Take a Ballroom Dancing Class at Spotlight Ballroom
Address: 2534 Industrial Blvd Suite 150 | West Sacramento
Spotlight Ballroom offers Ballroom Dancing, Midtown Stomp Swing Dancing and even Zumba. You can call them and schedule a free 30-minute introductory private lesson with one of the instructors. After that, they have “many different memberships to suit everyone’s needs”.
Their beginner friendly classes schedule:
Ballroom and Latin – Mondays 7:15pm
West Coast Swing – Thursdays 6:30pm
Friday Night Swing w/Midtown Stomp – Fridays 8pm
Ballroom and Latin – Saturdays 6:15pm
If interested, give them a call 916-649-3269. Or check their website.
Tour The CHP Academy
Address: 3500 Reed Ave | West Sacramento
Kids will love this one: This training facility is the only law enforcement facility of its type in the State of California. The academy trains the cadets for 27 weeks before graduating them to become Highway Patrol Officers. The tours must be pre-arranged by calling their office. On Wednesdays, they have a ceremony to give tribute to the fallen officers. CHP has a busy schedule and must free up an officer to give the public a tour. 916-372-0783
Go Bowling at Capital Bowl
Address: 900 W Capitol Ave | West Sacramento
Capitol Bowl, where the good times roll, is a modern bowling alley with a famous kitchen and bar. It is popular for birthday parties and company parties, as well. According to CBS News, it was the first racially integrated bowling alley in Nor Cal and “the first to have women-only leagues” and has been making history since it was called El Rancho Bowl. Questions? Call them at 916-371-4200
Dine at One of The City’s Many Great Restaurants
West Sacramento has plenty of different restaurants to choose from where you can dine with your friends or family. Most of them also, have an outside patio to accommodate your canine 🦮 friends. Here are a few :
Lenise’s Cafe 3150 Jefferson Blvd
Kicking Mule 2902 W Capitol Ave
Raku Sushi 805 Harbor Blvd
Burgers and Brew 317 3rd St
Tree House Cafe 630 3rd St
Sal’s Tacos 400 C St
Broderick Roadhouse 319 6th St
Midway Bar & Grill 330 3rd St
Franquette 965 Bridge St
Carol’s 1201 W Capitol Ave
Pooja Indian Grill 1223 Merkley Ave
Streets of London Pub 2200 Lake Washington
Vince’s Ristorante 840 Harbor Blvd
Eppies Restaurant 4025 Lake Rd
Have a Pint 🍺 (or two) At One of West Sac’s Breweries
When one imagines Sacramento, only wineries and vineyards might come to mind. But the truth is that there are over 20 breweries scattered all over the Greater Sacramento area, serving some of the best craft beer there is. Three of those breweries are located in West Sacramento & all are 🐕🦺 friendly.
Jack Rabbit Brewing has “Gluten reduced beer”, live band and other activities.
Bike Dog Brewing Company has live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Drake’s: The Barn has PizzaSmith or (Food Truck), a 400 seat beer garden, outdoor bar, and fire pits.
Visit a Local Winery 🍷
Baker Family Winery is the only winery located in city of West Sacramento. It is located in the same building as Bike Dog Brewery at 2568 Industrial Blvd. (Kill a beer and a wine with one shot. 😆) On Wednesdays, one can enjoy Trivia Game Nights and on Fridays, live bands starting at around 5. Their menu consists of Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. To get a tour of the winery, it is advised that they are contacted ahead of time. 916.873.8863
Hours are Wednesday-Thursday 3 to 8. Friday 3 to 9. Saturday 12 to 9. Sunday 12 to 6. 🐕🦺’s are welcome.
Another option would be to visit Old Sugar Mill which is only 15 minutes south of downtown Sacramento, in Clarksburg (also reachable from West Sacramento). It is an old beet sugar refinery which has been transformed to a place for 14 wineries to come together and offer their customers a wine tasting experience, without driving over an hour to Napa Valley. Call for more info. 916.744.1615
Immerse Yourself in Art: Van Gogh Exhibit
Address: 31 15th St | West Sacramento
Since 2017, over 5,000,000 visitors have toured the exhibit, all over the globe. As of June of 2023, the Sacramento area exhibit is in West Sacramento. One viewer described it as “the closest one can come to viewing heaven for the first time”. Come and see this exhibit and have lunch 🌮 or dinner 🍔 at one of West Sacramento’s restaurants. See above.
Visit West Sacramento Rec Center: Pool, Gym, Climbing Wall, Pickleball & More
Address: 2801 Jefferson Blvd | West Sacramento
West Sacramento Recreations Center is owned and operated by the City of West Sacramento. It is located right next to River City High School, off of Jefferson Blvd. It’s a family oriented “Rec Center” with lap pool (for those over 13), kids’ pool, gym, basketball 🏀 court, tennis 👟 ct, pickleball, group exercises like yoga and a climbing wall. They are open Monday-Friday 5:30 to 9:30 and Saturdays and Sundays 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. To know more, contact them directly. ☎️ 916-617-4770 They also have a Facebook and Instagram Page.
Shop @ Ikea
Address: 700 Ikea Ct | West Sacramento
West Sacramento is home to the only Ikea in the Greater Sacramento Area. Ikea’s products are economical, functional and contemporary. For someone on a budget, who wants to make their home look great, Ikea can be godsend. From cork screw to furniture, Ikea has it all. It even has a section where they sell the returned items for a fraction of the new items. And don’t forget to visit their food section on the way out, the home to the only frozen yogurt cone in the world for $1:50.
Visit The State Capitol Museum (Free)
Address: 1315 10th St | Sacramento
From Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, one can visit the State Capitol Museum for free. Public tours run from 10 to 4, on the hour. What can one expect to learn? “architecture, history, and development of the California State Capitol from its initial construction 150 years ago to the modern day” & also “about California’s electoral processes, the Assembly and Senate, California governors and first ladies, and historic pieces of legislation.” Interesting fact: It was built between 1861 to 1874 & building’s architectural style is Neoclassical!!!
Sacramento Regional Fire Museum
Address: 3650 Industrial Blvd | West Sacramento
The Sacramento Regional Fire Museum is a privately funded non-profit started to preserve, exhibit and educate about the rich history of firefighters in the Sacramento region. They are open from 10 to 2 on selected days. It is better to check their page on Facebook and Instagram for updates. One fan wrote”it’s so worth the time though, great for kids! Features many vintage, restored Sacramento fire department trucks and trucks from Yolo county. Lot’s of great history excerpts, and all sorts of other great things to check out. Very affordable, sometimes free, and you can tell the staff is really passionate about the project. They’re all volunteers as far as I’m aware.”
If you want to wonder off and visit other areas outside of West Sacramento’s boundaries, Land Park has plenty to offer. Here is a link to help you find some activities in that beautiful neighborhood.
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