With the metro-area population going beyond 1.8 million, Sacramento has earned a reputation of being one of the fastest growing areas in California. Apart from being the state capital, it is also a flourishing shipping and processing center for vegetables, fruits, rice, wheat and dairy products. Sacramento has also witnessed a phenomenal growth in the number of restaurants emerging in the city due to a heavy influx of tourists from neighboring states. Sacramento may not be the hottest tourist destination but has a little of everything that is required to make it a good holiday spot.

Sacramento has a rich and inspiring culture and its museums stand testimony to its magnificent golden era. From its old cultural heritage to its hero governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, everything about Sacramento appeals to the rich tastes of the affluent class. Sacramento offers the best cuisines, melodious music, happening events, interesting places and everlasting entertainment to its privileged tourists. Tourists enjoy exploring the interiors of the city on bicycles or simply enjoy long walks along the shady paths. Sacramento is also famous for its cruising activities that attract a large number of tourists every year. Spending a quiet evening on a private cruise along the pristine Sacramento River is a perfect romantic getaway for many.

High-end luxury tourists can enjoy a soothing cruise on board the famous 110-foot long foot paddlewheeler, the Spirit of Sacramento on the calm Sacramento River. With an equally fascinating dining experience and dance, Riverboat cruises promise the best cruising experience on board the Spirit of Sacramento. This cruise usually takes tourists on an hourly basis and departs from Old Sacramento. The Riverboat cruises offer state of the art amenities to provide utmost luxury to its elite guests. Getting married on a cruise is not uncommon to Sacramento. In the romantic backdrop of the Sacramento River, a cruise provides a perfect setting for weddings.

Riverboat cruises offer full-fledged wedding services that include all details of the wedding ceremony and reception. Riverboat cruises boasts of a warm and dedicated staff that works in close association with the guests to adhere to their commitment towards customer service. Other services offered for wedding ceremonies include complete food and beverage service, wedding entertainment, photography, accommodation for out-station guests, and provision of officials to authorize the wedding ceremony. While the Spirit of Sacramento is a large cruise accommodating 350 passengers, the Matthew McKinley is a relatively smaller cruise with a capacity of 150 passengers.

The Delta River Cruise ferries the rich tourists from the historic ports of the Sacramento Delta to the San Francisco Bay and back. The major highlights of the cruise are the most exhilarating of the Golden Gate, Angel Island, Alcatraz, the beautiful San Pablo and Suisun Bays, the Mount Diablo, and the charming towns perched along the Sacramento River.

Daily trips or day trips start from the State capitol and are typically round trips that offer a combination of cruise and rail excursion between Sacramento and San Francisco. The tourists are carried to the wharf by means of luxury motor coaches or by comfortable Amtrak Capitol Corridor. This four-hour cruise includes a palatable lunch buffet along with a non-alcoholic beverage.

The rich travelers also have the option of hiring private cruises for parties, business meetings or romantic dinners. Custom designed cruises are offered to tourists to make their special occasions memorable.