mash-up of British chop-house classics, English schoolboy favorites and elevated pub fare. 555 Capitol Mall; (916) 619-8897; camdenspitandlarder.com. L–D. Steakhouse. $$$–$$$$ DAWSON’S Located within the Hyatt Regency, Dawson’s has dark-paneled walls, elegant linen-draped tables and a convivial bar. It’s a great spot for a martini and a New York steak. You can’t help but enjoy the lavish attention showered on you by the blackvested, professional wait staff, and the food is undeniably sophisticated. 1209 L St.; (916) 321-3600; sacramento.hyatt.com. D. New American. $$$–$$$$ DE VERE’S IRISH PUB Don’t head to de Vere’s if you’re seeking a quiet evening—the raucous, high-energy pub is noisy and packed with revelers. The wood bar (imported from Ireland) is enormous, and the food is highquality pub fare. 1521 L St.; (916) 231-9947. deverespub.com. L–D. Irish pub. $$ ECHO & RIG Located in the lobby of The Sawyer hotel, this outpost of a Vegas steakhouse is sleek and unstuffy. Prices are considerably gentler than at most other steakhouses, but the quality of the meat is high. In

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Dining GRANGE RESTAURANT & BAR Located in The Citizen Hotel, Grange proves that a hotel restaurant doesn’t have to be pedestrian. The menu changes frequently and spotlights some of the area’s best producers. At dinner, the ambience in the stunning dining room is seductive and low-lit. 926 J St.; (916) 492-4450; grangesacramento.com. B–L–Br. Californian/ American. $$$$ HOUSE KITCHEN & BAR This pretty restaurant is perfect for business lunches, providing upscale comfort food along with views of Capitol Mall. 555 Capitol Mall; (916) 498-9924; houseoncapitol.com. L–D. New American. $–$$ MAGPIE CAFE This restaurant has a casual, unassuming vibe, and its hallmark is clean, simple fare that tastes like the best version of itself. 1601 16th St.; (916) 452-7594; magpiecafe.com. B–L–D. Californian. $$

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addition to standard cuts like filet, New York steak and rib-eye, you’ll find butcher cuts such as hanger, bavette, skirt and tri-tip. 500 J St.; (877) 678-6255; sawyerhotel.com. B–L–D– Br. Steakhouse. $$$ ELLA This stunning restaurant (owned by the Selland family and designed by award-winning European architects) is an elegant oasis compared to the gritty hustle and bustle outside.

From the open kitchen, the staff turns out innovative dishes and old favorites. The emphasis is on seasonal, local and artisanal. 1131 K St.; (916) 443-3772; elladiningroomandbar.com.

L–D. New American. $$$$ EMPRESS TAVERN Located in the basement of the Crest Theatre, this meat-centric restaurant has a catacomb vibe. It’s a modern version of an old English carvery: whole chickens, prime rib roasts and hams turn slowly on a rotisserie in the open kitchen, and diners can order sides like whipped potatoes with pork gravy. The bar features a gin-focused cocktail menu and a long beer list. 1013 K St.; (916) 662-7694; empresstavern.com. D. New American carvery. $$$ ESQUIRE GRILL The smell of wood ovenroasted meat permeates the air, and the menu is classic chophouse, from the ahi tuna poke to the grilled New York steak. Cushy booths, a stellar bar and a private room (complete with fireplace) make this an excellent spot to seal an important business deal over a power

lunch. 1213 K St.; (916) 448-8900; paragarys.com. L–D. American. $$$ FIRESTONE PUBLIC HOUSE Belly up to the bar, where you can watch sports on multiple TV screens or gab with the bartender.

Order a giant Bavarian pretzel or pulled pork nachos, topped with pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

1132 16th St.; (916) 446-0888; firestonepublichouse.com. L–D–Br. American. $$ FOUNDATION RESTAURANT & BAR Located across from the Golden 1 Center, this downtown hangout serves modern-style comfort food, along with old favorites like burgers, fish tacos and hot wings. 400 L St.; (916) 321-9522; foundationrestaurantandbar. com. L–D. American. $$–$$$ FOX & GOOSE PUBLIC HOUSE This tavern plates up some of the best breakfasts in town, along with pub staples like beer-battered fish and chips, a Cornish pasty or Welsh rarebit.

1001 R St.; (916) 443-8825; foxandgoose. com. B–L–D. English pub. $ FRANK FAT’S Downtown Sacramento’s oldest restaurant, Fat’s is a favorite of the Capitol crowd. The restaurant is well known for its steaks—especially Frank’s Style New York Steak—and its brandy-fried chicken. This is Chinese cuisine at its most sophisticated. 806 L St.; (916) 442-7092; fatsrestaurants.com.

L–D. Chinese. $$$

MAS TACO BAR Tasty little tacos are the headliners at this casual eatery. They come with all sorts of delicious fillings: braised short rib, Korean fried chicken, banh mi shrimp and, for veg heads, roasted cauliflower and butternut squash. You can also get Latin-flavored rice bowls, salads and starters such as elote (Mexican street corn) and habanero fire balls (a mixture of roasted chilies, cream cheese, bacon and pepper jack, rolled into balls and fried). 1800 15th St.; mastacobar.com. L–D– Br. Mexican. $$ THE MELTING POT Fondue goes upscale here. Try the Wisconsin Trio cheese fondue, prepared at your table with fontina, Butterkase and Gorgonzola cheese. 814 15th St.; (916) 443-2347; meltingpot.com/sacramento. D. Fondue/American. $$–$$$$ MIKUNI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR This hip sushi bar serves its sushi with a side of sass. There are three sushi bars and a dense menu of appetizers, rice bowls, bento boxes and sushi rolls. 1530 J St.; (916) 447-2112; mikunisushi.com. L–D. Japanese/sushi. $$ MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE From cozy, candlelit booths and stunning, glassenclosed wine room to the crisply outfitted chefs, Morton’s oozes Special Occasion. Red meat is the star here. 621 Capitol Mall; (916) 442-5091; mortons.com/sacramento. D. Steakhouse. $$$$ MOTHER At this ambitious K Street restaurant, chef Michael Thiemann dazzles diners with the elegance and creativity of his all-vegetarian menu. The food is rustic and bold, providing an inspired spin on meat-free cuisine. Lunch is a casual affair (you place your order at the counter), but there’s table service at dinner. 1023 K St.; (916) 594-9812; mothersacramento.com; L–D. Vegetarian. $ P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO With its lofty ceilings, striking artwork and sweeping staircase, this is the place to come if you’re seeking a little glamour with your Asian cuisine. The extensive menu offers dishes whose

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Dining origins spring from many regions throughout China but that reflect a California sensibility.

1530 J St.; (916) 288-0970; pfchangs.com.

L–D. Chinese. $$ PIZZA ROCK The narrow space is loud, but there’s a sense of festivity in the air, and the pizza is darned good. Choose from five different styles of pizza: Classic Italian, Classic American, Neapolitan, Sicilian and Roman.

1020 K St.; (916) 737-5777; pizzarocksacramento.com. L–D. Pizza/Italian/American. $$ SANDRA DEE’S BAR-B-QUE & SEAFOOD The meaty aroma grabs you the minute you step inside. Grab a seat at one of the plain tables and order the stellar chicken wings, spackled with a zesty dry rub. Or opt for the dinner combo (barbecued pork loin, pork ribs, whole or half chickens and tri-tip). Side dishes include greens and hush puppies, and a kidfriendly version of macaroni and cheese. 601 15th St.; (916) 448-6375; sandradeesbbq. com. L–D. Barbecue/Southern. $–$$ SHADY LADY SALOON The charming faux speakeasy is an excellent place to meet up with friends for a round of cocktails and a first-rate meal. Bordello-inspired wallpaper and dim lighting set an alluring stage for the robust and flavorful food. 1409 R St.; (916) 231-9121; shadyladybar.com. L–D. American/ Southern. $$ TIGER This restaurant/bar is a fast-andfurious place where you can grab a quick drink before a game or a concert at Golden 1 Center. The food here is American dim sum-style cart service, with small plates meant to be shared. If you see a dish you like, grab it fast; it may not come back. If you’re not in a hurry, order the bone-in rib-eye or the whole branzino.

722 K St.; (916) 382-9610; tiger700block. com. D. American. $$$ URBAN ROOTS BREWING & SMOKEHOUSE At this casual brewery, a massive smoker turns out succulent meats—brisket, ribs, turkey and sausage—in the tradition of the great barbecue houses of Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Sides include collard greens, mac and cheese, yams and poblano cheese grits. Sit indoors or out at long picnic tables.

1322 V St.; (916) 706-3741; urbanrootsbrewing.com. L–D. Barbecue. $$

EAST SACRAMENTO BACON & BUTTER Lively and delightfully urban, the place is packed with fans of chef Billy Zoellin’s homey flapjacks, biscuits and other breakfasty fare. 3839 J St.; (916) 475-1801; baconandbuttersac.com. B–L. Breakfast. $ –$$ CANON With Michelin-starred chef Brad Cecchi at the helm, this breezily chic restaurant offers an ambitious menu of globally inspired sharable plates. Much of the menu is vegetarian, vegan or gluten free, but you can also order from a small selection of hearty meat, poultry and fish dishes. 1719 34th St.; (916) 469-2433; canoneastsac.com. Global/New American. D–Br. $$$–$$$$

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CELESTIN’S Gumbo is the signature dish at this charming, minuscule restaurant specializing in Creole and Cajun cuisine. It comes in six varieties, including chicken, vegetarian and seafood. But the pièce de resistance is the namesake Celestin’s gumbo, chock-full of chicken, sea scallops, wild shrimp, rock cod and sausage. 3610 McKinley Blvd.; (916) 258-4060; celestinsgumbo.com. L–D. Cajun/ Creole. $$ CLUBHOUSE 56 This is your classic sports bar, from the multiple TVs and two giant screens broadcasting games via DIRECTV to the local sports memorabilia on the walls. The food, too, is classic sports-bar fare: burgers, sandwiches and apps such as tacos and jalapeño poppers. The place is dark, casual and convivial, Sacramento’s very own Cheers. 734 56th St.; (916) 454-5656; ch56sports.com.

Br–L–D. Sports bar. $$ FAHRENHEIT 250 This upscale yet downhome barbecue joint turns out brag-worthy ’cue: St. Louis-style pork ribs, pulled pork, tri-tip and brisket are smoked low and slow over hardwoods. The bar program, overseen by the folks at Shady Lady Saloon, is topnotch. 7042 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 476-4508; fahrenheitbbq.com. L–D. Barbecue. $$ JUNO’S KITCHEN AND DELICATESSEN This tiny eatery serves some of the best sandwiches in town. Owner Mark Helms also offers an intriguing selection of salads and “pan” dishes such as rock shrimp mac ’n’ cheese.

But you can’t go wrong with the burger or the grilled chicken sandwich. Though there’s only a handful of tables, takeout is a tasty option.

3675 J St.; (916) 456-4522; junoskitchen. com. L–D. Bistro. $ KRU Kru turns out exciting Japanese fare, and there’s a craft cocktail bar, outdoor patios and

an omakase bar. 3135 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 551-1559; krurestaurant.com. L–D. Japanese. $$$–$$$$ THE MIMOSA HOUSE This small local chain offers a comprehensive lineup of breakfast fare: omelets, scrambles, Benedicts, crepes, waffles, burritos and, of course, mimosas.

