Part of Isola, the Capital's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.
Sacramento is an island — so eat on the water. These spots serve up bay and estuary views along with the meal. See menus, hours and who's open now.
We track 10 spots here, averaging 4.5★. Every listing shows the day's hours, a sample menu with prices, and one-tap call, directions and ordering — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Old Sacramento Waterfront, Tower Bridge, Delta King, Discovery Park, American River Bike Trail (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail), American River Raft Rentals, SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC), Sutter Health Park, Sutter's Landing Regional Park and River Walk Park.
28 acres of Gold Rush-era boardwalks, museums, and shops right on the Sacramento River — free to explore any time, though the museums, tours, and restaurants inside keep their own hours.
Hours: Sun 12am–12pm · Mon 12am–12pm · Tue 12am–12pm · Wed 12am–12pm · Thu 12am–12pm · Fri 12am–12pm · Sat 12am–12pm
The gold-painted 1935 Art Deco lift bridge that anchors every Sacramento skyline shot — free to walk or bike across, with the best sunset views from the West Sacramento side looking back at the Capitol.
Hours: Sun 12am–12pm · Mon 12am–12pm · Tue 12am–12pm · Wed 12am–12pm · Thu 12am–12pm · Fri 12am–12pm · Sat 12am–12pm
A 1927 paddlewheel riverboat permanently moored in Old Sac, now a boutique hotel with an onboard restaurant, bar, and small theater — worth a drink on deck even if you aren't staying overnight.
Hours: Sun 7am–10pm · Mon 7am–10pm · Tue 7am–10pm · Wed 7am–10pm · Thu 7am–10pm · Fri 7am–11pm · Sat 7am–11pm
275 acres at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers — the county's best boat launch, swimming beaches, and the northern trailhead for both riverside trail systems. Parking is metered even on weekends.
Hours: Sun 6am–8pm · Mon 6am–8pm · Tue 6am–8pm · Wed 6am–8pm · Thu 6am–8pm · Fri 6am–8pm · Sat 6am–8pm
32 miles of paved trail from the river confluence at Discovery Park to Folsom Lake — one of the longest purpose-built bike paths in the country. No rental kiosk at the trailhead itself; rent downtown at City Bicycle Works and pedal out.
Hours: Sun 12am–12pm · Mon 12am–12pm · Tue 12am–12pm · Wed 12am–12pm · Thu 12am–12pm · Fri 12am–12pm · Sat 12am–12pm
The main outfitter for kayak, tube, raft, and paddleboard trips on the Lower American River — about 15 miles east of downtown off Sunrise Blvd, so budget drive time. Best late spring through early fall; call ahead since hours and river conditions shift by season.
Hours: Sun 9am–5pm · Mon 9am–5pm · Tue 9am–5pm · Wed 9am–5pm · Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–5pm
Sacramento's hands-on science center on the Old Sac riverfront, packed with interactive STEM exhibits and a planetarium. Heads up: closed Tuesdays during the school year and hours trimmed to 4pm on weekdays.
Hours: Sun 10am–5pm · Mon 10am–4pm · Tue closed · Wed 10am–4pm · Thu 10am–4pm · Fri 10am–4pm · Sat 10am–5pm
West Sac's riverfront ballpark, home of the Sacramento River Cats and, through 2027, MLB's Athletics. Game days only; check the schedule and grab tickets in advance.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon closed · Tue closed · Wed closed · Thu closed · Fri closed · Sat closed
A sprawling riverfront regional park on the American River with one of the city's biggest off-leash dog areas, a skate park and a trailhead onto the American River Parkway. Open dawn to dusk.
Hours: Sun 6am–10pm · Mon 6am–10pm · Tue 6am–10pm · Wed 6am–10pm · Thu 6am–10pm · Fri 6am–10pm · Sat 6am–10pm
West Sac's Bridge District riverfront park with a levee-top promenade and the best free view of the Sacramento skyline from across the water. Walk over the Tower Bridge from Old Sac and you're there.
Hours: Sun 12am–12pm · Mon 12am–12pm · Tue 12am–12pm · Wed 12am–12pm · Thu 12am–12pm · Fri 12am–12pm · Sat 12am–12pm