If you can't find Chris and Helen, and it's over 70 degrees, they're probably here swimming, sun-bathing, or trying to beat their personal frisbee record of 73 throws. Pack a picnic, or stop at Cookie's Drive-in for the best burgers, fries and shakes in Sac.

A beautiful collection of art located downtown, right near the Old Sacramento waterfront. Lay your eyes upon some of Helen's favorites: Thiebaud, Bischoff, Kondos, and Diebenkorn.

Catch a classic flick at this antique theater, where Chris brought Helen for their first official date to see Sixteen Candles.

Stroll through some of Sacramento's most historic streets and landmarks. Some favorite things are: the riverfront, horses, quirky stores, restaurants, and hidden history of an underground town.

Saturday mornings you'll find some stellar dog-watching, seasonal produce, and all the locally-made artisan crafts/gifts your heart desires. Stop for morning sustenance at the many food trucks within the market, or at a nearby staple: Old Soul Weatherstone or Morning Fork (get there early unless you love lines).

Every Friday from May - July, César Chávez Plaza lights up with free live music, food trucks, beverages, and some of Sacramento's finest characters. Find Kenny the Dancing Man if you are up for the most exhilarating dance-off of your life.

Option 1) Bring a blanket, bottle of chilled white, and your favorite person to enjoy a rose-scented picnic under the palm trees.

Option 2) Sweat out your stresses around the mile-looped jogging path; don't skip the panhandle!

Snag your airplane read for the trip home at Sactown's best used book store. Family owned, and affordable finds. Still no beer, as the sign reads, but still easy to spend hours and hours getting lost in book-land. While you're on R street, head to Fox & Goose for a darn good meal. (Honorable mention bookstores: Time Tested, and Wild Sisters.)

The prettiest cocktails. The prettiest rooftop.

(An equally fabulous option: Revival - the top of the Sawyer Hotel)

A great spot to savor a unique glass of natural wine on a sunny afternoon. Get some cheese and bread.

(Runner-ups: Betty for the aesthetic perfection, and Lucid for the old book collection)

Good beer, friendly folks, and a big ol' patio. Kids and dogs welcome.

A Pincushion Pils for Chris, and a What the Haze? for Helen

Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the calm waters of Lake Natoma. Go across the lake heading north through the tunnel to explore the most peaceful section.

Dine in the sunshine right on Tomales Bay, slurping up some of the best oysters on the West Coast. Opt for purchasing unshucked oysters and shellfish and picnic supplies from the Hog Shack to take with you to-go. Easily tie this stop into a trip to the coast, or the bay area.

A membership-worthy winery about 45 minutes from Sacramento and halfway to Lake Tahoe, where the Grandies introduced Chris to the delicacies of Cabernet.

Sip and savor your way along the scenic Sacramento Delta, stopping at these lovely wineries: Silt, Bogle, and Old Sugar Mill.