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Set between the Coast Range to the west and the towering Sierra Nevada to the east in the heart of the Central Valley, UC Davis is close to California's thriving state capital and the San Francisco Bay Area but cherishes its small-town culture and security. Find out more information on how to visit us.
Directions and Maps

Address and Directions to UC Davis

Undergraduate Admissions
178 Mrak Hall
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

From the San Francisco Bay Area: Take Interstate 80 east toward Sacramento. Exit at UC Davis.

From Sacramento: Take Interstate 80 west toward San Francisco. Exit at UC Davis.

From Sacramento International Airport: Take Interstate 5 south toward Sacramento and follow the signs to Interstate 80 west toward San Francisco. Exit at UC Davis.

From Woodland: Take Highway 113 south to Interstate 80, then east toward Sacramento. Exit at UC Davis.

From Los Angeles: Take Interstate 5 north toward Sacramento and follow the signs to Interstate 80 west toward San Francisco. Exit at UC Davis.

From the UC Davis exit: Exit off Interstate 80, take Old Davis Road to the campus core area. Pass the South Gate Information Kiosk (or stop for further information). Continue to the loop road, which circles the campus core area. Visitor parking lots are marked. Purchase a $6.00 all-day parking permit on weekdays from the bright yellow permit dispensers. Permit dispensers will accept quarters, one-dollar bills, Visa or MasterCard. Parking on weekends is free, except during special events.

Campus Maps

Campus maps and visitor information are available at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center. Call (530) 752-8111 for information.

Campus Tours

Weekday and weekend tours are available with a week's advance registration notice. Weekend tours can be scheduled at 11:30 a.m. and weekday tours can be scheduled at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., except on observed holidays. To register for a student-led tour of UC Davis, please contact Visitor Services.