Dixon (California)

Dixon is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California. == Get in == === By car === Dixon is about 65 mi (105 km) northeast from San Francisco and 22.5 mi (36.2 km) southwest of Sacramento (via Davis 9 mi (14 km) 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 (34 km) later. Going north CA-Hwy 113 runs concurrent on I-80 from Exit 66A to Exit 70 and 13 mi (21 km) north to I-5 in Woodland (exit 537). Pedrick Rd from & . Road 98 goes 21 mi (34 km) 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 === 1 Sol Trans/Solano Express (STA) 'Blue Line', Dixon P&R @ 1420 Market Ln (P&R Lot located next to Dutch Bros Coffee and across the street from 1425 Market Ln building). The Blue Line bus connects Sacramento to the Wanut Creek BART through Davis, Vacaville, Fairfield and Benicia. 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 (76.4 km) southwest, in Concord (via Concord Ave from Exit 52 of I-680). === By plane === Nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF IATA 25.5 mi (41.0 km)) is north/northeast via CA-Hwy 113 to Woodland and I-5 south towards Sacramento. Next nearest airport is Oakland International Airport (OAK IATA) 69.5 mi (111.8 km) is south/west on I-80 and 880 to Exit 35 of I-880. == Get around == == See == == Do == Jepson Prairie Reserve (Dixon Vernal Pools), 4845 Cook Lane (Take Rio Dixon Road/Highway 113 south from Dixon for 10 miles. When highway takes a 90 turn to the east, continue straight onto Cook Lane and look for the interprative sign), ☏ +1 530 752-6949. 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. Free. 1 Silveyville Tree Farm, 6248 Silveyville Rd, ☏ +1 707 678-1823. Seasonal destination in fall (as a pumpkin patch) and winter (as a tree farm) with food and drink. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Dixon Corn Maze (Cool Patch Pumpkins), 6150 Dixon Ave W. The pre-eminent corn maze of the region, open only in the fall up until Halloween. $18. (updated Oct 2021) == Buy == == Eat == 1 Punjabi Dhaba, 7800 Batavia Rd, ☏ +1 707 693 6682. A surprising find for Dixon, this is a North Indian buffet that is right off of Highway 80. (updated Oct 2021) == Drink == == Sleep == 1 Best Western Inn Dixon, 1345 Commercial Way (Pitt School Rd at exit 64 of I-80), ☏ +1 707 678-1400, fax: +1 707 678-0754. 2 Motel 6, 1480 Ary Ln (Pitt School Rd at exit 64 of I-80), ☏ +1 707 693-0606, fax: +1 707 693-0694. == 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.