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Olive Drive Neighborhood Guide Davis, CA
About
Olive Drive is a quaint and bustling neighborhood located in Davis, California. It's situated right on the periphery of downtown Davis, making it a short distance away from a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The neighborhood is also conveniently close to major highways, such as Interstate 80, which provides residents easy access to other parts of California. Additionally, Olive Drive is in close proximity to the renowned University of California, Davis.
What You Will Love about Olive Drive, Davis, California
- Olive Drive is known for its close-knit community vibe, which feels like you're living in a small town, yet with all the amenities of a city.
- The proximity to downtown Davis means you're never far from a plethora of dining options, boutiques, and cultural venues.
- Accessibility is a huge plus, with major highways like Interstate 80 close by, making commuting or weekend getaways easy.
- The presence of the University of California, Davis nearby means constant access to educational and cultural events.
What’s Nearby
Olive Drive is adjacent to downtown Davis, renowned for its eclectic mix of eateries, shops, and galleries. It's also near the Putah Creek Parkway, a stunning natural area perfect for outdoor activities. The neighborhood is also just a short drive to the University of California, Davis, one of the top public universities in the nation.
Lifestyle
Life in Olive Drive is a balance of relaxation and activity. Residents enjoy the tranquillity and sense of community in the neighborhood, while also taking advantage of the vibrant downtown area and outdoor recreational opportunities at the nearby Putah Creek Parkway. The presence of the university nearby also adds cultural and intellectual vibrancy to the area.
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Rental Trends in Olive Drive
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||
| $2915 | $2915 | $2915 | $2915 | $2915 | $2915 | $2915 | $2915 | $2915 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 177 restaurants, 18 grocery stores, and 15 parks within a mile of the Olive Drive neighborhood.
Olive Drive MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
1060 Olive Dr
- Bros Liquor
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
1046 Olive Dr
- Tarad Thai Asian Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
920 3rd St
- Ho Ho Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
132 E St
E Street PlazaRetail, Shopping Plaza
•0.3 miles
207 F St
- Davis Commons
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•0.3 miles
500 1st St
- Olive Drive Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
1060 Olive Dr
- Bros Liquor
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
1046 Olive Dr
- Tarad Thai Asian Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
920 3rd St
- The Davis Beer Shoppe
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
211 G St
- Ho Ho Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
132 E St
- Valley Wine Co.
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
417 G St
Bros LiquorDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
1046 Olive Dr
- In-N-Out Burger
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1020 Olive Dr
- Three Ladies Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, Sandwich Spot, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant
•0.2 miles
130 G St
- Pachamama Coffee
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
130 G St
- The Good Scoop
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
130 G St
- Well Season
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Cantonese Restaurant, Dim Sum Restaurant
•0.2 miles
1753 Research Park Dr
- Loop
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
1010 Olive Dr
- Spca Yolo County Thrift Store
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.2 miles
920 3rd St
- UC Davis Stores | Downtown
Retail, Department Store
•0.2 miles
630 2nd St
- E Street Plaza
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•0.3 miles
207 F St
- Davis Commons
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•0.3 miles
500 1st St
- Ace Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.3 miles
815 3RD St
Toad Hollow Dog ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.5 miles
1919 2ND St
- Central Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
401 C St
- Cedar Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
626 K St
- Playfields Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
2500 Research Park Dr
- Civic Center Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
599 B St
- UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.7 miles
1 Shields Ave
Third Space Art CollectiveArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
946 Olive Dr
- The Artery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
207 G St
- Regal Davis Holiday
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater
•0.2 miles
101 F St
- T S Post Ceramics
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
720 Olive Dr
- Open Door Art Studios
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
231 G St
- John Natsoulas Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
521 1st St
Olive Drive Barber ShopBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
1065 Olive Dr
- Shell
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
1010 Olive Dr
- Loop
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
1010 Olive Dr
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.1 miles
840 2nd St
- Y2K Hair & Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
130 G St
- Razor's Edge Barber Shop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.2 miles
130 G St
Barefoot Yoga StudioSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
1015 Olive Dr
Volleys Tennis ShopRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.2 miles
130 G St
- Lift Pilates
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•0.2 miles
803 2nd St
- Pure Barre
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
714 2nd St
- Akasha Yoga
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.2 miles
140 F St
- Apex Cycles and Service
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.2 miles
716 2nd St
Cantina Del CaboDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.2 miles
139 G St
- Putah Creek Winery
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Winery
•0.2 miles
110 F St
- Kwan's Framing
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.3 miles
905 3rd St
- Kava Bar Davis - Root of Happiness
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop
•0.3 miles
211 F St
- Three Mile Brewin
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
231 G St
- Davis Wine Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
611 2nd St
UC Davis Cross Cultural CenterCommunity and Government, Cultural Center
