• 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.
  

• 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