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Visit California

· Sacramento, CA

Why you should go…

Visit California is the state's official travel and tourism organization and a partner of Visit The USA. Its website organizes destination guides by city and by twelve travel regions across the state, covering theme parks, beaches, national parks, outdoor adventure and wine tasting. It also offers trip-planning tools such as road-trip itineraries and welcome center locations.

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  • #beaches
  • #national parks
  • #wine tasting
  • #trip planning

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Visit California, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    The California Museum

    Under $25

    State history museum near the Capitol featuring the California Hall of Fame and exhibits on the state's diverse past.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    MOSAC (SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity)

    Under $25

    Hands-on science center with interactive exhibits and a planetarium in downtown Sacramento.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    River Fox Train

    $50+

    Scenic excursion train along the Sacramento River with themed rides, dining trains and railbikes near West Sacramento.

    9.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Placer Valley

    Free

    The official tourism organization promoting Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Isleton Asian American Heritage Park

    Free

    A small memorial garden on Isleton's Main Street honoring the Delta town's historic Chinese and Japanese community.

    30 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lodi

    Free

    California's Zinfandel capital, a Central Valley wine town with more than 85 wineries.

    33 mi awayMore like this