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Campus Life Guide

Explore UC Davis and Downtown Davis Like a Local

Explore UC Davis and downtown Davis with a useful student guide to libraries, coffee shops, bookstores, bike shops, parks, wine bars, and apartment life.

Explore Davis checklist

Useful Davis places to save

A QR friendly list of Davis and UC Davis spots students can actually use. Tap any place to open its site.

Libraries and study spots

Peter J. Shields LibraryUC Davis Law LibraryMary L. Stephens Davis Branch LibraryUC Davis Coffee HouseUC Davis Student Community Center

Bookstores

The Avid ReaderLogos BooksUC Davis Stores

Coffee and study breaks

Mishka’s CaféTemple Coffee Roasters DavisPhilz Coffee DavisCloud Forest CafeDelta of VenusCommon Grounds DavisPeet’s Coffee Davis

Farmers markets and food stops

Davis Farmers MarketCentral Park DavisDowntown Davis

Parks, walks and outdoor resets

UC Davis Arboretum and Public GardenCentral ParkCommunity ParkNorthstar ParkSlide Hill ParkMace Ranch ParkDavis GreenbeltsPutah Creek Riparian Reserve

Museums, arts and campus culture

Manetti Shrem Museum of ArtGorman Museum of Native American ArtMondavi Center for the Performing ArtsUC Davis Design MuseumUC Davis Arboretum Learning by Leading

Bike shops and bike help

UC Davis Bike BarnB&L Bike ShopDavis CycleryKen’s Bike Ski BoardFreewheeler Bicycle CenterGreen Bicycle Depot

Wine bars and slower nights for 21 plus

Davis Wine BarNashoba Wines

UC Davis essentials

UC Davis Campus MapUC Davis Events CalendarUC Davis Transportation ServicesUC Davis Student AffairsAggie Compass Basic Needs Center

How to use this list when choosing an apartment

When you compare UC Davis apartments, think about the places you will actually use. A slightly better bike route, a closer coffee shop, a nearby park, or easy access to downtown can change how your week feels.

Save this page, send it to a roommate, or use it as a quick Davis checklist before you tour apartments.

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