Made In
Sacramento

It is laid out in regular right-angles, in Philadelphia style, those running east and west named after the alphabet, and those north and south after the arithmetic.

The previous April there were just four houses in the place!

The forest of masts along the embarcadero more than rivalled the splendid growth of the soil.

Sacramento City was one place by day and another by night; and of the two, its night-side was the most peculiar.

No man’s name is so intimately connected with the settlement of Sacramento city and county as that of Gen. John A. Sutter, the first permanent white settler within its limits and the pioneer of civilization here.

Its bosom was covered with unique water craft of every conceivable description, and the ingenuity displayed in their construction was only equalled by the tact and skill with which they were managed.

The capitalists of San Francisco have refused this night to make an investment, for which, in three years, they shall have ample cause to blame their want of foresight. I shall return to Sacramento tomorrow, to interest merchants and others of that place in this great work, and this shall be my only other effort on this side of the continent.

I wanted to make a love letter to Sacramento as seen through the eyes of someone who can’t appreciate how beautiful it is until she’s going away to someplace else

I knew this was a special place, but its physical beauty — the tree canopy, the wide streets, the neighborhoods, the river — I didn’t realize how wonderful they were until I moved to a vertical city like New York. Sacramento is just so lovely.

I tell people it’s [Sacramento], the best place you’ve never been

I want to thank my mom and dad and the people of Sacramento, who gave me roots and wings and helped me get where I am today

In fact that is what I want to tell you about: what it is like to come from a place like Sacramento.

Sacramento is California, and California is a place in which a boom mentality and a sense of Chekhovian loss meet in uneasy suspension; in which the mind is troubled by some buried but ineradicable suspicion that things had better work here, because here, beneath that immense bleached sky, is where we run out of continent.

Given its ideal location at the meeting place of two rivers, Sacramento quickly grew as a gold rush distribution hub, and that rough-and-tumble history can be seen in person in the Old Sacramento neighborhood.

These 28 acres on the Sacramento’s historic waterfront were the site of both tragedy — fire and flood — and triumph — the raising of the streets, the founding of the Transcontinental Railroad, the terminus of the Pony Express, and the home of California’s first thriving business district, fueled by gold, agriculture and the river.

Every year, we exported more wealth from this state than we ever found in gold. It just happens to be the gold that grows on trees and in the fields

The Sacramento Valley was, and still is, land that has been inhabited for thousands of years since time immemorial by the Nisenan, Miwok, Patwin, and Maidu people.

They call Sacramento the “City of Trees,” and its canopy rivals that of Paris and other international cities.

Strolling through midtown Sacramento, great magnolias, English elms and sycamores line the streets, providing shade for entire city blocks. Their leafy branches arch like the ceiling of a grand cathedral, enveloping the street below.

Got a haircut with Hassan, very professional and provided a great atmosphere. He was quick, being that I walked in for the first time without an appointment he made it happen. Great cut 💯

We took a workshop and it was both lovely and educational. From a lineup of incredible products with information on them to use them properly. I was left with my skin feeling glowy & plumped :)

Beautiful studio with a wide variety of styles and instructors. The staff at Solfire are one of a kind, I miss this studio so much since moving from sac. Anyone looking to try or deepen their yoga practice can find their place at Solfire.

Very efficient and I loved my nails they turned out perfect I was done in an hour

Best traditional Mexican sweet breads in Sacramento area. Nice assortment of breads, tamales available as well, great sandwich rolls—bolillos and teleras. Cakes and cookies along with Mexican foods and some groceries.

My monthly reset button! 🧖‍♀️ Asha is always spotless and serene. Pro tip: Arrive between 10–12 to catch the best morning vibes before the world wakes up. It’s basically my second home at this point.

Best service and friendly staff.

Excellent pizza especially for the price. Crispy crust, delicately sweet sauce and perfect cheese portion. 10/10 will be coming back

My Swedish massage from Kiki was amazing!!! The studio was very calming and clean and staff was kind and welcoming. Exactly what I needed after a long stressful week & will be returning! Thank you!

I came here for a blowout before a wedding and had a great experience. Ceceilia gave me and awesome blowout! The salon was really cozy and inviting, I would definitely recommend salon! If I’m ever back again from Florida I will be back!

Arden Animal Hospital & Dr. Fisk have taken care of our cats for years. The whole experience has always been positive,very happy! Thank you.

Our high-energy fur baby has been going to Cha Cha’s for about a year for daycare and boarding. He is excited to go in and comes home happy and tired 😃 The live cameras are great so we can check on him during the day. Highly recommend!