We stayed at the Delta King in Old Sacramento for one night after our Amtrak train trip from Denver. Our train pulled in 6 hours late and we didn't arrive at the Delta King until after 10pm. We were surprised to not find any restaurants open after 10pm. So, we got up early, starving, to find that they don't open... more

Old Sacramento is a quaint, nice place with some historic buildings, museums, tourist shops, and candy stores. There's one candy store that even lets you sample almost anything, as long as you eat the candy in the store! Also, there is a great place for a quick clam chowder and clam strips right by the Delta King hotel. Although the... more

Stop by one of the candy shops for free taffy samples & a huge variety old-syle candy. Get a Western-style picture or take a train ride. Summer time offers different activities. Jazz festival in April, Pioneer days in June (?). Great for all ages. Evangeline's has unique & funny gifts. Plenty of tourist traps, but they are all fun. Catch... more

When my shopaholic wife dragged me to Old Sacramento I hadn't expected to find anything I'd enjoy, boy was I surprised! As a Rick Hound, I was very pleasantly surprised to find the Ology Rock Shop, an unexpected store with many unusual mineral specimens,fossils and crystals. Now when she wants to go to Old Sac I am eager to share... more

I am a native of Sacramento, born and raised. Who else is better to give a review? I may not be objective, but i do have sensible ideas. I say, spend the afternoon, or midmorning to midafternoon in Old Sacramento. Located directly off the river, the area referred to as old sacramento is sequestered between a freeway and a river.... more

We recently flew from the east coast to Oakland on our way to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, etc. We were looking for a place to spend the afternoon and evening without traveling too far from the airport. We decided to spend some time in Old Sacramento. Old Sacramento is a fairly small area consisting of 2 longer streets which are intersected... more