Overview
Woodland is a city of 61,032 (2020) in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 15 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Woodland
Gable Mansion
A 19th century Victorian home, listed as a California Historical Landmark, noted for being "one of the last of its style, size, and proportion in California." It remains a private residence; tours are not available.
Gibson House Historical Museum
This historical home occupies 2.5 acres and is open to the public.
California Agriculture Museum
A nonprofit organization featuring historical agricultural exhibits, including the Hays Antique Truck Museum.
Woodland Opera House
The Woodland Opera House is a historic venue listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and as a California Historic Landmark. Built in 1885, it still plays host to theater productions and concerts.
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 — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 50 mi away. Directions
From the Bay Area take Highway 80 heading East toward Sacramento, then Highway 113 toward Davis. Exit Gibson Road or Main Street.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Gable Mansion, Woodland Opera House
- Lunch Thai Pepper
- Afternoon Gibson House Historical Museum, California Agriculture Museum
- Dinner The Burger Saloon
- Evening Blue Note Brewing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
From the Bay Area take Highway 80 heading East toward Sacramento, then Highway 113 toward Davis. Exit Gibson Road or Main Street.
From Sacramento take I-5 North toward Woodland/Redding and exit County Road 102 or Main Street.
By plane
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 15 minutes away by car.
By bus
Yolobus offers service from Davis, Winters, and Sacramento.
Get around
Yolobus travels inside Woodland, as well as to other cities.
See
See Gable Mansion
A 19th century Victorian home, listed as a California Historical Landmark, noted for being "one of the last of its style, size, and proportion in California." It remains a private residence; tours are not available.
Do
Eat
Eat The Burger Saloon
Select your meat, select your bun, then select your toppings.
Eat Father Paddy's
Irish Pub.
Drink
Sleep
Nearby
Davis
City / town · 23 listings · 9 mi away
West Sacramento
City / town · 6 listings · 15 mi away
Winters
City / town · 7 listings · 15 mi away
Dixon
City / town · 7 listings · 16 mi away
Sacramento
City / town · 91 listings · 18 mi away
McClellan Park
City / town · 1 listings · 20 mi away
North Highlands
City / town · 1 listings · 22 mi away
Vacaville
City / town · 17 listings · 25 mi away
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