Welcome to Davis

Entering Davis from the west along Russell Boulevard. This historic "Avenue of Trees" was once part of the transcontinental Lincoln Highway.

Davis Roundabout

Roundabouts have been utilized in Davis at selected intersections since 1997. Roundabouts are an alternative to other traffic control devices, such as traffic signals or "all-way stop" treatments.

London Bus

In the late 60's, members of the Associated Students of UC Davis realized the need for a transit system to transport students between the City of Davis and the University campus. To get the system noticed and encourage ridership, Unitrans made arrangements to purchase two London Double Decker buses. Today, Unitrans still operates its unique Doubledeckers, as well as a fleet of modern natural gas fueled busses. It boasts 17 routes with an annual ridership of over 2 million.

Highwheeler

It is the goal of the City of Davis to create and maintain an integrated system of bikeways. The City recognizes the need to encourage bicycle travel for both transportation and recreation. It works to promote bicycle use as a viable, attractive, non-polluting form of transportation, and to assure safe and convenient access to all areas of the city.

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

In 1868, the California Pacific Railroad built a branch north from Davisville to Yuba City off its main line between Vallejo and Sacramento. This "Y Junction" greatly stimulated growth in Davisville. In 1913, the original frame depot was replaced by the present Mission Revival style structure commonly used by the railroad to let people know they had arrived in "exotic" California.

Lincoln Highway Marker

One leg of the first designated transcontinental highway passed through Davis. Two Lincoln Highway markers remain - one in Central Park at the corner of 5th and B Streets, and one at the corner of Russell Boulevard and Arthur Street.

Local Davis Art Work

Sculpture, murals, paintings, tile work, and functional pieces are located thjroughout the city of Davis and the University of Davis for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Please visit our Arts & Culture section for listings and locations of Davis galleries.

UC Davis Eggheads

The Egghead Series by Robert Arneson is among the most recognizable art at UC Davis and a favorite for visitors' photographs. The five Eggheads are located as follows: Bookhead, Shields Library plaza; Yin & Yang, Fine Arts Complex; See No Evil/Hear No Evil, east lawn of King Hall; Eye on Mrak (Fatal Laff), Mrak Hall mall; and Stargazer, between North Hall and Young Hall.

Mondavi Center for Performing Arts

Welcome to the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts: the next stage for the arts.
An intimate, state-of-the-art, 1800-seat performance hall. A versatile 250-seat studio theater. Each with superior acoustics and all the amenities you could ask for.

UC Davis Arboretum

Popular with strollers, joggers and cyclists, the 100-acre Arboretum stretches along the banks of the Putah Creek to form a three-mile loop on the south side of campus. It is an outdoor classroom, research laboratory and public garden. The Arboretum has more than 4,000 kinds of plants and trees, with a specialization in plants adapted to the Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Trained docents lead free public tours at 2 p.m. on Sundays during the academic year. An annual plant fair draws hundreds of visitors.

Toad Hollow

As a result of too many squished hoppers, the folks in Davis decided to give the toad population a safer way to cross a busy highway ramp. At considerable expense, a series of tunnels were built under the highway. Unfortunately, no one told the frogs to take this new "highway" alignment and the frogs continue to get flattened. There is also a "tunnel of love" created for amorous salamanders. Is it Davis water?! Or is the tunnel phenomenon is a Freudian thing?

Davis Farmers Market

The popular Davis Farmers Market is open year round -rain or shine and is frequently voted one of the best things to do in Davis. Local farmers display fresh produce, food vendors offer a variety of prepared foods, merchants display their products and at Picnic in the Park you can eat dinner, listen to great music, buy fresh produce and let the kids have a great time every Wednesday all summer long.