Elena Aleksa
Sacramento Uncovered: Avocado Toast, Local Stays, and Memorable Experiences
Fresh off my whirlwind trip to Sacramento, California and I have been dying to tell you all about it. If you’ve ever needed a getaway to experience a fun city with beautiful architecture, a vibrant food scene and of course that beautiful sunshine - Sacramento is the place to be! Come along while I fill you in on how to spend your day in Sacramento!
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ARRIVING IN SACRAMENTO
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When I first arrived I was ready to check in to my first Airbnb, a cozy cottage run by Brittany who was very welcoming. It was so nice to start my vacation in this cute guest house, very light and airy and aesthetic for a photographer with a penchant for cute things like myself! Located on a quiet street, complete with a full kitchen and great wifi (something important to me as I work on the go) this adorable place is perfect for the solo traveler or a couple.
My favourite place was the coziest outdoor area where I enjoyed my morning coffee and breakfast. Speaking of which…
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AVOCADO TOAST OR BUST
My absolute favourite breakfast is Avocado Toast, so of course when I landed in California, land of the avocado, I was on a mission to find the absolute best one in Sacramento! Lucky for me I found my way to Vibe Health Bar and kicked off my day with a bang. They have a great full menu with lots of healthy breakfast and lunch options but let’s be real - you know what I went for. Their Avocado Toast has a delicious twist with their signature Vibe nutty pesto, then topped with mixed greens, avocado, red pepper flakes & pistachios atop sprouted wheat toast. They even offer a gluten-free version for my celiac pals out there. I paired it with a Nitro Cold Brew and I was ready to check in to my first Airbnb!
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PLACES TO STAY
I had the pleasure of staying at Oliamoda Guest House for my trip, and when I arrived I was immediately in vacation mode. This Airbnb is truly an Oasis tucked away in a backyard paradise. Olia was such a lovely, welcoming host and has an amazing eye for detail. From the light and airy décor carried throughout each room to the real showstopper - the epic backyard complete with a gorgeous pool perfect for floating away the day. I loved cozying up by the outdoor fireplace in the evenings to really maximize my outdoor time. I felt so at home during my stay, I cannot recommend staying at Olia’s stunning Oliamoda Guest House enough!
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WHERE TO GO
When I managed to tear myself away from my new home-away-from-home, I ventured out to Old Town Sacramento and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The Gold-Rush era buildings and cobblestone streets had me transported to an earlier time. Located in the historic riverfront district, you can learn about the pioneer era at a number of local museums, grab some souvenirs to bring back home, hop on a riverboat tour or like I did, just zip around and take it all in on a Lime Scooter! Lime Scooters were readily accessible throughout the area and made getting around not just easy but legitimately really fun as well. I felt like a kid again!
IT’S ALWAYS TACO TIME
After a full day of sightseeing you will have worked up an appetite! If you’ve been following along with me for a while you know I love tacos & I love guac, so naturally when I came across East Patio Méxicano Restaurant I was thrilled. It had such a cool atmosphere and the food was as authentically Mexican as you can find north of the border - it was hard to pick just one thing to eat! I settled on the Shrimp Tacos and they were so fresh and absolutely delicious.
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SHOP LOCAL
We’ve got our taco fix, so let’s talk shopping. You know at Ellenfinds we pride ourselves on supporting local business, and that extends to when we travel! When I met Olia, the owner of our beautiful Airbnb I discovered she also was a designer! She was kind enough to let me try on some of her stunning designs and I felt like a movie star. We collaborated on a photoshoot for some glamorous fun. Be sure to check out the multitalented Olia on instagram @oliamoda & shop her clothing at oliamoda.com! Coming home from a trip with unique pieces added to your closet is the icing on the cake.