Central Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Valley
Where to stay in Central Valley
Downtown Sacramento
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like K Street Mall and Golden 1 Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Heavenly Valley
If you're spending some time in Heavenly Valley, Heavenly Ski Resort and Aerial Tramway are top sights worth seeing.
Northstar
If you're spending some time in Northstar, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course and Northstar California Resort are top sights worth seeing.
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Memorial Auditorium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
Midtown Sacramento
Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and Sacramento Art Complex, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Arrived to find there was no self parking available on site or nearby, only valet for $40 per night. This was not communicated in any of the pre-arrival messages or booking confirmation or we would have packed and prepared differently. Then, when retrieving our vehicle at the end of our stay, the ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Clean could use some updates but fine shower was weak pressure
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
This is a very good location. Golden 1 & lots of eateries with in walking distance. Old sac is also walkable . It’s clean and the staff is friendly . It’s very reasonable priced as well We often stay here when we travel in the Sacramento area
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Marriott's Timber Lodge
Perfect location in close proximity to the lake, gondola rides and many different food options.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
So just went to this place 4/3- my honest opinion. Check in was easy and they had snacks . Bonus!! We were in building 3 and when we walked through the building door I had a bad feeling as there were only stairs, and they looked old. Got to the room and we had two bedrooms and three bathrooms, a ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Americana Village
Popular places to visit
Palisades Tahoe
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
Emerald Bay State Park
This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
- Heavenly Ski Resort
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Palisades Tahoe
- Northstar California Resort
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- University of California
- General Sherman Tree
- Emerald Bay State Park
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
- Arden Fair Mall
- California State University
- Rolling Hill Casino
- California State University-Bakersfield
- California State Capitol
- Thunder Valley Casino
