Driving Directions to Davis
For opening ceremonies, cars may drop off delegates at Parking Lot 5.
From Sacramento
Take I – 80 Westbound and get off at the Richards Blvd. Exit for Downtown Davis. Deep on Richards Blvd [which will turn into 1st St]. You will hit an intersection after passing beneath a tunnel and stay on 1st street [it will be a slight left]. You will dead end into A street where you will make a left onto A Street and carry on that road to Lot 5 [lots are indicated at their entrances].
From San Francisco
80E toward Sacramento and get off at the Richards Blvd. Exit for Downtown Davis. Make a right and keep on Richards Blvd [which will turn into 1st St]. You will hit an intersection after passing beneath a tunnel and stay on 1st street [it will be a slight left]. You will dead end into A street where you will make a left onto A Street and carry on that road to Lot 5 [lots are indicated at their entrances].
Notes: For directions to specific hotels, feel free to contact the Secretariat.
Walking from Lot 5:
Take A street, make a left on Hutchinson Drive and the Opening Ceremony will commence at 9:00AM in the building marked "Chemistry." Please allow for a ten minute walk from the parking lot to the Chemistry building.
Driving or Walking from Downtown Davis
Aggie Inn and Best Western University Lodge
Since you are so close to campus, you will want to walk. As you exit the Aggie Inn, turn Right and you will see the UCD Campus. Continue walking down First St. and proceed through the campus. Continue straight down Peter Shields Ave. Turn left on California Ave and continue to the Bike Circle. Turn Right and walk past Haring Hall and the Silo Union. The Chemistry building will be on your left.
Econo Lodge and Best Western Palm Court
Walk or Drive down D St. in the direction of First St. Turn Right onto First St. If you are driving, you may park in Lot 10. If you are walking, continue walking down First St. and proceed through the campus. Continue straight down Peter Shields Ave. Turn left on California Ave. The Chemistry building will be on your left.
Hallmark Inn
Walk or Drive down F St. in the direction of First St. Turn Right onto First St. If you are driving, you may park in Lot 10. If you are walking, continue walking down First St. and proceed through the campus. Continue straight down Peter Shields Ave. Turn left on California Ave. The Chemistry building will be on your right.
University Park Inn and Suites
It is best to drive from the University Park Inn and Suites since it is roughly a 15 minute walk to campus. Exit the hotel parking lot and turn Left onto Richards Blvd. Proceed through the traffic signal and under the bridge, and veer Left on First St. Turn Left into Parking Lot 10. The parking lot is near the end of First St. across from the Aggie Inn. Walk down First St. and proceed through the campus. Continue straight down Peter Shields Ave. Turn left on California Ave and continue to the Bike Circle. Turn Right and walk past Haring Hall and the Silo Union. The Chemistry building will be on your right.
Flying
If you are planning on flying to Davis, our closest airport is Sacramento International Airport (airport code: SMF). SMF is located 20 minutes away from Davis.