Check out these downtown perks!

Explore specials and employee benefits within walking distance of your office, and make the most out of your day downtown!

Amourath 1819

Downtown employees can experience happy hour throughout the week in both the lobby bar and Dawson’s.

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Burnside Coffee Bar

Burnside Coffee Bar offers a loyalty program to state workers who enroll – stop by to become a part of the program!

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Casa Lola

State workers can order the Lunch Special (one taco, rice & beans, and choice of soda or tea) for just $10.95 by showing their state ID badge Monday–Friday.

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Ecojoyous

20% discount on all refillable items (skincare, bath products, and home products) and 20% off Ecojoyous’ subscription program.

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Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites offers seasonal lunch and happy hour specials, with patio seating overlooking the Sacramento River.

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Ink & Image

Ink & Image is offering state workers who show their state ID badge 15% off their entire purchase – valid now through the end of the year.

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Revival at The Sawyer

Enjoy an elevated happy hour Monday–Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., and additional daily specials including Shuck Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and Tiki Thursdays.

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Ten Ten Room

Treat yourself to happy hour every weekday at Ten Ten Room from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring craft cocktails and tasty bites for $10.

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Threadeco

Refresh your work wardrobe with 15% off for all state workers. Shop unique styles and book a personalized style appointment or 45-minute color analysis to discover the looks that suit you best!

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Townie

Indulge in happy hour Monday through Friday.

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New specials added regularly, check back for more and visit our page @downtownsac.

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What’s Happening Opening Night 

November 26, 2025  

5:30 PM – Live performances by local favorites, like Sac Dance Lab and Sacramento’s Gay Men’s Chorus. 

6:00 PM – The 60-foot holiday tree lights up the waterfront. 

6:15 PM – The first Theatre of Lights show begins a 20-minute immersive retelling of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas with Jack Frost and St. Nick. 

The magic doesn’t stop after opening night. Theatre of Lights continues with two shows every Friday and Saturday at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday showings at 6:30 PM plus special performances on December 23 and 24. Always free, always unforgettable. 

The season-long festivities make downtown Sacramento a holiday playground. Take the kids on a North Pole Safari, a free AR scavenger hunt running through December 31. On weekends from 11 AM to 5 PM, Holidays on K Street transforms into a pedestrian-only zone with live music, Letters to Santa activity, and festive pop-ups.

Shop Small, Win Big: Holiday Bingo Card  

This season, make your holiday shopping a game! Pick up your Small Business Spree Bingo Card at the Old Sacramento Waterfront Visitors Center and explore more than 150 locally owned businesses. Each square on your card is a chance to discover unique gifts, festive treats, and seasonal surprises while supporting small businesses that keep our community thriving. 

Complete your Bingo card for a chance to win the exciting grand prize, a family four-pack tickets to Polar Express Train Ride in 2026. From handcrafted jewelry and artisan décor to nostalgic sweets and Sacramento-themed treasures, every stop brings you closer to a win and adds a little extra magic to your holiday outing. 

Here are some stores you can visit: 

Atrium 916 – Explore eco-friendly gifts, local artwork, and join festive experiences like Sustainable Santa, where you can craft your own holiday keepsake. A perfect activity before a Theatre of Lights showing. 

Copper Forged – Handcrafted copper jewelry and artisan accessories.  

Ecojoyous – Eco-friendly goods and sustainable home essentials with artisan flair.  

Hello Sunshine Sac Collective – A vibrant mix of handmade, vintage, and local creations.  

Ink and Image – Custom photo printing and unique art pieces for personalized gifts. 

Old City Kites – Fun toys, puzzles, and colorful kites for all ages.  

Peruvian Crafts – Authentic alpaca clothing and handcrafted Peruvian gifts.  

Sac Boss Shop – best Vapor Shop in Sacramento, great location, and great prices.

Super Silver Sacramento – Sterling silver jewelry in endless styles and designs. 

Sock City – A playful collection of socks for every personality and occasion.  

Threadeco – Stylish, sustainable fashion finds at unbeatable prices. 

Where to Eat, Sip & Treat Yourself 

Treat yourself to the flavors of the season. The Old Sacramento Waterfront is packed with cozy cafés, sweet shops, and delicious dining spots to enjoy while soaking in the holiday cheer. 

The Firehouse Restaurant – Indulge in upscale dining inside a historic firehouse, perfect for a festive night out. 