The lunch/dinner menu is similarly broad, with burgers, salads, grilled sandwiches and Mexican “street food.” 5641 J St.; (916) 4004084; mimosahouse.com. B–L–D. American. $$ OBO’ ITALIAN TABLE & BAR This casual Italian eatery is beautifully designed and efficiently run. There are hot dishes and cold salads behind the glass cases, ready for the taking. But the stars of the menu are the freshly made pastas and wood-oven pizzas.

There’s also a full bar serving Italian-theme craft cocktails. 3145 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 8228720; oboitalian.com. L–D. Italian. $$ ONESPEED Chef Rick Mahan, who built his stellar reputation at The Waterboy in midtown, branched out with a more casual concept at his East Sac eatery. The open bistro has a tiled pizza oven that cranks out chewy, flavorful pizzas. 4818 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 706-1748; onespeedpizza.com. B–L–D. Pizza. $$ ORIGAMI ASIAN GRILL Most of the time, this is a fast-casual eatery serving Asian-flavored rice bowls, banh mi sandwiches, salads and ramen. But on Friday and Saturday nights, the two talented chefs behind Origami offer an elevated tasting menu for a handful of lucky diners at the counter. (By reservation only.)

4801 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 400-3075; origamiasiangrill.com. L–D. Asian fusion. $–$$$ SELLAND’S MARKET-CAFE Choose from an array of appetizers and hot items along with

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crowd-pleasing side dishes and pizza. This high-quality takeout food can be a real lifesaver. 5340 H St.; (916) 736-3333; sellands. com. L–D–Br. Gourmet takeout. $$ STAR GINGER ASIAN GRILL AND NOODLE BAR Offering affordably priced dishes inspired by the street foods of Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. The spicy Thai chicken soup is a delicious bargain. 3101 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 231-8888; stargingerrestaurant. com. L–D. Pan-Asian. $ 33RD STREET BISTRO This boisterous restaurant has a large bar with great views of the open kitchen and a covered outdoor patio.

The menu is American comfort food, and many of the dishes have a Northwestern attitude.

The bistro also offers a great breakfast. 3301 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 455-2233; 33rdstreetbistro.com. B–L–D. American/Northwestern. $$ 3 HERMANAS With the 2018 opening of this little Mexican eatery, all three Saenz sisters now have their own Sacramento restaurants. Like its sibling restaurants, Tres Hermanas and Three Sisters, this one serves hearty, classic Mexican fare such as ensalada norteña and camarones a la diabla, along with vegan and vegetarian options. 3260 J St.; (916) 382-9079; 3hermanasonj.com. L–D–Br. Mexican. $$

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AJI JAPANESE BISTRO This casually elegant restaurant offers an innovative menu of Japanese street food, interesting fusion entrées, traditional dishes such as teriyaki and tempura and sushi. 4361 Town Center Blvd.; (916) 941-9181; ajibistroedh.com. L–D. Japanese/sushi. $–$$

BOULEVARD BISTRO Located in a cozy 1908 bungalow, this bistro is one of the region’s best-kept dining secrets. Chef/owner Bret Bohlmann is a passionate supporter of local farmers and winemakers, and his innovative food sings with freshness and seasonality. 8941 Elk Grove Blvd.; (916) 685-2220; frontiernet.net/~boulevardbistro. D–Br. New American. $$–$$$

BAMIYAN AFGHAN RESTAURANT Mustorder dishes include mantoo (dumplings filled with spiced ground beef) and skewered, charbroiled leg of lamb. For dessert, Afghani-style vanilla ice cream is sprinkled with dates, figs and pistachios. 1121 White Rock Road; (916) 941-8787; afghancuisine.com. D. Afghan. $$–$$$ EARLY TOAST MIMOSA HOUSE This local chain offers a comprehensive lineup of breakfast fare: omelets, Benedicts, crepes, waffles, burritos and, of course, mimosas. The lunch/ dinner menu is similarly broad, with burgers, salads, grilled sandwiches and Mexican “street food.” 2023 Vine St., El Dorado Hills; (916) 934-0965; mimosahouse.com. B–L–D. American. $$ MILESTONE This unstuffy eatery serves great takes on comfort-food classics like pot roast and fried chicken. It’s straightforward, without pretense or gimmickry. The setting is like a Napa country porch, and the service is warm and approachable. 4359 Town Center Blvd.; (916) 934-0790; milestonerestaurantedh.com. L–D–Br. New American. $$–$$ THE PURPLE PLACE BAR & GRILL Open since 1955, this funky roadhouse packs ’em in during happy hour and on weekend evenings for pool and darts. But food folk come for the good eats. This is not your standard bar fare: Everything is thoughtfully prepared with high-quality ingredients. 363 Green Valley Road; (916) 933-2313; thepurp.com. B–L–D. American. $$ RELISH BURGER BAR This burger place offers so many enticing choices, it’s hard to avoid order paralysis. We’ll make it easy on you: Get the teriyaki burger. The beef patty is embellished with slices of warm grilled pineapple, fried onions and melted Swiss cheese.

A copious splash of teriyaki sauce rounds out the flavor of this delectable burger. 1000 White Rock Road; (916) 933-3111; relishburgerbar.com. L–D. Burgers. $ SELLAND’S MARKET-CAFE For description, see listing under “East Sacramento.”

4370 Town Center Blvd.; (916) 932-5025; sellands.com. L–D–Br. Gourmet takeout. $$ SIENNA RESTAURANT A luxurious Tuscan interior features a large bar and pretty patios.

The menu includes a playful melange of global cuisine, including fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, stone hearth pizzas, inventive appetizers and a stacked French dip sandwich. Live music Thursday–Saturday nights. Sunday brunch includes a made-to-order omelet bar and unlimited mimosas. 3909 Park Drive; (916) 941-9694; siennarestaurants.com.

L–D–Br. Global. $$–$$$

FUJI SUSHI BUFFET Looking to get your fill of sushi? At lunch time, it’s $15.25 for all the sushi you can eat. The food is delivered on little boats that sail in merrily in front of you— just snatch what you want as it floats past.

8473 Elk Grove Blvd.; (916) 683-8288. L–D. Sushi. $$ LEATHERBY’S FAMILY CREAMERY For description, see listing under “Arden Arcade.”

8238 Laguna Blvd.; (916) 691-3334; leatherbys.net. L–D. Sandwiches/ice cream. $ MIKUNI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 8525 Bond Road; (916) 7142112; mikunisushi.com. L–D. Japanese/sushi. $$ PAESANOS For description, see listing under “Midtown.” 8519 Bond Road; (916) 6908646; paesanos.biz. L–D. Pizza/Italian. $ THAI CHILI This plain restaurant offers an entire menu just for vegetarians, plus interesting meat and fish dishes. 8696 Elk Grove Blvd.; (916) 714-3519; thaichilielkgrove.net.

L–D. Thai. $$

FAIR OAKS MIKUNI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 4323 Hazel Ave.; (916) 9612112; mikunisushi.com. L–D. Japanese/sushi. $$ SUNFLOWER DRIVE IN This casual spot serves healthful, wholesome vegetarian and vegan fare. Faves include the Nutburger, the egg salad sandwich and fruit smoothies.

10344 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 967-4331; sunflowerdrivein.com. L–D. Vegetarian. $

FOLSOM BACCHUS HOUSE WINE BAR & BISTRO With a seasonal menu packed with innovative, globally influenced dishes, this restaurant has plenty to choose from. 1004 E. Bidwell St.; (916) 984-7500; bacchushousebistro.com.

L–D–Br. New American. $$–$$$ BACK BISTRO A warm pocket of coziness and urban sophistication in a retail center, this place offers an appealing menu of casual nibbles and swankier entrées. But it’s the wine program that really knocks this charming little bistro out of the park. 230 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1201; (916) 986-9100; backbistro.com.

D. New American/Mediterranean. $$–$$$ CHICAGO FIRE Oodles of melted cheese blanket the pizzas that fly out of the kitchen

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Dining of this busy restaurant, a local chain with four locations, including two in Folsom. Here, you get to choose between thin-crust, deep-dish and stuffed pizzas. 614 Sutter St.; (916) 353-0140. Also: 310 Palladio Parkway; (916) 984-0140; chicagofire.com. L–D. Pizza. $ FAT’S ASIA BISTRO AND DIM SUM BAR This glamorous restaurant looks like a set from an Indiana Jones movie, with tall palm trees and an enormous golden Buddha atop a water fountain. The menu focuses on Asian cuisine, from Mongolian beef and Hong Kong chow mein to Thai chicken satay served with a fiery curry-peanut sauce. 2585 Iron Point Road; (916) 983-1133; fatsrestaurants.com. L–D. Pan-Asian. $$ LAND OCEAN The menu hits all the steakhouse high notes: hand-cut steaks, lobster, seafood and rotisserie, entrée salads and sandwiches. 2720 E. Bidwell St.; (916) 9837000; landoceanrestaurants.com. L–D–Br. New American/steakhouse. $$$ SAMUEL HORNE’S TAVERN At this friendly pub on Historic Folsom’s main drag, the ambience is purely utilitarian, from the rough wood tables to the beer barrel seating. The menu focuses on suds-friendly fare such as chili, burgers and sandwiches. Yes. 719 Sutter St.; (916) 293-8207; samhornes.com. L–D. Pub. $–$$ SCOTT’S SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR This restaurant offers a solid menu of delicious seafood, from crab cakes and calamari to roasted lobster tail. 9611 Greenback Lane; (916) 989-6711; scottsseafood.net. L–D. Seafood. $$$–$$$$ THAI PARADISE Standouts on the extensive menu include spring rolls, tom kha koong (coconut milk soup with prawns), green curry, spicy scallops and pad thai. Try the fried banana with ice cream for dessert. 2770 E. Bidwell St.; (916) 984-8988; thaiparadisefolsom.com. L–D. Thai. $$

FREEPORT FREEPORT BAR & GRILL This casual restaurant is a favorite with rivergoers. The affable bar is often filled with regulars, and the kitchen has a well-deserved reputation for its hearty sandwiches and rotisserie chickens. On warm days, dine outside on the lovely patio. 8259 Freeport Blvd.; (916) 665-1169; freeportbarandgrill.com. L–D–Br. American. $–$$

GARDEN HIGHWAY CRAWDADS ON THE RIVER This riverfront restaurant draws crowds looking for a great place to party on the water during warmweather months. Boats pull up to the restaurant’s deck, where you can sip a cocktail, and roll-up doors blur the line between indoors and out. The Cajun-inspired menu includes fish tacos and several fun entrées. 1375 Garden Highway; (916) 929-2268; saccrawdads. com. L–D–Br. Cajun/American. $$

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THE VIRGIN STURGEON This quirky floating restaurant is the quintessential Sacramento River dining experience. In summer, a cocktail pontoon is connected to the restaurant, where you can drink and enjoy the breezy proximity to the water below. Best known for its seafood, The Virgin Sturgeon also offers weekend brunch. 1577 Garden Highway; (916) 921-2694. L–D–Br. Seafood/ American. $$

GRANITE BAY HAWKS One of Placer County’s best restaurants, Hawks is known for elegant cuisine and beautiful interior. The dining room has clean lines, soothing colors, and crisp white tablecloths. Framed photos of farmscapes remind diners of owners Molly Hawks and Michael Fagnoni’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients. The seasonal menu is full of delicious surprises, such as seared scallop and sea urchin. 5530 Douglas Blvd.; (916) 791-6200; hawksrestaurant.com. L–D–Br. New American/French. $$$–$$$$

GREENHAVEN/POCKET SCOTT’S SEAFOOD ON THE RIVER Located in The Westin Sacramento, Scott’s has a patio and a view of the river. Breakfast dishes include crab cake Benedict, and lunch entrées range from petrale sole to a prawn Caesar salad. For dinner, splurge on a lobster tail or choose a more modestly priced grilled salmon. 4800 Riverside Blvd.; (916) 3795959; scottsseafood.net/theriver. B–L–D. Seafood. $$$–$$$$

JACKSON LONE WOLF RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If classic steakhouse cuisine is your thing, try this nicely appointed restaurant at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. Enjoy a prawn cocktail or Caesar salad to start. In addition

to steak, entrées include ribs, gumbo and salmon. 12222 New York Ranch Road; (209) 223-9653; jacksoncasino.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$$ STANLEY’S STEAKHOUSE This upscale restaurant, located inside the historic National Hotel, offers a traditional steakhouse menu and an extensive wine selection. 2 Water St.; (209) 257-2595; nationalhoteljackson.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$

LAND PARK RIVERSIDE CLUBHOUSE The busy kitchen focuses on a solid menu of American classics.

