Central Valley
Travel Guide
Visit Central Valley
Where to stay in Central Valley
Downtown Sacramento
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like K Street Mall and Golden 1 Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Heavenly Valley
While visiting Heavenly Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Heavenly Ski Resort and Aerial Tramway.
Northstar
While visiting Northstar, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course and Northstar California Resort.
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Heavenly Village
If you're spending some time in Heavenly Village, The Shops at Heavenly Village and Heavenly Gondola are top sights worth seeing.
Northstar Village
If you're spending some time in Northstar Village, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Good stay. Clean and pretty. Close to things. Two negatives the parking fee $40 per day on top of resort fee. And not much going on as far as a resort having entertainment for guests.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
It was generic, basic, clean, we were therefor a night to go to sequoia national park
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Motorcycle parking Fee 8 months ago it was free when we stayed Now they charge $35 a bike. Even if you park two in one space. Won’t be staying there again as long as this policy is enforced
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Marriott's Timber Lodge
Very clean and pretty. The staff was professional and nice.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
Nice place right next to the Lake.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
The Americana Village
Everything great for a family!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
General Sherman Tree
The world’s largest tree by volume, this giant sequoia is more than 2,000 years old. You must see it in place to fully appreciate its colossal size.
