Central Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Valley
Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture
Sacramento showing interior views
Sacramento featuring a city and heritage architecture
Kings Beach State Recreation Area which includes landscape views and general coastal views

Where to stay in Central Valley

Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Sacramento
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Northstar Village

While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.

Northstar Village
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Montgomery Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montgomery Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.

Montgomery Estates
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Lakeside Park

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lakeside Park
Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

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North Natomas

If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Sleep Train Arena and Sundance Lake are top sights worth seeing.

North Natomas
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,827 reviews)
"The courtyard/lobby area was pretty cool. There is a beautiful water feature."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,585 reviews)
"The property is dated, but it’s well-maintained. Nice grounds almost like a park like setting. Staff is very helpful and very cheerful. Quiet and peaceful surroundings.And breakfast was good too as it was provided at no extra charge. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

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Hotel Piccadilly
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St, Sacramento, CA
The price is £120 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£120
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,415 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe

The Lodge at Lake Tahoe

3 out of 5
3840 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Casino at Harrah's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (237 reviews)
Thoughtful things.
"You can tell when management does a good job. That was evident here at The Lodge. There were quite a few nice conveniences that you don't normally find in a hotel. Great suite for my 4 day stay. No complaints ! Thank You."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn

3 out of 5
1909 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
Excellent family getaway
"The layout of the room is bedroom, door, bathroom, door, living room. This was an amazing layout for traveling with 2 young kiddos! We also loved the pool and spa, and were so thankful for the early morning and late night hrs ♡ The grounds are under construction so it looks a bit wonky, but its kept ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Olympic Village Inn
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,086 reviews)
"For early check out they have only 4 rooms per day they can allocate. Talk to AM staff at desk sooner. They didn’t provide this information to us at check in."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
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Popular places to visit

Squaw Valley Resort showing snowboarding and snow as well as an individual male

Palisades Tahoe

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

Palisades Tahoe
Golden 1 Center

Golden 1 Center

Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Golden 1 Center
Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.

Northstar California Resort
Sequoia National Park showing forest scenes as well as an individual female

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Emerald Bay State Park showing landscape views, general coastal views and forest scenes

Emerald Bay State Park

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

Emerald Bay State Park
Heavenly Mountain Gondola which includes a bay or harbour, a lake or waterhole and a beach

Heavenly Gondola

Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.

Heavenly Gondola

Cities near Central Valley

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Fresno featuring signage

Fresno

Inyokern

Inyokern

Central Interior California featuring snowboarding, snow and mountains

Mammoth Lakes