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In a grand Victorian mansion, this hostel offers impressive trimmings at rock-bottom
prices. It's within walking distance of the capitol, Old Sac and the train station and has a
piano in the parlor and large dining room. It attracts an international crowd often open to
sharing a ride to San Francisco or Lake Tahoe.
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
CAMPGROUND
without/with hookups $33/58; office 6am-9pm summer, 7am-6pm winter)
Sacramento is a good place for a final gear check before heading into the Sierras. This
campground is not ideal - the lake can be overrun by powerboats - but the only camping
nearby is a KOA west of town on I-80.
Delta King
B&B
breakfast from $139; )
It's a treat to sleep aboard the
Delta King
, a 1927 paddlewheeler docked in Old Sac that
lights up like a Christmas tree at night.
Citizen Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
916-492-4460;
www.jdvhotels.com
;
926 J St; r/ste $169/269;
)
With an elegant, ultra-hip upgrade by the Joie de Vivre group, the long-vacant Citizen has
suddenly become one of the coolest stays in these parts. Rooms are sleek, with luxe linen
and bold-patterned decor. The front desk has loaner bikes. There's an upscale farm-to-fork
restaurant
on the ground floor (mains from $28).
Amber House
B&B
800-755-6526, 916-444-8085;
www.amberhouse.com
; 1315 22nd St; r
$199-279; )
This Dutch Colonial home in Midtown has been transformed into an elegant bed and
breakfast, where rooms have spa baths and fireplaces. The Mozart and Vivaldi rooms have
private balconies perfect for enjoying breakfast.
