Overview
Dixon is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Dixon
Jepson Prairie Reserve
The Reserve is one of the few remaining vernal pool habitats and native bunchgrass prairies in California and is a National Natural Landmark. There is a 1/2 mile self-guided nature trail and docent-led walks are given Sa…
Silveyville Tree Farm
Seasonal destination in fall (as a pumpkin patch) and winter (as a tree farm) with food and drink.
Dixon Corn Maze
The pre-eminent corn maze of the region, open only in the fall up until Halloween.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 41°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Sacramento)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 34 mi away. Directions
* Dixon is about 65 mi northeast from San Francisco and 22.5 mi southwest of Sacramento (via Davis 9 mi east). Dixon is accessed from Exit 60 (Midway Rd, Lewis Rd) through Exit 67 (Pedrick Rd) of I-80. * to 1st St, Rio Dixon Rd goes south from I-80, through town as 1st St and becomes Rio Dixon Rd south of town to its intersection with CA-Hwy 12 21 mi later. Going north CA-Hwy 113 runs concurrent on I-80 from Exit 66A to Exit 70 and 13 mi north to I-5 in Woodland (exit 537). * Pedrick Rd from & . Road 98 goes 21 mi from Exit 541 of I-5 as CA-16, along the westside of Woodland, to I-80 as Pedrick Rd (exit 67). This road serves as the most direct route into Dixon from I-5 north/west of Woodland or anywhere further north without into & through Sacramento.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Silveyville Tree Farm, Dixon Corn Maze
- Lunch Punjabi Dhaba
- Afternoon Jepson Prairie Reserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
* Dixon is about 65 mi northeast from San Francisco and 22.5 mi southwest of Sacramento (via Davis 9 mi east). Dixon is accessed from Exit 60 (Midway Rd, Lewis Rd) through Exit 67 (Pedrick Rd) of I-80. * to 1st St, Rio Dixon Rd goes south from I-80, through town as 1st St and becomes Rio Dixon Rd south of town to its intersection with CA-Hwy 12 21 mi later. Going north CA-Hwy 113 runs concurrent on I-80 from Exit 66A to Exit 70 and 13 mi north to I-5 in Woodland (exit 537). * Pedrick Rd from & . Road 98 goes 21 mi from Exit 541 of I-5 as CA-16, along the westside of Woodland, to I-80 as Pedrick Rd (exit 67). This road serves as the most direct route into Dixon from I-5 north/west of Woodland or anywhere further north without into & through Sacramento.
By bus
- Nearest connection points to Amtrak/Amtrak California and Greyhound are in Davis and in Fairfield. Nearest transfer point for other Solano & FAST Transit buses are in Fairfield and to the Yolo Bus in Davis. Nearest BART station (By car) is the Concord Station, 47.5 mi southwest, in Concord (via Concord Ave from Exit 52 of I-680).
Go Sol Trans/Solano Express (STA) 'Blue Line'
The Blue Line bus connects Sacramento to the Wanut Creek BART through Davis, Vacaville, Fairfield and Benicia.
By plane
Nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF 25.5 mi) is north/northeast via CA-Hwy 113 to Woodland and I-5 south towards Sacramento.
Next nearest airport is Oakland International Airport (OAK) 69.5 mi is south/west on I-80 and 880 to Exit 35 of I-880.
Do
Do Jepson Prairie Reserve (Dixon Vernal Pools)
The Reserve is one of the few remaining vernal pool habitats and native bunchgrass prairies in California and is a National Natural Landmark. There is a 1/2 mile self-guided nature trail and docent-led walks are given Sa and Su at 10AM from mid-March to early May.
Eat
Eat Punjabi Dhaba
A surprising find for Dixon, this is a North Indian buffet that is right off of Highway 80.
Sleep
Go next
- Sacramento- 80 East. About 20 to 40 minutes away, depending on traffic.
- Rio Vista- 113 South to 12 East. About 30 minutes away.
- San Francisco- 80 West. About 75 minutes away, depending on traffic.
Nearby
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Woodland
City / town · 24 listings · 16 mi away
Suisun City
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Fairfield
City / town · 22 listings · 18 mi away
West Sacramento
City / town · 6 listings · 18 mi away
Rio Vista
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