•0.7 miles
1 Shields Ave
- Shields Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
100 NW Quad
- Peregrine School
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
2650 Lillard Dr
- University Of Ca Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
400 Mrak Hall Dr
- Physical Sciences Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
1 Shields Ave
- Little Friends Montessori School
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
1101 F St
Kaiser Permanente Davis Medical OfficesHealth and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•0.4 miles
1955 Cowell Blvd
- Kaiser Permanente Health Care
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
1955 Cowell Blvd
- Davis Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.5 miles
530 5th St
- Courtyard Healthcare Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.8 miles
1850 E 8th St
- Cowell Student Health Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.0 mile
1 Shields Ave
- Davis Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
2600 5th St
Olive Drive Apartments and Rentals
43 Rental properties in Olive Drive, Davis, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| utilities | 13.7% | 42.8% |
| food | 5.9% | 8% |
| transportation | 2.8% | 36% |
| healthcare | 1% | 8.7% |
Olive Drive Demographics
Olive Drive Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 6 of 6 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 6 of 6 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 5 of 6 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 5 of 6 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 5 of 6 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 4 of 6 renters
Olive Drive Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Biker’s Paradise
Some Transit
Amtrak
Train Stop
840 2nd St
Capitol Corridor
Train Stop
840 2nd St
Sierra Energy
Train Stop
221 1st St
Source: foursquare.com
Silo Unitrans Terminal
Bus Stop
Hutchison Dr
Source: foursquare.com
Amtrak
Train Stop
840 2nd St
Capitol Corridor
Train Stop
840 2nd St
Sierra Energy
Train Stop
221 1st St
Source: foursquare.com
Unitrans
Other
1 Shields Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Olive Drive Schools
- 8/10
Davis School For Independent Study
Grades K-12 • Public
- 2/10
King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation)
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 7/10
Grades 7-9 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Familiesfirst Non Public School
Grades 2-12 • Private
- 7/10
Grades 7-12 • Charter
- NRNo Rating
Dixon Montessori Charter School
Grades K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Olive Drive
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $1,575 | -- |
| Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $1,940 | -- |
| East DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,276 | 5% |
| University AvenueNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| South DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| The CanneryNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Davis ManorNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| West DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North - Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,241 | -- |
| StonegateNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| WildhorseNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| ArrowheadNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| La Buena VidaNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Mace RanchNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| El MaceroNeighborhood in El-macero, California | -- | -- |
| Interland-University Research ParkNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $1,849 | 16% |
| East DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,097 | 2% |
| University AvenueNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| South DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,011 | 3% |
| The CanneryNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Davis ManorNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $1,562 | -- |
| West DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North - Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,529 | -- |
| StonegateNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| WildhorseNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| ArrowheadNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| La Buena VidaNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Mace RanchNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| El MaceroNeighborhood in El-macero, California | -- | -- |
| Interland-University Research ParkNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,915 | -- |
| Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,305 | 3% |
| East DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,668 | 3% |
| University AvenueNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,475 | -- |
| South DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,436 | 0% |
| The CanneryNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Davis ManorNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,199 | -- |
| West DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,075 | 14% |
| North - Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,648 | -- |
| StonegateNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,075 | 14% |
| WildhorseNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| ArrowheadNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| La Buena VidaNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Mace RanchNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| El MaceroNeighborhood in El-macero, California | -- | -- |
| Interland-University Research ParkNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $3,600 | -- |
| Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,883 | 16% |
| East DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $699 | 9% |
| University AvenueNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| South DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,194 | -- |
| The CanneryNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Davis ManorNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $2,799 | -- |
| West DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| North - Central DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | $3,522 | -- |
| StonegateNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| WildhorseNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| ArrowheadNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| La Buena VidaNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Mace RanchNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| El MaceroNeighborhood in El-macero, California | -- | -- |
| Interland-University Research ParkNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest DavisNeighborhood in Davis, California | -- | -- |