Guidebook for Davis
Drinks & Nightlife
This is Davis' newest brewery and the brew-masters have something new for you to try almost every visit! It has patio seating in a courtyard tucked away from the street. Folks can bring their pups and outside food to this venue.
Three Mile Brewing Co.
231 G StThis is Davis' newest brewery and the brew-masters have something new for you to try almost every visit! It has patio seating in a courtyard tucked away from the street. Folks can bring their pups and outside food to this venue.
A Davis staple, Sudwerk has excellent beer in a cool, warehouse style setting that opens up to outdoor patio seating. Comedy nights, food trucks, and live music can all be found here!
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Sudwerk Brewing Co Dock Store
2001 2nd StA Davis staple, Sudwerk has excellent beer in a cool, warehouse style setting that opens up to outdoor patio seating. Comedy nights, food trucks, and live music can all be found here!
Cool concept for a wine bar! You use a card pre-loaded with money to dispense sample-size pours of wine machines that have wines from all over the world.
VINI
611 2nd StCool concept for a wine bar! You use a card pre-loaded with money to dispense sample-size pours of wine machines that have wines from all over the world.
Popular with university students, they host almost weekly tasting events in which they partner with breweries from around the country to showcase great and unique brews. About 60 beers on tap and a cool ice bar to keep your drink cool.
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University of California, Davis
1 Shields AvePopular with university students, they host almost weekly tasting events in which they partner with breweries from around the country to showcase great and unique brews. About 60 beers on tap and a cool ice bar to keep your drink cool.
This is a small, cozy spot popular with the grad student population and locals. Super unique selection of beers from all over the world-- about 650 different brews by their count!
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Davis Beer Shoppe
211 G StThis is a small, cozy spot popular with the grad student population and locals. Super unique selection of beers from all over the world-- about 650 different brews by their count!
Parks & Nature
This arboretum has a 3-mile loop of mostly paved walking trail around a subsection of Putah Creek that has different parts along the trail dedicated to flora from around the world. I'd suggest parking in Davis Commons parking lot and starting on the trail from there. Redwoods section is my personal favorite!
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Arboretum Drive
Arboretum DriveThis arboretum has a 3-mile loop of mostly paved walking trail around a subsection of Putah Creek that has different parts along the trail dedicated to flora from around the world. I'd suggest parking in Davis Commons parking lot and starting on the trail from there. Redwoods section is my personal favorite!
There are two "Putah Creek parking lots" on either end-- you can start on the one opposite of the Reserve (off Levee Rd) to have an easy hiking path along Putah Creek towards the other end. My favorite spot along the creek is nearest the lot by the Reserve entrance, though. Feel free to take a dip in creek! The creek is usually very shallow and not too cold.
Putah Creek Riparian Reserve
CanalThere are two "Putah Creek parking lots" on either end-- you can start on the one opposite of the Reserve (off Levee Rd) to have an easy hiking path along Putah Creek towards the other end. My favorite spot along the creek is nearest the lot by the Reserve entrance, though. Feel free to take a dip in creek! The creek is usually very shallow and not too cold.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
885 Russell BlvdUnique store with a cool vibe and wide variety of goods just walking distance away! More pricey but you can get 1/2 off hot-bar food after 7pm for a tasty dinner.
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Davis Food Co-op
620 G StUnique store with a cool vibe and wide variety of goods just walking distance away! More pricey but you can get 1/2 off hot-bar food after 7pm for a tasty dinner.
One of Davis' few big box stores, this should have everything you need.
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Target
4601 2nd StOne of Davis' few big box stores, this should have everything you need.
Food Scene
Personal favorite for Thai food and better yet, it's close by! Pumpkin curry is my go-to!
Thai Nakorn
424 G StPersonal favorite for Thai food and better yet, it's close by! Pumpkin curry is my go-to!
Mikuni - Davis
500 1st StBest sushi in town! Their mixed drinks are tasty as well!
Personal favorite and popular spot with students. Has interesting rotating art from local artists and a cool floor-to-ceiling wall filled with loose-leaf teas.
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Mishka's Café
610 2nd StPersonal favorite and popular spot with students. Has interesting rotating art from local artists and a cool floor-to-ceiling wall filled with loose-leaf teas.
New, trendy coffee shop with unique coffee brewing methods and blends!
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Temple Coffee Roasters
2829 S StNew, trendy coffee shop with unique coffee brewing methods and blends!
The best ice cream!! Unique, rotating flavors and a solid commitment to using compostable or reusable utensils. All ingredients are organic as well.
The Good Scoop
1160 Pitt School RdThe best ice cream!! Unique, rotating flavors and a solid commitment to using compostable or reusable utensils. All ingredients are organic as well.
Personal favorite for brunch. The almost brioche french toast is off the charts!
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Cafe Bernardo
234 D StPersonal favorite for brunch. The almost brioche french toast is off the charts!
Good spot for a size-able amount of food for a decent price. Chicken katsu and fish tacos are our go-tos!
Dot Island Grill
516 2nd StreetGood spot for a size-able amount of food for a decent price. Chicken katsu and fish tacos are our go-tos!
Sam's Restaurant
301 B StGreat, inexpensive Mediterranean food!
Getting Around
Located close by which makes it super convenient. Bike rentals are around $20/day ($12/day after the 1st day) and include helmet and bike lock.
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Ken's Bike-Ski-Board
650 G StLocated close by which makes it super convenient. Bike rentals are around $20/day ($12/day after the 1st day) and include helmet and bike lock.
Entertainment & Activities
Renowned farmer's market! Davis at its finest. Peruse produce on Saturday morning or enjoy the Wednesday evening market with more crafts and dinner on the grass. Live music during both days!
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Davis Farmers Market
301 C StRenowned farmer's market! Davis at its finest. Peruse produce on Saturday morning or enjoy the Wednesday evening market with more crafts and dinner on the grass. Live music during both days!
Our personal favorite for trivia night (must be 21+). But pick the night of the week that works best for you! Last we checked:
Sunday- Three Mile Brewery
Monday- DeVere's Irish Pub
Tuesday- Sophia's Thai Kitchen
Wednesday- KetMoRee
Thursday- Woodstock's
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Sophia's | Thai Bar & Kitchen
129 E StOur personal favorite for trivia night (must be 21+). But pick the night of the week that works best for you! Last we checked:
Sunday- Three Mile Brewery
Monday- DeVere's Irish Pub
Tuesday- Sophia's Thai Kitchen
Wednesday- KetMoRee
Thursday- Woodstock's