Wow! Taste of Land Park was such a wonderful time!…read more So, I just relocated to Sacramento from the Bay Area this year. I heard about this event in my 'hood from little signs posted around. Not sure where else they advertised, but there was a pretty healthy crowd. I heard from one of the vendors that over 600 people showed up! And one of them was fabulous Yelper Karen K. (+ her husband :) who I got to meet for the first time - pretty sure I heard people raving about her fly sunglasses all over the event ;) I love food tasting events like these and have been to several in the Bay Area. I gotta say, Taste of Land Park can compete with the best of them. Not only was the entry price cheaper ($45!) than the tickets usually are for this sort of thing, the portions were HEFTY at every vendor, there was a huge variety of food available and the vibe was super chill! It really felt like a neighborhood event - it wasn't in the middle of Land Park, which made a huge difference. It was just on 10th street in the middle of people's houses, which gave it a secluded block party feel. Shoutout to the band playing - they were pretty legit and had a horn section! Also, no long lines!!! A chronic problem at these events is that you end up waiting in huge lines at each vendor, and by the time you're through the line, they've run out of food anyway. Lol. Not the case at ToLP - vendors were super well prepared & generous. Pretty sure I could've gone for seconds at almost every vendor if I wasn't so freakin' stuffed after the first go around! Ernesto's Mexican even gave away free tote bags to bring food home with!! I'm not much of a drinker, but there were also a lot of wine tasting options available. I only sampled one glass of wine (told you I'm not a big drinker) and it was awesome. They also had a local craft vendor section, but the prices there were a little out of control. One pillow was as much as the entry ticket to Taste of Land Park! Lmao. Passed on those... I didn't see a sign/brochure with all of the vendors listed, so here are the vendors I remember: + Vic's Ice Cream: Man, they even gave each person a cone. They had four flavors, I had the raspberry ribbon which was delicious & my new flavor pick when I go there. I need to give Vic's major props as I just went to an ice cream social for the Belle Cooledge Library that they also sponsored. Gotta love a business that gives back to the community! + Raleys: Had a serve yourself bar with fruit, multiple desserts, cheeses, olives and flavored water. They had a blackberry & goat cheese crostini that was one of my favorites of the event. + Nugget: They had HUGE portions of grapes! Also a huge variety of cheeses, desserts and some selections from their deli section. The supermarkets really turned up!! + Ernesto's Mexican: Like I said earlier, they gave out tote bags which was awesome. I really liked their rice! + Burgess Burgers & BBQ: One of the most popular vendors at the event. Despite their popularity, they never had a huge line and served people super quickly! I didn't try any of their BBQ but their potato salad was REALLY good and the coleslaw had a great flavor too. + Selland's Market: Really enjoyed the noodle salad here. They had a couple other salads to choose from. + Freeport Bakery: Always a favorite!! They had a really huge variety, I had the fruit tart and buttercream cake which were delicious! They encouraged people to take multiple cakes which was so generous! + Masullo's Pizza: Instead of pizza, they served their bread with a variety of dipping sauces. Good choice and great flavors! + Can't remember the name of the bistro, but they served a salmon dish that seemed to be the crowd favorite. It was a delicious & refreshing choice for the hot day :) + Oh yeah, and someone served a very spicy olive pasta... can't remember who, but it was good. Sorry, since I didn't try most of the wine, I don't remember who was there. Lol. Now that I think about it, there wasn't a single bad dish served. The food was really on point! Taste of Land Park was a great intro to Sacramento food & a wonderful way to show off the neighborhood. I'll definitely be returning next year! See you there Karen :)

The first time I saw this mural I was absolutely thrilled! on their own axolotls definitely look…read morelike little space creatures and this little one is getting beamed back to their people. I don't know if they meant to do this, but on a Kings win with the beam actually lit I bet this is even cooler. This is a bit hidden because you'll only catch it if you're heading down Merchant Street, which is a little alley, or if you're walking around in the area. However, now that Bumble Bear Coffee is open I've visited it a lot more often. Definitely check out this fun piece of art when you're in the area.

