Visitors' Guide

The Sacramento Visitors' Guide is your source of the best things to see and do in Sacramento. The guide is published three times per year and features the best Sacramento attractions, activities and sights. See why we're so fond of saying California Begins Here.

Get the scoop on Downtown and Midtown restaurants, the best activities to share with family (including pets) and where to stay. Also find a quick roundup of 10 seasonal things to do. Each issue also features a local's perspective. A chef profile also lets you dig deeper into discovering just why Sacramento is America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, and even if you're a regular visitor or grew up here, there's sure to be something new showcased in the pages of the guide.

In this issue: Take a tour of Sacramento - we've got everything from food tours and public art tours to personalized multi-day excursions and even a tour of the historic Old City Cemetery. Find out how to make the most of your trip to Sacramento with the family, as we highlight some of the top kids' activities. But if you're looking for that couples' getaway or weekend with friends, we give the scoop on the best way to spend a weekend in Sacramento.

Learn about Sacramento's booming craft beer scene, from which breweries have food and even which ones are kid- and dog-friendly. Looking for a unique souvenir to take home? We've got you covered with a selection of unique locally made gift ideas. Also, check out the art we are throwing up on walls all over town as our collection of murals grows – we'vve included some of the most exciting new ones that went up in the past year. Read more.

See which Sacramento eateries earned Michelin honors, and hear from the chef that brought California's Capital a star, Kelly McCown. Take a deeper dive into Sacramento's cuisine scene, and discover the hottest activities on Sacramento's hip R Street. Plan a route to see the highlights of the city and beyond via Sacramento's light rail, and immerse yourself in the arts, whether it's a stage performance, mural festival or going to one of the free Concerts in the Park. Read More.