I had my daughter's wedding reception at the Masonic Temple, and it was absolutely beautiful! The…read moreballroom truly felt like a Disney princess ballroom--it was elegant, magical, and the perfect setting for such a special day. The event planners were wonderful to work with and helped make everything come together so smoothly. The Masonic Temple is not only beautiful, but also very affordable compared to many other wedding venues. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to celebrate my daughter's wedding. It truly helped make her special day unforgettable!

Thank you to the staff at the Masonic Temple for helping make our daughter's quinceañera such a…read morewonderful celebration. The venue was beautiful, spacious, and the perfect place to bring together our family and friends for such a special milestone. Everything went smoothly, and we truly appreciated all the support we received throughout the process. A special thank you to Marty, who was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond to help us not only on the day of the event, but also the day before and the day after. His kindness, patience, and willingness to assist with anything we needed made a huge difference and helped make the entire experience much less stressful. We are so grateful for all of his hard work and support. I also want to thank manager Stephen who was always willing to answer all my questions and made us feel welcome and comfortable the whole time! I will pick this hall over and over again!

Wow! What a gorgeous historical venue! I recently went to an event here , first time but I was so…read moreimpressed with the building and the architecture. It's like a hidden treasure I've driven by so many times and from now on will always acknowledge. The pictures I took need no filter, that's how beautiful this place is. Check it out.

Only negative is the parking but other than that everything else was perfect . Margo was our tour…read moreguide and she was fun and informative. The mansion itself is preserved beautifully. Such history . Free tours on the hour and they seem to last about 45 minutes. Maybe add a small souvenir section for trinkets.

The Tower Bridge is one of Sacramento's most iconic landmarks, and it never gets old seeing it in…read moreperson. Whether you're walking, biking, or just driving across, the golden lift bridge stands out beautifully against the skyline, especially at sunset when the colors reflect off the Sacramento River. It's a perfect spot for photos, with great views of the city, the river, and Old Sacramento. The walkway is pedestrian-friendly, and if you're lucky, you might even catch it lifting for a boat to pass through. It connects Downtown to West Sacramento seamlessly and is a must-see for both locals and visitors. If you're in the area, take a stroll across and enjoy the scenery. It's a simple but classic Sacramento experience.

Tower Bridge is an iconic landmark in Sacramento. It connects downtown Sacramento's Capitol Mall…read morewith West Sacramento. The gold-colored bridge is an absolute must-see. Having a work office on Capitol Mall, got to see the bridge often and very visible from the avenue. Taking a walk on the bridge across the Sacramento River is cool even just over to the A's ballpark. Check it out when visiting Sacramento!

Our tour guide Margo was amazing. I learned so much about a beautiful building I've usually only…read moreseen from the outside. Everything from the Historic safe conundrum, architecture, to the lengths the staff need to go to to change a light bulb and the changes that were made in response to crazy people over the years. It was a wonderfully memorable experience anyone local or stopping by should have at least once.

We were in the area and decided it was about time we visited this amazing historic building and…read moregrounds. Part of it is under construction so there is a temporary entrance where you go in and get your bag scanned. Once inside, they have a self-guided historic tour so you can see a lot of historic offices. The senate and assembly meet in the building but they weren't in session the day we visited. We did get to go into the assembly room and see it - the officer working there was really friendly and answered some of our questions. They have free tours available on weekdays but we missed the last one, barely. We look forward to coming back and learning more about the history.

Plenty of room to urinate or just to enjoy the sweet smell of ammonia, especially during the heat…read more Also the added benefit of having to look and finish quickly to ensure one's safety. Would pee again.

No misrepresentation here. This place has it all: dimly lit, check…read morefriendly locals, check heady aroma, check You will not be disappointed.

Well run part of the local history of the fort and John Sutter. They are doing a good job updating…read moreand including more information about the people, what they did and how they lived. This is a good place to take kids and people who are interested in California history. We took our 10 year old niece and she had a good time. There is a small gift shop and the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. When you study history and learn about life in the past, you will see that there were no good old days.

I finally took advantage of my California State Parks Historian Passport and visited here on a…read morequick day trip to Sacramento. All around were metered parking, $3/hour weekday, but if you get lucky then there were some 2 hour free parking in front of the apartments surrounding the fort. The fort became a state park after the only remaining original building and some of the land was donated. What you see on the self directed tour was the recreation of the fort walls which housed the cooper shop, gunsmith, distillery, John Sutter's bedroom, etc. While you cannot enter the room, each was accompanied by a laminated paper explaining the function of the room and some of the key items on display. The very small museum was helpful providing a succinct summary of the history of the fort, John Sutter himself, key staff who helped setup and run the fort (including a contingent of Hawaiians), native Americans, leading up to the gold rush and decline of the fort. A guided tour was provided for class field trips and they were busy that day with at least three classes inside and outside the fort walls. If time permits then wander the grounds outside the fort wall through a park with some benches and a small bridge over a pond. We spent less than one hour here and got some good insights into a small part of California history.

