Yeah it's aight. Like others have said, it is spotty. One block you'll find multi-million dollar…read moreestates and then go a few blocks and you'll find homeless people and garbage lying around. Some of the highlights: * Arden Fair Mall - now that there is Uniqlo and H&M * How 'Bout Arden - lots of stores, great movie theatre. Nordstrom Rack! Kura Sushi! * Ernie's Interlude - welcoming dive bar; meet your neighbors, sing some songs! * Trader Joe's - this parking lot isn't so exasperating * Whole Foods - Great Amazon return setup * WinCo Foods - Show me a better bulk foods area * Grocery Outlet - I have a collection of shoplifting videos from this location at Marconi. The best one was when a group had a loaded shopping cart of Tide and there was a getaway van with a covered license plate that squealed them away. * Costco Business Center - it's like old school Costco (Price Club) with the huge boxes of bulk chewing gum. Get yo'self half a goat while you're at it. * Country Club Cinema - comfy reclining seats, $5 Tuesdays. Close to midtown, close to Business and Highway 80, not far from 50, it's a very convenient place to live. I hear the sheriff helicopter circling overhead maybe four times a year? I don't know if that's good or bad. It would be bad if I lived in Canada, but for Arden Arcade that's probably par for the course.

The Arden-Arcade area is bigger than I thought. Yes, I pulled up a map of the technical area on my…read morephone just to check. Most of the time when I'm visiting the Arden-Arcade area it's for food and there are a lot of great places to try out. At Howe 'Bout Arden I'm a frequent visitor of 18 grams Coffee Roasters and there are a lot of other restaurant and shopping options in that plaza, along with a movie theater. There is also both Ettore's Bakery and Restaurant and Estelle Bakery and Patisserie in the area and walking into either is dangerous, because the baked goods are AMAZING! Taqueria La Perla Tapatia is also in this area and their food is so tasty. You can go for something classic or simple or try one of their unique creations that your tastebuds and camera will love. Do a quick Yelp search and you're bound to find some new places you want to visit, and I feel like new places are being introduced all the time. I will say, this area is not my favorite to drive in. Sometimes the roads are a bit confusing and some areas need could use some updates. I feel like I always need my GPS here compared to Downtown where it's a grid. if you grow up here I'm sure it's a lot easier to navigate though.

Amazing the spring rolls are delicious and the place is super aesthetic, service is also nice super…read morefriendly.

I used to live in Natomas and it was a good experience. If I remember correctly I lived there for…read morearound 2 years. I was located in North Natomas in one of the planned communities. My favorite part of living in North Natomas was the Community. Everyone was so friendly and respectful. We had a Club House with part of our community. The Club House had a gym, pool, and lounge areas. I used the gym 3 times a week Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Then in the summer I'd add in the pool for my aerobic workout. The people were very cordial. I never had to fight for gym equipment or a lane at the pool. I was living the life back then. My other favorite part of living in North Natomas was the public library. I went there once a week to check out books, this was prior to the online system, or prior to me knowing about the online system where you can order books online and get them in digital or audio versions. The library couldn't have had a more generic name. It's called the North Natomas Library. I believe the local school shared the library. My favorite restaurant while living there was Shalimar Restaurant. They serve authentic Indian and Pakistani Cuisine. They are part of a shopping center, and have their own shared parking lot. They don't have any really close parking spaces, so if it's raining be prepared to walk a bit and bring your umbrella. We went several times when it was raining and it was a trek. They are across from the Target Shopping Center. I belive Buffalo Wild Wings in in the same shopping center as Shalimar Restaurant. The drive to downtown wasn't bad, without traffic on a Sunday afternoon it is 17 minutes. I always left for work an hour early to ensure I made it on time. I'd then just sit in my car and meditate till it was time to walk to work. The walk was maybe 10 minutes so I had plenty of time to relax before work.

