Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento
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Points of Interest & LandmarksHistoric Walking Areas
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This historic area of restored buildings, museums and novelty shops brings life to the Sacramento waterfront.
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  • Alexandra R
    22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Relaxing Shop
    A fun and relaxing way to spend the day. The architecture is beautiful and there are so many fun stores, from costume shops, food, ice cream, candy, specialty olive oil, jewelry, souvenirs, and so much more. Come on a weekday when it's not to crowded and it's nice an sunny. Stroll along the boardwalk into all the shops, and walk along the river.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 April 2023
  • adventix
    Boston, Massachusetts1,648 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun visit to the past of the West
    This is a really fun walk for the entire family. Lots of old historic buildings and relics. There are plenty of places to eat and also dessert places. You can also visit the California State Railroad Museum at the end of the road. Public restrooms are available. Parking with street meters up to 2 hours. Notice that meter maids are walking around the whole time, so don't let your time run out and hope for some leniency. They will ticket you.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 July 2023
  • 63impala
    Stoneham, Massachusetts1,254 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit.
    This is the place to be in town. There is a lot of history here and everyone crowds in and has a great time. The buildings are great to look at and there are many, many shops, restuarants and bars to take in. This is the true heart of the city.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 October 2023
  • Travel30880121324
    Las Vegas, Nevada9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Solo explorer, enjoying life & writing reviews ✍️☕
    I did visit Sacramento some yrs ago, many things are the same, some things are new. Old Sacramento can easily be in a western movie 👍. It's best to stop by on a Sat & Sun ( to ride a steam engine (train offer audio & visual tours. There's plenty of things to do in Old Sacramento as well anywhere in Sacramento.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 December 2023
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BelindaWF
Waxahachie, TX218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Fun shops, interesting museums and exhibits. We spent a couple of hours in the area browsing and touring around the cobblestone streets and wooden sidewalks.
Written 28 December 2023
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jgt
Sacramento, CA3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
This year we took grandkids there after Christmas but didn’t stay because too many homeless were there. Didn’t feel safe with little kids.
Written 27 December 2023
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Travel30880121324
Las Vegas, NV9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
I did visit Sacramento some yrs ago, many things are the same, some things are new. Old Sacramento can easily be in a western movie 👍. It's best to stop by on a Sat & Sun ( to ride a steam engine (train offer audio & visual tours. There's plenty of things to do in Old Sacramento as well anywhere in Sacramento.
Written 22 December 2023
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63impala
Stoneham, MA1,254 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is the place to be in town. There is a lot of history here and everyone crowds in and has a great time. The buildings are great to look at and there are many, many shops, restuarants and bars to take in. This is the true heart of the city.
Written 1 October 2023
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Peggy
Orlando, FL7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Nice place. Went too late to enjoy many of the attractions. Plenty of food, shops and museums. People are friendly.
Written 29 September 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,858 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
My favorite thing about this part of town is the railroad museum. Otherwise there are a lot of bars and restaurants and some nice old architecture. A little honky tonk, but that is OK.
Written 10 July 2023
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adventix
Boston, MA1,648 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
This is a really fun walk for the entire family. Lots of old historic buildings and relics. There are plenty of places to eat and also dessert places. You can also visit the California State Railroad Museum at the end of the road. Public restrooms are available. Parking with street meters up to 2 hours. Notice that meter maids are walking around the whole time, so don't let your time run out and hope for some leniency. They will ticket you.
Written 5 July 2023
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marie
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Great selection of stores, eateries and old time buildings. Could spend the day with something for all ages. Highly recommend.
Written 16 June 2023
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La Donna S
Oakland, CA44 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Since we had a 2 hour wait for dining, we decided to walk around Old Sac. Not much has changed, but there is a new olive oil business there called, The Chef’s Olive Mix. What great was to spend time—tasting various infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars! The young lady working there was super helpful and knowledgeable about the products. I will definitely go back to that place!
Written 2 June 2023
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Alice D
52 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
We visited Old Sacramento at the start of our stay. Loved the olive shop and railroad museum. Got good information at the visitor's center. Enjoyed strolling through the streets.
The area does have a few unhomed people who were a bit "off" - one dressing and undressing on the street. We stopped at a saloon that was a bit tacky. We had a nice meal at the Rio City Cafe but nothing special.
Well worth a few hours visit.
Written 24 May 2023
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