Once you live in a city long enough, you start developing a deeper appreciation for those places…read moreyou may take for granted but are so essential to the city's personality. One of those places is K Street, which thanks to its location in the very heart of downtown, has been the victim of constant change, for better or worse. It used to be a place lined with cars and teeming with families and restaurants and the famous "Fox Theater." Then it met a decline and attracted a lot of crime with a lot of shuttered businesses and became the blight of the city. Gradually, beginning in the mid '00's, it had a return to form, with more businesses opening and a wonderful revitalization. That took a hit with the great recession but it came back again in a big way when Golden 1 arena was built. Even though we are in the time of COVID, I'm confident that K will continue to grow and thrive in the decade ahead. Some of the most notable spots are the historic church, some of the older buildings and some of the modern businesses, like the Empress, Pizza Rock and the new popular Nash & Proper. The visual landmark we all enjoy is actually the Crest Theater, which I pray will survive these tough times. Whatever the case, it's a great place to stroll. While flawed, it's still one of the most interesting streets in our city!

Having grown up in Sacramento, I have seen downtown Sacramento and especially K Street go through…read moreits ups and down throughout the years. There was a time long ago when K Street was bustling with "Life". People shopping, eating out at restaurants, going to movie theaters and even cruising down K Street on cruise night. My fondest memories of K Street was walking by the" Fox Theater" and smelling the freshly made Carmel popcorn. Sooo good ! Both sides of the entrance of the theater were glass enclosures where you can see employees making delicious red/caramel candied apples, cotton candy, and red rope licorice. I also remember seeing spot lights light up the night skies during special movies screenings ! Saturday mornings were very special here at the "FOX Theater". Who needed money ! We were able to watch a movie and cartoons with just 5 Pepsi bottle caps. Luckily for me we lived right around the corner from a small Mexican grocery store. The owners were kind enough to let me rummage through their bottle caps. What wonderful memories ! During Kevin Johnson mayor tenure here in Sacramento, revitalization of the downtown area was a priority! With the Golden One Center & Downtown Commons being built , new business are finally coming back to downtown and especially K Street. Just think a few years ago people couldn't move away fast enough from downtown. Now It's "Cool"too live here. How "ironic"! Great things are coming ! Thanks for reading !

Really nice park with flowers that are a nice respite from the concrete and asphalt life. Well…read moreworth the visit to relax.

Capital Park is a beautiful place. Definitely worthy of a visit in Sacramento. I have been here…read moremany many times; most recently over the past few years I have come here on my way to or from protests. However, I was having lunch in the area last week and realized I have never reviewed it. The highlight of the park for me is the beautiful World Peace Rose Garden, which is especially stunning right now because all of the roses are in bloom. The gardens' central fountain creates a peaceful atmosphere and makes this a wonderful place to relax and walk around or sit and just enjoy the scenery. I almost always have my dog with me and she loves watching all the squirrels in the park and there are so many settings that make for a great photo ops of her. There are also lots of great manicured paths for me to walk with her. Another thing that I love about this park is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. As the mother of a veteran, I am always very moved by this tribute to those who have served. The statues are incredibly well done and it's a beautiful space for some quiet reflection. Parking can sometimes be hard and expensive, but it's a lovely park where I am rarely bothered, no matter how busy it can get at times. I definitely recommend stopping by if you haven't already and I will continue to return to this park again and again whenever I'm downtown.

I've lived in this area in my whole life and I've seen this building a million times. The other day…read moreI figured it was finally time to see it up close and find out what it's all about. I knew from having worked in government before that the building is actually offices for The state of California but what I learned while I was there is that the building was completed in the late 1990s and was designed to resemble ancient Mesopotamian steeped pyramid temples. I stopped by with my pup just to check it out and walk around but parking was much tighter than I expected. There is a parking garage but I didn't want to pay just to check out the building for 5 minutes. There was a couple picnicking on the front lawn of the building with their dog off leash and the security guard walked out immediately which made me nervous about overstaying my welcome or accidentally parking somewhere that I shouldn't. The building was very cool to see in person and looks nice. I took a cute picture of my pup in front of it and went on with my day. If you like unusual buildings or local landmarks, this is fairly easy. Quick stop if you're in the area.

I stumbled upon this place while walking across the Tower Bridge. The Ziggurat isn't really a…read moredestination to itself unless you are into architecture but worth checking out if in Old Town. I like different styles of architecture so I was impressed and took some photos but you don't really need any more than 10 minutes here. Previous Yelpers mentioned a cafeteria but I tried and was told it's only for employees of the building. There's Tree House Cafe across the street which was nice with a large outside patio and had it's own resident cat. There is a pathway alongside the river behind the building so you can make this a nice loop with the I Street Bridge.

Visting Old Sacramento is a must and definitely a lot of fun! It has so much character from its…read morehistoric old buildings to a wide variety of restaurants and shops. During the Christmas holidays, which is coming up soon, there is the Theater of Lights with a big Christmas tree lighting and all decked out! There is also a live-action retelling of the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with the appearance of Jack Frost. Just walking around especially by the river, you gotta love the vibe!

Old Sacramento Waterfront is currently going through some construction or refurbishment. It doesn't…read moreaffect anything. You can still park along the streets. We came on a weekday and they weren't very busy. There are restaurants that line the waterfront. There's a permanent paddlewheeler, Delta King Hotel. It's been parked along the river for many years. You can go inside and see the history. There's also a mini park for littles to stop and play at. The train museum is also located nearby. This is a great place to visit whenever you are in Sacramento!