Railroad Fish & Chips – Grab classic comfort food with a side of Old Sac charm. 

Fanny Ann’s Saloon – A quirky, multi-level bar packed with character and casual bites. 

Bear & Crown – Cozy pub vibes with hearty plates and seasonal cocktails. 

The Parliament Wine Lounge– Sip local wines in a chic, intimate setting. 

Honey and The Trapcat – Trendy spot for craft cocktails and late-night bites. 

The Delta King – Dine aboard a historic riverboat for a truly unique experience. 

Cafes 

Steamers Bakery & Café – A boardwalk favorite for coffee, pastries, and casual bites. 

Pittador Brews – Bold specialty teas and coffees in a fresh, modern space. 

Blueprint Coffee – Expertly crafted brews that pair perfectly with a crisp evening stroll. 

Sweet Spots  

Munchies Salt Water Taffy – Nostalgic treats that make perfect stocking stuffers. 

Mad Hatter Donuts – Whimsical, handcrafted donuts for a sweet holiday indulgence. 

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Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP) supports business owners shaping the future of downtown through our Calling All Dreamers program. This program helps entrepreneurs grow and foster their business concepts and prepares them to open brick-and-mortar storefronts downtown. We pair business owners with expert mentors, host hands-on workshops, and strengthen their business plans. Those who complete the program and sign a lease downtown within a year earn cash prizes from the Downtown Sacramento Foundation.

Pittador Brews Specialty Teas & Coffees

The most recent winners, Pittador Brews Specialty Teas & Coffees, won the $20,000 prize and will be opening their doors in Old Sacramento Waterfront soon, so drop by to say “hello”! 

Haus of Comedy

Another standout from last year’s Calling All Dreamers program is Haus of Comedy, which earned a $15,000 cash prize after signing a lease downtown! This fun-loving company offers improv classes, live comedy shows, and team-building sessions, and will soon open a dedicated theater space to spark creativity and connection in the central city.

You don’t need to join Calling All Dreamers to open a storefront downtown, but it definitely helps! This year alone, four former Calling All Dreamers will open storefronts downtown. Below you’ll find the 29 businesses who have opened in 2025. Find your new favorite coffee shop, experience, or service provider who’s helping build our city.    

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Pre-Game

These places are sure to get you in the spirit with Kings-themed cocktails, happy hour prices, and their close proximity to the arena!

Cabana Club

Cabana Club offers a great happy hour menu which pridefully totes a $1.50 hot dog. During the happy hour, you can get my favorite thing – a chambong! It’s purple and sparkly and so fun to do with friends.

7th Street Standard and Clayton Club

7th Street Standard and the Clayton Club offer 20% off when you’re wearing Kings gear on game day! Clayton Club is downtown’s tallest rooftop bar!

Burgers Pizza + More

If you’re looking for a meal to fill you up before going into G1C, you have to check out BPM. They’re a Korean fusion restaurant and they offer half-off pizzas on game nights!

Last Stop Saloon

If you’re parking in the Old Sac Garage, check out Last Stop before walking through the tunnel. Last Stop Saloon has mexican fusion foods, great drinks, and arcade games!

Post-Game

Revival

There’s no better place to see the beam than from Revival. This rooftop bar is directly across from G1C and has delicious Kings cocktails on their menu!

Townie

You want to hit Townie after a game, it’ll give you that KEE-GAN MUR-RAY feeling. It’s fun, for the locals, and a great time!

Darling Aviary

Darling Aviary is where you want to go for a view of the beam, great drinks, and good music. With a DJ spinning most nights, you’re sure to have fun.

Ten Ten Room

If you parked at City Hall Garage or just further from the arena, check out downtown’s favorite lounge bar, Ten Ten Room. The vibes are dark and moody and the bartenders make the absolute best cocktails.

Honey and the Trapcat

When you want to eat and drink all night long, hit up Honey and the Trapcat in Old Sacramento. They’re open until 2AM, have specialty bartenders, and good late-night grub.

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(V): Vegan or Vegetarian Option Available | (GF): Gluten Free Option Available | (DP): Drink Pairing Available

Frog & Slim

Choose between goat cheese croquettes or white anchovy caesar, then pan seared sirloin, linguine vongole, or wagyu lasagna, and finish with either baked zucchini bread or whipped parfait.

Butcher and Barrel

Choose between smoked oyster green salad or ahi tuna tartare, pernil pork cheeks or pistachio crusted lamb, and fried apple pie or s’mores lava cake.

