Sacramento — California's capital city and the heart of the Central Valley — is a destination that surprises first-time visitors with its rich history, farm-fresh dining scene, and strategic location. Nicknamed the "Farm-to-Fork Capital of America," Sacramento's restaurants serve directly from the surrounding agricultural bounty of the Sacramento Valley, making it one of the most exciting food destinations in the American West.

We've selected Sacramento's highest-rated hotels, each with outstanding guest reviews, a minimum 7.0 rating, and 30+ verified reviews. Old Sacramento State Historic Park is the city's gold rush-era showpiece, with wooden boardwalks, restored nineteenth-century buildings, the California State Railroad Museum, and the Sacramento River waterfront. Downtown Sacramento anchors the city around the California State Capitol building, K Street entertainment corridor, and Golden 1 Center arena. Midtown Sacramento is the city's cultural and culinary heartbeat — a walkable grid of craft cocktail bars, farm-to-fork restaurants, and independent boutiques. East Sacramento offers tree-lined streets, Fab 40s mansions, and the great bars and restaurants of Folsom and J Streets.

Sacramento's location makes it a perfect base camp for California adventures. Lake Tahoe is just 90 minutes east for skiing or summer lake life. The Napa Valley wine country is an easy hour-and-a-half drive west. San Francisco is under two hours, and Yosemite is within a half-day drive. Few California cities offer this kind of access at Sacramento's price point.

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