Heart of Travel Sacramento Guidebook
Where to Eat
A list of Heart's favorite eateries in town
If you're in the mood for an upscale meal or classy happy hour, Red Rabbit is the place for you! A walkable distance from the property, Red Rabbit is the ideal spot for a lovely meal and delicious craft cocktail.
30 locals recommend
The Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar
2718 J StIf you're in the mood for an upscale meal or classy happy hour, Red Rabbit is the place for you! A walkable distance from the property, Red Rabbit is the ideal spot for a lovely meal and delicious craft cocktail.
If you're hungry for Mexican food, Tres Hermanas is the place to be! Try to get there early, as there is typically a line to get in, but it is well worth the wait.
35 locals recommend
Tres Hermanas
2416 K StIf you're hungry for Mexican food, Tres Hermanas is the place to be! Try to get there early, as there is typically a line to get in, but it is well worth the wait.
Delicious Italian cuisine. Sydney's go-to for a classic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs! Make a reservation if you plan on going for dinner!
17 locals recommend
Lucca
1615 J StDelicious Italian cuisine. Sydney's go-to for a classic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs! Make a reservation if you plan on going for dinner!
Big burgers, big views! Midtown's only spot for rooftop dining, a must during your trip! They only offer rooftop seating at dinner time, so if you're going for the view, go for dinner.
85 locals recommend
Burgers and Brew
1409 R StBig burgers, big views! Midtown's only spot for rooftop dining, a must during your trip! They only offer rooftop seating at dinner time, so if you're going for the view, go for dinner.
Lobster pizza, Bavarian pretzels, huge BLTs, what's more to want? Bring your appetite, the portions are generous! Firestone also has outdoor seating if drinking wine on a patio is your thing!
23 locals recommend
Firestone Public House
1132 16th StLobster pizza, Bavarian pretzels, huge BLTs, what's more to want? Bring your appetite, the portions are generous! Firestone also has outdoor seating if drinking wine on a patio is your thing!
If you fancy a traditional English breakfast, this is the spot for you! With fantastic scones (ask for extra Devonshire cream) and plenty of options, this is one of Sacramento's favorite brunch spots. After you eat, walk up the R Street corridor to check out the Public Market, tea shop, fun bars, and more!
52 locals recommend
Fox & Goose Public House and Restaurant
1001 R StIf you fancy a traditional English breakfast, this is the spot for you! With fantastic scones (ask for extra Devonshire cream) and plenty of options, this is one of Sacramento's favorite brunch spots. After you eat, walk up the R Street corridor to check out the Public Market, tea shop, fun bars, and more!
Pizza in an alley? Yes, please! Check out this unique restaurant with some of the most delicious pizza in town.
12 locals recommend
Federalist Public House
2009 Matsui AlleyPizza in an alley? Yes, please! Check out this unique restaurant with some of the most delicious pizza in town.
Is it late at night? Do you need a huge slice of delicious pizza to help combat a potential headache in the morning? Order Vito's! Available for delivery through postmates, or ready to pickup on your way home, this pizzeria is open late-night for all your late meal needs (also delicious during regular lunch or dinner hours)!
18 locals recommend
Uncle Vito's Slice of NY
1800 15th StIs it late at night? Do you need a huge slice of delicious pizza to help combat a potential headache in the morning? Order Vito's! Available for delivery through postmates, or ready to pickup on your way home, this pizzeria is open late-night for all your late meal needs (also delicious during regular lunch or dinner hours)!
Another must-visit during your trip! This Mexican restaurant serves some of the best tacos, elote, and creative cocktails in town!
16 locals recommend
Midtown's Cantina Alley
2320 Jazz AlleyAnother must-visit during your trip! This Mexican restaurant serves some of the best tacos, elote, and creative cocktails in town!
If you love Southern comfort food, South is the place to be! Seating is limited, and they do not take reservations. Get there early and enjoy some of the best food you will find in Sacramento!
32 locals recommend
South
2005 11th StIf you love Southern comfort food, South is the place to be! Seating is limited, and they do not take reservations. Get there early and enjoy some of the best food you will find in Sacramento!
Where to Drink
Brunch, Happy Hour, Late-Night Libations. We have you covered.
Mimosa offers a wide array of mimosas, great food, and is just a Jump bike trip away!
25 locals recommend
Mimosa House
5641 J StMimosa offers a wide array of mimosas, great food, and is just a Jump bike trip away!
Yummy snacks - check
Delicious cocktails - check
Fantastic music - double check
Swing lounges in the covered back patio - yes
Some of the best bar staff in Sac - 100%
Go see our friends at Flamingo for a funky good time, you won't be disappointed.
10 locals recommend
The Flamingo House Social Club
2315 K StYummy snacks - check
Delicious cocktails - check
Fantastic music - double check
Swing lounges in the covered back patio - yes
Some of the best bar staff in Sac - 100%
Go see our friends at Flamingo for a funky good time, you won't be disappointed.
A new favorite on 33rd Street! This tap house is beer and wine only, and typically have a food truck around the corner. With big Jenga, Connect Four, Corn Hole, and all the board games from your childhood, this place makes for a perfect Saturday afternoon.
20 locals recommend
SacYard Community Tap House
1725 33rd StreetA new favorite on 33rd Street! This tap house is beer and wine only, and typically have a food truck around the corner. With big Jenga, Connect Four, Corn Hole, and all the board games from your childhood, this place makes for a perfect Saturday afternoon.
If you're on a girls' or boys' night out adventure in Midtown, love dancing and country music, head over to Goldfield! This place gets pretty busy, but is a lot of fun with a group of friends on a night out!
