Central Valley, CA

Travel Guide

Central Valley
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Sacramento which includes interior views
Sacramento featuring a city and heritage architecture
Kings Beach State Park which includes landscape views and general coastal views

Where to stay in Central Valley

Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(2,063 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
Antique ski wall in the Zephyr lounge. Imagine cruising around on those gems.

Northstar Village

If you're spending some time in Northstar Village, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.

Northstar Village
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Montgomery Estates

5/5(2 area reviews)

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
South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park

4/5(665 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
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Central Sacramento

3.5/5(355 area reviews)

While you're in Central Sacramento, take in top sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central Sacramento
Every summer for the past 7 years close to our Anniversary, Lynn and I stay an extended weekend in the Placerville, California area located in the Sierra foothills. This year we stayed in the nearby Apple Hill. Apple Hill is renowned for its orchards, wineries, and farms. Although each farm has something different to offer, we enjoy the apple donuts and pies. Apple wines and beer are also available for tasting. This photo is on the farm we stayed this weekend. The farm grows Christmas Trees and has a wedding venue at this pond.

Apple Hill

3.5/5(38 area reviews)

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

Apple Hill
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
The price is ₩143,791 per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
₩143,791
₩248,476 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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! (2,853 reviews)
"Convenience to shopping and restaurants."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
The price is ₩121,377 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩121,377
₩138,607 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (2,593 reviews)
"everything was fine, only problem was both card keys get getting demagnitized but other than that a great stay"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Hotel Piccadilly
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St, Sacramento, CA
The price is ₩208,342 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
₩208,342
₩243,017 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sacramento. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,427 reviews)
"Everything was nice and clean! Everyone was super helpful !"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
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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! (244 reviews)
Hidden gem!
"Happily surprised with location, pool, hot tub, nice staff, and full comfort of room including cabin like furnishings!"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 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! (1,086 reviews)
"For early check out they have only 4 rooms per day they can allocate. Talk to AM staff at desk sooner. They didn’t provide this information to us at check in."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn

3 out of 5
1909 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
Excellent family getaway
"The layout of the room is bedroom, door, bathroom, door, living room. This was an amazing layout for traveling with 2 young kiddos! We also loved the pool and spa, and were so thankful for the early morning and late night hrs ♡ The grounds are under construction so it looks a bit wonky, but its kept ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Olympic Village Inn
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Popular places to visit

Squaw Valley Resort which includes snow boarding and snow as well as an individual male

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.

Palisades Tahoe
Looking out from the punch bowl in down town Sacramento

Golden 1 Center

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 featuring a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people

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.

Northstar California Resort
Sequoia National Park which includes forests as well as an individual femail

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, forests and general coastal views

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.

Emerald Bay State Park
Heavenly Mountain Gondola showing tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor

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.

Heavenly Gondola

Cities near Central Valley

Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Fresno which includes signage

Fresno

Inyokern

Inyokern

Photo by Sina Pram

Merced