Frequently Asked Questions

Capitol Yards sits at 777 5th Street in West Sacramento, just steps from Sutter Health Park, the riverfront trail system, and the Tower Bridge crossing into Downtown Sacramento. Within a 5-10 minute walk or short stroll residents also reach Drakes: The Barn along the riverfront and easy access to I-5 and I-80.

Sutter Health Park and the adjacent riverfront trails are practically at the doorstep, offering waterfront walking and running paths along the Sacramento River. Crossing the Tower Bridge puts residents within easy reach of Downtown Sacramento's Capitol Park and riverfront green space as well.

Drakes: The Barn, a riverside beer garden and event space, is about a five-minute stroll from the community. Crossing into Downtown Sacramento (roughly a five-minute drive) opens up the dining scene around DOCO and Golden 1 Center, and West Sacramento's Ironworks and Bridge District areas offer additional nearby options.

Capitol Yards is less than a five-minute walk to nearby transit options, with several bus routes stopping at Tower Bridge Gateway, including routes 37, 40, 41, 42B, 43AM, 230AM, and 240. The 8th & H Light Rail Station, serving the Gold and Green lines, is about a seven-minute drive for connections across the Sacramento region.

Golden 1 Center and the Downtown Commons (DOCO) entertainment district are about a five-minute drive across the river, offering Sacramento Kings games, concerts, and a movie theater. Drakes: The Barn nearby regularly hosts live music and community events along the riverfront.

Raley's grocery and pharmacy and The Nugget Market are both about a five-minute drive, and Costco is roughly ten minutes away, giving residents a full range of grocery options just a short trip from home.

Residents enjoy the ongoing event calendar at Sutter Health Park and Drakes: The Barn along the riverfront, plus concerts and Sacramento Kings games at Golden 1 Center a short drive across the river in Downtown Sacramento.

West Sacramento's Bridge District and Ironworks area, along with Downtown Sacramento's DOCO retail collection just across the Tower Bridge, give residents a mix of local shops and national retailers within a short walk or drive.

The riverfront trails right outside the community support running, walking, and cycling along the Sacramento River, and the on-site pool, spa, and fitness facility with a Peloton bike give residents an easy on-site option. Sutter Health Park next door adds open green space for outdoor activity.

West Sacramento's riverfront path system connects directly to the community and links across the Tower Bridge into Downtown Sacramento's trail network, making it easy to bike into the city. Capitol Yards also offers complimentary bicycle rentals, a repair studio, and bike storage rooms on-site for residents.

The community sits in West Sacramento's schools area; residents should confirm current school assignment with Washington Unified School District for their specific address. Sacramento City College and CSU Sacramento are both a short drive away for higher education.

The clubhouse offers lounge and gathering space that residents use for remote work, and Downtown Sacramento's coffee shops and coworking spaces are just a short trip across the Tower Bridge for those who want a change of scenery.

Capitol Yards' own fully equipped fitness facility with a Peloton bike is the most convenient option, right on-site. For studio-based options, Downtown Sacramento's gyms and fitness studios are a short drive across the river.

Capitol Yards is less than a five-minute walk to nearby transit and about a seven-minute drive to the 8th & H Light Rail Station, with quick access to I-5 and I-80, making the commute into Downtown Sacramento and beyond straightforward for residents working across the region.

Drakes: The Barn, tucked along the riverfront just a short stroll away, is a favorite discovery for new residents — a lively beer garden and event space with river views that many don't expect to find so close to home.

Drakes: The Barn hosts regular live music and community gatherings, and Sutter Health Park's event calendar gives residents another nearby spot to connect with neighbors. Downtown Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum and public library are also a short trip away for classes and programming.

West Sacramento's riverfront setting gives Capitol Yards a relaxed, close-knit feel while still putting Downtown Sacramento's energy just across the bridge. The community's clubhouse, pool, and outdoor amphitheater create regular opportunities for residents to gather and get to know each other.

Raley's and The Nugget Market both include pharmacy services a short drive away, and Downtown Sacramento's downtown core, just across the Tower Bridge, offers a full range of bank branches within easy reach.

Capitol Yards offers a true riverside setting — steps from Sutter Health Park and the river trails — paired with resort-style amenities like a heated saltwater pool and spa, an outdoor amphitheater, and complimentary bike rentals, all while sitting just across the Tower Bridge from Downtown Sacramento.