Golden Gate Bridge of CSUS…read more Located between Campus Commons and Sac State, this bridge is a great shortcut if you are looking at parking outside of the school area. It's a great stop to get on to the trails on weekends and is much better for pedestrians then the J street or Howe Bridge. Another underrated aspect is how brought the structure is at night great for getting on campus and feeling pretty safe crossing. Also a good spot for pictures. Defintely worth checking out if you are in the area!

This is like a mini golden gate in the middle of sac . Very nice walking trails on both sides of…read morethe river!

A melting pot of the good, the bad and the ugly…read more Good takes on food. From Vietnamese food to soul food and lots in between. The bad revolves around the traffic mainly and the inability to get from point a to point b. The ugly is the littered surroundings and the lack of traction to formulate any sort of development cohesiveness. It's a perpetual stuck in time stretch of road.

Hair in the chicken! I found 3 long hairs in one piece and the fried chicken was soggy! I had to…read morethrow the whole bucket away.

I've been coming to this bazaar for ever, since I was a snotty nose child. This bazaar has live…read moreentertainment, food, tours, and some games for the kids. The teriyaki chicken here may be the best bazaar chicken in sacramento. The chowmein is great. There's delicious authentic Japanese sushi here. If you want some udon they also have that. I always get several snow cones while I'm there; they have quite a few flavors usually. I'm probably forgetting some things. This bazaar isn't the biggest bazaar in sac; but all the food at this bazaar tastes great. It's worth the drive. The only downside is that it's usually hot.

Heavy traffic as usual! Drive safe and slow and enjoy the scenery! Lots of families and couples…read morewere seen walking too. It's so festive and fun!

My family and I drive this every year. Our kids love it! There is always lots of cars and it takes…read morea while to drive a few blocks. It's okay though, since your driving so slow in traffic you can see everything. This drive is worth it. People do walk but usually it's to cold out for us to do that. We usually stop and get Hot Chocolate before hand and enjoy the lights.

Cal STRS in West Sacramento has turned their corporate landscaping into an urban garden. The…read more"Waterfront Garden" is a place where students as well as employees can get a first hand experience in learning what " Farm to Fork " actually mean. Fresh fruits and vegetables grown here will be served at the "Waterfront Cafe "which is inside the Cal STRS building . Here you can enjoy healthy, organic menu items grown right in their backyard. Thank you Cal STRS for thinking outside the box and for setting a great example to "Corporate America".

Attended the Fair Oaks Fiesta Days also know as Spring Fest. It is located in the Fair Oaks…read moreVillage. This is such a great event. This year they had a wonderful car show, plant sell, clothing and jewelry vendors, kid fun area, food trucks and also the wonderful restaurant, shops and bars in Fair Oaks Village. This is a awesome event for everyone, but I missed all the live music in previous years. I only heard one band play for a short moment...Remember music brings everyone together. I hope next year they bring back the main stage and the far end of the street.... back with some great local bands.

The Fair Oaks Spring Fest - or Fair Oaks Fiesta as the natives call it - has been a yearly May…read moretradition in old-town Fair Oaks since at least the 60's. My mom has a picture of me from 1971 or so marching as a cub-scout in the parade. Back then it was your standard local parade and carnival ride affair - but in the past couple decades it has morphed into a combined 5 mile/5k Sun Run, kiddie carnival, food fair, toilet bowl race, street car show, things like celebrity look-a-like contests and bicycle air-shows, and a frog jumping contest. The toilet bowl race is hysterical and pretty out-of-control. You can bring your own frog or use one of their's in the frog jumping contest. The kiddie rides have a nice selection of home-spun and carnival type stuff - pretty good bang for the buck. The footrace is large and well organized - with plenty of swag for the runners. There is something for everyone in this family-oriented local festival. Check the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce Calendar when next May rolls around.