I really enjoy spending time at the Yolo Wildlife Area. It's a great spot to walk around, clear…read moreyour head, and catch a sunrise or sunset. The open space and wetlands make it feel peaceful, and there's almost always some kind of wildlife to see. One of the coolest things is watching the bats fly out from under the causeway at dusk. It's such a simple but unforgettable experience. If you go during certain times of the year, you can also do guided wildlife talks and tours with the Yolo Basin Foundation, where you drive out in a caravan with walkie talkies throughout the wildlife area and share a lot of interesting information about the ecosystem. It adds a lot of context to what you're seeing. Even if you're not doing a tour, you can still go to the main entrance and explore on your own. It's just an all-around solid local spot to enjoy nature and slow down for a bit. Highly recommend :)

This place is a birders paradise!! it is a beautiful place in the pacific flyway with more wildlife…read morethan you can possibly take in! We found ourselves, pulling off to the side of the road several times to get out and really take it in. Stunning views and diverse species, bring your binoculars and get ready for your life list to grow!

2/1/2026 Was in the…read morearea of Winters because I thought I was going to hit a Farmers Market, but they didn't have a Farmers Market, like, at all! So on the look out for a walking trail and came across this little gem on my search for some walking trails. Two entrances and two parking spots that I passed. There is a potty box located on the other parking lot (you'll pass it if you keep waling through). Lots of walkers, no bike riders that day and not that many kids on the trail. Lots of things to look at and enjoy. Plenty of shaded areas and it appears they have a bench and possibly a Q pit?

The Putah Creek Riparian Preserve provides an opportunity for a relaxing, easy walk along the levee…read more-- pretty much for as far as you want to go. We started at the eastern end at the Old Davis Road Parking Lot and headed west. UC Davis fruit trees on the right, Putah Creek flood plain on the left. It's tough to see the actual creek until you are about a mile down the levee. From there, you can walk down the creek but watch out for poison oak! We saw a few other people enjoying the levee walk. Dogs are welcome but please keep them leashed. Overall, it's a nice, easy stroll, but we recommend going in the morning to beat the valley heat.

Yee haw! We have a name for the dirt walkway through small group of redwoods in the Arboretum! It…read morewas planted in 1941 and has somehow survived. The change in feet of elevation might even be in the double digits, so don't worry about bringing your hiking boots or walking sticks. On the flip side, there are those tall non-native trees which give a reasonable amount of shade. Everything is nice and quiet. Right now is not the time, but when it gets foggy those trees almost disappear. May even be considered a spooky atmosphere. ...and it is part of the arboretum...

My girlfriend and I had a great time renting two kayaks from this shop! The crew was super friendly…read moreand helpful, and their delivery service was very convenient! Would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone!

We love Marty and his crew!! They really take the time to…read moremake sure that we were happy and would enjoy our day on the lake. They made sure we had everything we needed and really made us feel special. They are easy to use as they make it easy to book, register, and get onto the lake - way better than any other place to rent boats! Josh and Jeremy were GREAT! We highly recommend and will definitely be returning next summer!!!!

What a great time!! I took a paddle board lesson from James this morning and very glad I did. I've…read morebeen wanting to learn for years. He shared a lot of safety info and techniques that made me feel comfortable on the board. If you've wanted to learn but not sure, go for it! He eased us into how to do it right so it wasn't so intimidating. So much fun.

Came across this kayaking company via instagram and had to check it out. They were offering a full…read moremoon guided tour and I wanted in. Prior to excursion, my friends and I had to reserve a spot on their website. The initial tour ended up being fully booked, however, James the guide offered open up another day due to the moon tour being so popular. The meeting area was at the boat launch ramp area. We signed waivers and were given a run down on kayaking 101 (it was our first kayaking excursion) with 4 other people. The weather was warm, the waters were calm and the mosquitoes were biting. So don't forget to apply sunscreen and have plenty of bug repellent! Wear water shoes, bring snacks and water. Also, maybe bring a small fanny pack or water resistant bag to carry small items in. As we paddled, James checked up on everybody and made sure we were all doing okay. Along the way he informed us about the wetlands and what type of wildlife were around. James even provided us with his own bug repellent to use to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Once it was dark enough, we settled in an area of the wetlands to wait for the moon to rise. My friends and I were elated and in awe that we got to see the Harvest moon rise on the hills whilst kayaking. Kodak moment for sure. The journey around Suisun Bay lasted for about 2 hours. It was a cool experience, especially with the moon acting as our guiding light. My arms definitely got in a work out from paddling so much. Overall, great experience, reasonably priced and James was professional and informative. Highly recommend!

Just did our ride with our guide Travis and it was amazing!!!! We had a wonderful time and a great…read moreexperience. He was patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Equipment worked well, worth every penny.

Got there and it said it's closed Wednesdays ! :( not from here and trying to have a good day but…read moreended up wasting an hour driving here for it to be closed and it says open ! Not deducting too much since I do want to come back and have a good time in the mountains like I used to with my dad. So bummed out man ! Will be back though !

Daniella was an amazing guide ask for her!! Extremely knowledgeable and safe!! Thanks for the great…read moreday!!

I decided I wanted to take the kids I nanny (11 & 13) to do something fun and unique and thought…read morewhy not finally cross off whitewater rafting from my bucket list?! We were gifted a beautiful day on the river with multiple sightings of wildlife including fish jumping, ducklings, geese, and even a bald eagle! The best part was getting to see the kids do something, get scared, have a blast doing it, and then ask to come back for more intensity next time. I really appreciated the guides for their hospitality, humor, and kindness. However my main piece of feedback would be a friendly reminder that nature and outdoor recreational activities are a form of escape and respite from our every day life, so being more mindful of the topics of conversation brought up during the ride is very important to the atmosphere.