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For work weeks in Sacramento, Midtown shops or Capitol access may matter more than a sightseeing route.
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Sacramento sits where the Sacramento and American rivers meet. Downtown puts the Capitol, Golden 1 Center and convention venues close together; Midtown is the better choice for evenings around restaurants and local shops.
The California State Capitol, Golden 1 Center and SAFE Credit Union Convention Center are all on the downtown grid. Capitol Mall runs west from the Capitol to Tower Bridge and the river. Staying here saves rides between state offices, meetings and the arena. The trade-off: some blocks go quiet after office hours.
Old Sacramento Waterfront is on the river, just west of downtown. Its old commercial streets, the California State Railroad Museum and Tower Bridge fill a sightseeing day. For more hotels to choose from, look a few blocks east in downtown.
Midtown starts east of the Capitol, on tree-lined streets of houses, restaurants and galleries. Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is here too. East Sacramento continues toward McKinley Park and Sacramento State. Land Park, to the south, has the zoo and Fairytale Town. These neighborhoods are quieter, but most downtown events are a ride away.
Summers are hot and almost dry; most of the rain falls in winter. Sacramento International Airport is northwest of downtown, and SacRT Route 142 runs from there to central stops. Amtrak trains stop at Sacramento Valley Station on the north edge of downtown. Light rail runs from the center out into the wider region.
The State Capitol, Golden 1 Center and the Convention Center are all on the central grid. Sacramento Valley Station and the light rail stops are close for arrival and regional trips. For meetings and arena nights this is the most practical place to stay. For nightlife, you head east to Midtown.
Around here: California State Capitol, Golden 1 Center, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
The old riverfront blocks have the California State Railroad Museum, shops and a view of Tower Bridge. Stay here for river walks and the Railroad Museum. For more hotels and restaurants, look at the downtown grid or Midtown.
Around here: California State Railroad Museum, Tower Bridge, Old Sacramento Waterfront
Midtown is the grid of restaurants, galleries and houses east of the Capitol. Sutter’s Fort is on its east side; the Convention Center is near its western edge. Stay here for dinners out and longer visits, and expect a longer walk to Old Sacramento.
Around here: Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, Midtown Sacramento, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
William Land Park, south of the central grid, holds the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town. The streets around it are quiet and residential, which suits family days and trips by car. Downtown meetings and the riverfront are a separate ride.
Around here: William Land Park, Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town
East Sacramento runs from Midtown toward McKinley Park and Sacramento State. It is a quieter area of local shops and the park. If your plans center on the Capitol, Golden 1 Center or Old Sacramento, check the hotel’s parking or transit first.
Around here: McKinley Park, Sacramento State, American River Parkway
Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons for walking around the Capitol, the riverfront and the parks. June through September can be hot and dry, so do outdoor stops in the morning or evening. Most rain falls from November through March.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about 12 miles northwest of downtown. SacRT Route 142 runs between the terminals and central stops. Amtrak trains stop at Sacramento Valley Station, and SacRT light rail runs from downtown out along several corridors.
12 mi from downtown
SacRT Route 142 runs from both terminals to downtown stops. Hotels outside the central grid need a taxi, rideshare or rental car.
Midtown has shops and restaurants near the central grid. Downtown suits regular Capitol or arena trips; East Sacramento works if most days are farther east.
It depends on the hotel and your daily route. Downtown has light rail and bus stops close by; Land Park and parts of East Sacramento take more planning.
Check that your room has a kitchenette or fridge, laundry and somewhere to work. Price parking for the whole stay.
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