Beautifully designed, the restaurant features a stunning outdoor waterfall and a tri-level fireplace. 2633 Riverside Blvd.; (916) 448-9988; riversideclubhouse.com. L–D–Br. American/ New American. $$ TAYLOR’S KITCHEN Step inside the cozy space and you’ll notice the focal point is an open kitchen where the chefs prepare meats and produce sold at Taylor’s Market next door. 2924 Freeport Blvd.; (916) 443-5154; taylorskitchen.com. D–Br. American. $$$

LINCOLN HIGH STEAKS This Thunder Valley Casino restaurant is a meat lover’s paradise, offering up everything from an 8-ounce prime filet to a 26-ounce bone-in New York steak. The kitchen sources some of the best products in the country, including Wagyu beef, Mary’s organic chicken and pork from Idaho’s Snake River Farms. Side dishes range from sweet potato casserole to five-cheese macaroni.

1200 Athens Ave.; (916) 408-8327; thundervalleyresort.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$$ MERIDIANS Located in Sun City Lincoln Hills’ Orchard Creek Lodge, this elegant restaurant offers comfort and reliability. The dining room has live piano music and a patio

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Dining overlooking rolling green hills and waterfalls.

The menu is American to its core, featuring classic dishes such as grilled porterhouse pork chop and pot roast with mashed potatoes and pan gravy. 965 Orchard Creek Lane; (916) 625-4040; meridiansrestaurant.com.

B–L–D. American. $$$.

RED LANTERN This attractive restaurant serves Asian fusion, dim sum and noodle dishes such as chow fun and Hong Kong panfried noodles. Lunch and dinner specials are good deals at this Thunder Valley eatery. 1200 Athens Ave.; (916) 408-8326; thundervalleyresort.com. L–D. Asian. $$–$$$

MIDTOWN AÏOLI BODEGA ESPAÑOLA Aïoli features lusty Spanish cuisine. Tables are covered with burlap and brown butcher paper, and the patio is intimate. The main focus of the menu is tapas, and the selection is broad. 1800 L St.; (916) 447-9440; aiolibodega.com. L–D. Spanish/tapas. $$ BEAST + BOUNTY The beating heart of this chic restaurant is its open hearth, where meats and vegetables are roasted over a wood fire. The meaty rib-eye, served over potatoes roasted in the meat’s fat, is meant to be shared. So is the pizza, thin, flat and seductively charred from the wood-burning pizza oven. 1701 R St.; (916) 244-4016; eatbeastandbounty.com. L–D–Br. American. $$$ BIBA For more than a quarter century, owner Biba Caggiano has been serving her inimitable brand of authentic regional Italian fare. Sure bets include the stuffed pasta and the ricotta gnocchi (both made in-house daily) and the 10-layer Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese, served Thursdays and Fridays only. The atmosphere is upscale—perfect for an intimate meal or celebratory dinner. 2801 Capitol Ave.; (916) 455-2422; biba-restaurant.com. L–D. Italian. $$$ BLOCK BUTCHER BAR This modern salumi bar serves first-rate sandwiches, salads and meat and cheese boards, along with whiskey-based craft cocktails. 1050 20th St.; (916) 476-6306; blockbutcherbar.com. L–D. Charcuterie bar. $$ BRODERICK MIDTOWN This midtown outpost of West Sac’s divey Broderick Roadhouse serves the same fare, but in slightly nicer digs. The menu is dominated by burgers.

Wings, fries and beer round out the brofriendly menu. 1820 L St.; (916) 469-9720; broderickroadhouse.com. L–D–Br. Burgers. $$ THE CABIN This cozy cocktail bar looks like it was picked up and transported from South Lake Tahoe. The cabin décor is kitschy but fun, and the cocktails are delish, especially the Gimme S’more, made with vanilla vodka, crème de cacao and cream. It’s garnished with a flaming marshmallow. Food is limited to mountain-hike snacks such as beef jerky and trail mix. 1207 21st St.; thecabinsac.com.

Cocktail bar. $

CHICAGO FIRE For description, see listing under “Folsom.” 2416 J St.; (916) 443-0440; chicagofire.com. L–D. Pizza. $ CREPEVILLE For description, see listing under “Davis.” 1730 L St.; (916) 444-1100; crepeville.com. B–L–D. Crepes. $ ERNESTO’S MEXICAN FOOD This midtown favorite offers robust Mexican fare in an exuberantly cheerful environment. 1901 16th St.; (916) 441-5850; ernestosmexicanfood. com. L–D. Mexican. $ 58 DEGREES & HOLDING CO. This wine bar showcases an astonishing number of wines by the glass—all available in 3- and 6-ounce pours. There’s also an abbreviated menu of small plates designed to complement and enhance the wines. 1217 18th St.; (916) 442-5858; 58degrees.com. L–D. Wine bar. $$ THE GOLDEN BEAR Remember the adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Keep it in mind when you come here. You may have to wave cigarette smoke away from your face as you cross the patio, and you might even have to dodge a leashless pit bull to get in the door. But once inside the dim bar, you’ll find a surprisingly sophisticated menu. 2326 K St.; (916) 441-2242; goldenbear916.com. L–D– Br. Gastropub. $$ HAWKS PUBLIC HOUSE At this sophisticated gastropub, the menu includes beautifully executed dishes like country pâté and baked rigatoni. The pastas are made in-house, and even the burger is top-notch. 1525 Alhambra Blvd.; (916) 588-4440; hawkspublichouse. com. L–D–Br. Mediterranean gastropub. $$$ HOOK & LADDER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Located in a Quonset hut, this restaurant is both hip and cozy. Despite the barlike ambience, Hook & Ladder is serious about food. All the pastas and desserts are made in-house. 1630 S St.; (916) 442-4885; hookandladder916.com. L–D–Br. Californian. $$ HOT ITALIAN Sleek, contemporary and cooler than cool, Hot Italian offers a new take on the corner pizzeria, serving fabulous thin-crust pizzas, panini and calzones. 1627 16th St.; (916) 444-3000; hotitalian.net. L–D. Pizza. $$ INK EATS & DRINKS Drop by this hip lounge for a first-rate meal. The kitchen whips up some of the best huevos rancheros in town, and the restaurant stays open late. 2730 N St.; (916) 456-2800; inkeats.com. L–D–Br. New American. $ JUNGLE BIRD At this kitschy tiki bar, the playful menu riffs on old-school “Polynesian” food: things like pu pu platter macadamiacrusted mahi-mahi and mochi fried chicken.

2516 J St.; (916) 476-3280; thejunglebird. com. D–Br. Polynesian. $$–$$$ KUPROS This fun gastropub is housed in a beautifully renovated 1910 Craftsman building.

Belly up to the ground-floor bar for a pint of beer, or head upstairs for a seat in the dining room or the outdoor balcony, where you can

Crazy for Coffee Access to great coffee is one of the perks (get it?) of living in Sacramento. The city is home to a large and growing number of top-notch artisanal coffee roasters and cafes.

You’ll find Temple Coffee Roasters, Insight Coffee, Identity Coffees, Old Soul Co., Naked Coffee and Chocolate Fish Coffee—all known for their exacting standards in sourcing, roasting and brewing. Other places, like The Mill in midtown, don’t roast their own but still make a mean pour-over. And San Francisco cult favorite Philz Coffee (which serves brewed coffee but no espresso drinks) recently opened an outpost on the R Street Corridor.

tuck into fare such as steak frites or pot roast.

1217 21st St.; (916) 440-0401; kuproscrafthouse.com. L–D–Br. New American/gastropub. $$ LOCALIS This upscale restaurant is a pleasant surprise. Localis (Latin for “local”) is a dinner-only restaurant with a tiny, inventive menu of ingredient-driven dishes. Chef Christopher Barnum-Dann works with local farms to source most of the menu within 100 miles.

2031 S St.; (916) 737-7699; localissacramento.com. D. Californian. $$$–$$$$ LOWBRAU BIERHALLE This chic yet casual watering hole serves house-made sausages, duck fat fries and stand-out beers. Long communal tables make for an experience that’s noisy and convivial. 1050 20th St.; (916) 706-2636; lowbrausacramento.com. L–D–Br. Beer hall. $ LUCCA RESTAURANT AND BAR The popular restaurant serves an eclectic, Mediterranean-inspired menu. The food is flavorful and prettily presented. Start with a plate of the fabulous zucchini chips, which are hot, salty and addictive. 1615 J. St.; (916) 669-5300; luccarestaurant.com. L–D. Mediterranean. $$ MIDTOWN SUSHI This intimate restaurant has the feel of a convivial dinner party. On the menu: traditional sushi rolls, nigiri and house specialties such as seafood nachos. 2801 P St.; (916) 451-4700; midtownsushi.net. L–D. Sushi. $$ MOXIE This restaurant is more than two decades old but remains one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Its owners are known for their food presentations, lengthy verbal specials and eagerness to please: Basically, if you want something, they’ll prepare it for you— anything from surf and turf to meatloaf. 2028 H St.; (916) 443-7585; moxierestaurant.com.

D. American. $$$

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Dining MULVANEY’S BUILDING & LOAN Distinctive and cozy, this topflight restaurant exudes the generous affability of its owner, chef Patrick Mulvaney. It’s housed in a brick firehouse from the late 1800s, and the lush patio is a popular spot in warm months. The menu changes frequently and is focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. 1215 19th St.; (916) 441-6022; mulvaneysbl.com. L–D. Californian. $$$ PAESANOS Paesanos is a festive spot to settle in for a casual meal of pizza, pasta or salads with friends or family. 1806 Capitol Ave.; (916) 447-8646; paesanos.biz. L–D. Pizza/Italian. $ PARAGARY’S MIDTOWN BISTRO This legendary restaurant focuses on elegant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. 1401 28th St.; (916) 457-5737; paragarys.com. L–D–Br. Californian/French. $$–$$$ THE PORCH RESTAURANT AND BAR The menu here is built on a core of Lowcountry staples and Southern fare: shrimp po’ boy, crawfish boil, buttermilk fried chicken, smoked brisket and cornbread. 1815 K St.; (916) 444-2423; theporchrestaurantandbar.com.

