Sight Old Sacramento Waterfront
Tower Bridge
A sight in Old Sacramento Waterfront, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Dusk.
Why go
The gold 1935 vertical-lift bridge over the Sacramento River, lit at night and open to walk across to West Sacramento.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Old Sacramento Waterfront, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Delta King and The Firehouse Restaurant. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Old Sacramento
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Dusk
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Old Sacramento Waterfront, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Delta King
A 1927 paddlewheel riverboat moored on the Old Sacramento waterfront, now a hotel with a restaurant and bar on board.
Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2The Firehouse Restaurant
A special-night restaurant in an 1853 firehouse in Old Sacramento, with a courtyard and a long wine list.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3River Walk Park
A riverside path in West Sacramento with a straight-on view of Tower Bridge and the Old Sacramento waterfront.
Outdoors · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Countdown on the Cobblestones
Old Sacramento's free New Year's Eve party, with bands and DJs on K and Front streets and a 9 p.m. fireworks and light show.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Blocks of Gold Rush-era brick buildings, wooden boardwalks and shops along the river, strung with lights for the holidays.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6California State Railroad Museum
Restored locomotives and rail cars in a big hall at the north end of Old Sac, including a sleeper car you can walk through.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Tower Bridge is a stop on our Sacramento New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Old Sacramento Waterfront
Tower Bridge is our only sight pick in Old Sacramento Waterfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Sacramento Waterfront guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Old Sacramento Waterfront run from 57°F in December to 98°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Tower Bridge itself, we suggest: Dusk.
Modelled monthly averages for Old Sacramento Waterfront from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Old Sacramento Waterfront weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 38.58056, -121.50833
- Destination
- Old Sacramento Waterfront, California
Tower Bridge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Tower Bridge?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Tower Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Tower Bridge?
Our pick: Dusk. Insider tip: Walk it at dusk on Dec 30 for the classic view back to Old Sac.
Is Tower Bridge free?
Yes, we list Tower Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge appears on Sacramento New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Tower Bridge to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Plan Old Sacramento Waterfront
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