Cedar Lodge Motel

Set on wooded grounds off Interstate 5, this relaxed motel is a 10-minute walk from Sacramento River, 2 miles from downtown restaurants and shops, and 4 minutes' walk from Hedge Creek Falls. Humble rooms come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add kitchens, patios, and living rooms with sofabeds. Parking is complimentary. There's also a picnic area and a BBQ, plus an aviary featuring exotic birds.