Go ahead, stay awhile

This stay’s architecture is stunning. | Photo via Airbnb

Whether you’re looking to visit Sacramento in style for the weekend or are a local in need of an unforgettable stay-cation, we’ve got some ideas. Here’s a list featuring eight of the most extraordinary rentals in the Sacramento area that are worthy of a trip for you, your partner, your family, or the whole squad this year.

Just a heads up: Prices may vary depending on dates selected and extra taxes + booking, and cleaning fees may be tacked on at the end. (Sorry, Airbnb makes the rules, and we just follow them.)

Modern in Midtown

$141 a night
1 bedroom | 2 bathroom
1 bed | sleeps 3
Features: Open kitchen-dining-living room area, high-end plumbing fixtures, full size paneled fridge

Award-Winning 3 BD in Creative

SACtoday - award winning — This rental is within walking distance to Old Soul Coffee Roasters.

$131 a night
3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
2 beds | sleeps 5
Features: Newly built, polished concrete and hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, chef’s kitchen, 2018 American Architecture Award recipient

1910 Victorian by the River Walk

SACtoday- 1910 Victorian — This rental is just one block away from views of the river.

$148 a night
2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom
3 beds | sleeps 6
Features: Original trim, cabinets, doors, and hardware, in-unit laundry, espresso machine

Spacious English Style Brick House

SACtoday - English Style Brick — This rental sits in Land Park, just one mile from downtown Sac.

$110 a night
2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom
3 beds | sleeps 4
Features: Historic 1930s house, modern amenities, small patio, off-street parking, close to the Sacramento River

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EVENTS

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Today

Take Me To The Zoo Exhibit: Creating a Sanctuary Through Art | Thu., Sept. 22-Sat., Oct. 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Kennedy Gallery, 1931 L St. | Free | Art lovers can take a safari through the animal world this month. 🦒
Funk Night | Thursdays | 6 p.m. | Good News Wine | Free | Put on your dancing shoes, grab some sparkling wine — or a flight of the very best reds — and vibe out to the sounds of funk, soul, and disco. 🍷

Sunday

Family Day at Flatstick Pub | Sun., Sept. 25 | 12-10 p.m. | Flatstick Pub, 630 K St. | Free | The whole family can enjoy mini golf, Duffleboard™, cornhole, oversized Jenga, and tacos. ⛳️
Certified Farmers’ Market | Sundays | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 1689 Arden Way | Free | Buy fruits, veggies, and meats in the Farm-to-Fork Capital. 🥬

Plan Ahead

Jordan Jensen | Thurs., Sept. 29, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. | Punch Line Sacramento | $20+ | Enjoy live standup comedy riffing on the bizarre upbringing + unconventional family of NY Comedy Festival’s “2021 Funniest Standup Comedian.” 🎤 *

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HEALTH

Quiz: Does autumn in Sacramento make you itchy, sneezy, hivey, or all of the above?

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At SACtoday, we love everything about fall — except the inevitable allergy spike. (No, it’s not just you — allergies are much worse these days.) But — news flash — you don’t have to suffer (read: sneeze) in silence. 🤧

This at-home allergy test can pinpoint your exact allergy triggers from 294 common irritants. You’ll also receive advice from a doctor on managing symptoms, or even a customized treatment plan of over-the-counter and prescription solutions so you can live your best Sacramento life unbothered.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

84º | Sunny | 7% chance of rain ☀️

Civic

Earlier this week, city council pledged $100 million in funding for a new training and manufacturing facility that focuses on clean transportation products. The facility will be operated by the California Mobility Center, a nonprofit created by the city in partnership with a number of other organizations, including SMUD and Sac State. 💰 (Engage Sac)

Community

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Visit Sacramento has launched a Spanish-language portion of its site. The section — titled Bienvenidos a Sacramento — can help non-English-speaking visitors find restaurants, hotels, and things to do around the city. (FOX40)

Ranked

No. 9. That’s how Sacramento ranked on WalletHub’s list of best coffee cities in the US. Some of the metrics used to create the list include average price per pack of coffee, presence of coffee-centric events, and number of donut shops per capita. ☕ (WalletHub)

Development

Construction is set to begin next month on Placer One, a 2,200-acre community being built in Placer County. The project — which is expected to have its first phase completed in late 2023 — will include a college campus, shopping and dining districts, and 5,600+ residential units. 🏗️ (Roseville Today)

Eat

Local food truck Pancho Villa BBQ will swerve into a brick-and-mortar location in late January 2023. The barbecue-Hispanic fusion eatery will be located at 6716 Madison Ave. in the Madison Village Shopping Center, the former home of Godfather’s Pizza. (Sac Biz Journal)

Drink

It’s your last chance to enjoy the summer menu offerings from Drip Espresso. Until Sun., Sept. 25, you can whet your whistle with sunshine-worthy beverages like the Watermelon Sugar — a watermelon and cucumber-flavored lemonade. 🥤

Biz

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Job

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Trending

Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” broke records for new Prime memberships last week, with more sign-ups over a three hour period to view the Chiefs-Chargers game than on Prime Day, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday. Tonight’s game? Steelers vs. Browns. Join the party with a 30-day free Prime Video trial. 🏈 (CNBC)*

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Culture

Farm-to-Fork Street Festival

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No better motivator than FOMO, are we right? | Photo via @downtownsac

As the sun sets on this year’s Farm-to-Fork Festival, it’s time to go out with a bang.

The annual festival runs, Fri., Sept. 23, from 4-9 p.m., and Sat., Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. It is free to attend + will feature musical performances from 13 artists, including headliners Gregory Porter and Japanese Breakfast.

Guests can also enjoy a veritable smorgasbord of options for food, drinks, and local products with 50+ vendors in attendance — not to mention 18 demos on topics such as cooking, farming, and hospitality.

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Jordan. Editor’s pick: You know I’ll be at the Farm-to-Fork Street Festival this weekend, because I can be found anywhere there’s a large gathering of delicious food and free music. Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We broke down the cost of living in the River City.
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