The Melting Pot (V) (GF) (DP)

Choose between three different cheese fondues with bread, fruit, and veggies to dip and three different salads. Then cook one of three entrees tableside in a cooking style of your choice.

The 7th Street Standard

Start with a creamy mushroom bisque, then choose between spinach ravioli or chicken and dumplings, and finish the meal with sticky toffee pudding.

Willow Restaurant & Bar

Choose between bruschetta or roasted beet salad, then bucatini carbonara or crispy French skin chicken breast, and finish with chocolate marquis cake or New York cheesecake.

Dawson’s Steakhouse

Choose between duck confit pot pie or tako-taco, then between balsamic tamari braised shortrib or market fish, and end with a choice of chestnut mont blanc or chocolate olive oil marquise.

The Firehouse Restaurant (DP)

Start with Arcadian mixed greens, then choose between oven-roasted breast of chicken or pan-seared skuna bay salmon, and finish with either vanilla crème brûlèe or chocolate mousse cake.

Grange

Choose between local chicory salad or angel hair pasta, then between crispy chicken or provencal fish stew, and finish with either crème brulee or chocolate tort.

Brasserie du Monde

Choose between soupe a l’oignon gratineé or salade à les feuilles rouges et rose to start, then have fricassé de saumon, supréme de vollaile, bœuf bourguignon, guillaume’s cassoulet, or gnocchi de la récolte, end with either mousse au chocolate or baba au rhum.

Historic Star Lounge

Start with mussel frites, then have braised short ribs, and end with creme brulee.

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Getting to the Festival

I’m taking the SacRT bus from 8th & K to and from the festival. If you’re staying in a hotel downtown, I highly recommend it. It’s free and easy. Plus, the years I used ride-share, I waited well over an hour for my ride.  Check out the festival Getting Here page for more info. 

Convenience Stores

You can bring one factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size) and non-aerosol sunscreen into GoldenSky. View the festival FAQ page for a full list of what you can and cannot bring in.   You’re probably going to want something to eat or drink, or some Tylenol on your way to the festival or when the night is over. Visit one of these stores:

7-11

1341 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Open 24 Hours

K Mini Mart

921 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Thursday–Friday 6AM–8PM

Saturday–Sunday 6AM–8PM

Sac Boss Shop (Old Sac)

1115 Front St #2, Sacramento, CA 95814

Thursday 11AM–8PM

Friday–Saturday 11AM–9PM

Sunday 11AM–8PM

Breakfast Places

Festival gates open around 12:30PM and you’ll want to fuel your body for a day of walking and dancing, here are a few breakfast spots you might like! 

Cafeteria 15L

American food, brunchy vibes, indoor and outdoor seating, and right next to Capitol Park. Make a reservation for quick service!

Old Soul Co. Capitol Mall

Coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, a great view of the Capitol Building and Tower Bridge — plus, you can order ahead.

Steamers

Located in Old Sacramento (our walkable, historic district), this sit-down breakfast spot has a diner feel, with reliable food and drink options! 

Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie

A Sacramento born and bre(a)d bakery, they’re open at 7:00 AM with fresh French pastries, a breakfast and lunch menu, and great coffee.

Bars

The festival ends around 10:00 PM. If you’re not ready to hang your hat up for the night, these bars could be for you! 

Last Stop Saloon 

An old west-themed bar with great food, drinks, and arcade games.

Honey & The Trapcat

Underground bar with patio space specializing in cocktails, late-night food, and pool tables.

Coin-Op

A bunch of arcade games, pizza by the slice, and walkable from most downtown hotels. 

KBAR.DOCO (Inside Koja Kitchen)

Karaoke bar with Korean-Japanese style food.

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Sacramento summer is hot beyond measure but the perfect time to explore our vibrant city. From cultural experiences to culinary delights, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your ultimate summer bucket list for making the most of what downtown Sacramento has to offer.

