Even though it was cold, windy and rainy we still had a great time dodging the ran drops and rain puddles! Beautiful gardens in the middle of winter and I can only assume they would be breathtaking when in bloom!

I have visited the UC Davis Arboretum several times and have found it to be a wonderful place in all seasons. Right now the acacia trees are in bloom. The spring flowers, summer oaks, and fall foliage make this place worth a visit at all...More

We spent four days at UC Davis attending a course, and every day we walked to the campus location by traversing through the arboretum. This linear park-like setting on both sides of a creek is filled with the history of UC Davis' plant biology experiments...More

Need a time off or just walk around. UC Davis arboretum is the place for that. Even in winter it is so pretty.

It's not a traditional arboretum as it follows a creek fro several miles. We'll take visitors to "see" it on bikes and that's a great way to experience it too.

Try to find no cost parking off campus and observe the UC signs or pay some big bucks. We find the path and head west to reach the lake. Keep going until you return to your initial beginning point as most paths are interconnected. Check...More

They recently did some reconstruction and it’s an even more beautiful place to walk… Some wonderful specimens of trees… See the beautiful ducks… Never crowded… Benches to sit on… Perfect place to meditate