While you're here, enjoy California's Capital City... Sacramento is full of Gold Rush era history, diverse culture, colorful street murals, and America's Farm-to-Fork capital is a foodie destination! Take a stroll along the river or check out these popular attractions, many just walking distance from the conference hotel. |
DINING OPTIONS Tower Bridge Cafe – $$ – 0 mi / 0 min – Thu–Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM On-site at Embassy Suites. Shareable wood-fired pizzas, salads, and California-Tuscan fare. Fanny Ann’s Saloon – $$ – 0.2 mi / 4 min walk – Thu–Sun 11:30 AM – 2 AM Five-story Old Sacramento landmark packed with nostalgia, burgers, wings, and draft beers. (Casual, unforgettable stop — a must-visit.) Joe’s Crab Shack – $$ – 0.2 mi / 4 min walk – Thu–Sun 11 AM – 9 PM (Fri–Sat to 10 PM) Fun seafood spot with shareable buckets and platters. (Easy group choice; lively atmosphere.) Bear & Crown – $$ – 0.3 mi / 6 min walk – Thu–Sun 11 AM – 9 PM Cozy British-style pub with hearty small plates and great indoor seating for groups. The Firehouse Restaurant – $$$ – 0.3 mi / 7 min walk – Thu–Sun 5 PM – 9 PM Upscale American dining in a historic 1850s firehouse. (Perfect for one “special evening.”) |
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OLD SACRAMENTO NIGHT LIFE ArtMix: “Spells & Spirits” – Crocker Art Museum – 0.2 mi / 4 min walk – Thu 6–9 PM (Oct 9 only) Monthly museum party with DJs, performances, and interactive art experiences. Ages 18+, tickets ~$25. Indoor, creative, and social. Food trucks and drink vendors will be onsite for the evening. Costumes are encouraged. Laughs Unlimited (Comedy Club) – 0.3 mi / 6 min walk – Thu–Sun 6–11 PM Longstanding Old Sacramento comedy venue with rotating stand-up acts and local performers. The Torch Club (Historic Blues Bar) – 1.1 mi / 22 min walk (5 min ride) – Thu 5 PM–1 AM • Fri 5 PM–2 AM • Sat 5 PM–2 AM • Sun 5 PM–12 AM Sacramento’s oldest blues bar, featuring live bands nightly in an intimate indoor setting. Shady Lady Saloon (Speakeasy) – 1.1 mi / 22 min walk (5 min ride) – Thu 1 PM–2 AM • Fri 1 PM–2 AM • Sat 11 AM–2 AM • Sun 11 AM–12 AM Vintage-style cocktail bar with live jazz, blues, and country starting around 9 PM. Full kitchen and late service. Harlow’s (Concert & Nightlife Venue) – 1.7 mi / 34 min walk (8 min ride) – Doors 7 PM / Shows 8 PM Midtown venue with rotating concerts, DJs, and special events. Check their calendar for nightly listings. *Estimated ride-share cost: for short trips around downtown and Old Sacramento, expect **$8–$15** (depending on time and demand). Consider sharing a ride with fellow attendees — it’s quick, easy, and more fun.* |