Indoors

Catch a movie at the Crest Theatre

• Address: 1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Website: Crest Theatre

Bring friends to a comedy show at Laughs Unlimited 

• Address: 1207 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Website: Laughs Unlimited

Hit up a museum

Sacramento History Museum

• Address: 101 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Website: Sacramento History Museum

California State Railroad Museum

• Address: 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Website: California State Railroad Museum

Outdoors

Explore the river with City Cruises

• Address: 1206 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Website: City Cruises Sacramento

Enjoy a gallery show at Atrium

• Address: 1020 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Website: Atrium 916

Have a blast on the Sac Brew Boat

• Address: Departs from the L Street Dock
• Website: Sac Brew Boat

Tours

Check Out Sunset Sips

• Multiple Locations
• Website: Sunset Sips

Experience the Historic Old Sacramento Walking Food Tour

• Address: Meeting location provided upon booking
• Website: Historic Old Sacramento Walking Food Tour

Learn about the city at Old Sac After Hours Tour

• Address: Meeting location provided upon booking
• Website: Old Sac After Hours Tour

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National Ice Cream days is July 21, CBS visited BoxCar Eats and tried some of their favorite flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and Dole whip. Here’s a list of places for you to get yourself a little sweet treat. You deserve it!

• Boxcar Eats
  • Address: 1111 8th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Boxcar Eats
• Haagen Dazs
  • Address: 545 Downtown Plaza Suite 1045, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Haagen Dazs Sacramento
• Halal Food & Ice Cream
  • Address: 1233 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Insomnia Cookies
  • Address: 900 H St #100, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Insomnia Cookies Sacramento
• Vampire Penguin
  • Address: 1026 2nd St suite b, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Vampire Penguin Sacramento
• Le Macaron
  • Address: 4742 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819
  • Website: Le Macaron Sacramento
• Mad Hatter Doughnuts
  • Address: 900 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Mad Hatter Doughnuts​ ​
• Sacramento Sweets Co.
  • Address: 1035 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Sacramento Sweets​
• Goodie Tuchews
  • Address: 1015 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Website: Goodie Tuchews​ ​

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Our Sunset Sips promotion is back for its second year and features specialized drinks priced at $9 or less at more than 20 downtown bars, lounges, and restaurants every Wednesday through August.

Sunset Sips gives you the opportunity to sip on something special while you debrief the day with friends, gossip with coworkers, or meet your neighbors. You’ll probably catch the Downtown Sac team partaking while we reminisce about the cooler days of the past. What I wouldn’t give for it to be 90 degrees again.

The deets:

Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

July 10 through August 28.

$5, $7, and $9 with beer, wine, cocktail and mocktail options.

You can view all of the participating locations here: https://www.godowntownsac.com/events/signature-events/sunset-sips/

So now you’ve got plans to beat the heat for at least one evening a week. Hope to see you there!

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Restaurants near Golden 1 Center

Butcher and Barrel

A beautiful restaurant with a unique dining experience – an upscale menu including mouth-watering, dry-aged steaks, burgers, and expertly crafted cocktails – all in an elevated casual atmosphere!

Polanco Cantina

Right outside of G1C, Polanco has indoor and outdoor seating options with a fun vibe! They serve Mexican-inspired familiar favorites and celebrates the bounty of central California.

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

Near both graduation sites, Prelude Kitchen & Bar chefs work directly with local farmers to source fresh, local ingredients for their restaurant.

Bear & Crown

A British Pub in Old Sac with a full bar, lounge seating space, cozy booths, a watch room for sports, pool tables, and a large outdoor patio with a fire pit.

Restaurants near Memorial Auditorium

Mayahuel

At Mayahuel, every detail embraces art – cuisine, drinks, murals, music, and artisanal tequila and mezcals. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is great, then even have a dedicated vegan menu.

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

Near both graduation sites, Prelude Kitchen & Bar chefs work directly with local farmers to source fresh, local ingredients for their restaurant.

Brasserie du Monde

Straight out of Ratatouille, this French Fine Dining restaurant is sure to impress! A unique dining experience that showcases their commitment to superior quality food, drinks, and exceptional service.

Capitol Garage

Capitol Garage is an underrated celebration spot! Their food always hits, they have unique menu items and their staff is incredible.

Gifts

Bloem Decor Florist

If your graduation is on a weekday, pick up a bouquet to say congrats!

Lids DOCO

Get some new Kings gear to commemorate the day.

Super Silver Sacramento

Treat your grad to new bling!

Capital Books

For the book loving graduates, Capital Books will have the perfect book to say, “Congrats!”

Congrats, grads! My aunt always liked to tell me, “The tassel is worth the hassle.” We here at Downtown Sac wish you the best of luck in your new chapters and hope you always remember your graduation as a fun day spent celebrating your accomplishments. Come back and visit us!

Featured photo courtesy of Sacramento State

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