Cross the gangway onto the Delta King boutique hotel, a floating 1920s paddlewheel river boat that used to ferry passengers between Sacramento and San Francisco. Now a stationary hotel with restored wood, brass, windows and exterior, this distinctly Sacramento hotel experience holds more than 40 hotel rooms, which are restored with modern fixtures on its five deck levels. Restored polished-wood dining rooms offer fine eats in both the Pilothouse Restaurant and the Delta Bar and Grill.

Photo: Courtesy of @DeltaKingHotel on Facebook