Destinations

Armon Newton is on a mission to find the best spots in Davis, CA. He’s giving you a REAL inside look at all of the hot destinations!

Featured Experience

Harvest Season at Great Bear Vineyard

The leaves are turning and there’s a slight chill in the air — autumn has officially arrived! With it comes one of the best seasons for wine lovers: harvest season. At Great Bear Vineyards in Davis, harvest season is treated with the respect it deserves.

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Experience

Bat Walk & Talk

Did you know that colonies of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Walk event and learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals.

Experience the Bat Walk and Talk from June – September.

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History on Two Wheels: The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame

Located near Central Park in downtown Davis, the Bicycling Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of bicycle racing in the United States. It highlights the journeys of the nation’s top cyclists from the late 1800s to today.

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Nourish Yourself at the Davis Farmers’ Market

Fresh produce is the star attraction at any farmers’ market. But the Davis Farmers’ Market offers so much more. It offers a sense of community, of togetherness. It allows customers to nourish not only their bodies, but their sense of wellbeing.

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Destination

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UC Davis Arboretum | Destination Davis (S1: E7)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits the UC Davis Arboretum.

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The UC Davis Arboretum is a 100-plus acre campus and regional amenity comprised of demonstration gardens and scientific collections.⁠ There is no charge to visit the Arboretum and it is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year to families and visitors of all ages.⁠

Obviously, we are currently living in a very different world — this video being filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic. Some important updates regarding the current state of the Arboretum are as follows: plant sales have been canceled until further notice and visitors are encouraged only when social distancing is possible.

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Upper Crust Baking | Destination Davis (S1: E6)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits Upper Crust Baking.

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Upper Crust Baking remains one of Northern California’s premier artisan bakeries, as well as one of its oldest. They make a wide variety of unique breads, as well as a few outstanding sweet things. They bake with local ingredients, and support community agriculture and the local grain movement in Yolo County and Northern California.
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Armadillo Music | Destination Davis (S1: E5)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits Armadillo Music.

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Armadillo Music has been a staple in Davis for over 20 years, and should be your go-to place to purchase music! In addition to buying/selling vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, equipment, and more, Armadillo Music also acts as a live music venue — offering live performances on a regular basis.
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Sudwerk Brewing | Destination Davis (S1: E4)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits Sudwerk Brewing.

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​Sudwerk Brewing Co. was founded in 1989 by two German descendants determined to share the high-quality, familiar taste of true German lagers. Since then, they have been relentlessly pushing the boundaries of traditional lager making for 30 years; pioneering the craft beer industry along the way…right here in Davis, CA.
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Tea List | Destination Davis (S1: E3)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits Tea List.

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A part of the Davis community since August of 2009, Tea List is located in a cozy niche at Park Place on D Street (behind Antiques Plus and by the Pence Gallery) and offers some of the best tea in Davis. Over the years, Tea List has expanded its collection of tea cups and pots with the tea house, including a very special 100 year old tea set passed down through family.

Tea List specializes in tea and tisanes to please the enthusiast and casual drinker alike, and also offers beautifully crafted homemade pastries, delicious tea cakes, sandwiches, soups and salads.

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Seasons Kitchen and Bar | Destination Davis (S1: E2)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits Seasons Kitchen and Bar.

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Seasons is a restaurant and bar located on the corner of F St and 1st St in Davis. Known for their seasonally changing menu, as well as their incredible craft cocktails (which is the focus of this episode), the restaurant abides by one simple philosophy: stay true to the restaurant’s name.

In an article on dailydemocrat.com, chef Ryan Ellison states, “It’s about finding what’s good and local, at the height of its season, and doing as little to it as possible.” He says, “It’s staying within the seasons, and not serving asparagus in November.”

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The Davis Farmer’s Market | Destination Davis (S1: E1)

In this episode of Destination Davis: The Visit Davis Series, Armon visits the Davis Farmer’s Market.

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The Davis Farmer’s Market was one of the first farmer’s markets in California, and has been in operation for 43 years.

The Davis Farmer’s Market is open year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, where thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally. The Davis Farmer’s Market stays open rain or shine, and is dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table.

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Teaser Trailer | Destination Davis

Armon Newton is on a mission to find the best spots in Davis, CA. Forget the technical blog entries, Armon is here on behalf of Visit Davis to give you a REAL inside look at all of the hot destinations in Davis, CA.