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Sacramento Information Population: 407,018 Elevation: 20 feet above sea level Land Area: 97.2 square miles Location: Located 91miles northeast of San Francisco, California at the intersections of Interstate 5 from the north and south and Interstate 80 from the northeast and southwest Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone (when it's noon in Sacramento, it's 2pm in Chicago and 3pm in New York City). Sacramento observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October Local Seasons: As the Capitol of California, this city is bustling year-round; however, summers tend to be busier as tourists come to visit the wine country as well as other major cities within California. The weather in Sacramento is delightful all year. High temperatures in the summer can get into the 90's F mid-day; however they drop to the 50's F at night, allowing for a variety of activities to be experienced. Winters are just right for outdoor activities during the day and enjoying a fine meal by a warm fire at night. Spring and fall offer much of the same with relatively warm temperatures during the day and cooling off at night. No matter what the season or what the reason for your visit, this California Capital welcomes you. How to Get There: By Air Sacramento County Airport 6900 Airport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95837 916-929-5411 Sacramento International Airport is the gateway to Northern California destinations and major cities across the U.S, and the world. Service is available from many major carriers as well as certain local and regional airlines. San Francisco International Airport is located approximately 2 hours (110 miles) southwest of Sacramento and is sometimes used by visitors. By Car Sacramento is easily accessible by car from the north and south via Interstate 5 and from the southeast and northwest via Interstate 80. By Train Amtrak 401 I Street 800-USA-RAIL By Bus Greyhound 715 L ST. 916-444-6858 How to Get Around: By far the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car. The sites and attractions of the city as well as the nearby areas are fairly well spread-out, making a car a vital necessity. National Holidays: New Year's Day, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January President' Day, the third Monday in February Memorial Day, the last Monday in May Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, the first Monday in September Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25 New Year's Eve, December 31 |