Golden 1 Center is primarily the home of the Sacramento Kings but not sure why I still have yet to…read moresee the Kings play here which is my big bad Lol However I have attended a few concerts at Golden 1 Center which is a nice concert venue! Recently attended the Journey Final Frontier Tour 2026 here on 04/21/2026. There are plenty of parking garages around the area and parked just across the street at the Old Macy's garage so it was a short walk. I was graced by May A's company and it was sooo cool to hangout with her! We had great seats at section 108, row G. Great sound at this spot! This is apparently Journey's farewell tour and Journey was awesome!! I've seen Journey once before years ago with lead singer Arnel Pineda and still a great singer. We had an amazing, fun time!! Thanks again May! Will definitely be back at Golden 1 Center for another concert. And maybe a Kings game haha

I do love this arena! The staff are always helpful, welcoming and friendly. It's a fantastic place…read morefor a concert and Kings game, since compared to other arenas, it's not too big. So even if you're sitting on the 2nd level, it's not that bad of a nosebleed. LOL I still don't like the fact that there aren't any cupholders up there. For that reason alone, I'll pay more to sit on the lower level! Pro tip: You can stand/or sit on a first come basis at either of the beer lounges, which is a nice option with a good view. The jumbotron is great. G1C really is one of the nicest arenas, so if you go early, it's a great idea to walk around both levels. There are a lot of local food/beverage options, aside from the regular concession stands (Do not get the nachos! The chips are terrible). Pro tip #2: Download the Kings ap and use it! Some of my favorite things to eat: Sushi ("Purple Reign" roll) (beverage stand Sec. 110) Chicken bowl (Star Ginger Sec 112) Chicken tenders (Sweet Bird Sec 219) Loaded Nachos (El Jefe Sec 212) Gyros & fries (Petra Greek Sec 211) Espresso drinks, ft. Camelia Coffee (stand Plaza level) Go Kings! LIGHT THE BEAM!

I'm now officially a regular according to yelp. I'be been here 11 times. That's a combination of…read moreA's and RiverCats Game. This is a great park. All the seats are pretty good. There are no nosebleed seats like at some of the parks. Today we sat in section 102 row 22 seats 12 and 13. When we first arrived sun was right in our eyes, but it went down pretty quickly and it went from 81 down to 67 degrees. When you enter in you wish you wearing shorts and by the 4th inning you're glad you brought a jacket. We could feel the wind on our faces at times. The seats we had were great. I did move over a seat due to someone was sitting directly in front of me and it was hard to see. That is the only down side of the area, you are looking left and someone could block your view. We did not partake in any of the concessions, but boy did I want to. Everyone looked so good, but we had dinner right before the game so I couldn't justify getting more food. I saw a lot of people with crunchy chicken tenders and crispy fries. I could hear the crispness of the fries from the guy sitting next to me. One party of 13 all got hotdogs. I could tell as they were sitting 2 rows in front of us. The four kids got dipping dots. The adults also consumed pretzels with cheese sauce, garlic fires, and a pizza. They also brought cuties and boxed drinks for the kids. Sutter Health Park really go there money's worth out of that party. I was temped to the Cotten candy as I'm a big fan, but I was afraid it was too squished and loss of airiness due to it was all shoved into a bag. I'm a total fan of fresh cotton candy. They allow you to bring in a reasonable amount of Sun Flower seeds and Peanuts. I'm going to bring some next time. I just get the muchies at the games even if I just had dinner. All that eating around me and especially the garlic fries get my appetite going. My husband didn't even get a beer which I was really surprised at. He did indulge in a glass of wine when we got home and I solved my salty craving by having some Cheeze-its. We have tickets for 3 more games this season. By the end of the season we will have gone to 2 RiverCats games and 2 A's Games and 2 Giant's games in SF. For us that's a lot of baseball. We have the Caps, t-shirts, and jerseys so we are all set with the gear. I have numerous Giants Jerseys and I love wearing them. Though I do find them hot in the summer time.

