Welcome to Downtown Davis,
where life is Powered by the People…
Downtown Davis is a delightful 32-block shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the university town of Davis, CA. It's a place to gather with friends and family to enjoy a walkable shopping district packed with vibrant entertainment, dining destinations and community events. It's convenient, close, fun and easy to explore.
Downtown Davis is energized by the people who work, live and visit here, offering the friendliness of a small town, with the culture of an innovative, creative and forward-thinking community.
Discover over 700 retail, professional and service businesses, including more than 70 restaurants and cafes, 13 movie screens, three art galleries, five hotels and more.
What are you waiting for? Stop by, say “Hi,” and stay awhile.
The Davis community is preparing for Picnic Day to ensure that the weekend surrounding the 2013 celebration is safe, fun and, for businesses, profitable. Community leaders are requesting Davis businesses with ABC liquor licenses once again sign and participate in the Picnic Day Community Covenant to help preserve this cherished community tradition.
Use the links below to download your copy of the Picnic Day Covenant.
Picnic Day 2013 On-Sale Covenant
Picnic Day 2013 Off-Sale Covenant
Return your signed Picnic Day Covenant via post
Davis Downtown
PO Box 72497
Davis, CA 95617
Or you can fax it to Davis Downtown at
530-756-6504
Questions regarding the Picnic Day Covenant can be addressed to
Kelly Stachowicz
City of Davis
23 Russell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
kstachowicz@cityofdavis.org
530-747-5802
Stewart Savage
Davis Downtown
PO Box 72497
Davis, CA 95616
stewart@davisdowntown.com
530-756-8763
Kemble Pope
Davis Chamber of Commerce
604 Third St
Davis, CA 95616
ceo@davischamber.com
530-756-5160



A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in Downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.


