Fourth of July Planner

Updated: June 23, 2008

You've got a long weekend to celebrate the spirit of the nation, so make the most of it. Find the city's biggest events, and the best spots for dining and drinking outdoors.

Outdoor Restaurants & Bars

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alamar Restaurant & Marina
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    5999 Garden Hwy, Sacramento, CA 95837 (map)

    Savor a fresh seafood dinner on the outdoor deck of this riverfront restaurant, built on a floating dock.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Paesanos Pizzeria
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    1806 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    Escape the Fourth of July heat on the tree-shaded patio of this edgy, bustling pizzeria.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rubicon Brewing Company
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    2004 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    Toast the Fourth with a homemade draft on the outdoor dining area of this laid-back microbrewery.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Bernardo
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    2726 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816 (map)

    Celebrate the U.S.A. as you dine under the city lights on the sidewalk patio of this casually hip Cal-cuisine eatery.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Celestins Restaurant & Voodou Lounge
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    1815 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    Unwind with a mojito on the private, flower-enshrouded patio of this spicy, sassy restaurant.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chevys Fresh Mex
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    1369 Garden Hwy, Sacramento, CA 95833 (map)

    Sip margaritas on the patio overlooking the Sacramento River while watching boaters, jet skiers and other water enthusiasts play.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crawdad's River Cantina Inc
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    1375 Garden Hwy, Sacramento, CA 95833 (map)

    Let the delta breeze cool you off on the back deck of this Cajun-themed restaurant on the Sacramento River.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant
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    1000 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    The River will gently rock you as you dine on the deck of this classy, historic steamboat this Independence Day.

  9. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Virgin Sturgeon Rstrnt-Marina
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    1577 Garden Hwy, Sacramento, CA 95833 (map)

    Indulge in fresh seafood while taking in a prime sunset view from the outdoor patio of this converted riverboat.

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento
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    1210 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    Join the Independence Day revelry on the riverfront deck at this kitschy, kid-friendly Old Town seafood joint.

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