Overview
Davis is a compact, bike-friendly university town in California's Sacramento Valley, best known as home to the University of California Davis. The city has the highest per capita number of bicycles of any city in the U.S., making cycling the preferred method of transportation for most students and locals.
Day Trips · Festivals
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels are concentrated downtown, near Richards Blvd exit, and near Mace Blvd exit. Budget options include Best Western University Lodge and Aggie Inn.
Connectivity
Standard US cellular coverage and WiFi widely available at hotels and cafes.
Events
Picnic Day (late April) and Whole Earth Festival (Mother's Day Weekend) are major annual events drawing thousands of visitors.
Food
Downtown Davis has diverse dining options from Thai and Indian to Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Fast food is near freeway exits.
Transport
Unitrans buses cost $1 per ride (free for undergraduates). Cycling is the primary mode of transport with extensive bike paths throughout the flat city.