Central Valley

Travel Guide

Central Valley
Sacramento showing an administrative building and heritage architecture
Sacramento showing interior views
Sacramento showing heritage architecture and a city
Kings Beach State Park showing general coastal views and landscape views

Where to stay in Central Valley

Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(35 area reviews)

Undergoing revitalization, Downtown Sacramento boasts the retail and entertainment hub, Downtown Commons (DOCO), with Macy's and various dining options. Explore the California State Capitol, Sacramento City Hall, and enjoy convenient public transit options.

Downtown Sacramento
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Montgomery Estates

Though Montgomery Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.

Montgomery Estates
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Lakeside Park

4.5/5(4 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
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Dollar Point

If you're spending some time in Dollar Point, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Tahoe City Field Station are top sights worth seeing.

Dollar Point
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Tahoe Meadows

While Tahoe Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tahoe Meadows
Sugar Bowl featuring snow, mountains and landscape views

Al Tahoe

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Al Tahoe, Regan Beach and El Dorado Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Al Tahoe
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
The price is CA $185 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $185
CA $295 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,591 reviews)
Recommended
"Check in was friendly and quick. Place felt fresh and vibrant without being “busy”. Didn’t get a chance to enjoy the pool, but checked it out. Cool that they have an adults only at the pool from 10pm to midnight for some wind down time. Live solo music for happy hour was fun and chill. Hope to be ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2025

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

4 out of 5
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA
The price is CA $234 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $234
CA $273 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,962 reviews)
"Excellent location and amenities, comfortable room"

Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2025

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
The price is CA $105 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
CA $105
CA $119 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,535 reviews)
"very good breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2025

Hotel Piccadilly
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The Americana Village

The Americana Village

2 out of 5
3845 Pioneer Trl, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
"This property is like a home away from home! Family friendly, lots of activities to do for kids. Walking distance to the Heavenly Village. The kitchenette was a plus! Staff was accommodating. The lady at the breakfast area was nice even though she was working alone. We would definitely come ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

The Americana Village
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! (1,076 reviews)
"The room was amazing, very spacious and everything was in perfect condition. The property has so many shopping options around. We loved everything from our stay! We will be back"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
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! (214 reviews)
"Everything is good"

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
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Popular places to visit

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

Palisades Tahoe

4.5/5(4 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(10 reviews)

Catch an event at Golden 1 Center, and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as biking. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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

Northstar California Resort

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

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 showing forest scenes, landscape views and general coastal views

Emerald Bay State Park

4.5/5(4 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 showing a beach, tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole

Heavenly Gondola

3.5/5(4 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

Cities near Central Valley

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Fresno which includes signage

Fresno

Central Interior California featuring mountains, snow and snowboarding

Mammoth Lakes

Weaverville

Redding