Resources for Davis Visitors
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filed under:
QuickPick
These resources are informational only and do not imply I-House endorsement.
- Bicycles and Davis - Davis has an
extensive network of bike paths. Bicycling is a primary mode of
transportation for many. If you use a bike, make sure to lock it in a
designated area. The City of Davis website has information on bike
maps, bike laws and licenses.
- Child care and preschools - Child Care Services Resource & Referral will be able to provide a listing of licensed family child care programs, preschools, child care centers, and playgroups as well as useful information to consider when selecting care. Services are jointly funded by the California Department of Education, UC Davis, First 5-Yolo, and the City of Davis. Phone (530) 757-5695.
- Education in Davis - From kindergarten to post-doc.
- Ethnic markets - A wide array of ethnic groceries are available in and near Davis. This Davis Wiki listing includes consumer comments.
- Housing - In addition to the classifieds (e.g., in
The Davis Enterprise, The California Aggie,
and Craig's List), UC Davis' SISS website has exhaustive information on housing
(on- and off-campus), especially for those affiliated with UC
Davis. Join their e-mail list to receive updates on
listings of available housing, items for sale, and related items.
The University Farm Circle also has a list of sabbatical housing.
- Recycling in Davis - Moving in? Moving out? Don't forget recycling is good for the environment. See local thrift stores and organizations where you can donate or get previously owned items for reuse. Also check out the City of Davis' Recyclopedia at DavisRecyling.org.
- Transportation - Davis is served
by a wide variety of transit services. Yolobus and
Unitrans provide fixed route bus service, while Davis Community Transit provides point-to-point
service. Several Amtrak trains stop
in Davis on a daily basis. Sacramento
International Airport is less than 20 minutes away. Services
for private taxis, airport shuttles, Tipsy Taxi and car rentals are available in Davis.
Websites with useful listings of resources for Davis visitors :
- City of Davis
- Craig's List (online classifieds - jobs, housing, personals, for sale ...)
- Davis Community Calendar
- Davis Community Directory
- Davis Wiki
- UC Davis - Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
- Yolo County Visitors Bureau
