OUR TAKE ON DAVIS
The northern California city of Davis is just west of Sacramento, and northeast of San Francisco, resting in the beautiful Sacramento Valley. Davis offers a variety of things to do, so whether you are looking for a kid friendly family vacation or an intimate romantic getaway, there are a multitude of activities to indulge every taste.
The topography is Davis is relatively flat, making it a famous haven for cyclists. Residents of this small city are committed to environmentally friendly forms of transportation, and bikes outnumber people in this town. This progressive attitude has grown Davis into an extremely bike-friendly town, making it a wonderful destination for a bike riding holiday.
Home to the University of California at Davis, this small city is a lively and vibrant place to visit. You’ll find a variety of activities for all ages, but because of its fame as a college town there is a happening nightlife that is appealing to young adult travelers.
Davis accommodations offer everything from rustic campsites for the outdoorsy budget traveler, to upscale full service hotels for the more discerning tourist. A great variety of travel guides and reviews are available online or in the tourist information center in town. Check out www.ci.davis.ca.us if you’d like to get started planning your trip before your arrive.
LODGING
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Aggie Inn
"aggie inn was a great stay - I have absolutely no complaints" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Howard Johnson Hotel Davis
"rooms are big and clean, and the parking is right beside the room" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Comfort Suites Davis
"positives were a very comfortable bed, quiet room, quiet heat/ac unit, quiet refrigerator and excellent continental breakfast" - a user of TripAdvisor
THINGS TO DO
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Wildhorse Golf Course
"The 18 holes here are pretty good, definitely has some hazards, so be prepared. Also bring your patience, if you come during a time when the high school golf teams are there. Also …" - a user of Yelp
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Davis Municipal Golf Course
"This is a really inexpensive course. It is a great course to learn on. It has most of the shots you'll need to master to get good at the game. Yeah, it's a little ragged at times b…" - a user of Yahoo! Travel
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Pence Gallery
"The Pence Gallery is the newest of a string of great art galleries in Davis. It has lots of nice work and interesting architecture." - a user of Yahoo! Travel