Whether it's North or South Natomas, there is plenty to discover. I love that this area is close to…read morethe city, but has the added benefit of businesses with parking lots. I'm not a big fan of street parking so being able to pull into a parking lot and explore different businesses is always welcome in my book. On top of great local businesses, Natomas has a great set of parks and park systems that make getting out in nature, bike riding, or enjoying the playground with kiddos easy and fun. I've also found some great dog parks in the area that have become regular spots for my dog and I. Whether you live here or are passing through it's worth a quick search on Yelp to see what kind of fun you can discover.

This mural was completed in 2018 by Shepard Fairey and is such a beautiful addition to the city. I…read moreread that it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album. It's definitely one of the more iconic murals in Sacramento and it's hard to miss when you're in the area. It's fun to see during different times of the day in the city and even more fun if you go on a mural walk through the city.

Located at the Residence Inn on 15th Street, the Johnny Cash Mural covers an entire side of the…read morefifteen-story hotel, and can be seen from several blocks away. If you want to get technical (and I do), it's actually called the Shepard Fairey Mural, after the artist who painted it. Fairey painted this particular mural in 2018, as part of Sacramento's annual Wide Open Walls mural festival. The design is based on a photo taken by famous photographer Jim Marshall. According to his biography on the Wide Open Walls website, Fairey founded the OBEY clothing line, as well as the Studio Number One agency. He was commissioned by TIME magazine to create two Person of the Year covers, including one of Barack Obama. A quick Google search of his name leads to dozens of other incredible murals. Personally, this is one of my top ten favorite murals in Sacramento, and I consider it a must-see. I find it hilarious that the previous reviewer pointed out that it's "free to see," since it can be publicly seen from so far away. Anyway, my favorite Johnny Cash song is Hurt. What's yours?

I've been coming to this bazaar for ever, since I was a snotty nose child. This bazaar has live…read moreentertainment, food, tours, and some games for the kids. The teriyaki chicken here may be the best bazaar chicken in sacramento. The chowmein is great. There's delicious authentic Japanese sushi here. If you want some udon they also have that. I always get several snow cones while I'm there; they have quite a few flavors usually. I'm probably forgetting some things. This bazaar isn't the biggest bazaar in sac; but all the food at this bazaar tastes great. It's worth the drive. The only downside is that it's usually hot.

East Sacramento is a gorgeous part of Sacramento to visit. While I wish I could afford a home…read morethere, I am happy to enjoy the homes from the street as we pass by on errands and during the holidays when the Fab 40's are even more fabulous with lights and decorations. This area of Sacramento is so cute and has a great variety of shops, parks, restaurants and is just a vibe. One of our favorite restaurants was in this area, and when they were open we would be in the area weekly for our trivia night and explored a lot more. We tend to spend most of our time near Folsom Blvd and J Street. Corti Brothers is a must visit when you're in the area and if you're in the area on the weekend Moonbelly Bakery in on the cusp of East Sacramento and is so worth a visit. More staples of East Sacramento that we visit are The Pet Department Store for all our dogs needs, where the staff is super sweet and always gives our dog treats. The Sacramento Turn Verein where they host Oktoberfest, Bockfest and teach German Language classes. McKinley Park with its Rose Garden and Tiferet By The Park for a snack and drink while you're walking around. This whole area has trees lining the road, a lot of shade and gives a more peaceful feel to a busy city area. The neighborhoods are so cute and easily walkable. While I mentioned a few restaurants and businesses there are so many to discover here.

I Love walking in East Sacramento with my dog starting from 35th-49th Street. The streets are clean…read moreand the tree line streets are well manicured. I meet a lot of the neighbors when I walk with my dog and I love their beautiful homes with all the roses and flowers in bloom this time of year. I have a thing for the design of a English Tudor because I own that type of style. l think English Tudor home are magnificent. I also love the cute little Bungalo style and the lavish Cape cod style. Actually any style in the Fab 40's is gorgeous

Most certainly a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. This leads to some amazing food options…read more Little Saigon is a favorite district. The Mexican food is well represented in multiple areas. Soul food and the likes are abundant in the oak park area. Some rougher areas for sure. Still lots of smiles and pleasant folks to make it worthwhile.

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.