Discover some of the amazing things Sacramento has to offer from things to do, restaurants, and hidden gems.
Switching from a gas water heater to an electric heat pump water heater should be straightforward. You’re making an environmentally responsible choice, taking advantage of generous rebates, and reducing your energy bills. At least, that’s what the brochures promise. Installing a Heat Pump Water Heater isn’t as simple as you’d think or hope for. The …
The place for paddleboarding at Jenkinson Lake, also known as Sly Park, is the Narrows, the upper lake where every boat is held to 5 mph. The 640-acre drinking water reservoir sits at 3,482 feet in El Dorado County, ringed by pine forest and granite outcroppings, and the El Dorado Irrigation District runs it as …
In the heart of California’s Sacramento River Delta, where century old levees protect fertile farmland and historic buildings stand as monuments to agricultural prosperity, Husick’s by Forester, Matt Brown, brings together Sacramento restaurant and food history, the Clarksburg community, and modern Californian cuisine, in true farm to table fashion. Situated in the small Delta town …
I have lived in Sacramento my whole life, and I still check into hotels here for staycations. These nine are the best hotels in Sacramento, spread across Downtown, Midtown, the Old Sacramento Waterfront and the river. Four are in structures older than 1930: an 1894 mansion, a 1923 public market, a 1925 insurance tower and …
Discover the best breakfast in Sacramento, where every morning offers a culinary adventure suited for every palate. Whether you’re a local resident or a traveler eager to taste the best of the city, Sacramento’s vibrant breakfast scene is a delightful blend of locally sourced farm-to-fork dishes and classic greasy spoon comfort foods. These restaurants, often …
The Backroom at Gaslight Co. is Folsom’s one and only Speakeasy, joining a small collection of high-end and eclectic speakeasies in greater Sacramento, California. Once you enter through the semi-secret entrance, you’ll find yourself transported to a vintage era with impeccably crafted cocktails, velvet couches, and leather-backed chairs. I met up with Casey and Jesse, …
I raced the 8 Mile at PaddleSplash on Lake Natoma in September 2026, out of Black Miners Bar, on a 4-mile-long lake with a 5 mph speed limit. Lake Natoma sits between the Folsom and Nimbus Dams in Sacramento County, California, on the lower American River, and it is one of my favorite lakes in …
The independent Sacramento coffee scene is a vibrant mix of third-wave, eclectic, minimalist, and community-oriented cafés. I’m a sucker for a great-tasting cold brew, but what makes good coffee even better is an aesthetically pleasing setting in which to enjoy it. Interior design and calming aesthetics may fall high on my list, but coffee remains …
Discover the apples of Apple Hill, California! Home to over 20 varieties of apples over 23 farms, where farmers have been growing apples since the 1800s. Learn what makes some of these apples so special, and then explore some of these apple farms on your own and try these incredible fruits in person. Apple Hill …
If you want to create a biodiverse and sustainable garden, plant these native flowers for butterflies in Sacramento. When considering which native plants to plant in your yard, why not select for plants that will attract these beautiful fluttering pollinators and create a hub of native color around your home? There are over 1300 butterfly …