California State Capitol
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(916) 324-0333
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Sacramento County, in Sacramento, California State Capitol covers about 6 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Guided Tours | Mon–Fri | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Guided Tours: Weekdays – 10am – 4pm Weekends – CLOSED
Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing: Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed in Capitol Park. Service animals are permitted inside Capitol building.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Home of the California Legislature since 1869, the State Capitol underwent a major renovation completed in 1981 that restored much of the Capitol’s original look. The museum features exhibits, tours, a gift shop - and possibly an opportunity to watch the legislators debate a bill or cast a vote. For more information- including virtual tours- visit Capitol Museum or call (916) 324-0333. For tour reservations call (866) 240-4655.
Exhibits/Programs
Much of the restored Capitol is physically accessible, including the restrooms. Elevators provide access to different floors including the gloriously restored Senate and Assembly, where lucky visitors may on occasion watch legislators in action. Free tours are available daily, but visitors must sign up for them. Sign up in Basement Room B-27 weekdays or at the Information Desk in the first floor Rotunda (historic wing) weekends. Assistive listening devices are available for tours. A captioned video presentation and the museum store are also available on the ground floor. Visit the Capitol Museum web link above for virtual tours and much more information.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1301 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95814 - Nearest town
- Sacramento
- Coordinates
- 38.5769, -121.4950
- Phone
- (916) 324-0333
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located downtown Sacramento at 10th and L Streets.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology