Sacramento Map, California

Sacramento History

 The growth of the city has been major throughout the years, having about 1,352,445 residents by 2004.  The main reason for this increase in population is a huge arrival of residents around the San Francisco Bay who sought lower costs for housing, as well as Asian, Soviet, and Latin American immigrants.  In one decade, 1990 - 2000, the population grew 14.7 percent, and between 2000 and 2004, the population was... read more

Sacramento Travel Guide

Sacramento is a city of contrast, beautifully blending the old and new with sleek steel and glass towers, flashy office buildings and hotel complexes, but also with tree-shaded streets lined with elegant and impressive Victorian homes. read more

Sacramento Sightseeing

A good place to go is the Amador flower farm where you will see 800 varieties of daylilies laid out in different demonstration gardens. For the outdoor enthusiast there is Delta Meadows which offers you a fishing extravaganza and hiking trails. Guided tours are available. There is also the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area where you can fish, hike, camp and enjoy a wide variety of water sports activities. read more

Sacramento Nightlife

Faces is a nightclub that is overwhelming by its size.  It offers dancing, dining and flirting. It sprawls an area that looks much bigger than it feels when you go through it. It is a comfortable club and the staff is very friendly. There is a smaller video bar and a place to do Karaoke every night, a number of people who think of themselves as stars perform on it. read more