I suddenly heard a rush of sound. A whole group of people — one with a large instrument (a fancy looking fellow), another a homeless man with a guitar, and some other folks singing and clapping — were playing around, making music, right there on the corner. The sound lit up the whole block. - PS
Downtown Davis is largely considered the dense collection of local businesses that lie where the lettered streets intersect with the numbered streets. The downtown also includes a number of apartment buildings and private residences. Downtown Davis is cute, sweet and quiet. It is also easily walkable, so you don't have to drive around much there. There are a number of helpful map signs in case you get lost or are looking for something in particular. While you're there, keep an eye out for the dude that lives in his bike.
East-West Streets:
North-South Streets:
See Navigating Davis for other regions or DavisDowntown.com for the DDBA website.
Food
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Hoa Viet - Pho Bac
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Sunrise Restaurant - Inexpensive Sandwiches (~$2) and pricier alternatives.
American (Steaks/Burgers)
British
Cafes
California/Light Dining
Chinese
Czech
Desserts
Fast Food
Greek/Middle Eastern
Ice Cream
Indian
Japanese/Sushi
Korean
Mexican
Pizza/Italian
Sandwiches
Thai
Vietnamese
Businesses
Sign at Richards Boulevard
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APEX Cycles-Custom bike shop
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Armadillo Music - Music
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Artery-unique and contemporary gifts
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The Avid Reader - Books
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Bizarro World - Comic book shop.
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Borders - Books and music
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Cable Car Wash - Full-service car wash
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Davis ACE Hardware - Hardware store, sometimes referred to as "Davis Lumber."
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Davis Shoe Shop & Pedorthic - Shoe repair.
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Dead Zone Novelties - Head shop.
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Dimple Records - Music, Movies and Games (where Tower Records used to be)
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Drom's Comics and Cards - Inside the Court N Cedar complex.
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Fast and Easy Mart - Convenience Store
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Fix for Less - TV and appliance repair store.
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Fleet Feet - Specialty running store
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Heron Technologies - Computer equipment store.
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Kim's Mart - Asian food market
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Newsbeat - Newspaper/magazine/cigar shop.
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Pinkadot - Designer clothing store.
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Rocknasium - Rock climbing.
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Samira's - Natural fiber clothing store.
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The Secretariat - Secretarial service.
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Tracy's Karate Studio - Martial Arts instruction
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Tibet Nepal - Incense, curios
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Urban Body - Tattoo parlor.
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Valley Wine Company - great spirits selection
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Volleys Tennis Shop - racquet stringing and more
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Watermelon Music - musical instruments/etc.
Banks and Credit Unions
Misc. Locations
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Davis Commons - The mall-ish area just on the edge of
Other Resources
See also Breakfast, Parking, and Bathrooms.
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Davis Downtown Business Association - this is a good resource for things to do and see in Downtown Davis.



