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Davis is a city in a California located just west of the city of Sacramento. A fairly large city, with a population of over 60,000 people, Davis is known for many things, like being the home of the University of California Davis, and a healthy dose of liberal politics. The city is also popular for its numerous bike paths and flat terrain, making it particularly attractive to cyclists and bicycle lovers.
Basically divided by Interstate 80 and State Route 113, a north-south railroad and various major roadways also intersect Davis. Though it's not official, locals know that the city is divided into six smaller districts of neighborhoods: Central Davis, Downtown Davis, East Davis, North Davis, South Davis, and West Davis. These six districts and their neighborhoods really give the city of Davis a tight-knit feel by encouraging smaller communities.
Davis, while a moderately-sized city, offers tons of options in business, athletic and cultural activities. Galleries like the John Natsoulas Art Gallery, Davis Art Center and the Carl Gorman Museum give residents a variety of art experiences, and there are also theaters, museums and live music venues for fun. The city also boasts libraries, beaches, parks, a greenbelt, an arboretum and more.
People looking to move to Davis will find a variety of housing options in a range of prices for just about any budget. Being a University town, there are plenty of low-priced (but maybe not the fanciest) rental properties, especially centered around the campus. Other apartments can run from $700-$800 for a one bedroom, $900-$100 for a two bedroom and up to $1700 for 3 bedrooms.
Along with being a very bike-friendly city, Davis also has a public bus system, local campus buses and other options. An altogether charming town, this tight-knit college city has a lot to offer without all the hassles of a larger city.
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Lots of college students!
A favorite for locals and "townies" is G St. Pub. It's a great low key place without any sort of strict dress codes. Karoake night is a blast, and they usually have an assortment of decent bands on weekends. Plus cover isn't too expensive, and they make the drinks strong. For more of a sports bar feel, The Graduate is the place to go. They also have karaoke nights, line dancing nights....they're really big on themes. Sophia's a little more high-class and very popular. The bonus there is that you can go early for the fantastic Thai food and stay for the over-priced drinks.
The apartments in Davis are basically all the same. Some are newer, some are older. Some further from UC Davis and downtown, some closer. Most of them are definitely overpriced. Silverstone is nice, but too much money for what you get. Cranbrook is ok, but I had a horrible personal experience with the managment staff, and maintenance only does the bare minimum - if that. Pinecrest has been through more management changes than anywhere else I can remember, but the prices are really reasonable given the proximity to downtown and UCD. The ones downtown are ok, but most definitely over priced. And personally, the hassle of the traffic isn't worth the benefits when you can go a few blocks away for a couple hundred less per month and still be walking distance to quite a lot.
Central Davis, north of Fifth Street and Russell Boulevard, south of Covell Blvd., east of SR 113, and west of the railroad tracks running along G Street.
Downtown Davis, roughly the numbered-and-lettered grid north of I-80, south of Fifth Street, east of A Street, and west of the railroad tracks.
East Davis, north of I-80, south of Covell Blvd., and east of the railroad tracks, and includes Mace Ranch and Lake Alhambra Estates.
North Davis, north of Covell Blvd.
South Davis, south of I-80, and includes Willowbank. El Macero, California, although outside the city limits, is sometimes considered part of South Davis.
West Davis, north of I-80 and west of SR 113. West Davis includes Westwood, Evergreen, Aspen, Stonegate (west of Lake Boulevard and including Stonegate Lake and the Stonegate Country Club) and the eco-friendly Village Homes development, known for its solar-powered houses.
The University of California, Davis, or UC Davis
The Davis climate resembles that of nearby Sacramento and is typical of California's Central Valley. The dry, hot summers and mild winters are those of a Mediterranean climate
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