Sutter Health is a nice minor league ballpark. But as a major league venue for which we paid major…read moreleague prices it was ...lacking. Background Attended a May weekday night game, Las Oaklamento vs. the Cards. Sat on first base side, I'd say the lower deck but Sutter Health has only one. St. Louis prevailed 6-4, fitting because their fans were far louder than those of the home team. Supposedly a nearly full house of 11,000 attended although there were a lot of empty seats. Stadium I mean, it's a AAA field, so you get what you get. Fans do sit close to the action and the weather is nice once the sun goes down and takes the heat with it (first base is the sun side, but not a problem after the first inning or two). There's a single scoreboard in right field, adequate. Other than that, amenities are quaint (limited) and intimate (limited). Food Basic ballpark fare available. One Yelp reviewer calls it "Aramark's finest" which makes me laugh. Hot dog was OK, just OK. What's Unusual Pretty much everything about seeing a regular season major league game in a minor league park. My wife first suggested we not go to a game here, but not sure when, if ever, we'll get around to seeing the team once it moves to Vegas. Then she said that I shouldn't do a review of Sutter. But look, the John Fisher Debacle* was not forced to Sacramento due to a natural disaster or other unforeseen concerns, this relocation was entirely self-inflicted. Summary Sacramento is a beautiful city, especially the areas surrounding the river, and the people we met were very welcoming. We look forward to seeing a Kings game there someday, the art museum, more of the old town. * Courtesy of another Yelp reviewer. I'd opine further on the state of the A's franchise but this is not the place.

Another Kings game, and today, I am visiting the Backstage Lounge for the first time. The…read moreBackstage Lounge is available, 90 minutes before game time, and cost $175. for access. It includes food and drinks. It's a cozy space to accommodate guests with a few screens to view the game if you haven't made it to your seats on time. They have a few buffets set up. Today, One has the main food, including grilled chicken, brussel sprouts and broccoli, fries, chicken strips and hot dogs, with servers. There were also hamburger sliders upon request, and they were served by staff. One bar was a charcuterie display, another dessert bar on top with salad bowls on the bottom. Another bar had dogs in a blanket with cheese sauce optional. It was great to experience, but pretty pricey if you don't drink. The game itself is always a lot of fun, but it wasn't a packed house while Kings only had 9 players available tonight. There was only one veteran player and the rest were the young/new players, so they were fun to watch. We did lose tonight. Only a few home games left.

I went to the kings game on 4-3-2026, for my father's birthday. And my family and I have been fans…read moresince the 2022-2023 season and this time was my first time and it did not disappoint. They also won! Go Sacramento! The game was very fun with the in between basketball throws to people in the seats

Came here with my son after winning tickets to a Saturday evening Sacramento Republic (SRFC)…read more Parking: Cal Expo parking was $15 via cash, debit or credit (They don't take AMEX). Surrounding stadium area: Located at Heart Health Park in Cal Expo, the Sac Republic facility is a really nice spot. Outside of the field was almost a dozen food (pizza, Greek, Tacos, German, frozen treats, etc.) & drink trucks (beers, Margaritas, Agua Frescas, etc.) options. Stadium area: VIP seating to the South, Home field side to the West, Away side to the East, and the tall bleachers to the North. SRFC also has a really nice field. Overall: Good area, good assorted food & drinks options, good stadium.

We went for a Sac Republic game! Boy was it exciting! It went down to penalty kicks and even though…read morewe lost it was so fun. There is t a bad seat in the house. The bathroom facilities are decent. The bar and concession stands have a good variety and move pretty quickly. The staff is always friendly and lovely.

Looking for a fun atmosphere to grab a quick bite before a concert or game or possibly a…read morefamily/team outing Punch Bowl Social 100% for the win. The food is more of your loc bar food, but the upbeat atmosphere and excellent staff makes the restaurant. Pro tip - if you are coming here before an event o Highly Recommend getting a reservation or you will be waiting for quite some time

We heard they were closing this location at the end of the year. So, we went there on a Saturday…read morefor lunch around 1 pm and were pleasantly surprised to see a musical Trivia game was about to start. So, we sat down, ordered some food and drinks and played along. Although some of the music and artists were unfamiliar to us, we had a ton of fun. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the game. The young lady running the trivia game did a great job to keep it light and fun. We had a ton of fun, and the lunch and drink didn't break the bank either. We will probably come back here again a couple of times before they close.

