WHERE TO EAT: The Esquire Grill (1213 K St.) is one of several Sacramento restaurants favored by the new governor. American-style food is served indoors or on an outdoor patio. Steaks with blue cheese butter were grilled to perfection. Entrees begin at $13.75 (steaks at $22.50).
Other restaurants frequented by Arnold include Lucca Restaurant and Bar (1615 J St.), specializing in California Mediterranean, with entrees beginning at $8.95; and Biba (2801 Capitol Ave.), a classy Italian restaurant operated by TV chef and cookbook author Biba Caggiano, with entrees beginning at $18.50.
For Schwarzenegger sightings, head to Sacramento's Capitol.
(Sacramento Convention And Visitors Bureau)
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An eclectic international mix of foods is offered at the Tower Cafe (1518 Broadway), the birthplace of Tower Records. Entrees begin at about $8.
THINGS TO DO:
• Try horseback riding at Gibson Ranch Park Equestrian Services, a 365-acre county park and ranch. Details: 916-991-7592, www.gibson-ranch.com
• Cruise and dine in a Victorian setting on the riverboat, Spirit of Sacramento (110 L St., 800-433-0263, www.spiritofsacramento.com).
• Hit the whitewater on rafts or kayaks with W.E.T. River Trips (888-723-8938, www.raftwet.com) in Sacramento or several outfitters just outside of town. Check the visitors bureau's Web site (see below).
• Rent a bike for guided or self-guided tours at Bike Sacramento (1050 Front St., 916-444-0200).
INFORMATION: For details on 15 museums and other activities: Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-292-2334, www.discovergold.org. -- Cindy Loose