L–D–Br. Southern. $$ THE PRESS BISTRO & BAR At this convivial restaurant and bar, chef David English’s menu offers tapas and appetizers, along with Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as housemade pastas and risottos that change with the seasons. The wine list is an appealing assortment of Spanish, French, Italian and Californian bottles. 1809 Capitol Ave.; (916) 444-2566; thepressbistro.com. D. Californian/Mediterranean. $$ THE RED RABBIT KITCHEN & BAR The menu is a playful jumble of dishes, some robustly American, others with an Asian, Latin or Mediterranean influence. 2718 J St.; (916) 706-2275; theredrabbit.net. L–D–Br. New American. $$ RICK’S DESSERT DINER This diner has a playful ’50s vibe, with red booths and a jukebox. The ever-present line of customers in front of the display case can make it difficult to see the mind-boggling assortment of sweets.

2401 J St.; (916) 444-0969; ricksdessertdiner.com. Dessert. $ THE RIND At this cheese-centric bar, you can savor cheese in a number of ways. The menu includes variations on macaroni and cheese, cheese boards and creative grilled cheese sandwiches. 1801 L St.; (916) 441-7463; therindsacramento.com. L–D. American. $$ SAMPINO’S TOWNE FOODS This oldworld Italian gem is part market, part deli, part restaurant. Everything’s prepared on the premises, from fresh pastas and sauces to sausages made in a hand-cranked grinder.

1607 F St.; (916) 441-2372; facebook.com/ sampinostownefoods. L–D. Italian. $$ THE SNUG This craft cocktail bar from the owners of deVere’s Irish Pub hits all the right notes for midtown millennials: fun atmosphere,

Paragary’s Midtown Bistro

tasty drinks and easy-to-swallow prices. Food is nonexistent except for a mix of peanuts and cashews dusted with ranch dressing. Eat before you go, or grab something from one of the nearby food trucks. 1800 15th St.; snugca. com. Cocktail bar. $ SQUEEZE INN This fast-food place regularly tops polls for the best burger in town. 1630 K St.; (916) 492-2499; thesqueezeinn.com.

L–D. Burgers. $ TANK HOUSE This midtown ’cue joint offers a limited menu of ribs, brisket and sides along with a thoughtful selection of craft beers.

1925 J St.; (916) 431-7199; tankhousebbq. com. L–D. Barbecue. $ TAPA THE WORLD The dark space is packed practically every night. The best seats are along the windows that look out onto J Street—perfect for people-watching as you savor classic tapas along with a Spanish cava or tempranillo from the lengthy, exciting wine list.

2115 J St.; (916) 442-4353; tapatheworld. com. L–D. Spanish/tapas. $$ THE WATERBOY This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant produces perhaps the finest cooking in the region. Chef/owner Rick Mahan honors local farmers with his commitment to simply prepared, high-caliber food. You can’t go wrong if you order one of the lovely salads, followed by the gnocchi, ravioli or a simple piece of fish, finished with butter and fresh herbs. You’ll also find French classics such as veal sweetbreads and pomme frites. 2000 Capitol Ave.; (916) 498-9891; waterboyrestaurant.com. L–D. Mediterranean. $$$$ ZELDA’S ORIGINAL GOURMET PIZZA Zelda’s is legendary for the greatness of its pizza and its attitude. But that’s part of Zelda’s charm, along with the dark, dingy atmosphere.

It’s all about the food: old-school, Chicagostyle deep-dish pizza that routinely wins “best

pizza” in local polls. 1415 21st St.; (916) 4471400; zeldasgourmetpizza.com. L–D. Pizza/ Italian. $$ ZOCALO This Mexican restaurant is one of the best places to while away an evening with friends over margaritas. The restaurant is highceilinged, with a wood bar and roomy booths.

During warm months, the wraparound sidewalk patio is one of the most popular spots in town. The menu has regional Mexican specialties such as tacos de cazuela, a casserole-ish concoction of steak, chorizo, and cheese served with housemade tortillas. 1801 Capitol Ave.; (916) 441-0303; zocalosacramento. com. L–D–Br. Mexican. $$

NORTH SACRAMENTO MAMA KIM EATS This Del Paso Boulevard restaurant marries Creole-influenced “New Southern” cuisine with live jazz, blues and R&B music. Dishes include first-rate fried chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes and baby back ribs. 1616 Del Paso Blvd.; (916) 515-9971; mamakimcooks.com. D–Br. New Southern. $$–$$$ WOODLAKE TAVERN This restaurant offers a seasonal take on barbecue. The menu includes brisket, ribs, roasted chicken, shrimp and grits, and rustic drop biscuits that are crunchy, savory and buttery. 1431 Del Paso Blvd.; (916) 514-0405; woodlaketavern.com.

D. Barbecue/American. $$–$$$ UPTOWN PIZZA This casual pizzeria has both indoor and outdoor seating plus a game room. The artisanal-style pizzas are thin and tasty, with a crust enhanced by a heavy sprinkling of sea salt. The menu includes chicken wings, panini and several pasta dishes. 1439 Del Paso Blvd. (916) 514-0181; uptownpizzakitchen.com. L–D. Pizza. $$

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OAK PARK LA VENADITA This inviting, casual taqueria has a concise menu that includes inventive street tacos, a brightly flavored ceviche and an enchilada with rich mole sauce. It also boasts a full bar and an enticing menu of craft cocktails. 3501 Third Ave.; (916) 400-4676; lavenaditasac.com. L–D. Mexican. $$

OLD SACRAMENTO FAT CITY There’s something for everyone at this stylish Old Sac bar/restaurant, from Cajun pasta to old-fashioned meatloaf. Burgers, sandwiches and salads are available, along with more upscale fish and meat entrées.

1001 Front St.; (916) 446-6768; fatsrestaurants.com. L–D–Br. American. $$–$$$ THE FIREHOUSE Since opening in 1960, this has been Sacramento’s go-to restaurant for romantic atmosphere and historic charm.

Located in a 1853 firehouse, it’s white tablecloth all the way, with crystal wine glasses and top-notch service. The outdoor courtyard is one of the prettiest in town, and its canopy of trees sparkles at night with tiny lights. The food is special-occasion worthy, and the wine list represents more than 2,100 labels. 1112 Second St.; (916) 442-4772; firehouseoldsac. com. L–D. Californian/American. $$$$ PILOTHOUSE Housed in the history-steeped Delta King riverboat, this is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. On Sundays, it puts on one of the prettiest champagne brunches around. 1000 Front St.; (916)

441-4440; deltaking.com. B–L–Br. American. $$–$$$ RIO CITY CAFE Located on the riverbank, the bustling restaurant offers stunning views of Tower Bridge. The menu changes seasonally and offers a wide selection of creative, solid dishes. 1110 Front St.; (916) 442-8226; riocitycafe.com. L–D–Br. New American. $$

ORANGEVALE BLUE NAMI This pretty little restaurant is a hidden gem serving elaborate sushi rolls and a great lineup of appetizers. 8807 Greenback Lane; (916) 988-2300; bluenamisushi.com.

L–D. Japanese/sushi. $–$$ KOlBEH KABOB The kabob entrées here easily feed two people. Great choices include the koobideh (spiced ground beef kabob) and the vegetarian kabob (mushrooms, squash, onions and peppers). 8700 Greenback Lane; (916) 990-0233; kolbehkabobrestaurant.com.

D. Persian. $$

PLACERVILLE HEYDAY CAFE The restaurant’s lunch menu offers salads, pizzas and sandwiches. Dinner entrées range from a coffee-glazed pork chop to citrus-marinated chicken. 325 Main St.; (530) 626-9700; heydaycafe.com. L–D. New American. $$–$$$ THE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT AND BAR The atmosphere here is lively and convivial, both indoors and on the patio. The kitchen takes traditional dishes such as Southern fried

chicken and gives them a twist. 629 Main St.; (530) 344-7645; independentplacerville.com.

L–D. New American. $$–$$$

POCKET/GREENHAVEN CACIO This tiny sliver of a restaurant has only a handful of tables—and more than a handful of people who want to dine here. The fare is high-quality Italian comfort food, with an emphasis on pasta. Service is warm and homey, prices are gentle, and reservations (even at lunch) are a must. 7600 Greenhaven Drive; (916) 399-9309; caciosacramento.com. L–D. Italian. $$

RANCHO CORDOVA CATTLEMENS For description, see listing under “Dixon.” 12409 Folsom Blvd.; (916) 985-3030; cattlemens.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$

ROCKLIN ANATOLIAN TABLE The menu here is lengthy, with an enticing lineup of kebabs and “oven foods” such as kusbasi pide, a Turkish dish similar to pizza. 6815 Lonetree Blvd.; (916) 772-3020; anatoliantable.com. L–D. Turkish. $–$$ RUBINO’S RISTORANTE This intimate, dimly lit restaurant serves classic Italian fare such as veal scallopine, fettuccine Alfredo and shrimp scampi. It also offers a fine selection of steaks. 5015 Pacific St.; (916) 624-3401; rubinosrestaurant.com. L–D. Italian. $$$ ZEST KITCHEN Everything served at this casual cafe is vegan, and most of the dishes are gluten-free. 2620 Sunset Blvd.; (916) 8241688; zestvegankitchen.com. L–D. Vegan/ vegetarian. $

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Dining ROSEVILLE BLUE NAMI For description, see listing under “Orangevale.” 1465 Eureka Road; (916) 787-1177; bluenamisushi.com. L–D. Japanese/ sushi. $–$$ THE BOXING DONKEY This Irish pub has everything a bro could possibly want: a masculine environment, hearty food and arcade games. 300 Lincoln St.; (916) 797-3665; theboxingdonkey.com. L–D. Irish pub. $ CATTLEMENS For description, see listing under “Dixon.” 2000 Taylor Road; (916) 7825587; cattlemens.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$ CHICAGO FIRE For description, see listing under “Folsom.” 500 N. Sunrise Ave.; (916) 771-2020; chicagofire.com. L–D. Pizza. $ CIAO Don’t let the strip mall location fool you; this restaurant offers simply delicious Italian fare. The pasta is made in-house; don’t miss the pappardelle served with Calabrian sausage and wild mushrooms. There’s also a nice selection of Italian wines, including super Tuscans. 1410 E Roseville Pkwy; (916) 7820404; ciaoroseville.com. L–D. Italian. $$–$$$ EARLY TOAST MIMOSA HOUSE For description, see listing under “El Dorado Hills.” 761 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville; (916) 784-1313; mimosahouse.com. B–L–D. American. $$ FAT’S ASIA BISTRO AND DIM SUM BAR For description, see listing under “Folsom.”

1500 Eureka Road; (916) 787-3287; fatsrestaurants.com. L–D. Pan-Asian. $$ LA PROVENCE RESTAURANT & TERRACE This elegant French restaurant offers some of the region’s loveliest outdoor dining.

The seasonal menu features items such as bouillabaisse and soupe au pistou. 110 Diamond Creek Place; (916) 789-2002; laprovenceroseville.com. L–D–Br. French. $$$–$$$$ MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Sophisticated seafood restaurant with a large menu.

1194 Roseville Parkway; (916) 960-4875; mccormickandschmicks.com. L–D. Seafood/ American. $$–$$$ MIKUNI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 1565 Eureka Road; (916) 7972112; mikunisushi.com. L–D. Japanese/sushi. $$ PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN BISTRO The bustling, comfortable restaurant is a local favorite. The kitchen offers a great list of small plates and robust, approachable entrées. 1455 Eureka Road; (916) 783-3600; paulmartinsamericangrill.com. L–D–Br. New American. $$–$$$ P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 1180 Galleria Blvd.; (916) 788-2800; pfchangs.com.

L–D. Chinese. $$ RUEN THAI Simple and serene, Ruen Thai is a family-owned restaurant that offers a surpris-

ingly large selection of fresh-tasting food.