8 locals recommend
Goldfield Trading Post
1630 J StIf you're on a girls' or boys' night out adventure in Midtown, love dancing and country music, head over to Goldfield! This place gets pretty busy, but is a lot of fun with a group of friends on a night out!
If you love wine, you must make a stop at 58 & Holding! Lots of wines with knowledgeable staff make for a wine experience like no other.
21 locals recommend
58 Degrees & Holding Co.
1217 18th StIf you love wine, you must make a stop at 58 & Holding! Lots of wines with knowledgeable staff make for a wine experience like no other.
Located in the heart of Midtown's Lavender District, The Mercantile (The Merc, as the locals say) pour cheap, STRONG drinks and patrons have been known to belt out any Spice Girls or Britney Spears' hit playing on their playlist.
15 locals recommend
The Mercantile Saloon
1928 L StLocated in the heart of Midtown's Lavender District, The Mercantile (The Merc, as the locals say) pour cheap, STRONG drinks and patrons have been known to belt out any Spice Girls or Britney Spears' hit playing on their playlist.
This outdoor venue is the perfect spot to enjoy a cool beer on a warm day! During the summer months, be sure to ask for the slushy beer (it's exactly how it sounds, grapefruit beer with a dollop of slushy on top).
20 locals recommend
Midtown BierGarten
2332 K StThis outdoor venue is the perfect spot to enjoy a cool beer on a warm day! During the summer months, be sure to ask for the slushy beer (it's exactly how it sounds, grapefruit beer with a dollop of slushy on top).
Where to Play
Muesuems, parks, trails, spots to see before you leave!
The Railroad Museum is a great stop for train enthusiasts, history buffs, and kids alike! Located in Old Sacramento, this is a perfect launch to your day exploring Old Sac!
149 locals recommend
California State Railroad Museum
125 I StThe Railroad Museum is a great stop for train enthusiasts, history buffs, and kids alike! Located in Old Sacramento, this is a perfect launch to your day exploring Old Sac!
Evangeline's
113 K StNovelty shop, costume shop, this place is a must-see!
The Croker is a staple in Sacramento! Offering tours, talks, classes and more, check out their monthly calendar to see what's on display and their special events!
277 locals recommend
Crocker Art Museum
216 O StThe Croker is a staple in Sacramento! Offering tours, talks, classes and more, check out their monthly calendar to see what's on display and their special events!
DOCO, Sacramento's newly developed center offers bars, restaurants, shops and Sacramento's Golden1 Center, home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings! Catch a game, concert, or a glass of bubbly at Fizz!
63 locals recommend
Westfield Downtown Plaza
405 K StDOCO, Sacramento's newly developed center offers bars, restaurants, shops and Sacramento's Golden1 Center, home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings! Catch a game, concert, or a glass of bubbly at Fizz!
McKinley Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Sacramento. Large enough for duck ponds, a large playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, and a pool. You will also find joggers and walkers getting some exercise on the path circling the park. One lap around the park is one mile!
88 locals recommend
McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdMcKinley Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Sacramento. Large enough for duck ponds, a large playground, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts, and a pool. You will also find joggers and walkers getting some exercise on the path circling the park. One lap around the park is one mile!
Going to a concert? Ace of Spades may be your spot! Grab a drink at Shady Lady (two doors down) before heading in!
33 locals recommend
Ace of Spades
1417 R StGoing to a concert? Ace of Spades may be your spot! Grab a drink at Shady Lady (two doors down) before heading in!
Runners, bikers, and walkers - we have a trail for you! The American River Bike Trail is beautiful, and just what you need to stretch your legs!
18 locals recommend
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailRunners, bikers, and walkers - we have a trail for you! The American River Bike Trail is beautiful, and just what you need to stretch your legs!
Gold Rush-era history buffs won't want to miss Sutter's Fort! Take a walk through history at the Fort, or, opt for a picnic in the park surrounding the Fort!
96 locals recommend
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
2701 L StGold Rush-era history buffs won't want to miss Sutter's Fort! Take a walk through history at the Fort, or, opt for a picnic in the park surrounding the Fort!
Cobblestone streets, and wooden sidewalks - Old Sacramento is a treasure not to be missed!
281 locals recommend
Old Sacramento
Cobblestone streets, and wooden sidewalks - Old Sacramento is a treasure not to be missed!
You (probably) already know that Sacramento is California's State Capitol! Why not take a leisurely stroll around Capitol Park, and stop for a photo opp on the West Steps!
270 locals recommend
California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StYou (probably) already know that Sacramento is California's State Capitol! Why not take a leisurely stroll around Capitol Park, and stop for a photo opp on the West Steps!
Where to Caffeinate
We have Starbucks and Peet's; but why not try something different?
Grab a coffee and a snack, and sit on their fantastic patio!
53 locals recommend
Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st StGrab a coffee and a snack, and sit on their fantastic patio!
There are a few Temple locations to choose from in Sacramento, but Temple on K, with its penny flooring, is unique, fun, and not too far from the house!
64 locals recommend
Temple Coffee Roasters
1010 9th StThere are a few Temple locations to choose from in Sacramento, but Temple on K, with its penny flooring, is unique, fun, and not too far from the house!
Pachamama Coffee
919 20th StPachamama has great coffee and great people!
A cute little coffee shop right down the street from Trader Joe's. They encourage talking and connecting with people, so you won't find WiFi here!
32 locals recommend
Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters
4749 Folsom BlvdA cute little coffee shop right down the street from Trader Joe's. They encourage talking and connecting with people, so you won't find WiFi here!
Funny name, great coffee! Abstract risque photos set the tone of this funky coffee bar!
24 locals recommend
Naked Lounge
1500 Q StFunny name, great coffee! Abstract risque photos set the tone of this funky coffee bar!