71/18/2025- Another…read moreannual family day at the State Fair-! Although we didn't arrive when they opened-, lucked out- no lines and weather was very nice-.. Very grateful as both my boys took the time to spend the day! A little disappointed with the exhibits - which we all love to see- the one exhibit was more like an empty building with a few vendors selling.. The livestock building only had goats- might have went at the wrong time-.. My oldest son had a very good observation point- When we walked by the seals- they were blaring out music-and one can only imagine the seals enduring that for how many hours-.. Massive corn dogs were $19.99 - better than last year which was all dough- Cinnamon rolls with a new Tres leches variety!". Glad we made it down... and looking forward to another year..

Parking is $17 on top of admission cost (advance purchase) at Cal Expo, and they enforce a…read moreridiculous bag rule (bags need to be 5×8 or clear), a shitty policy that's super inconvenient. Besides these two things, I think the California State Fair has much improved in the last two decades and has plenty to offer for different tastes and preferences. Rabbits, alpacas, llamas, birds, cattle dogs, guinea pigs, goats, horses, pigs, and sheep can be found in the Tractor Supply Co. Big Barn. Obviously most of my attention went to the adorable bunnies! In addition to this, there's a petting zoo outside for guests to interact with the animals inside their pen (for a fee) and pony and camel rides on site (for a fee). The fair also offered sky rides on gondolas over the Sky River, and plenty of exhibits and entertainment for festivalgoers. I enjoyed checking out the Insect Pavilion at The Farm where I got to view and read about the greenbottle blue tarantula, thorny devil stick insect, and painted lady butterflies, cooking demonstrations galore and free tastings (tea sampling, honey sampling, olive oil sampling), the Superhero Exhibit (which looked fun for kids), the beautiful California Flowers on display, the animal sculptures at the California Forest Center, and the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, classic entertainment at the fair not to be missed. The Drumheads were awesome! (separate review on this). The Sea Lion Splash was new to me and quite adorable (separate review on this). Master hypnotist, Tina Marie, did her thing at the PG&E Center Stage with a massive seating and viewing area in the middle of the Expo Center, I've seen her show too many times to count, at different locations, but she does the biggest show at this particular fair. At the Exposition Center, eight expo halls each featured a unique experience for visitors. I explored several that stood out to me, including a "Candy Maze" with some sweet photo ops, "It's a Wild Wild World Adventure" (Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things) with several species of wildlife on display like black and white ruffed lemurs, kookaburras named Chuckles and Giggles (their bird calls sound like human laughter), capybara, red kangaroo, african crested porcupines, and reindeer, "POPnology" with displays highlighting pop culture's impact on technology, and the "Rustic Charm Marketplace" selling antique signs, furniture, and more. It wouldn't be a fair without carnival rides and games, great for kids. But I'm more amused by the various entertainers roaming the fairgrounds on stilts and community stage performers throughout, with an endless schedule and diverse lineup of live music by numerous bands. I enjoyed the sounds of Dylan Vroom playing tunes on the acoustic guitar, Michael Country Walker rockin songs like Tennessee Whiskey, and Jay Rin (part of a father/daughter duo) performing hits like Cups (When I'm Gone) and Come Together by the Beatles with her guitar and vocals, as well as the Silver City string band with its classic bluegrass and country music. The food court had a great setup, a stage on one end, a ton of shaded seating, and endless food stands lining both sides as well as the outside of the food court. No shortage of fair food could be found throughout the venue actually, lots of options to choose from. I had a pastrami sub from Grinders Sandwiches and of course a chocolate and strawberry funnel cake from one of many funnel cake vendors (they had at least 5 different stands selling these yummy deep fried sweet treats!).