1470 Eureka Road; (916) 774-1499; ruenthai. net. L–D. Thai. $

Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 489-2000; roxyrestaurantandbar.com. L–D–Br. American/Californian/steakhouse. $$

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE This swanky dinner house serves some of the tastiest meat in town. Expertly cooked steaks are seared at 1,800 degrees. Don’t miss the cowboy rib-eye or the fork-tender filet mignon.

1185 Galleria Blvd.; (916) 780-6910; ruthschris.com. D. Steakhouse. $$$$

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE For description, see listing under “Roseville.” 501 Pavilions Lane; (916) 286-2702; ruthschris. com. L (Fridays only)–D. Steakhouse. $$$$

SQUEEZE INN For description, see listing under “Midtown.” 106 N. Sunrise Ave.; (916) 783-2874; thesqueezeinn.com. L–D. Burgers. $ YARD HOUSE With its lengthy menu, big flavors and loud music, there’s nothing retiring about this restaurant. There are close to 130 beers on tap, and the food includes beerfriendly small plates. 1166 Roseville Parkway; (916) 780-9273; yardhouse.com/CA/Roseville. L–D. American/bar food. $$ ZOCALO For description, see listing under “Midtown.” 1182 Roseville Parkway; (916) 788-0303; zocalosacramento.com/roseville.

L–D–Br. Mexican. $$

SIERRA OAKS CAFE BERNARDO AT PAVILIONS For description, see listing under “Midtown.” 515 Pavilions Lane; (916) 922-2870; paragarys. com. B–L–D. New American. $ ETTORE’S This bakery is a convivial spot for a casual meal. It’s hard to take your eyes off the dessert cases long enough to choose your savory items. But you’ll soon discover the kitchen’s talent extends to the wonderful pizzas, cooked in a wood-burning oven, hearty sandwiches and burgers, and fresh salads.

2376 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 482-0708; ettores.com. B–L–D. Bakery/New American. $–$$ LEMON GRASS RESTAURANT Lemon Grass serves delicious, upscale Asian fare such as salad rolls, green curry and catfish in a clay pot. Everything tastes fresh, light and clean. 601 Munroe St.; (916) 486-4891; lemongrassrestaurant.com. L–D. Pan-Asian. $$$ PIATTI Muted colors and dark wood provide a comfortable, contemporary vibe. The culinary focus is on Italian cuisine with an American influence. The menu includes delightful variations on Italian staples—margherita, pesto or roasted chicken pizzas; ravioli, pappardelle and fettuccine pasta dishes. 571 Pavilions Lane; (916) 649-8885; piatti.com/sacramento. L–D. Italian/American. $$ ROXY RESTAURANT AND BAR From the cowhide booths to the sparkling light fixtures in the bar, Roxy is a class act that happens to also serve chili and fried chicken. The innovative New American menu is seasonal and locally focused, with many of the ingredients sourced from area farms and ranches. 2381

ZINFANDEL GRILLE Open for more than two decades, Zinfandel Grille is an enduring dining favorite, serving wood-fired pizzas, pasta, fish and other Mediterranean entrées.

2384 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 485-7100; zinfandelgrille.com. L–D. New American. $$$

SOUTH SACRAMENTO FRASINETTI’S This friendly, eager-to-please restaurant shares space with Frasinetti’s Winery. The menu is old-school Italian—think minestrone and spaghetti and meatballs—and the portions are huge. 7395 Frasinetti Road; (916) 383-2444; frasinetti.com. L–D. Italian. $$–$$$ LALO’S RESTAURANT If you’re craving real Mexican food, come here for the carne asada tacos or the moist pork tamales. Taco flavors range from grilled pork and beef tongue to buche (fried pork stomach); traditional Mexican sandwiches also are available. 5063 24th St.; (916) 736-2389. L–D. Mexican. $

TAHOE PARK BACON & BUTTER For description, see listing under “East Sacramento.” 5913 Broadway; (916) 346-4445; baconandbuttersac. com. B–L. Breakfast/American. $–$$

WEST SACRAMENTO BRODERICK ROADHOUSE Burgers rule at this appealingly scruffy bar/restaurant. In addition to the juicy beef burgers, there’s also a selection of more avant-garde versions, including the duck burger. 319 Sixth St.; (916) 372-2436; broderickroadhouse.com. L–D–Br. Burgers. $ BURGERS AND BREW For description, see listing under “Downtown.” 317 Third St., (530) 572-0909; burgersbrew.com. L–D. Burgers. $ LA CROSTA PIZZA BAR From the people behind The Rind in midtown Sacramento, this casual pizza joint serves first-rate pies baked in a wood-burning oven, along with inventive flatbread sandwiches and a small selection of Italian entrees. 330 3rd St.; (916) 389-0372; lacrostapizzabar.com. L–D–Br. Pizza. $$–$$$ VIENTIANE RESTAURANT This dynamic spot offers some dishes you might not find at other Thai restaurants, such as garlic quail, deep-fried and lavished with pepper and garlic. 1001 Jefferson Blvd.; (916) 373-1556.

L–D. Thai/Laotian. $

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Sports Sacramento State Hornets: Big Sky Conference (men’s and women’s) The Nest gymnasium, CSUS campus, 6000 J St., Sacramento, (916) 278-4323, hornetsports.com

University of California, Davis Aggies: Big West Conference (men’s and women’s) The Pavilion, UC Davis campus, Davis, (530) 7522471, ucdavisaggies.com

BASEBALL (April–September)

Sacramento River Cats: Pacific Coast League (Triple A) Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento, (916) 371-4487, rivercats.com Season after season, the River Cats—Triple-A affiliate for the San Francisco Giants—have drawn impressive crowds for minor league baseball since getting their start here in 2000.

CYCLING (May)

Amgen Tour of California: men’s and women’s professional multistage road race amgentourofcalifornia.com In California’s answer to the Tour de France, world-class cyclists traverse the Golden State for seven to 10 days and either start, pass through, hold time trials and/or finish in Sacramento and surrounding communities.

FOOTBALL (August–December)

Sacramento State Hornets: Big Sky Conference Hornet Field, CSUS campus, 6000 J St., Sacramento, (916) 278-2222, hornetsports.com

University of California, Davis Aggies: Big Sky Conference Aggie Stadium, La Rue Road, Davis, (530) 752-2471, ucdavisaggies.com

RUNNING/TRIATHLON Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (June) wser.org

With its inception in 1974, the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race includes a climb of 18,000 feet and a descent of 23,000 feet as it follows the Western States Trail from Squaw Valley near Lake Tahoe through Sierra high country and historic Gold County, finishing in Auburn.

Good Sports

California International Marathon (First Sunday in December)

What’s your game?

Whether you’re a fan of basketball, baseball, soccer or something else, the Sacramento region’s got it.

BASKETBALL (October–April)

SOCCER

Sacramento Kings: National Basketball Association Golden 1 Center, 500 David

(March–October)

J. Stern Walk, Sacramento, (888) 915-4647 general information, (916) 840-5700 box office, golden1center.com Since 2016, the Kings have presided over the super-high-tech, LEED platinum-certified Golden 1 Center–awarded “Sports Facility of the Year” in 2017 by Sports Business Journal.

Sacramento Republic FC: United Soccer League Papa Murphy’s Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 307-6100, sacrepublicfc.com The talented multinational men’s professional soccer team, which enjoys rabid support among a wide and diverse cross section of local fans, hopes to score a coveted MLS expansion franchise.

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Sacramento Republic FC

runsra.org/california-international-marathon CIM annually attracts thousands of runners from around the world thanks to its fast, net downhill course that starts near Folsom Dam and ends at the Capitol. Certified and sanctioned by USA Track & Field, CIM is a Boston Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier.

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Out and About

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park

MUSEUMS Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, (916) 643-3192, aerospaceca.org A collection of military and civilian aircraft and engines housed at a former Air Force base.

California Agriculture Museum 1958 Hays Lane, Woodland, (530) 666-9700, californiaagmuseum.org See the world’s largest assemblage of antique tractors, plus antique farm equipment and trucks.

California Automobile Museum 2200 Front St., Sacramento, (916) 442-6802, calautomuseum.org A collection of automobiles from every era, tracing their evolution and impact on California culture.

California Museum 1020 O St., Sacramento, (916) 653-7524, californiamuseum.org Permanent and special exhibits spotlight California history and the state’s contributions to the world through arts and culture, ideas and innovation. Home of the California Hall of Fame.

California State Capitol Museum State Capitol Building, 1315 10th St., Sacramento, (916) 3240333, capitolmuseum.ca.gov Explore exhibits and take a tour of the seat of state government, a “living museum” since 1869.

California State Library 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, (916) 323-9843, library.ca.gov Tour the renovated library in the circa-1928 Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building.

California State Railroad Museum 125 I St., Old Sacramento, (916) 323-9280, californiarailroad.museum Explore railroad history in the West through beautifully restored cars and locomotives and interactive exhibits in one of North America’s finest railroad museums. Ticketed excursion train rides (from nearby Central Pacific Passenger Station, 930 Front St., Old Sacramento) behind a vintage diesel or steam locomotive available weekends April–September, Tuesdays in April, May and October, and for special events and holidays.

Crocker Art Museum 216 O St., Sacramento, (916) 808-7000, crockerart.org The oldest public art museum in the West (est.

1885) and one of the state’s best, the Crocker boasts top collections of California art, Old Masters drawings and international ceramics plus hosts special exhibitions year-round along with a full calendar of cultural and family events.

Don & June Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum 4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, (714) 376-0424, donjunesalvatoricapharmacymuseum.org Thousands of pharmacy artifacts and books from the past two centuries, organized in three time periods.

Explorit Science Center 3141 Fifth St., Davis, (530) 756-0191, explorit.org Science museum for school-age children with hands-on exhibits and special programs.

Folsom Historical Society: Folsom History Museum, Pioneer Village 823 Sutter St., Folsom, (916) 985-2707, folsomhistoricalsociety.org The museum focuses on local native peoples, gold discovery and mining, and special exhibits; the village is an interpretive center with a miner’s cabin, blacksmith shop and gold panning.

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What to see while you’re here: museums, galleries, performing arts groups, venues and more.

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Eclectic yet refined. Classic yet surprising. The Crocker Art Museum is as California as they come, boasting one of the nation’s premier collections of art from the Golden State, plus European, Asian, African and Oceanic works, international ceramics, and one of America’s finest early collections of European master drawings. Programmed to engage, entertain, and inspire, the Crocker brings art to life with tours and talks, films and concerts, art classes, parties, delights, and surprises for visitors of all ages and interests. Discover it all at crockerart.org.

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Attractions Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park 1526 H St., Sacramento, parks.ca.gov Built in 1877, this Second Empire Italianate Victorian mansion was home to 13 California governors, then served as a museum. It became the official executive residence again from 2015 to 2018. Closed to tours.

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art 254 Old Davis Road, Davis, (530) 752-8500, manettishremmuseum.ucdavis.edu Opened in November 2016, UC Davis’ newest museum showcases expansive architecture and works by renowned first-generation UC Davis art faculty among other must-see attractions.

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, (916) 774-5934, roseville. ca.us An indoor-outdoor interpretive center about native Maidu at a site where Nisenan Maidu families lived for 3,000 years. An outdoor trail takes visitors by mortar holes and petroglyphs.

Museum of Medical History 5380 Elvas Ave., Sacramento, (916) 452-2671, ssvms.org/ museum.aspx An array of artifacts and books illustrating developments in medicine, 1850s through today.

Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum 1200 Front St., Old Sacramento, (916) 483-8818, oldsacschoolhouse.scoe.net Replica of 1800s-era schoolhouse filled with desks and artifacts recreating the experience.

Old Sacramento State Historic Park Between Capitol Mall and I Street, Sacramento River/Front Street and Interstate 5, Old Sacramento, (916) 4457387, parks.ca.gov. See also oldsacramento.com This cluster of city blocks along the Sacramento River is where the city got its start, featuring 50plus restored Gold Rush-era commercial buildings now housing museums, shops and eateries.

PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS Big Idea Theatre 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 960-3036, bigideatheatre.org Small collaborative community theater company stages dramatic, artful, edgy works.

Broadway Sacramento—Broadway at Music Circus 1419 H St., Sacramento (916) 557-1999, broadwaysacramento.com A series of professional, theater-in-the-round Broadway musicals staged every summer at Wells Fargo Pavilion—a tradition since 1951.

Broadway Sacramento—Broadway on Tour 1301 L St., Sacramento (916) 557-1999, broadwaysacramento.com Broadway shows on national tour perform at Sacramento Community Center Theater.

California Musical Theatre brings national touring Broadway shows to town.

B Street Theatre The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, (916) 443-5300, bstreettheatre.org One of Northern California’s top professional theaters, B Street stages Mainstage and Family series plays along with a Music Series and other entertainment at its new venue, which opened in 2018.

Camellia Symphony Orchestra 1731 Howe Ave. Suite 499, Sacramento (800) 838-3006, camelliasymphony.org Maestro Christian Baldini leads the community orchestra, first established in the 1960s.

Capital Stage 2215 J St., Sacramento, (916) 9955464, capstage.org Professional actors perform bold, thoughtprovoking contemporary works in an intimate setting.

Sutter Street Theatre 717 Sutter St., Folsom, (916) 353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com Off-Broadway and Family Series productions performed in an intimate setting.

Woodland Opera House Theatre 340 Second St., Woodland, (530) 666-9617, woodlandoperahouse.org Mainstage and family theater productions and concerts performed in a historic opera house.

ART GALLERIES Second Saturday Art Walk Galleries in downtown, midtown, East Sacramento and outer areas hold open receptions on the second Saturday of every month, mostly 6 to 9 p.m., sacramento.downtowngrid.com/2nd-Saturday 2nd Friday ArtAbout Davis galleries and businesses hold open receptions on the second Friday of every month, mostly 5 to 9 p.m., davisdowntown.com/2ndfriday-artabout Arthouse 1021 R St., Sacramento, arthouseonr.com ACAI Gallery & Studios 7425 Winding Way, Fair Oaks (916) 966-2453, acaistudios.com Axis Gallery@ Verge Center for the Arts, 625 S St., Sacramento, (916) 905-6054, axisgallery.org Beatnik Studios 723 S St., Sacramento, (916) 400-4281, beatnik-studios.com Brickhouse Gallery & Art Complex 2837 36th St., Sacramento, (916) 475-1240, thebrickhouseartgallery.com

Celebration Arts 2727 B St., Sacramento, (916) 455-2787, celebrationarts.net The region’s only theater dedicated to performing works by and about African Americans.

B. Sakata Garo 923 20th St., Sacramento, (916) 447-4276, bsakatagaro.com

Powerhouse Science Center 3615 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 674-5000, powerhousesc.org Exhibits, weekend programs and planetarium shows bring STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) experiences to life.

El Dorado Musical Theatre 5011 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-7464, edmt.info One of the premier youth musical theaters in the West, EDMT stages top-quality, full-scale musicals and revues at Harris Center in Folsom.

JayJay 5524B Elvas Ave., Sacramento, (916) 453The Barn 2999, jayjayart.com

Roseville Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, (916) 746-1550, roseville.ca.us/explore Explore tools for sustainable living at school, work and home, with “green” exhibits and events.

Sacramento Ballet CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts), 2420 N St., Suite 100, Sacramento, (916) 552-5800, sacballet.org Founded in 1954, the professional dance company performs classics, world premieres and innovative works by emerging choreographers.

Home of The School of the Sacramento Ballet.

Sacramento Children’s Museum 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, (916) 638-7225, sackids.org For kids 8 and younger: interactive zones for art making, water play, building and creating.

Sacramento Historic City Cemetery 1000 Broadway, Sacramento, (916) 448-0811, historicoldcitycemetery.org The parklike cemetery (est. 1849) is the resting place of notable Sacramentans and Californians.

Sacramento History Museum 101 I St., Old Sacramento, (916) 808-7059, sachistorymuseum.org Learn the story of the city: founders, rivers, gold rush, agriculture, industry, culture and more.

Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, (916) 320-9573, sojoartsmuseum.org African American history, culture and art is celebrated here with exhibits, events and outreach.

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, (916) 324-0971, parks.ca.gov Discover the cultures of native Californians through artifacts, photographs and exhibits.

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park 2701 L St., Sacramento, (916) 445-4422, suttersfort.org Established by city founding father John Sutter in 1839, the fort supplied goods and shelter for pioneers. Today, living history programs reveal what their lives were like during the Gold Rush.

Sacramento Children’s Chorus 25 Cadillac Drive, Suite 207, Sacramento, (916) 646-1141, sacramentochildrenschorus.org Area students, ages 7 to 20, train and perform a range of choral works in four choirs.

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra 4025A Bridge St., Fair Oaks, (916) 536-9065, sacramentochoral.com An audition-based, 140-voice community chorus and 55-member professional orchestra.

Sacramento Jazz Cooperative (916) 922-9758, sacramentojazzcoop.org Dedicated to the preservation of classical jazz, SJC hosts concerts featuring jazz artists.

Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera 1110 Second St., Old Sacramento (916) 594-7333 The philharmonic and opera joined forces to put on classical and pop series plus operas.

Sacramento State School of Music Capistrano Hall, 6000 J St., Sacramento, (916) 278-5155, csus.edu/music The School of Music hosts 150 concerts annually, including piano and world-music series, the Festival of New American Music every fall and the New Millennium Series every winter/spring.

Sacramento Theatre Company 1419 H St., Sacramento, (916) 443-6722, sactheatre.org Productions include classics, contemporary works, musicals, youth shows and cabarets.

Elliott Fouts Gallery 1831 P St., Sacramento, (916) 736-1429, efgallery.com

Kennedy Gallery 1931 L St., Sacramento, (916) 400-4272, kennedygallerysac.com John Natsoulas Gallery 521 First St., Davis, (530) 756-3938, natsoulas.com Pence Gallery 212 D St., Davis, (530) 758-3370, pencegallery.org Tim Collom Gallery 915 20th St., Sacramento, (916) 849-0302, timcollomgallery.com Verge Center for the Arts 625 S St., Sacramento, (916) 448-2985, vergeart.com Viewpoint Gallery/Photographic Art Center 2015 J St., Sacramento, (916) 441-2341, viewpointgallery.org WAL Public Market Gallery 1104 R St., Sacramento, walpublicmarket.com

PERFORMANCE & EVENT VENUES Ace of Spades 1417 R St., Sacramento, (916) 9300220, aceofspadessac.com An entertainment anchor of the hipster-heavy R Street Corridor, this popular 1,000-person live music venue, purchased in 2016 by Live Nation, brings in national touring recording artists.

Drake’s Barn 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento, drinkdrakes.com Crowned by a sinuous wave of barn wood, this indoor-outdoor event space in West Sac’s Bridge District is a community gathering spot for food, beverages and entertainment.

CLARA: E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, 2420 N St., Sacramento, (916) 823-5078, claramidtown.org Several local arts organizations including Sacramento Ballet moved to the renovated century-old Fremont School in 2016, which includes intimate performance spaces.

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Memorial Auditorium

Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 263-3000, calexpo.com Home to the California State Fair held in July, this 350-acre complex holds festivals, trade shows and concerts. Also on site: the 12,000-seat sports and entertainment Papa Murphy’s Park, home to Sacramento Republic FC soccer team, plus Raging Waters water park and a harness racing track.

Crest Theatre 1013 K St., Sacramento, (916) 4763356, crestsacramento.com The historic Art Deco-style theater hosts nationally known musical acts and comedians, local performing ensembles and film festivals, and screenings of classic and cult films.

Golden 1 Center 500 David J. Stern Walk, Sacramento (888) 915-4647, golden1center.com Home to NBA’s Sacramento Kings since its October 2016 debut, the state-of-the-art downtown arena seats 19,000, boasts farm-tofork concessions and attracts top performing artists to town.

Harris Center Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net The performing arts center holds hundreds of public performances a year, including national touring artists and regional groups, in 850-seat, 200-seat and 100-seat theaters.

Mondavi Center UC Davis campus, Davis, (530) 754-2787, mondaviarts.org.

The region’s premier performing arts venue welcomes world-renowned artists, lecturers and entertainers to its 1801-seat Jackson Hall and Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, which seats up to 250.

Raley Field 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento, (916) 376-4676, raleyfield.com Sacramento River Cats’ ballpark hosts concerts, charity runs, festivals and community events.

Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L St., Sacramento, (916) 808-5291, sacramentocommunitycentertheater.com Host of Broadway Sacramento and Sacramento Ballet productions along with national artists, the theater starts an $83 million renovation this summer, to be completed by late 2020.

Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J St., Sacramento, (916) 808-5291, sacramentoconventioncenter.com A $240 million renovation kicks off this summer, to be completed by late 2020.

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium 1515 J St., Sacramento, (916) 808-5291, sacramentomemorialauditorium.com The National Historic Register-listed brick structure, undergoing a $16.8 million renovation, will partially open this spring and be completed in 2020. It will host performances and events for the Sacramento Convention Center and Community Center Theater during their remodels.

Toyota Amphitheatre 2677 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland, (530) 743-5200, livenation.com/ venues/14998/toyota-amphitheatre With 18,500 seats (8,000 reserved, the rest on the lawn) in this open-air amphitheater in farm country 35 minutes north of downtown, owner Live Nation can bring in its big summer tours.

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Adventures Galore!

Most every day is a great day for

getting outdoors in sunny Sacramento to experience this river valley’s beauty. With the two rivers—Sacramento and the American—convening downtown, two lakes east of town (Natoma and Folsom) and lots of parks and trails, the great outdoors beckons year-round. Winters are mild, springs burst forth with an incredible biodiversity of plant and animal life, and even the hottest summer days are refreshed by cool evening breezes coming off the Delta. In autumn, we relish not only the harvest in this rich agricultural area but the changing colors of the city’s famously thick canopy of trees. So grab your swimsuit, running shoes, hiking boots, bike, binoculars, picnic blankets and golf clubs, and discover why locals love living here.

PARKS Sacramento is blessed with several large parks, generously shaded by elms, oaks and redwoods. Whether you want to get in a run or get your kids to a playground, check out these favorites.

center, tennis courts, sports fields, communitydesigned playground and 1-mile perimeter running track.

Southside Park T, Sixth and Eighth streets The site of numerous annual festivals, this 20-acre urban park has an amphitheater, pond with fishing piers, ¾-mile running track, swimming complex, and an expansive, engaging playground.

Capitol Park 10th, 15th, N and L streets Surrounding the Capitol, this 40-acre oasis spanning 12 city blocks boasts a World Peace Rose Garden, 150 memorials and monuments, and more than 200 species of trees, some well over a century old. You’ll see Capitol staffers briskly walking the outer 1.1-mile path on weekdays, and tourists and wedding parties snapping photos on the Capitol’s west steps on weekends.

