Yolo district, California, United States

Places to visit near Davis

Davis is a town in Yolo district, California, United States, home to about 67,666 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 parks. The must-see places are Davis Station (1 km), Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (2 km) and Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (14 km).

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Davis at a glance

Location
Yolo district, California, United States
Population
about 67,666
Coordinates
38.5449° N, 121.7405° W
Places within 50 km
33 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Davis

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Davis

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Davis. The closest is Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Davis

31 churches within 100 km of Davis. The closest is Davis Station (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Davis

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Davis. The closest is Lake Washington (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Davis

22 parks within 100 km of Davis. The closest is William Land Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Davis

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Davis. The closest is Open Capay Space Park (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Davis

14 museums within 100 km of Davis. The closest is Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Davis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Davis
  2. 1 km Davis Station · church, Yolo
  3. 2 km Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art · museum, Yolo
  4. 15 km Dixon May Fairgrounds · church, Solano
  5. 27 km Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area · nature spot, Yolo
  6. 25 km Christian Church of Woodland · church, Yolo
  7. 18 km Back to Davis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Davis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens833Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (14 km)
    Churches831Davis Station (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs325Lake Washington (21 km)
    Parks522William Land Park (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints215Open Capay Space Park (41 km)
    Museums514Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (2 km)
    Forts & heritage26Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Grizzly Island (60 km)
    Beaches & coast04Grizzly Bay (68 km)
    Temples03Sacramento California Temple (61 km)
    Other attractions02V. Sattui Winery (77 km)
    Waterfalls02Folsom Lake Sra-Salmon Falls Ent (78 km)
    Treks02Bay Area Ridge Trail - 02 - East Bay (87 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (78 km)

    Davis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Davis?

    Davis Station (church, about 1 km), Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (museum, about 2 km), Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 14 km), Dixon May Fairgrounds (church, about 17 km), Christian Church of Woodland (church, about 18 km), Lake Washington (lake, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Davis?

    33 places on Spotwander: 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Davis?

    Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, about 14 km by road; Memorial Park (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Davis?

    Davis Station, about 1 km by road; Dixon May Fairgrounds (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Davis?

    Lake Washington, about 21 km by road; Lake Solano (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Davis?

    Start in Davis, visit Davis Station, then Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, then Dixon May Fairgrounds, then Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, then Christian Church of Woodland, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Davis?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Davis

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