california capitol

LeaveNothing

加州州政府所在地，内部常年免费开放，一楼挂有加州每个county的特色介绍，三楼有实况的立法听证会，游客可以旁听，还有一些零星的展览。外观是白色穹顶建筑，很像国会大楼

213mjg

the interior was all redone in the 70s? it really looks fantastic. Lots of places for nice photos and you can see our state government in action. Do not miss walk through the park that adjoin the grounds.

pajones2

Beautiful old building with the original dome. Wonderfully restored spaces inside. This is where the business of the State is conducted. The Governor's Office is here, as well as the Lt. Gov., and the Senate and Assembly chambers.

woaqzo

It looks as the national capitol in small and several of the rooms are to day in use as a museum. A round tour with a guide is a must and the guy at the reception is funny

403jamesk

We visited here not really knowing what to expect and found it really interesting. It's amazing how the place looks original considering it's all "new" as such.

faaradar

Very Nice Capitol. I visited on a Saturady and no traffic in downtown. Also got to see the House and Senate Chambers. Very nice park around the area also. Highly recommend it. Free also. Just as good if not better than Texas Capitol.

sdb135

Apart from the fact that I just love sacramento, it's a place for a relaxed, laid back, easy holiday for young families , this building is an easy but a good place for younger kids as well on an afternoon. It's only a couple of hours visit and is an easy walk around.Free tours are available at frequent intervals and the tour ladies are very friendly and very adaptive according to the audience (specially it's small kids).

TravelSeeker72

I did a self-tour and enjoyed both the outside grounds and the inside exhibits. There were lots of interesting things and the atmosphere was pleasant.

wetfoot

We took the official tour and it was fantastic. The guide taught us about CA history, how laws are passed/created in CA, the representative, the building, etc, etc, etc..... It was one of the best tours ever. The tour takes about 90 mins, but it was fantastic. So strongly recommended. Also the cathedral is really close so visit not only the capitol but also the cathedral. Parking could be a challenge, but there is a paid parking 1.50/ 30 mins, it is on 1000 I street. Be careful with street parking and park meters as fines could be high.

brodie52

Loved the architecture and the stunning exterior Christmas trim- a lone Christmas Tree studded with thousands of lights.

Gypsy_pr_gal

The Capital sit on beautiful grounds with hundreds of tress of different types...everything from pines to orange trees. The path that leads up to the Capital is surrounded by them!I did not have the opportunity to go in, but just the walk around its park is worth going to. Many restaurants all around the area! Anything from pizza to Greek to Asian! As you walk through, don't miss the Rose garden and the tribute to our nations soldiers.

DennisCalifornia

Great history and a beautiful building, don't miss the grounds it sits on, the collection of trees dates back over a hundred years.

wilbury_traveler

I like visiting state capitols. The one is sacramento is really nice, a beautiful bright white stone. Unfortunately some of the grass had died because of water conservation during the drought. But the different trees around the exterior were really pretty, and the road leading up to the capitol went through the old scenic drawbridge. The rotunda was nice and it was cool seeing the assembly and the senate rooms.

RNlvs2travel

Full of history in a beautiful building. It was nice to have some of the rooms kept as museums. It gives you an idea what it was back then. The rotunda is quite impressive. This Capitol seems more historic than the one in Santa Fe, NM.Highly recommend to visit.

OferN_12

Don't miss the discussion room.Is is funny to ask the guards why Arnold Schwarzenegger's picture is missing.