Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA has a Walk Score rating of 49. The California state capital is a largely car-dependent city, but not all neighborhoods in Sacramento require an automobile. Along the banks of the Sacramento River, Old Sacramento is a National Historic Landmark District and home to multiple museums and attractions such as horse-drawn carriages, historic trains and riverboat rides. The Midtown and Downtown neighborhoods are both walker's paradises where it's easy to walk to dining, shopping and entertainment.

Midtown

94 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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With a Walk Score of 94, Midtown Sacramento is the most walkable neighborhood of Sacramento. You don't need a car to get around to the numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shops, art galleries, and museums. Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is walking distance from some areas of the community.

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Downtown

93 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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Downtown Sacramento is a walker’s paradise with a Walk Score of 93. On a good day, you can walk to any of the hundreds of restaurants, as well as to the California Museum, the Sacramento Convention Center, and more.

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Hollywood Park

82 / 100

Very Walkable

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Hollywood Park in Sacramento has a Walk Score of 82 making it the third most walkable area in the city. There are some stores and restaurants within walking distance.

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Old North Sacramento

82 / 100

Very Walkable

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Old North Sacramento has a Walk Score of 82 making it the fourth most walkable neighborhood in town. This part of the city is being revitalized, with coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, art studios, and many new businesses that you can walk to in a matter of minutes.

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North Oak Park

80 / 100

Very Walkable

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The North Oak Park neighborhood in Sacramento is very walkable with a Walk Score of 80. You can stroll through this community of older homes and stop off at any of the coffee shops and parks along the way.

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Curtis Park

78 / 100

Very Walkable

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The sixth most walkable neighborhood of Sacramento is Curtis Park with a Walk Score of 78. This community is mostly residential with some parks and restaurants within walking distance.

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Lawrence Park

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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The seventh most walkable neighborhood of Sacramento is Lawrence Park with a Walk Score of 74. There is a park in this community with quite a few amenities such as a playground, a softball field, a basketball court, a gazebo, and picnic areas that can all be reached by foot.

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Central Oak Park

73 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 73, Central Oak Park in Sacramento is the eighth most walkable area in the city. This neighborhood has coffee shops and parks that are easy to walk to from most places in the community.

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East Sacramento

72 / 100

Very Walkable

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East Sacramento has a Walk Score of 72, making it the ninth most walkable part of the city. There are quite a few restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that you can walk to from some locations in the community.

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Med Center

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Med Center section of Sacramento has a Walk Score of 69. This community is mostly walkable and many of your errands can be done on foot. The neighborhood is friendly and there are restaurants within walking distance of most residential areas.

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