California State Capitol

California State Capitol

The California Capitol building is home to the Office of the Governor, the California Legislature and the State Capitol Museum. Like many capitols around the country, it is neoclassical in design and has a dome.

Inside and outside of the building you will find many representations of the Roman goddess Minerva. She was born as a fully formed women and represents California's rise to statehood without first being a territory of the United States.

Like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, the CA Capitol Building has two domes, and inner dome and an outer dome.

The gold ball at the top of the dome is said to resemble a golden nugget and represents the California Gold Rush.

Location

10th and L Streets
Sacramento, California
USA

Getting There

The California State Capitol is located in downtown Sacramento, California, the state capital. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: You can reach the capitol by car via several major highways, including I-5, I-80, and CA-99. There are several parking lots and garages near the capitol that offer hourly and daily parking rates.

By public transportation: You can also reach the capitol by taking public transportation. The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) has several bus and light rail routes that serve the area, including the Capitol Mall Station on the Blue Line light rail.

By bike or foot: If you're in the downtown Sacramento area, you can easily walk or bike to the capitol. There are several bike racks located near the capitol building.

It's important to note that the area around the capitol can get crowded on weekdays when the legislature is in session, and parking can be limited. It's recommended to use public transportation or to arrive early to find parking. Additionally, there are security checkpoints at the entrance to the capitol building, and visitors are required to go through a metal detector and have their bags screened.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in California that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.