Activities

Moscowite Trail

Another DBC Sunday Morning Climbing Clinic: Out-and-Back to Moskowite Corner. For a 30-mile option, park and ride from the Lake Solano rest area (Pleasants Valley Road and Highway 128); you will still get all of the climbing.

El Rio Villa, Winters CA

Cantelow Mix

As aggressive a ride as you will find in Yolo County, this route takes in all of Cantelow and some of isolated, steep Mix Canyon. Good for legs and lungs.

Mix Canyon Rd, Yolo County CA

Steiger Can’t Elope

A favorite of the Davis Bike Club for their Sunday Morning Climbing Clinic. NOTE: There are no water, food, or bathroom facilities on this route once you leave Winters.

Downtown, Winters CA

Cache Creek Nature Preserve

A mostly out-and-back trip to the Cache Creek Nature Preserve, which is open to the public weekdays 7am to 4pm and on third Saturdays.

34199 Co Rd 20, Woodland CA

Backroads of Winters

Explore some lovely backroads out of Winters, passing farmlands and orchards.

Winters Backroads, Winters CA

Flying Double

A loop that takes in Yolo County Airport and the University Airport. The loop around the University Airport also takes you past the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve on the levee road. All roads are paved.

25170 Aviation Ave, Davis CA

Historic Davis

This Bicycle Tour of Historic Davis has been remapped to provide a cue sheet for cyclists. Turn-by-turn directions and Points of Interest are noted.

Downtown, Davis CA

Davis Bike Loop

The Davis Bike Loop is an approximately 12 mile long route through the Greenbelt that passes through most of the major pieces of bicycle infrastructure in town. It’s also the route of the annual Tour de Cluck event in May. Easy for everyone.

Downtown, Davis CA

Yolo Basin Foundation

Yolo Basin Foundation offers environmental education programs for all ages related to wetlands and wildlife. Programs include bird watching tours in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Bat Talk and Walk events in the summer and California Duck Days in February.

(530) 757-3780

45211 Co Rd 32B, Davis CA 95618

Monday–Friday 8AM–4PM.

Rocknasium

Davis’ premier indoor climbing facility with 23 walls and endless climbing possibilities for beginners and experts alike. No experience necessary and walk-ins are welcome; instruction and classes available. Open weekdays 11-11, Saturday 10-9, Sunday 10-6.

(530) 757-2902

720 Olive Dr., Suite Z, Davis CA

River Fox Train

Travel through Yolo County aboard the River Fox Train – full of family fun! Excursion trips and trains that celebrate the holidays (Easter egg hunts, pumpkins, panning for gold, and a very big Christmas Train) are just the start. Call for boarding location and train schedules.

(800) 866-1690

18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento CA

California Agriculture Museum

Learn about the marvels of agricultural machinery and commercial trucking through a huge staging of interactive, unique exhibits. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10-5. Admission Fees: Adults (13-61) $8, Seniors (62 and up) $7, Children (5-12) $5, under 5 free.

(530) 666-9700

1962 Hays Lane, Woodland CA

Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve

This reserve is open year round for hiking, bird watching, guided tours, and plain old fun in Mother Nature.

(530) 752-6949

Highway 128 six miles west , Winters CA

Lake Berryessa

Offering fishing and water sports to all nature and water lovers, this expansive lake is a great destination for families that just want to kick back and relax.

(707) 966-2111

Highway 128 west, Winters CA

Rainbow City

Located in Community Park, Davis’ most innovative and creative playground includes castles, a pirate ship, sand box, swings, slides, climbing tubes, and more! Community Park, 1405 F Street between 14th and Covell and between K Street and Oak Avenue.

(530) 757-5626

1405 F St., Davis CA

City of Davis Wetlands

An ongoing project that preserves and restores native habitats and the wildlife they support. Open to public to view birds and other wildlife or you can take a tour. Located at 45400 County Road 28H, Davis. Open to the public February 15 through August 31, seven days a week, 7-1. September 1 through February 15, Mondays only, 7-1. Located on County Road 28H.

