Fond memories of this scenic walk as it was one of our family's places to escape during the Covid…read moreshut-down. We visited the Arboretum more recently, and it was just as serene and beautiful as we remembered. From the Davis Commons, there is an entrance to the trail which follows a small creek to the UC Davis campus. The beginning is paved, so you can even push your baby along in a stroller. Along the way are plants and flowers of different varieties, small bridges, a grove of towering trees, and mallard duck couples obviously bonded for life! There is plenty of shade, benches, and spots to rest, but the full loop is about 3.5 miles, which would also make for a phenomenal run with Mother Nature.

Spent my Saturday afternoon here. It was a bit windy & cloudy but there was some sun off and on. It…read morewas so nice to just be outdoors. People were out walking, jogging, enjoying a picnic, reading, etc. parking was a challenge but I parked in the parking structure nearby the Mondavi center. Beautiful views and loved how busy this place was as everyone came out to enjoy the view & some sun.

Huei and her garden are a Davis treasure. The beautiful plantings, adhering to feng shui, have…read more spilled over into the greenbelt beside her house. With approval from the city, and the assistance of the Sunrise Rotary Club, she has developed a large area outside her side fence. Huei opens her private yard as a setting for fundraisers throughout the year. Her garden is ever changing. If you see a notice of a fundraiser for Huei's Garden, take the opportunity to experience the beauty.

This is one of my favorite places in Davis. It is the best-hidden gem tucked away, so unassuming…read more If you would like to visit the garden yourself, please reach out and schedule a time! I have been working in the garden for a long while as a PhD student in plant biology at UCD, and I have learned so much in its ever-changing landscapes. If you have seen it once, I assure you it's no longer the same! Schedule a visit below! https://forms.gle/gvMN87DVm7a6ZTrL6

I can't say enough about Gwen and her incredible team. From start the start she was very open and…read moretransparent about costs and communicative throughout. I loved everything about her design and I loved that she had her own crew to do the install. The crew was great and was super organized. I sit and admire my front yard everyday. I love it so much!

Gwen and her team did a FANTASTIC job in our yard. We wanted to re-do major sections and she did…read morean excellent job of melding the new with the old. We are getting a lot of joy from our new yard! Gwen was great about listening to what we do and do not like and communicating throughout the project. We not only needed to re-do sections of sod and plantings, but we also had a drainage problem they fixed and added a better pathway to the backyard. All the irrigation and new lighting is great! Her team was also solid with communication and cleaned up at the end of each day. It's a small but mighty group..... be patient and get on her schedule..... it's well worth it! Then get on her schedule for seasonal maintenance. Just a high performing, outstanding team! Thanks team!

Their plants are amazing. I love nasturtiums and they had some transplants with different options…read more I bought 3-4 small ones. I've grown them before so I know what I'll be expecting. Also bought veggies and a hibiscus. Everyone was so helpful and eager to answer questions. They also helped me to my car. It's not cheap but it's worth every penny I spent. I highly recommend Red barn if you are looking for good quality plants.

I recently began gardening and this was the first nursery I purchased from. The variety of plants…read moremakes me want to go weekly! They had some succulents (aeoniums) Ive been interested in purchasing but usually I try to refrain from buying online so Im glad I was able to find them here. They have a california native selection, succulent area, fruit trees, and even some indoor plants inside. The prices are decent, I was able to purchase. Nuccios Camellia, 2 QT for 15$ (talk about steal! I also found a blue torch cactus, cactus, and purchased seeds. They seeds germinated and the plants are doing great. It's a smaller nursery but the selection is large. Both times Ive gone the workers are working on propagation and bringing in new product. They made sure to see if I was finding everything okay, which was nice considering I take awhile to shop. Usually, Im looking up the name as I go since I'm not an expert with scientific names quite yet! I'll continue to come here and definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

Another stop on UC-Davis tour landed me in Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven. This one not as exciting…read more It still cool in lot of ways. No doubt lot of bees roaming around. It definitely set up like name Haven with all the different flower beds for the bees to hang out. I actually enjoy the set up see bees in a natural environment. Lot of information learn stuff. Tiny. If looking something quick check out. Winnah!

Take a class! Take a tour! This is an amazing place to learn about the world of bees. Bees need…read moreplants with pollen and nectar. Some plants provide one or the other. Find some ways to help your best friends at Bee Haven

The owner, Bobby Singh, has been consistently rude and aggressive. He came to my door at 8:15 a.m…read more today to yell at me simply because I asked his helper to avoid blowing leaves from my neighbor's driveway through our shared hedge and into my yard. This is not the first time he has raised his voice to me. In addition, his landscaping services are subpar. We hired him briefly for leaf maintenance but let him go after realizing he was just "rearranging" leaves and debris rather than properly collecting them. After ending his services, I personally filled two organics carts with cedar needles and leaves he had left behind in corners and under shrubs. Do not recommend his services AT ALL.

Does great work and is very responsive. We found Hibiscus while looking for someone to repair a…read moreleaky sprinkler valve, and ended up signing up for regular lawn service. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely lovely service and selection! I came in close to closing and Christy helped me pick out…read morea gift for a friend. Everything the store had to offer was of great quality and very cute! Christy also wrapped my gift up beautifully for me, and gave me a bag to take it in the rain. I absolutely recommend coming here!

Best gift shop in Davis. My go to for beautiful gifts in town! I know I can always find the…read moreperfect gift and Christie always makes everyone feel welcomed!

Cute little park in the midst of south Davis homes. It's a bit of a distance from the street,…read moredepending on which side you're coming from, so that makes me feel safer about the kids running around. Street parking only. There's very easy walking access from the surrounding neighborhoods, and I saw a few people taking a stroll and some biking. There are two separate play areas, but they're not super far apart, which makes it easier to supervise the kids. One is more geared for older kids and one for toddlers, although my toddler loved both of them. There are two big kid swings and two little kid swings (again, separate areas). There are wood chips in the play area, no sand. We saw some gardeners doing landscaping as we were there; the park definitely felt like they kept it up well. As for eating, there are two picnic tables and a drinking fountain. There are NO bathrooms. While there were lots of trees, they were not necessarily covering the play structures, just the surrounding grass. I wouldn't come on a hot, sunny afternoon!

There are so many little parks located near this area, and Walnut Park is wonderful! Located next…read moreto Peregrine (a school) it has a vast open grassy field, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a playground. The courts are lighted so you can play at night. The courts are rather new so there are barely any cracks through them! For those that prefer to watch, there are bleachers that line the courts so you can hang out there! I saw tons of people bring their dogs with them so definitely bring your four legged friend with you to enjoy the park. There is a parking lot right by the courts that you can park at to walk around. It's also extremely close to Oakshade Town Center so you can go over there to grab a bite to eat. I haven't gone there when school is in session but on the off days, it is pretty empty and accessible :)

This is a very nice & unique park with lots of space…read more We missed out on getting here in time for the Farmers Market that was shutting down, but enjoyed the different play areas with little one. There is a farm-themed structure, an older area, and a newer area. Some of the playground equipment were things not usually seen or that I've never seen, such as a contraption to dig in the small sand area. I also noted that the newer area was built with inclusivity in mind. Some really nice aspects are that there's a large covered cemented area, some picnic tables & benches, and lots of grass. There's a neat manually-powered carousel with suspended animals to ride on that was operating for a fundraiser. There are also musical activities. We were able to spend a lot of time here enjoying being outdoors while little one played on everything.

Been to the Davis Farmers' Market? You've been here. Tons and tons of other events have taken…read moreplace in the park as well. I guess you could hang out and eat here or monkey around on the playground...really only been here for the farmers' markets though. Pretty sure they used to turn on the water and it was a great place to cool down. Everything has to have a name. This is the park near Burgers and Brew. I'm learning more and more names of places around Davis as people make entries. Hilarious.