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Things to see in Sacramento, California (United States): 29 places and when to go
Sacramento, California is a major city in United States with around 1,604,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (12), With kids (6), Museums and art (5). The best known are Crocker Art Museum, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and Sacramento Zoo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.577, -121.472
- Population
- About 1,604,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (12) · With kids (6) · Museums and art (5) · History (2) · Temples (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 133 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sacramento, California
The places in and around Sacramento, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Crocker Art MuseumArt museum in Sacramento, California3.0 km
- Cathedral of the Blessed SacramentAmerican cathedral1.8 km
- Sacramento ZooZoo in the United States5.1 km
- Davis stationRailway station in Davis, California23 km
- United States Bicycling Hall of FameArchitectural structure24 km
- Tower BridgeBridge in Sacramento and West Sacramento, California3.2 km
- Leland Stanford MansionHistoric site in Sacramento, California2.2 km
- The California MuseumMuseum in Sacramento, California2.1 km
- California ExpositionIndependent state agency in California3.8 km
- George Hart HallUniversity building in Davis, California, United States25 km
- Manetti Shrem Museum of ArtArt museum at the University of California, Davis24 km
- Raging Waters SacramentoWater park in Sacramento, California3.6 km
- ADT - California - T - Seg 6Hiking36 km
- Alaro Craft BreweryBrewery903 m
- Asha Urban BathsHot spring bath2.2 km
- Bike Dog Brewing Co.Brewery6.3 km
- Bike Dog Broadway TaproomBrewery2.9 km
- Fairytale TownWith kids4.9 km
- Frasinetti WineryWinery12 km
- FunderlandWith kids5.1 km
- King Cong BreweryBrewery3.7 km
- Mattie Groves BreweryBrewery1.1 km
- Moksa Brewing CompanyBrewery30 km
- Porchlight Brewing CompanyBrewery3.5 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Revolution Winery & Kitchen, Slice Beer Company, Track 7 Brewing Company, Twelve Rounds Brewing Company
- With kids: Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
When to go to Sacramento, California
The best time to visit Sacramento, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:06
- JunBest time14:41
- JulBest time14:27
- AugBest time13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sacramento, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Rancho Cordova10 places21 km
- Cool6 places53 km
- Placerville19 places63 km
- Sutter Creek12 places63 km
- Stockton, California10 places71 km
- Rutherford35 places82 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sacramento, California?
The best known: Crocker Art Museum, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento Zoo, Davis station, United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sacramento, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.
How do you get to Sacramento, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sacramento, California as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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