The major retail and entertainment area is known as the Downtown Commons (DOCO), which includes Macy's, the Sawyer Hotel, Golden 1 Center (home of the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association), and a wide variety of dining establishments and retail shops.
The Sacramento Convention Center Complex is a major events venue downtown.
Interstate 5 separates Old Sacramento State Historic Park from the western edge of downtown.
The historic Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station is located just north of Downtown Commons, and is serviced by Amtrak Capitol Corridor and three other routes, in addition to being the western terminus of the Gold Line of RT's light rail.
The UC Davis Health Pavilion (known as the Wells Fargo Pavilion from 2003 to 2021 and Music Circus prior to 2003), located on 14th and H Streets, provides a unique "theater in the round" live theater and musical experience.
The historic Memorial Auditorium, at 16th and J Streets, holds many performances from comedy acts, traveling bands, and speakers.