A great place. I met…read more6 people and they were all cool. One day I'll come back. Until then I'll just think about the good times I had. I wish my town had a cool sign like this one. It brings a feeling of "I am a part of this" I imagine.

J Street is one of my favorites in Sacramento. Even before we moved here we would visit and we'd…read morealways end up exploring J. It became my starting point for finding anything else in the city. Now that we live in Sacramento it's also one of our most used exits heading into the city. You can get off the 5 on J and the city just opens up to you. First you'll find DOCO and the arena, you could also choose to head off to Old Sacramento. You'll see a variety of restaurants, some only open on the weekdays and some that have become staples of our community. Keep your eyes open for gorgeous and fun murals along the way as well. As you continue, you'll pass Cesar Chavez Plaza and park where there's plenty of parking for nearby adventures. The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is only a short distance away, followed by the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Continue your drive and you're in the heart of Midtown with more shopping, food and entertainment. Also, love that Midtown has free parking on the weekends. As you continue past well known businesses like Mike's Camera Shop, Rick's Dessert bar, Ginger Elizabeth, Jungle Bird and more you'll start leaving Midtown and make your way to East Sacramento. Don't worry, there's more to love as you continue. The Sacramento Turn Verein where you'll find annual Oktoberfest celebrations. La Trattoria Bohemia, Pachamama, the newly relocated Allspicery for tasty food, drinks and ingredients. There is a lot to discover on this street. If you drive far enough this one way street becomes two lanes and then disappears into H Street, ok it didn't disappear, it merges and becomes part of H street and then Fair Oaks Blvd. But what really matters are the memories we made along the way.

Vibe Well When I'm…read moregoing out on a second saturday i am looking forward to see what NEW art is fabulous! I love to see all kinds or art such as handmade items, or spray paint, or paintings or even photography galleries. I was looking forward to the fire dancing performances! that i have heard people mentioning about. I always stay positive and just be careful of my surroundings when i am attending 2nd saturday. Also starting time is around 6 ish 7 to 9pm for art galleries and most events. Sometimes there are street vendors selling some handmade art work such as ties, or jewelry, and etc, that you might find amazing! Parking It can be a hassle since it is always crowded everywhere on Second Saturday. Just park new 16 j and k street is your best bet. Yes you will have to do some walking, so wear some comfortable walking shoe. Location Artwork! Yes lots of local artists on the streets performing, or artwork inside galleries! Mostly on J and k Street and in the 16th street to the 20's and a few outskirts such as old sac or in east sac as well. One thing i found most interesting and entertaining is Fire Dancing ! its on 17th and K. The name of the place to be exact is Hot pot Dancing! i know the name of the place makes me hungry, seems like we are going to have some hot pot or fondue. But yes this place do offer dance classes where you dance with fire. I gave this performance a 5 out of 5! There were multiple performers with guys and gals. A few of them used a hula hoop with fire around it. One was holding a stick with fire on both ends. As well some swinging instrument with fires on both ends. Just gazing into their foot steps and all that body and hip movements and bright fire was just speechless talented! i felt intense and just makes me want to take a class and perform in a few weeks haha. One complaint about the Hot pot fire dancing is the area smells so bad every time, the smell makes it a bit more less enjoyable. I mean it smells like poo or more like dog poo. There is always a big crowd watching the amazing performances. There are a few art galleries nearby and yes most galleries do sell arts. I know its not cheap and are expensive! you pay for what you get. Bring that card out and be ready to swipe! CAMERAS! Some galleries are not friendly with cameras. They have copy right and don't want photographs. If your a picture person, you are more than welcome to take pictures of street performers, just watch out for the flash since it can distract performers. If your wanting to DANCE, well here is some suggestions.... I think on second saturday, they have sponsors such as low brau and getta clue, the alley between and k and 20th is blocked off for some live band performances with a stage. It felt like i was going to a concert, and yes its FREE! The Stage did play some music which were more indie and did have some mixed hip hop beats in it as well. They did have like guitarist to throw in some rock! As well lots of electronic soft music. I had a good time dancing and boogie away. Yes the famous Kenny the dancing machine was there to encourage everyone to dance. I swear Kenny is always at the best events to dance at. Some suggestions i like to do on second saturday is go out for dinner around 6pm. After dinner go walk around midtown and walk off the calories. Then ending up at some galleries, then end up dancing the night away. I always enjoy myself with a few friends and have a blast.

Pretty disappointing. I'm a SacTown magazine subscriber. Took the art walk June 2024 after reading…read moreabout it. The suggested 8 destinations were neither interesting not entertaining. Best word to describe this event is meager. Best location was the art Co-op behind Bambie restaurant on I street at 17th. There was a variety of tiny size studios there with a few of the artists in attendance. I had some fun conversations with them. Did this art walk once. Check it off the bucket list. No need to repeat.

If you wanna spend tons of money of a lounger and enjoy being ignored by the girls that are meant…read moreto be serving all pool guests, Thunder Valley's pool if your place!!! Plusplus if you like when they avoid eye contact as they walk by with no sense of urgency, man that was awesome. I've never been ignored so hard in my life, oooh wee. Oooh I especially loved the drunk woman flopping all over the place in wet, see-thru white shorts with no underwear/swim bottoms on. It was really cool when she began making out with her girlfriend while they sat in between each other's legs/on laps. My favorite part was when their boyfriend showed up and joined them. All three of them rubbing and kissing. Then into the pool they went and the underwater petting began. It was great. Who knew Thunder was so open to community-led sex ed! The many kids with front row seats certainly enjoyed it! Bar and food is decent, so I added a star, ooh wee!

Ok I will say that the atmosphere here is great. We rented a lounger ($150) for the day. They have…read morean adult only section which is another plus for coming here. We stayed from 10am to 7 pm. We saw several waitresses going to all the cabanas and the loungers throughout the day. Can you guess how many times we were visited by a waitress in the 9 hours we were there? Zero! I didn't know if I should feel it was racism or what but we were never asked if we wanted something from the bar or from the kitchen. We had to get up each time and walk to the bar ourselves. I also ordered from the kitchen and we had to get up and go to the bar and pick it up ourselves. There were delivery guys who would deliver food from the kitchen to other patrons but when it came to us, we had to do it all ourselves. I'm not sure how to feel about the entire situation. Everything else was great but the whole experience put a huge damper on things.

Rockin band! Great Aerosmith covers! Great for parties if you like 70's and 80's rock music!…read more Check them out at Sutter hotel in folsom!

Joe Friday the band, plays in local bars around Sacramento. Covers band like G&R, AC/DC, Van Halen…read more Always a good time.

If you just drive through Woodland, you're not going to understand it. Most people see it from the…read morefreeway, maybe grab gas, and keep moving. But if you've lived here, grown up here, or taken the time to really be part of it, you realize this place has depth that a lot of cities have lost. I was born and raised in Woodland, and even though I live in Southern California now, this place will always be home to me. Woodland wasn't built overnight. It started back in the early 1850s as Yolo City, a small settlement that grew because of agriculture, trade, and people willing to put in the work. Over time it became Woodland, and that foundation is still here today. You can see it in the historic downtown, the old homes, the layout of the streets, and the way the city feels. It's not polished or manufactured. It's real. Downtown Woodland is where that history really comes alive. You've got buildings that have been standing for over a hundred years, local shops that have been part of the community for generations, and new businesses coming in that actually respect what's already here. It doesn't feel forced. It feels like growth built on top of something solid. What really sets Woodland apart though is the community. This is still a place where people know each other. You run into familiar faces, business owners remember your name, and there's a level of respect that you don't see everywhere anymore. It's not transactional. It's personal. Agriculture is the backbone of everything here. Woodland isn't just near farmland, it is farmland. The surrounding fields, the growers, the seasonal rhythm of planting and harvesting, it all shapes the mindset of the people. There's a work ethic here that comes from that. Early mornings, long days, and pride in what you build. That mentality carries into everything else, from small businesses to larger operations. And then you have the events, which bring the whole city together. The Yolo County Fair, which has been around for generations, is something everyone here knows. The First Friday Art Walks give downtown a completely different energy and show off the creative side of the community. The Honey Festival, Christmas parade, local markets, and all the smaller events in between, they're not just things to do, they're part of the culture. People show up, families come out, and it reminds you what a real community looks like. What I respect is that Woodland is growing, but it hasn't lost itself. You're seeing more development, more attention, more people starting to recognize what's here. But it's still grounded. It still knows what it is. A working city with history, agriculture, and people who take pride in where they come from. Is it perfect. No. There are things that can always be better. Every city has that. But the difference is the foundation. Woodland has one. It's strong, and it's built on real things, not hype. Even living in Southern California now, I still carry Woodland with me. The work ethic, the way people treat each other, the appreciation for local businesses, that all comes from growing up here. I find myself comparing other places to it, and most of them don't measure up in the ways that actually matter. If you're just passing through, you'll miss it. But if you spend time here, get to know the people, walk downtown, go to the events, and understand where it came from, you'll see it. Woodland isn't trying to be something it's not. And that's exactly why it stands out.

6/16/2025: Chillin' Pit Stop, i.e., COSTCO! Anyway, I always stop in Woodland after driving from…read moreUkiah via driving Highway 20. Moreover, I thought driving through Downtown Woodland would be the scenic route since, I never drove through the Business District. Surprisingly, I really thought Woodland CA would be a city as historically quaint as Virginia City, Nevada but, Woodland doesn't possess too many old buildings per city block. My POV: Woodland, California is a quaint and peaceful city nestled in the heart of Northern California's Central Valley region but, has a bustling vibe and more people per square foot than Virginia City NV.

If I had rugrats, I probably would have loaded up the ol' Honda with 'em to experience watching a…read morekiddie movie, The Smurfs, at a drive-in. I mean, this event put together by Macy's and Yelp was meant for family time. Alas, since I didn't feel like borrowing anyone's offspring, and drive-in movies aren't my gig, I'll be honest and say I drove all the way out to 50 & Bradshaw from Natomas to claim my Yelp Elite "Macy's Great American Drive In" goodie bag. So, I got there at about 6pm (gates didn't open until 6:30pm), and I was third in line. Gates opened promptly on time, and my Yelp Elite ticket got me my goodie bag. My haul included what's pictured in the avatar for this event: Macy's Great American Drive In canvas bag, frisbee, light-up yo-yo, and light-up ring, along with a Macy's savings pass, a bag of Cracker Jacks, and a cool Macy's blanket. And, gosh, can't forget the $10 Macy's gift card! Quite the haul, and totally worth the drive from Natomas :) I did park for a bit, and noticed a nice bouncy-house thing being utilized by multiple kiddies. Also saw that a few food trucks were there: Smoothie Patrol, OMG Burger, and OM Karmabile. If I wasn't already stuffed from eating at Krush Burger earlier, I would have partaken in one of those offerings, but it was nice that they were there. All in all, this event was nicely done. Though I didn't stick around, I'm sure those that made it a family night out made the most of it. :)

With Lunar New Year coming up, Stockton Blvd. has a few blocks of Asian markets to help you find…read morecultural/traditional items for your celebration. There's a nice variety of Chinese and Vietnamese shops along this busy boulevard. You can find restaurants, markets, salons, jewelers, and other Asian owned businesses. As a result of this pandemic, we have not seen any flyers or ads for Lunar New Year presentations. Maybe before covid, they had family events for the community to ring in the New Year, but likely this year will be different. Please check your local listing for information. Pleased to report that we found everything we needed :) Chuc mung nam moi! Happy Year of the Ox!

An enclave in South Sacramento riddled with a plethora of Vietnamese offerings. Many excellent…read moreplaces to grab a tasty home cooked meal. Stores to get all the provisions for a tasty made at home meal. It's not a pretty to the eye area. On the other hand there's much here to please one looking for the feel of Vietnamese community.