Places to See and Things to Do in Sacramento

Whether you’re traveling with kids, by yourself, or hoping for a romantic getaway, Sacramento has something for you. California’s capital city offers areas bustling with activity, and places where you’ll find peace and quiet. With the help of this guide, you’ll know just where to eat and what to do in Sacramento.

Sacramento Sports and Recreation

From Sacramento sports teams to parks and centers for recreation, if you like to be active or just watch others doing so, the city offers great entertainment.

Sports Teams

Home of the professional sports teams of the Sacramento Kings (NBA), the Sacramento River Cats (PCL), and the Sacramento Republic FC (USL) you could catch a game of pro basketball, baseball, or soccer while in town. Also, Sacramento has the added benefit of collegiate sports teams from Sacramento State, so you can easily find a sporting event to attend year-round.

Rock Climbing Gym

Sacramento Pipeworks offers visitors a unique experience with a 40-foot tall lead wall and 14,000 square feet of terrain for climbing that make up more than 110 different routes. You could visit this gym every day of your visit and never get bored. With options available for kids and adults, this gym is a place everyone can enjoy.

Conveniently located in California’s Central Valley, you’ll find a variety of close by day trips from Sacramento, whether you’re looking for the mountains or wine country.

Wine Tasting

A short 70 miles west of Sacramento, you’ll find the Napa Valley. This beautiful area full of sprawling wineries and vineyards offers visitors the opportunity to tour these gorgeous buildings and try some of the best wine made on the West Coast. Set up a tour through the area or choose a few wineries to visit--either way, you can easily make a day of it.

William Land Regional Park

Just south of Midtown, you’ll find the William Land Regional Park chock full of places to explore. The nearly 167 acres are filled with an amphitheater, a golf course, a jogging path, several picnic areas, a rock garden, and various softball and soccer fields, and the Sacramento Zoo. Traveling with kids or not, you’ll find it easy to spend a day in this wonderful park.

Yosemite National Park

Although a bit of a drive, Yosemite National Park is one place you really can’t miss during your time in the Central Valley. Roughly three and a half hours southeast of the Capitol City, you’ll find breathtaking vistas, including the iconic Half Dome.

There is no better place than Sacramento to cruise around with the top down on a flashy convertible or sleek sports car. A rental car provides the best and easiest way for visitors to see the city, and Avis has a variety of luxury car rentals available to help you do it in style.

In addition to our Best Rate Guarantee, you’ll find several options for Avis car rentals in Sacramento that will make your visit much more comfortable. Consider renting a classic Mustang to get around the downtown area, or a rugged Jeep Wrangler to help you navigate through the nearby mountains--whatever you need, Avis has it.

Will you be flying into the Sacramento International Airport? An SMF car rental will make getting on your way to your destination a breeze. At Avis, we want to be sure you have access to anything you might need during your trip, and do so with programs like Avis Preferred and optional fuel plans.