William Land Park Riverside and Freeport boulevards, 11th and 13th avenues, Sutterville Road Surrounded by grand older homes in the lovely Land Park neighborhood, this 166-acre park has it all: sports fields, duck ponds, a playground with summer play pool, outdoor theater (home to Shakespeare in the Park) and nine-hole public golf course. The park also claims three top attractions for families: the Sacramento Zoo; Fairytale Town, a storybook-themed park for young children; and Funderland, an old-school amusement park including a carousel, roller coaster and train.

McKinley Park Alhambra and McKinley boulevards, H and 33rd streets With more than 32 acres, this park in stately, residential East Sacramento contains a 1920s-era library, community center and pool, rose garden, duck pond, garden and arts

Folsom City Lions Park 403 Stafford St., Folsom, (916) 461-6601, folsom.ca.us Although outside Sacramento city limits, this Folsom park’s many amenities make it well worth a mention: sports fields, library, art gallery, city hall and community center,

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Take advantage of the region’s Mediterranean climate and many recreational opportunities.

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two playgrounds and trails to the river, not to mention a 12-inch gauge railroad offering 10-minute open-car rides and the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, home to a variety of animals unfit to be released back into the wild.

Quarry Park Adventures 5373 Pacific St., Rocklin, (916) 625-5243, quarrypark.com Built in a 160-year-old granite quarry, this new (opened October 2018) 5.5-acre adventure park is filled with outdoor pursuits: zip lines, ropes courses, free falls, climbing walls, paddle boats, a waterfall, kids zone, picnic areas, observation decks and restaurants.

POOLS AND WATERPARKS Staying cool in a pool is almost mandatory here come summer, when temps can climb higher than 100 degrees.

Manor Pool City of Davis Aquatics and City Pools, 1525 Tulip Lane, Davis, (530) 758-2000, cityofdavis.org Complex includes a large lap pool, diving pool, water slide, beach-entry pool and sprayground.

Memorial Day–Labor Day. Folsom Aquatic Center 1200 Riley St., Folsom 95630 (916) 461-6640, folsom.ca.us/parks/aquatic_center

Multipool complex offers lap swim and aquatic programs year-round, lessons, recreational swimming, water slides, in-pool obstacle course and play area Memorial Day–Labor Day. Golfland Sunsplash 1893 Taylor Road, Roseville, (916) 784-1273, golfland.com/roseville Attractions include extreme slides, floating river, 84-foot wave pool, in-pool play area and cabanas. May–September. (Golfland’s two 18hole miniature golf courses, arcade and fastcar raceway are open year-round.)

Raging Waters Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 924-3747, rwsac.com Water park with 25 attractions and rides including tube and extreme body slides, wave pool, lazy river, two younger children’s areas and cabanas. May–September.

West Sacramento Recreation Center Aquatics 2801 Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento, (916) 617-4770, cityofwestsacramento.org Multipool complex includes a beach-entry pool, slides and in-pool play areas plus recreational swimming. June–August.

Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex 9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, (916) 405-5600, yourcsd.com Wading pool, beach-entry pool with playground, deep-water pool with slide and inflatable

obstacle course Memorial Day–Labor Day. Recreational swimming available year-round.

Wake Island Waterpark 7633 Locust Road, Pleasant Grove, (916) 655-3900, wakeislandwaterpark.com Eighty-acre waterpark offers cable (boatless) wakeboarding, floating playground/obstacle course, paddleboards, canoes and pedal boats, swimming beach, beach volleyball and picnic area. May–September (April–October for wakeboarding).

NATURE TRAILS Cosumnes River Preserve 13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt, (916) 684-2816, cosumnes.org In the floodplains and riparian habitat along the Cosumnes River south of Sacramento, this 50,000-acre preserve is home, among other flora and fauna, to more than 250 bird species.

Bring binoculars and hike the 11 miles of trails to spy Swainson’s hawks, tundra swans, sandhill cranes and other native and migratory birds that winter here, a critical stop along the Pacific Flyway.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center Ancil Hoffman County Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way (off Tarshes Drive), Carmichael, (916) 489-4918, sacnaturecenter.net

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UC Davis Arboretum Public Garden 448 La Rue Road, UC Davis campus, Davis, (530) 7524880, arboretum.ucdavis.edu Meandering along a 3.5-mile loop path, this series of demonstration gardens spanning the UC Davis campus are organized into collections, from Australian, East Asian, desert and Mediterranean to North Coast, California foothills, California native and desert, plus a redwood grove. It also includes Putah Creek Riparian Reserve.

WALKING TOURS Local Roots Food Tours (800) 407-8918, localrootsfoodtours.com Take a culinary approach to experiencing the city with a walking and dining tour of specific neighborhoods. Themes include Downtown Historical, Sutter District and Midtown Arts.

Sacramento Heritage Inc. Download a free app from sacramentoheritage. org for a self-guided walking tour of downtown Sacramento with an architectural/historical preservation focus.

Sacramento History Museum Walking Tours 101 I St., Old Sacramento, (916) 808-7059, sachistorymuseum.org/tours Sacramento History Museum sponsors guided historical walking tours with such themes as Old Sacramento Underground, Underground After Hours and Gold Fever!

Sacramento Tree Foundation (916) 924-8733, sactree.com Take a walking tour of various tree-rich neighborhoods with local tree experts, or visit the nonprofit’s website for downloadable files of self-guided tree tours of several area parks.

Sac Tour Company sactourcompany.com Running, walking and biking tours of local landmarks, public urban art and historic spots, including places featured in Greta Gerwig’s award-winning 2017 film “Lady Bird” and the murals of Wide Open Walls.

CYCLING, RUNNING, HIKING American River Bike Trail For outdoor enthusiasts, the crowning jewel of the region is the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, commonly known as the American River Bike Trail—though runners, walkers and hikers utilize it as much as cyclists. This nationally recognized trail starts at Discovery Park (at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers north

of downtown) and wends its way through the bucolic American River Parkway for 32 miles to Beals Point at Folsom Lake. With trail and river access points and adjacent parks all along the way, it’s especially popular on weekends.

Folsom Trails Folsom is not just an endpoint to the American River Bike Trail, but a bike- and hike-friendly city itself, with more than 50 miles of well-maintained paved trails for recreational use. Three to try: Humbug-Willow Creek Trail, Folsom Parkway Rail Trail and Johnny Cash Trail.

Lake Natoma Trail, Folsom This 11.3-mile paved bike and pedestrian trail loop (with dirt offshoots for runners and walkers) offers views and access points to the lake, densely forested spots, gentle inclines and wildlife.

Folsom ’Round the Lake Trail, Folsom/Cool/ Auburn This challenging 50-mile bike trek starts at Beals Point in Folsom Lake Recreation Area, traverses Green Valley and Salmon Falls roads, joins Highway 49, heads to Cool, crosses Foresthill Bridge (highest in the state!), goes to Auburn and heads back on Auburn-Folsom Road.

Miners Ravine Trail, Roseville A haven for wildlife in this bustling suburb, the 7.5-mile paved bike and pedestrian trail runs along Dry Creek from Old Roseville under

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Walk the handful of trails through this 100-acre riparian preserve to experience what this riverblessed region once looked like throughout much of the valley. Visit a replica Nisenan Maidu village, spot jack rabbits, wild turkey and deer, and stop by the small, kid-friendly museum.

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Recreation Interstate 80 and past residential neighborhoods to Sierra College Boulevard.

Hidden Falls Regional Park, Auburn/Lincoln Among the 30 miles of multi-use trails in this 1,200-acre park used for hiking, biking, running and horseback riding is a popular 3-mile stretch that takes you alongside creeks, through wooded areas and by interpretive panels to a 30-foot waterfall outfitted with two observation decks.

RIVERS Sacramento got its start near the conf luence of the Sacramento and American rivers, which have shaped the region in innumerable ways: geographically, agriculturally, economically, culturally.

Top off your experience in River City by getting out on a river and having some fun!

Cruise the Sacramento River Hornblower’s one-hour cruises depart from Old Sacramento and offer views of the river and city skyline accompanied by stories of the city’s Gold Rush history. Visit hornblower.com/ home/sac Raft or Kayak the Lower American River Rent a raft or kayak for a self-guided trip down the river along the American River Parkway.

The Class I–II river is popular with DIYers, and young folks out for a good time. Embark near Sunrise Bridge, float to River Bend Park, then return by shuttle. Contact American River Raft Rentals (raftrentals.com) or River Rat Raft & Bike (river-rat.com).

Whitewater Raft the American River’s Upper Forks In the foothills an hour east of Sacramento, the upper American River’s three forks—South, Middle and North—make up the most popular whitewater rafting destination in California, offering varying levels of difficulty (Class II–IV) and excitement. But don’t go it alone unless you’re an experienced rafter. Visit californiawhitewater.com for a list of outfitters and tours.

Explore the Sacramento River Delta The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which feeds valley rivers into the San Francisco Bay, encompasses 1,000 miles of waterways.

Explore the sloughs, islands, marinas and historic Delta towns up close by canoe, kayak, ski boat, wakeboard, paddleboard, fishing boat, houseboat or personal watercraft. For rentals and charters, see deltaboating.com or deltarentalcenter.com.

Windsurf in the Delta Rio Vista and Sherman Island, about an hour’s drive southwest of Sacramento in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, are an international mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, thanks to superb water and wind conditions. Visit rvwa-siko.org.

LAKES Folsom Lake About 25 miles northeast of Sacramento, this drought-sensitive reservoir on the American River (created by Folsom Dam in

1955) attracts boaters, sailors, water skiers, personal watercrafters, paddleboarders, fishers, swimmers, beachgoers and picnickers to its waters and 75 miles of shoreline. The surrounding Folsom Lake State Recreation Area includes nearly 100 miles of trails for hiking, trail running, horseback riding and mountain biking.

On the lake’s western side is a campground at Beals Point; on the eastern side is Folsom Lake Marina at Browns Ravine.

Lake Natoma Downriver from Folsom Lake is slender Lake Natoma, created by Nimbus Dam and part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

The 5-mile-long lake flanks the city of Folsom and offers picturesque scenery for kayakers, paddleboarders and college crews rowing on its calm surface. (Motorized watercraft have a 5-mph speed limit.) Among several boat launch sites is Sacramento State Aquatic Center, which provides instruction and equipment for rowing, sailing, paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking. Another attraction is Nimbus Fish Hatchery, which raises Chinook salmon and steelhead for release into the river. Its visitor center is open daily.

Sacramento State Aquatic Center 1901 Hazel Ave., Gold River, (916) 278-2842, sacstateaquaticcenter.com Nimbus Fish Hatchery 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River, (916) 3582884, wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/hatcheries/nimbus

GOLF These public golf courses showcase the valley’s natural terrain, albeit sculpted and well-watered.

Ancil Hoffman Golf Course 6700 Tarshes Drive, Carmichael, (916) 482-3813,golfancilhoffman.com Beautiful 18-hole course along the American River Parkway designed by William Bell in 1965.

Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course 8301 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 808-2020, bartleycavanaugh.com Designed by Perry Dye in 1995, an 18-hole championship course close to the Sacramento River.

Bing Maloney Golf Complex 6801 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 808-2283, bingmaloney.com Championship 18-hole and express nine-hole courses plus a night-lighted driving range.

Cherry Island Golf Course 2360 Elverta Road, Elverta, (916) 991-7293, golfcherryisland.com Championship 18-hole course designed by Robert Muir Graves plus a daytime driving range.

