California Capitol Building

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Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process. …

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Oct 10, 2024
The guided tour was very informative . We ended up basically having a private tour. Our guide, Cindy, was very knowledgeable. The inside of the capitol was extraordinary: the architecture was beauti… Full review by Cathy T
Oct 6, 2024
Friendly staff, decent hour long docent tour. We did not see the Assembly and both chambers are viewed from a heavy plexiglass shielded gallery - tribute I guess to some overenthusiastic CA citizen … Full review by scott r
Aug 6, 2024
Great place for Californians and visitors to see and learn more about our history ! People who worked in the building were very friendly , beginning with the security, state highway trooper, attendan… Full review by Katia74LA

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Is the area safe near the Capitol. We will be visiting next Friday and my husband is concerned about my kids and me …
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Is the area safe near the Capitol. We will be visiting next Friday and my husband is concerned about my kids and me walking in the parking garage to the Capitol.
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It's very safe. Not sure why you're concerned. I was just there 2 months ago. There's also street parking which I believe is free on Sundays.
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Do they allow camera tripods inside the Capitol?
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Depends where you want to use them. Tripods shouldn't be a problem if you can move them as needed. If you want to use them in a committee room, I would ask the senate or …
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Depends where you want to use them. Tripods shouldn't be a problem if you can move them as needed. If you want to use them in a committee room, I would ask the senate or assembly chairperson's staff first. I recommend contacting your elected assembly or senate representative. Mine have always been helpful.
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If I visit at night, is the Capitol lit up, visible with lights?
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Yes it is lit up very nicely!
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Where should I go (specifically) to sign up for a tour of the capitol?
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To sign up for a public tour, please visit Room B-27 in the lower level (basement) of the Capitol. There are signs and docents to direct you. Tours leave on the hour, beginning at 9 am; …
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To sign up for a public tour, please visit Room B-27 in the lower level (basement) of the Capitol. There are signs and docents to direct you. Tours leave on the hour, beginning at 9 am; the last tour leaves at 4 pm. You do need to sign up for the tour. I recommend signing up at least 15 minutes before the tour leaves. If your group consists of ten or more people, you will need to call ReserveCalifornia at 1-866-240-4655 in advance. If you desire, you can take a self-guided tour, although I recommend picking up a map of the building first. If you visit on a weekday, you can enter at the north (L St), south (N St), or east entrance. On weekends and holidays, only the south entrance is open. Once you're on the grounds, if you need directions to the tour office, please call our information desk at 1-916-324-0333. We hope you enjoy your visit!
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