 Park Advocacy Day 2023 Travel

Whether you live near or far, we want to make it as easy as possible to travel to Sacramento for Park Advocacy Day on May 16! Please use the list of hotels and transportation options below to select options that best fit your needs.

EVENT-DAY LOCATION

Meet us at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, May 16 at the Capitol Event Center at the M.A.Y Building, entering at 1020 11th St between J St and K St. We will spend the morning at the M.A.Y Building and then head over to the Capitol (swing space) for legislative appointments and an optional reception. For a detailed agenda see here.

HOTELS

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park

Casual hotel offering colorful suites with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool, dining & free breakfast.

California State Parks Foundation will offer a discounted rate for hotel rooms as a part of our block. Reserve one of our limited number of rooms, here.
King Bed Studio at $229 (12% discount)
King Bed Suite at $240 (15% discount)

Inn Off Capitol Park, Ascend Hotel Collection

Upmarket hotel with Wi-Fi & parking, plus a 24/7 business center & an exercise room.

Est. from $154/night

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

Contemporary property offering regional dining, plus an outdoor pool & a 24-hour fitness center.

Est. from $212/night

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Elegant hotel with contemporary rooms, posh dining & a cocktail bar, plus an outdoor pool & a spa.

Est. from $269/night

TRANSPORTATION

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Getting from SMF to downtown Sacramento:

Yolobus

Take route 42A or 42B to 9th St at K St. Ride 5 stops, then walk to downtown
20 min ride + 5 min walk
$3 one-way

Taxis

20 min ride
$37 one-way ($3/mi + $4)
$60 roundtrip

Rideshare Apps (Lyft/Uber)

20 min ride
$20-30 one-way

Amtrak Train – Sacramento Valley Station (SAC)

Getting from the Amtrak station to downtown Sacramento:

Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail

Walk to the nearby
Sacramento Valley Station (EB) & take the Gold line train to Archives Plaza Station. Check Google Maps for current info.
15 min (7 min ride + 8 min walk)
$2.50 one way / $7 day pass (Download the ZipPass App or buy tickets at the machine at the stop)

Sacramento Regional Transit Bus

There are several lines running nearby, depending on your timing. Check Google Maps for current info.
15 min (~4 min ride + ~11 min walk)
$2.50 one way / $7 day pass (Download the ZipPass App or buy tickets at the machine at the stop)

Walk or Bike