Sex & Love
Readers’ choice
Capitol Park
Wow. We thought all you couples were just in the park for some exercise, but now that this central-city oasis has been voted the best spot for working out all your relationship kinks (Did those bushes just rustle? Do we hear giggling?), we’re going to be watching more closely for evidence of romance—whether it’s coming or going.
Photo By Larry Dalton
Best place for a secret tryst
William Land Park
4000 Land Park Drive
2. Capitol Park
10th and L streets
Best public place to break up
Capitol Park
10th and L streets
2. Starbucks
various locations, www.starbucks.com
Best public place to make up
Capitol Park
10th and L streets
2. McKinley Park
3330 McKinley Boulevard
2. Old Sacramento
www.oldsacramento.com
Best place for a first date
Old Sacramento
www.oldsacramento.com
2. A River Cats game
www.rivercats.com
Dear Sacramento,
I moved here one year ago, and you have caressed me, fondled me, groped me and beaten me up every chance you got. You spanked, showered, flogged and brought me to submission. You open-mouth-kissed and made up, held me again and told me never to leave. And I’ve loved every minute of it. Thanks, from a new resident!
—Steven Kloose
<hr>Best place to buy sexy underwear
Victoria’s Secret
various locations, www.victoriassecret.com
2. Frederick’s of Hollywood
various locations, www.fredericks.com
Best place to meet singles: gay
Faces
2000 K Street, (916) 448-7798, www.faces.net
2. The Depot
2001 K Street, (916) 441-6823, www.thedepot.net
Best place to meet singles: straight
The Park Downtown
1116 15th Street, (916) 492-1960, www.theparkdowntown.com
2. PowerHouse Pub
614 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 355-8586, www.powerhousepub.com
Best public figure to fantasize about: female
Taryn Winter Brill
Good Day Sacramento, http://cbs13.com
Olivia Coelho
Olipom and Sellout Buyout, http://homepage.mac.com/oliviacoelho/Personal7.html
Heather Fargo
City of Sacramento, (916) 808-5300, www.cityofsacramento.org/council
2. No clear second-place winner
Best public figure to fantasize about: male
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
http://gov.ca.gov
2. Commentator Mark Williams
www.marktalk.com
Best store for sex toys
<b>G Spot </b><br>No Best of Sacramento list is complete without the G Spot, which regularly takes honors for providing Sacramento with every sexy, sultry, sinfully delicious sexual aid the heart—or any other body part—could desire. See this year’s <a href="/sacramento/Content?oid=211832">Writers'-choice</a> award for some examples.
Photo By Larry Dalton
2009 K Street, (916) 441-3200
2. Kiss N Tell
4201 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite G, in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-5477; 2401 Arden Way, (916) 920-5477; www.kissntellstore.com
Best wedding site
Arden Hills Country Club
1220 Arden Hills Lane, (916) 482-6111, www.ardenhills.net
Vizcaya
2019 21st Street, (916) 455-5243, www.sterlinghotel.com
2. McKinley Park rose garden
3330 McKinley Boulevard
Best wedding- reception site
<b.Arden Hills Country Club </b><br>Yes, a truly happy couple can tie the knot anywhere—unless they have a massive guest list. The Arden Hills Country Club won Sacramento’s heart with its three sizable ballrooms, pretty courtyard, on-site spa and fitness center, and in-house floral department—not to mention its reception menus. It’s like a wedding and honeymoon site rolled into one.
Courtesy Of Arden Hills Country Club
1220 Arden Hills Lane, (916) 482-6111, www.ardenhills.net
2. Vizcaya
2019 21st Street, (916) 455-5243, www.sterlinghotel.com
Best place to celebrate Valentine’s Day
At home
2. Old Sacramento
www.oldsacramento.com
2. The Firehouse Restaurant
1112 Second Street, (916) 442-4772, www.firehouseoldsac.com
2. The Waterboy
2000 Capitol Avenue, (916) 498-9891, www.waterboyrestaurant.com
Best local sexpert
No clear winner
Best local aphrodisiac
“Sex Music” by Sex On Sunday
http://myspace.com/ScottWestSexOnSunday
2. Alcohol
Best adult/strip club
Gold Club Centerfolds
11363 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 858-0444, www.goldclubcenterfolds.com
2. Club Fantasy
851 Richards Boulevard, (916) 447-4475, www.clubfantasysacramento.com
Best exotic dancer
Trish Crow of The Ballroom of Sacramento
2. Danielle at Rick’s City Limits Showgirls
5809 Auburn Boulevard, (916) 344-8118
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Chris: You are the reason I am in Sacramento, and I am so grateful. It is beautiful here, and our love has only become stronger since we moved. You are the love of my life, and I am glad we get to grow old together here.
—Jessica McPeak
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Akim, your sexy East Coast voice drives me to a secret place of calm, peace and comfort. Thank you for loving me, supporting me and giving me my daughter. The best of me is yet to blossom. We have only just begun to have a prosperous life together. Love is … life, love and children with you.
—Sherry Scalzitti-Ephraim
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Oh, Danielle (Dancer at Rick’s City Limits),
The list of things I wouldn’t do to you is short. Thank you for always being there to make me smile and feel funny in the pants.
—Calvin
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I moved here because I love you. I stay here because you love me.
—Jeff Manning
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Having just celebrated our 16th anniversary together, it’s hard to admit that I’ve loved others. But it’s always you I return to. Thank you for your beauty, your kindness and your grace. You are loved. I hope that I can return to you all that you’ve given me.
—Stephanie Baker
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Published on 09.28.06