Central Valley

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Central Valley
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building
Sacramento showing interior views
Sacramento which includes heritage architecture and a city
Kings Beach State Recreation Area which includes general coastal views and landscape views

Where to stay in Central Valley

Greater Sacramento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Sacramento
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Montgomery Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montgomery Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.

Montgomery Estates
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Apple Hill

While visiting Apple Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Apple Mountain Golf Resort and Time Out Spa.

Apple Hill
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Northstar Village

While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.

Northstar Village
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

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Lakeside Park

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lakeside Park
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,910 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by the place. It was nice, clean, convenient. Just be mindful.. there is no parking so you have to pay valet as well as resort fee. Otherwise will highly recommend the place"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA
The price is €169 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
€169
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites

Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
40644 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Oakhurst. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,715 reviews)
"Our overall experience at this hotel was Excellent! Great central location close to everything, nice clean rooms with modern decor, quiet friendly atmosphere and great staff. Only thing I wish they had was more variety in their breakfast options...perhaps additional non-dairy milk options for folks ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites
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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe

The Lodge at Lake Tahoe

3 out of 5
3840 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Casino at Harrah's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
"This property was very conveniently located to shops, dining and the casinos. Approximately a 15-minute walk. It felt very safe. The property was clean. We had one of the one bedroom suites with full kitchen. It was adequately supplied and we liked having a full size refrigerator so we could bring ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,096 reviews)
"Very pleasant staff and accommodating. Very large suite and comfortable. Charming grounds but out of season and not much open . Amenities all great"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified vacation home in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,821 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here, the location is great. There’s lots of dining options and cute shops as well. The staff was nice and helpful, the valet process was quick and easy. Our only complaint we have is there’s no vending machine or option to purchase snacks or beverages on site/front desk. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe
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Popular places to visit

Squaw Valley Resort showing snowboarding and snow as well as an individual male

Palisades Tahoe

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Palisades Tahoe
Golden 1 Center

Golden 1 Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Golden 1 Center
Northstar California Resort showing ice skating and a hotel as well as a small group of people

Northstar California Resort

Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.

Northstar California Resort
Sequoia National Park featuring forest scenes as well as an individual female

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.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Emerald Bay State Park which includes landscape views, general coastal views and forests

Emerald Bay State Park

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Emerald Bay State Park
Heavenly Mountain Gondola which includes a lake or waterhole, a bay or harbour and tranquil scenes

Heavenly Gondola

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Heavenly Gondola
Bakersfield

Bakersfield

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Merced

Central Interior California showing snow, forests and snowboarding

Mammoth Lakes

Napa featuring a sunset, tranquil scenes and farmland

Napa