(530) 757-4828

Davis, CA

Pick Your Own Bouquet at Park Winters

Now you can stroll through Park Winters and Pick Your Own Bouquet from a wide selection of flowers including cosmos, marigolds, zinnias, dahlia, poppies, dianthus, sweet peas, love in a mist, agrostemmas, snap dragons, blooming artichokes and cardoons, ranunculus, sunflowers and more!

This is an exclusive, artisanal experience with space to connect with the field and the flowers. Guests will have guidance on how to pick their flowers and will take home seasonal blooms to fill their home or gift to a friend.

Choose from one of two packages:

Field bouquet – $25
Pick and create your own bouquet from the bounty of their farm, wrapped up and packaged sweetly to take home or gift it to a loved one. This experience includes bouquet packaging for safe transport of the flowers. They will provide a small bucket and shears to harvest the flowers.

Field bucket – $45
Harvest your own bucket of fresh flowers from the farm. Take home and arrange throughout your home or for a special gathering. This experience includes a bucket and water for safe transport of the flowers. They will provide shears to harvest the flowers.

530.669.3692

27850 County Road 26, Winters CA 95694

Birdwatching

Grasslands Park is a 320-acre park that contains significant natural resources with conservation of vernal pools, Burrowing owls, Swainson’s hawks and other rare and endangered species. Most of the park […]

30475 CR 104, Davis CA 95616

Putah Creek Fishing Access

Putah Creek is located on 150 acres between the north side of Putah Creek and State Highway 128, seven miles west of the town of Winters. The park is primarily used as a fishing access and has five different park entry points, Putah Creek Park Sites 1-5. The property is owned by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife – Wildlife Conservation Board (DFW-WCB) and is operated and maintained under a long-term lease by Yolo County. Many recent improvements have been made to the Putah Creek Parks sites that include native plant restoration, natural trails, picnic tables, fishing platforms and restrooms facilities. Putah Creek is not stocked with fish and is designated as a catch and release only stream by the (DFW-WBC) from Monticello Dam to Lake Solano.

24135 Hwy 128, Winters CA 95694

Elkhorn Regional Park

Elkhorn Regional Park is located on the berm between the levee and the Sacramento River, approximately 1.75 miles south of where I-5 crosses the Sacramento River on Old River Road. The park is 55 acres of lush riparian vegetation and offers a wide variety of wildlife viewing. Recreational opportunities include fishing, picnicking, bird watching, nature study, and boating. The park has a boat ramp, picnic area, parking lot, and sanitary facilities. The park is open from 7:00 a.m. until dusk, except when river conditions require closure. A use fee is required. Overnight camping is prohibited. A Park Host resides on site.

18989 Old River Road, West Sacramento CA 95691

Knights Landing Fishing

Knights Landing fishing  is available on 4 acres near the town of Knights Landing, at the junction of the Sacramento River and Sycamore Slough, on State Route 45, about 25 miles northwest of Sacramento. This park provides access to the Sacramento River for boating, water skiing, and fishing. The property is owned by the State Department of Fish & Wildlife- Wildlife Conservation Board and is operated & maintained under a long-term lease by Yolo County. Parking and sanitary facilities are provided. No potable water on-site. Overnight camping is prohibited.

9350 Highway 45, Knights Landing CA 95645

Clarksburg Fishing

The Clarksburg fishing area is located on a 3.9 acre shelf of land inside the Sacramento River Levee just 1.5 miles south of the town of Clarksburg. The area serves as an access to the Sacramento River for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Parking is provided. Overnight camping is prohibited. No potable water.

38125 South River Road, Clarksburg CA 95612

Napa Valley Fly Guides

Enjoy half-day and full-day guided fly-fishing trips for visitors on Putah Creek, our local, wild trout river. All needed gear is provided, plus your favorite non-alcoholic drinks on the river; the full-day trip comes with lunch. Give us a call, or e-mail napavalleyflyguides@gmail.com.

(707) 294-4738

Yolo County, CA

Native American Contemplative Garden

This serene and peaceful garden is located on the UC Davis campus and pays tribute to the Patwin people, Native Americans who lived on the land and were removed to missions between 1817 and 1836.

Located within the UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA