# UC Davis

**Source**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/locations/middle-of-everywhere/beach-day-trips-uc-davis
**Parent**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international

# Beach day trips

## Popular beaches a day trip from Davis

Davis is right in the middle of Northern California. In a day trip, you can drive or take public transit to popular beaches from our valley location. Below, you can browse common beach destinations and directions to reach them.

[### Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a two-hour drive from Davis. The town is known for its great surf and popular beach boardwalk.

Image](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Davis,+California/Santa+Cruz,+California/@37.7579937,-122.6332119,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808529999495543f:0xc3013f1b6ee28fff!2m2!1d-121.7405167!2d38.5449065!1m5!1m1!1s0x808e441b7c36d549:0x52ca104b2ad7f985!2m2!1d-122.0307963!2d36.9741171!3e0)

[### Stinson Beach

A great beach for swimming and soaking up the sun just an hour and forty-five minutes from Davis.

Image](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Davis,+California/Stinson+Beach,+CA/@38.2035313,-122.4710627,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808529999495543f:0xc3013f1b6ee28fff!2m2!1d-121.7405167!2d38.5449065!1m5!1m1!1s0x80859392adcd9f2d:0xbfc3b72ec74239ba!2m2!1d-122.6444263!2d37.9004816!3e0)

[### Half Moon Bay

A great combination of sandy beaches, tide pools and amazing scenery — all less than a two-hour drive from Davis.

Image](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Davis,+California/California+Ave,+Moss+Beach,+CA+94019/@38.0051152,-122.6880494,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808529999495543f:0xc3013f1b6ee28fff!2m2!1d-121.7405167!2d38.5449065!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f73cba95a8e91:0x1b8bd85bd1e5436!2m2!1d-122.4887284!2d37.5053737!3e0)

[### Baker Beach

This landmark beach is just an hour and half from Davis. It’s known for beautiful scenery and proximity to San Francisco.

Image](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Davis,+California/Baker+Beach,+San+Francisco,+CA/@38.1646771,-122.4220923,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808529999495543f:0xc3013f1b6ee28fff!2m2!1d-121.7405167!2d38.5449065!1m5!1m1!1s0x808586fc8b40f8a7:0x8b3d6b4d7dc0d519!2m2!1d-122.483638!2d37.7935724!3e0)

[### Carmel by the Sea

Carmel is known for its relaxed beaches, golf courses and proximity to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Image](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Davis,+California/Carmel-By-The-Sea,+California+93923/@37.5607733,-122.8291022,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808529999495543f:0xc3013f1b6ee28fff!2m2!1d-121.7405167!2d38.5449065!1m5!1m1!1s0x808de615b717ec53:0xd2c22ba6ca51541c!2m2!1d-121.9232879!2d36.5552386!3e0)

[### South Lake Tahoe

Known for its skiing, Tahoe also has some excellent beaches and summer activities.

Image](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Davis,+California/South+Lake+Tahoe,+California+96150/@38.8593072,-121.3902013,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808529999495543f:0xc3013f1b6ee28fff!2m2!1d-121.7405167!2d38.5449065!1m5!1m1!1s0x80998589eea54fe1:0xdd1b2f46fb23918e!2m2!1d-119.9771868!2d38.939926!3e0)