American River Raft Rentals, Gold River

Sometimes you just want to spend a summer afternoon floating down a sun-dappled river. When those times come around, American River Raft Rentals has you covered. After renting one of the company's easily navigable rafts, customers can head out on a self-guided tour along the American River, which snakes around the outskirts of downtown Sacramento. The class I-II river offers both relaxing lulls and safe thrills thanks to the San Juan Rapids area, which is gentle enough for novices but bracing enough for thrill-seekers. Floats end at River Bend Park, which boasts picnic tables, restrooms, and plenty of shade-giving oak trees.