A River Cats game is always a fun time, win or lose because of the food, promos and vibes…read more I've been to games since they first became a team and love Sutter Health Ballpark's classic look and pretty views over the outfield. They've had a lot of great promos this season, and I love that they have new, creative food options every season like the burger combo that's served in a Tower Bridge box (I still need to try this!). It's fun to see up-and-coming ballplayers grow their talent and occasionally a Giant will rehab with the team (the River Cats are the Triple-A team of the San Francisco Giants), which is always fun to see. Parking is only $15 and it's easy to get a spot in the lot close to the ballpark if you arrive early. Pro tip: look up their bag policy before you go to make your trip as smooth as possible! I think small purses and clear bags are okay off the top of my head. I always bring my tiny black purse with no issues. There are different promo days depending on the day of the week that offer discounts on ice cream, hot dogs, and drinks. My friend and I caught happy hour last month and appreciated the $3 discount on our beers and waters before first pitch. I'm looking forward to my next game. Thanks!

Another great night at the Sacramento River Cats Legacy club for tonight's game…read more Not much of a crowd in the stands tonight for a great night of baseball, but there was quite a bit in the legacy club enjoying tonight's menu. Besides the salad bar, the menu included barbecue chicken, smoked tri-tip, scallop potatoes, baked beans, broccolini,and rolls. Those shorthanded, Garry and Kevin did an outstanding job with the buffet. I love that they always keep it refilled and the counters and tables clean. It doesn't matter how busy it gets. They are always on their jobs and are so appreciated. The Rivercats had a special treat for us in the legacy. We were able to go down for Merlino's, and it was so good. Tonight we also picked up our Member gifts, which was a pennant, a pin, and a baseball. Another great thing is that the Rivercats won the game!

No longer open to the public to run. I grew up running the stadium stairs here. Sad that they used…read moreCovid closure from years ago, that never really needed to happen in the first place, to now keep it closed full time.

If you're looking for a track to run on, then definitely come here. I'm not a student but I need a…read moretrack to practice my 1.5 mile on. I paid $2 for parking. This place gets the job done and even has bleachers you can run on.

So the first person to review the Hornets Nest gets to be someone who never attended Sac State! The…read moreHornets Nest is the home of the Sac State Basketball team and likely others. It is located on the northern part of the campus closer to J Street. Parking is pretty easy with a very large parking garage near the facility which includes abundant EV charging. The Nest is actually on the smaller side. They recently repainted the interior which makes it a little darker and feeling a little smaller than before. Seating is basic with bleachers and retractable chairs along the side court section. The nice part of this is that all seats are really close to the action. As you enter the Nest, there is a small concession stand selling nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Tickets are sold online, but they also sell tickets at the game. Restrooms are small and old, but the crowds are usually small so it's not an issue on the mens side. Staff are great and helpful, even for the opposing team's fans. If you are like me and root for the other team, sit behind the visitors bench for the "Away" section. Come here for a great basketball game. The games are less than two hours and action packed. Sure, you could pay more and see professionals downtown. However, the Hornets Nest is a great way to see the action up close and is cheap enough for the whole family to enjoy.

First time ever at the Hornet Stadium last Saturday for the homecoming game! I was very impressed…read morewith this stadium. They had the home side and of course visitors. It was all open seating. The band sits to the far right. So many food trucks and food choices in the stadium! Coming from Iowa we didn't have this at my university.. so I just thought the idea/concept and even how they did it was so cool! They even had a Starbucks food truck... never in my life have I seen that! 10000000 percent so cool! Anyways, beautiful stadium!

Finding parking is fairly easy. Though the stadium is pretty cool, the seats are not. All of them…read moreare steel, so bring a blanket to keep you warm. There will be food trucks during games, so that's good. There honestly aren't too many restrooms. It gets pretty bad, honestly. If you're a sac state student go to the games! If you've never been to hornet stadium, maybe go for the experience. If you're visiting sacramento, this probably wouldn't be in my itinerary.