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 Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall 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.
Northstar
If you're spending some time in Northstar, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.
Heavenly Valley
If you're spending some time in Heavenly Valley, Heavenly Ski Resort and Aerial Tramway are top sights worth seeing.
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Heavenly Village
While visiting Heavenly Village, you might make a stop by sights like The Shops at Heavenly Village and Heavenly Gondola.
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.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Amazing
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Staff great customer service, friendly, courteous and very efficient. {Tito, I don’t remember the names of the other two girls sorry)
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites
Spacious and comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Americana Village
The rooms are clean and staff is courteous. Especially Randy who works in the activities room Thurs-Sun. He is great to talk to and has a lot of information! Some rooms appear to be updated while others are outdated, but clean!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
Great location close to town! January stay so the firepits on the snow covered beach were really cool! Our suite was the perfect size. Staff was very friendly too.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Stardust Lodge
Very clean, comfy, cozy and convenient to heavenly ais sll i can say! staff is very friendly and courteous! I will definitely choose this again
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Shops at Heavenly Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Shops at Heavenly Village during your visit to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.
- Heavenly Ski Resort
- Palisades Tahoe
- Northstar California Resort
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- University of California
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- General Sherman Tree
- Emerald Bay State Park
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
- Arden Fair Mall
- California State University
- California State Capitol
- Rolling Hill Casino
