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.

The Tower Bridge was designed with a streamline moderne art deco style, and its distinctive golden…read moretowers make it one of the most iconic symbols of Sacramento. It's a fairly short walk across the bridge, and I would recommend exploring the bridge through the nearby walkway along the river.

I'm playing tourist in my hometown, Sacramento. This time I'm visiting the State Capitol. Have you…read moreever wondered what the heck is inside? Pondered if it's open to the public to wander about inside? Let me answer. Yes, the public can access the building on weekdays 9am- 5pm for free. Docent lead tours are offered 10am-4 pm on weekdays. Those too are free. However parking is not. There is a City parking structure a block away. Or try your luck finding street parking which are parallel parking. Those spots are metered (pay by app). To get into the Capitol, the entrance is he trailer facing N street. You have to pass through a security checkpoint. Capitol and CHP staff the security. I didn't go on a docent lead tour but wished I had. On my self guided wandering, I bumped into the group and the guide was very informational. I could have joined them but didn't since I started in the opposite direction and was on a time limit. Poor planning on my behalf. Anyways, guided tours met every hour in the first floor rotunda. Talking about the rotunda. Stand in the middle and look up. Beautiful, dizzying visual. The first floor have historic rooms restored to the 1906 Governor's Office, 1902 Secretary of State's Office, and other past times. The basement has the gift shop, restaurant (which is closed now October-December since session is out), additional artwork such as the Ronald Reagan statue, and a viewing window to see part of the drum rotunda support wall. The basement can be accessed by stairs or the elevator. If you use the stairs, check out the individual oil painting portraits of all the Governors. That's where I happen upon Governor Milton Latham's portrait. I found out that for a mere 5 days, in 1860, he was Governor. Intrigued, I searched the internet wondering why just 5 days. After the inauguration, he resigned to run for a U.S. Seance seat. He holds the record for the shortest CA Governor tenure.

I attended the most wonderful tour of the California State Capitol, my first since my last tour…read moresince the 80's. Though, I have been to the Capitol for work (hearings, etc) I was able to see plenty of changes since much of the construction and what stayed the same. What stayed the same was the beauty and the history of the building. It was really nostalgic for me. We had a wonderful tour guide, who met us to begin the tour in the 1st floor Capitol rotunda. The first thing i noticed was the huge statue of Queen Isabell and Christopher Columbus that used to sit in the middle of the rotunda. It is now open, and what a wonderful view to look up to see the top of the dome and the incredible artwork and painting. Did you know it really does take 3 people to change a light bulb? Yes, at the top of the dome! We started our tour on the 3rd floor with the view of the Legislature from both the Assembly and Senate galleries. It is absolutely beautiful, with carefully chosen paintings and artistry of the walls, ceiling, and room that held a lot of significance to the States history. Plaques of Minerva, the state bear, and eagle throughout the building. Looking down at the floor and visualizing the Legislature at work, presenting their case, casting their votes, makes the democratic process so real and fascinating. The beautifully carved wooden stairwells, and ceramic tiles and flooring were so meticulously placed. We toured the Governor's office, Secretary of State, and the Treasurer's Office from before 1906. The historic furniture of the past and how state operations worked in those days were incredibly interesting, and the tour can go on forever. I love our state capitol!!

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.

Fun family outing . Not too big and you can do it on your own time 30min - 1 1/2 hours depending on…read morehow long you want to hang out. Everything is labeled and easy to follow. Didn't take picture because I was spending time with the family and enjoying the moment. This is a fun little stop to check out and soak in some history

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 !

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!

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.

A great way to spend your afternoon. Beautiful roses, trees and lots of good paths to enjoy fresh…read moreair and smell Some pretty roses. Great view of the capitol from the center of the park.

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.

This is a fun place to walk around, and enjoy some unique boutique shops and eateries. There is…read morealso a great deal of history and museums that have something for all ages. The only place that I would stay clear of is Joe's Crab Shack. It is in a prime location, but the food there is not very good. There are plenty of other really good places to eat, and that are worth your time. Enjoy your time in Sacramento friends!

Very nice and historic. It now has a modern feel since they added modern shops with their historic…read moresights. Love the fact that you can easily stroll and dine around for 3 hours and be deeply entertained. I personally love the restautant by the river known for its fried fish! The best i have had. Love this place, historical and yet modern.