Laurie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Artery
207 G StThis is a local artist cooperative, great place to buy gifts!
I put this under sightseeing because it’s in Winters, a cute little town about a 30 minute drive through agricultural roads. Another great breakfast or lunch place!
23 locals recommend
Putah Creek Cafe
1 E Main StI put this under sightseeing because it’s in Winters, a cute little town about a 30 minute drive through agricultural roads. Another great breakfast or lunch place!
This is one of the best art galleries in Davis! Right downtown
6 locals recommend
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 1st StThis is one of the best art galleries in Davis! Right downtown
Pence Gallery
212 D StAnother top art gallery in Davis!
Outdoors
Great place to walk amidst beautiful scenery along Putah Creek
Walk, jog or bike a 3 mile loop around a creek in a seasonally-changing landscape.
UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo
Garrod DriveWalk, jog or bike a 3 mile loop around a creek in a seasonally-changing landscape.
Community Park
203 F StLarge park to walk, run or bike. Leads to Davis Greenbelt with miles of paths.
Bar with live music
Popular restaurant and bar with live music and dancing
Sophia‘s is not only a great time restaurant but a happening bar !
27 locals recommend
Sophia's | Thai Bar & Kitchen
129 E StSophia‘s is not only a great time restaurant but a happening bar !
Woodstock's Pizza Davis
238 G StSlices or full pizzas, salads, a Davis favorite!
Ruhstaller Farm
6686 Sievers RoadOutdoor brewery with live music and food truck, fun dancing!
Food scene
Most of our guests have their Saturday morning breakfast at the market!
53 locals recommend
Davis Farmers Market
301 C StMost of our guests have their Saturday morning breakfast at the market!
Good Friends Hawaiian Poke
400 G StreetDavis has many poke restaurants, if you’re a fan!
Our neighborhood family Mexican restaurant! Walk down Colgate to L St. turn left and it’s across the street in the 7-Eleven strip. Yummy!
10 locals recommend
Taqueria Davis
505 L StOur neighborhood family Mexican restaurant! Walk down Colgate to L St. turn left and it’s across the street in the 7-Eleven strip. Yummy!
Member-owned natural foods grocery store. Deli, salad bar and gluten-free baked goods. Unique gifts!
28 locals recommend
Davis Food Co-op
620 G StMember-owned natural foods grocery store. Deli, salad bar and gluten-free baked goods. Unique gifts!
Local family chain with high-end groceries, An amazing deli and beautiful produce!
61 locals recommend
Nugget Markets
1414 E Covell BlvdLocal family chain with high-end groceries, An amazing deli and beautiful produce!
Budget grocery shopping just around the block! Next to the Dollar Tree and Goodwill store.
8 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1800 E 8th StBudget grocery shopping just around the block! Next to the Dollar Tree and Goodwill store.
Entertainment
Concerts, theater, dancers, international speakers etc
World-renowned venue with national and international music, dancers, and speakers!
25 locals recommend
Mondavi Center
523 Mrak Hall DrWorld-renowned venue with national and international music, dancers, and speakers!
Local music store with a large variety of albums and CDs. They also have a small stage with live local musicians!
Armadillo Music
207 F StLocal music store with a large variety of albums and CDs. They also have a small stage with live local musicians!
Varsity is our locally-owned two-screen theater with independent films!
21 locals recommend
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 2nd StVarsity is our locally-owned two-screen theater with independent films!
Sorry there is no photo. DAvis has five medicinal and recreational cannabis dispensaries!
Davis Cannabis Collective - Dispensary and Delivery
2121 2nd StreetSorry there is no photo. DAvis has five medicinal and recreational cannabis dispensaries!