Haggin Oaks Golf Complex 3645 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, (916) 481-4653, hagginoaks.com Two 18-hole championship courses (Alister MacKenzie and Arcade Creek) plus a 100-stall, 24-hour lighted driving range, nine-hole putting course, player performance studio and huge golf shop.

Teal Bend Golf Club 7200 Garden Highway, Sacramento, (916) 922-5209, clubcorp.com/ clubs/teal-bend-golf club

Brad Bell-designed 18-hole championship course adjacent to the Sacramento River with 250 acres of wetlands and native trees, plus an all-grass driving range and two putting greens.

WildHawk Golf Club 7713 Vineyard Road, Sacramento, (916) 688-4653, wildhawkgolf.com South Sacramento 18-hole championship course plays well in wet weather.

William Land Golf Course 1701 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, (916) 277-1207, williamlandgc.com Popular nine-hole course in lush William Land Park is the city’s oldest course, built in 1924.

INDOOR CLIMBING When it’s time for a change of pace from outdoor pursuits, local athletes go climb the walls.

Granite Arch Climbing Center 11335-G Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, (916) 852-7625, granitearch.com More than 20,000 square feet of indoor wall space plus a members-only outdoor boulder park.

Rocknasium Climbing Gym 720 Olive Drive, Suite S, Davis, (530) 757-2902, rocknasium.com Community climbing gym with 5,500-plus square feet of vertical terrain plus fitness classes.

Sacramento Pipeworks 116 N. 16th St., Sacramento, (916) 341-0100, touchstoneclimbing.com/ pipeworks Cavernous climbing and fitness gym with 14,000 square feet of climbing terrain, 9,000 square feet of bouldering, a huge CrossFit area, full gym with cardio and weight equipment, and classes.

CASINOS With several Indian gaming casinos in the area, you don’t have to travel far to try your luck.

Cache Creek Casino Resort 14455 Highway 16, Brooks, (530) 796-3118, cachecreek.com Cache Creek is set to unveil a highly anticipated upgrade and expansion this spring, offering more casino and resort amenities to its day spa, 18-hole championship golf course and entertainment venue.

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, (800) 822-9466, jacksoncasino.com Patrons at this 24-hour casino have access to 1,700 slot and video games, 36 gaming tables, six poker tables, 86-room hotel, RV park, four restaurants and an entertainment/concert venue.

Red Hawk Casino 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville, (888) 573-3495, redhawkcasino.com This 24-hour casino has more than 2,500 slots, 60 table games and five restaurants.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln, (916) 408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com Thanks to a $56 million upgrade in 2018, the 24-hour casino resort now has 3,400-plus slot and video machines, 125-plus gaming tables, a 25,000-square foot poker room, four restaurants and food court, 400-plus-room hotel, day spa, banquet hall and outdoor amphitheater.

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Looking to hit the town after hours? We’ve got the list for nightlife.

Sacramento is great during the day, but it really comes alive at night. The city is filled with craft cocktail bars, lively beer halls and nightclubs where you can party well into the early-morning hours.

Here’s your essential guide to Sacramento’s nightlife.

CRAFT COCKTAIL BARS Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company (1630 S St.) fields a bar program that’s simultaneously serious and cheeky. This gorgeous, dimly lit, vaguely steampunky restaurant/

bar offers a drinks menu that embraces classics like the Negroni (available on draft) and original inventions such as the Spaghetti Western (mezcal, orange juice and bitters).

De Vere’s Irish Pub (1521 L St.) was Sacramento’s first whiskey bar, and it still has the city’s largest selection of whiskey. The place is like a reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back. The front bar is bright and raucous, with people ordering shots and beers. But walk through the door into the back room and you’ve entered de Vere’s famed whiskey library, a long bar backed by rows of handsome mahogany shelves with hundreds of bottles of scotch, bourbon and Irish whiskey.

If de Vere’s Irish Pub is a whiskey library, Block Butcher Bar (1050 20th

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St.) is more like a whiskey museum, offering up a highly curated list of esoteric brown spirits from around the world.

The tiny space is intimate and quiet, and the bar is stocked with dozens of single-malt scotches. To encourage drinkers to “taste the wall,” flights are available. Like the whiskey collection, the cocktail menu is quirky and curated, divided into cocktails that are shaken and those that are stirred. Most popular: Guy on a Buffalo, a traditional whiskey and ginger ale made with Buffalo Trace bourbon and house-made peach cardamom preserves.

Opened in 2009, Shady Lady Saloon (1409 R St.) was the spark that ignited Sacramento’s cocktail revolution.

For inspiration, its owners looked back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, two

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Nightlife golden eras for bartending. The menu reads like a history book, detailing the backstories of classic drinks such as the Sazerac (created in New Orleans around 1850) and the French 75 (a Prohibitionera gin cocktail). In 2014, Esquire magazine named Shady Lady one of the nation’s top 25 bars. This faux speakeasy has red flocked wallpaper and naughty Belle Epoque artwork that will make you feel vaguely shady—but in a good way.

The Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar (2718 J St.) is a friendly hangout whose cocktail menu is a mash-up of classic and original recipes. Drinks are categorized not by spirit but by f lavor profile: Juicy, Tart and Refreshing, Bitter or Rich. The goal: to get drinkers out of their vodka rut and try something new.

If you like, leave the thinking to the bartender and order Dealers Choice. He or she will vibe you out and whip up the perfect concoction.

Looking for a swanky hotel-bar experience? Head to Grange (926 J St.), located inside The Citizen Hotel. The cocktail menu is inventive and inspired, with an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients. But you can’t miss with oldschool classics like the Grange Manhattan and Grange Old Fashioned.

Bottle & Barlow (1120 R St.) is Sacramento’s first (and only) bar and barbershop under one roof. The bar sits at one end of the long, shoebox-shaped space, the barbershop at the other, with a “viewing lounge” in between where drinkers can watch the goings-on in the barbershop through a one-way mirror.

The look is disco crossed with deco: brass light fixtures, silver foil wallpaper, highbacked leather banquettes. It’s “American Hustle” meets “The Great Gatsby.” You can’t get food here—just a small menu of modern cocktails and twists on classic drinks. Over on the barbershop side, customers get a cocktail or draft beer included with their haircut or straightrazor shave.

The Jungle Bird (2516 J St.) is a knowing, tongue-in-cheek throwback to the tiki bars of old. The decor is a kitschy melange of fishing nets, lobster traps, tiki statues and parrot figurines dangling from the ceiling. There’s tropical jazz from the ’30s and ’40s on the sound system, and servers dressed in Hawaiian shirts shout “Aloha” when you walk in the door. The place may be kitsch, but

The Jungle Bird takes a serious, craftfocused approach to cocktails: a mix of classics (Zombie, Mai Tai) and new concoctions, as well as shareable drinks like the Volcano Bowl and the Three Hour Tour (136 ounces of vodka, rum and champagne, the equivalent of 15 drinks).

Others worthy of a visit: Beast + Bounty (1701 R. St.), The Snug (1800 15th St.), The Bank (629 J St.), Tiger (722 K St.) and Camden Spit & Larder (555 Capitol Mall).

BEER HALLS LowBrau Bierhalle (1050 20th St.) has a boisterous, breezy vibe. With its lengthy community tables, it’s midtown’s most congenial watering hole, offering draft brews and pub grub such as housemade sausages and duck-fat fries. The bar is open till 2 a.m. all week long.

Constructed entirely out of shipping containers, Der Biergarten (2332 K St.) serves 32 beers on tap and a light food menu that includes Belgies (sandwiches made with waffles in place of bread). If it’s raining, head elsewhere; seating is outdoors at long picnic tables. You can also play cornhole, foosball and pingpong with your new best friends.

One of the hottest spots in town is Drake’s Brewing Co. at The Barn, just across the river in West Sac (985 Riverfront St.). It features a 400-seat beer garden, casual indoor and outdoor dining (mostly pizza) and a separate outdoor cocktail bar. Everyone’s welcome, including kids and dogs.

Founded in 1881, Ruhstaller (726 K St.) was Sacramento’s original brewing company, and a local entrepreneur revived the company several years ago.

Fans of the beer and its history can get a taste of both at Ruhstaller’s basement tap room on K Street. Its 14 rotating taps include several devoted to small-batch beers undergoing research and development.Located in an industrial section of East Sacramento, Sacyard Community Tap House + Beer Garden (1725 33rd St.) serves a rotating selection of local craft brews plus wine, champagne and kombucha for non-beer drinkers.

An on-site food truck supplies the eats.

Customers are encouraged to bring their kids, both human and canine. Live music, games and competitions such as trike races round out the experience.

NIGHTCLUBS Late-night lounge Vanguard (1415 L St.) doesn’t start hopping until 10 p.m. at the earliest. The space is gorgeous, with massive crystal chandeliers, roomy leather chesterfield sofas and velvet wingback chairs that give it the feeling of a library, but the DJ definitely knows his mix of house and hip hop.

At The Park Ultra Lounge (1116 15th St.), they bring out the red velvet ropes to manage the line that forms along 15th Street. Inside, the layout is expansive, with a cavernous dance room, multiple bars, plenty of table space and even a fire pit.

From Wednesday through Sunday, Mix Downtown (1525 L St.) transforms from lounge to dance party at 9 p.m.

This bar has a rooftop cabana atmosphere, with an open patio, heated lamps and fire pits.

With 15 bar stations and three dance rooms, there’s always something happening at gay nightclub Faces (2000 K St.).

Monday night is EDM (Every Damned Monday) with half-off drinks. Monday and Thursday are Everything Happens nights, with $3 Long Islands and no-cover karaoke, and Sequin Saturday offers a drag show at 9:30. There’s a heated pool on the back patio for patrons who want to show off the results of their long hours at the gym.

There is nothing divey about Dive Bar (1016 K St.). Directly above the fully stocked bar is a 7,500-gallon saltwater tank, complete with live fish and the occasional mermaid. With live bands, open mic on Wednesday, funk music on Thursday and a DJ set over the weekend, the waters are never really calm at Dive.

Popular with a young crowd, District 30 (1022 K St.) boasts a large mirror ball and a color-changing floor. It’s open Wednesday through Saturday until 3 a.m., making this one of the city’s laternight clubs.

Add Revival (500 J St.) to the bigcity amenities on Sacramento’s growing brag list. Located on the third floor of The Sawyer boutique hotel, this swanky lounge offers a rooftop patio, complete with a pool and cabanas. Just a short stroll from the downtown arena, Revival is a clubhouse of sorts for visiting athletes and musicians. It offers classic cocktails, traditional bottle service and DIY “kits” that allow groups of people to mix their own French 75 or Moscow Mule.

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The “Sacramento Mural at Sac State,” is composed of 15-foot-tall letters, each painted by a different artist during the opening ceremonies for 2018’s Wide Open Walls annual public art festival. S.V.Williams, Phillip Altstatt and John Horton created this portion of the mural. You can view the whole work of art at Sacramento State’s Shasta Hall.

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FROM CONFERENCE ROOMS TO CRAFT BEERS.

Elk Grove sits in the heart of California, which means you’ll find much more than a comfy place to stay. From one-of-akind shopping locales to award-winning dining, brewery and winery destinations, you’re never far from something wonderfully unexpected. So, when your work day ends, let the exploration begin!

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3/26/19 1:44 PM

riverwalk. baseball. art. beer. architecture. good design. #TBDLIFE

live. play. hang.

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