Southwestern Sacramento Travel Guide

Sacramento

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Stay near popular Southwestern Sacramento attractions

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Sacramento Zoo

8.0/10 (1,007 reviews)
Up-close encounters with red pandas and giraffes, as well as a host of activities for children, have made the Sacramento Zoo a family favorite for over 85 years.
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Things to do

Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

£82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

£18
per adult
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour

Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour

£34
per adult
Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

£20
per adult
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
An Epic Bar Hunt: Sacramento Sprint Bar Crawl

An Epic Bar Hunt: Sacramento Sprint Bar Crawl

£9
per adult
An Epic Bar Hunt: Sacramento Sprint Bar Crawl
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Top hotels in Southwestern Sacramento

The Westin Sacramento Hotel & Marina

The Westin Sacramento Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
4800 Riverside Blvd Sacramento CA
The price is £151 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£151
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy a full-service spa, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Westin Sacramento Hotel & Marina
Best Western Capital City Inn

Best Western Capital City Inn

2.5 out of 5
15 Massie Ct Sacramento CA
The price is £86 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£86
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient stay."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Best Western Capital City Inn
Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St Sacramento CA
The price is £133 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£133
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
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 £100 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£100
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
"Perfectly located to the Golden One Arena for a concert. Rooms were clean beds were comfortable hotel could use a little updating. Other than that a great stay."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento

4 out of 5
1122 7th Street Sacramento CA
The price is £147 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£147
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

3 out of 5
11131 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA
The price is £68 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£68
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rancho Cordova. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,739 reviews)
"The hot tub didn't work. The microwave wanted to hold my food hostage and had to unplug it for it to unlock and open. There weren't any vending machines so you could buy random drinks from the office for a ridiculous amount."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
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Where to stay in Southwestern Sacramento

Find the best Southwestern Sacramento areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Sacramento

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.

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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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Midtown Sacramento

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and Sacramento Art Complex, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

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North Natomas

If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Park Place Shopping Center and North Natomas Library are top sights worth seeing.

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Arden-Arcade

Arden-Arcade is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to American River Parkway or American River.

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