Old Sacramento Waterfront
4.6(27,724)4.6 out of 5 stars, 27724 reviews Sacramento, CA
About Old Sacramento Waterfront
Old Sacramento Waterfront offers a unique blend of historical charm, diverse shopping, and family-friendly activities, making it an ideal destination for both day trips and longer stays.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family day tripsDate nightsExploring historical sitesAll ages - suitable for families with young children, teenagers, and adults
Why families love it
- Variety of food options
- Antique shops
- Chocolate factory with giant chocolate-covered strawberries
- Pinball machine arcade
- Multiple museums to explore
- Family-friendly walking areas
Insider tips
- Check parking rates before you park
- Plan to spend more than one day to fully explore
- Take plenty of photos to capture memories
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours on weekends when it gets crowded
- Some popular restaurants have closed
- Separate tickets required for different museums
- Crowds
- Can get busy on weekends and holidays
- Value
- Parking rates vary but are considered good; museums may have separate ticket costs, which can add up if visiting multiple. Overall, the experience offers good value for families looking for a full day of activities.
- Food
- No specific food and drink restrictions indicated
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but the area is walkable
- Safety
- General safety measures implied but not specifically mentioned
What parents say
"One of the great walking spot for friends and families. There are plenty of parking available on the road side and nearby parking garages with almost good hourly rates. Check rates before you park. Many food options are available. It has antique shops, restaurants board walk and hotels near by river."
3 months ago
"This is one of our favorite spots to go for a family day trip or a date night. I love staying at the Embassy Suites overlooking the river. A bunch of the spots we used to love like Rio City Cafe and Fats are now closed, unfortunately."
4 months ago
"Super fun. Lots of great little shops. I wish I took more photos while there. The chocolate factory had the best tasting chocolate and giant chocolate covered strawberries! Fun games, a pin ball machine arcade and museum."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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