University of California, Davis
1050 Orchard Road
Davis, California 95616-8544
Davis, California 95616-8544
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:6500
Capacity:6500
On-Site
Spaces:150
Spaces:150
Maximum
Overnight:3900
Overnight:3900
Runner-up: Best Earth-Friendly Venue
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Mondavi Center - A spectacular venue for your next event
Mondavi Center Jackson Hall - A superb performance space for all types of events from concerts and Broadway productions to lectures and commencements
Mondavi Center Lobby - A busy night
Putah Creek Lodge - Features include a cozy fireplace, a patio, built-in BBQ, picnic tables, well-shaded picnic area, and amphitheater with a fire pit
Inside Putah Creek Lodge - Add pizzazz to your event, whether it be a casual gathering or a wedding reception
Alpha Gamma Rho Room - A room of many moods, this facility features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, natural lighting and views of a shaded patio and manicured lawns
Founder's Boardroom - Host meetings and workshops in this stately space
UC Davis Conference Center - A blend of comfort, versatility and style, the Conference Center includes a large multi-configuration ballroom, multiple meeting and conference rooms, a restaurant and pub, lobby and support space 
Conference Center Hallway
Conference Center Room - Banquets, conferences, and lectures are a few events you could host here
Good Life Garden - This ever-changing, edible landscape features organic and sustainably-grown vegetables, herbs and flowers
Good Life Garden - A beautiful outdoor "room" to host a reception or celebration
Quad - Festivals, concerts, and other big scale events take place here in the sunshine
Conference Housing - Miller Hall
Giedt Lecture Hall - The campus offers many classrooms and lecture halls ranging in capacity from 15 to more than 500
Aggie Stadium - Cheer your favorite team on!
Hickey Pool - Seven 25-yard lanes are available and heated all year-round for lap swimming
Toomey Field - 5,100 spectators can gather here, overlooking a synthetic track and grass infield perfect for the classic athletic event
ARC Pavilion - More than 150,000 square feet of space for gala dinners, concerts, auctions, tradeshows, conferences, commencements and athletic events
ARC Ballroom - The ballroom can be divided into two separate meeting rooms, each with its own state of the art audiovisual system with built-in sound and lighting options creates an ambient setting for any event
ARC Hallway
ARC Courtyard - The ARC’s impressive ballroom opens onto a private courtyard and is the ideal space for parties, banquets, conferences, or information fairs
Arboretum - Known for its impressive and worldly botanic collection, the colorful Arboretum sets the mood for events of all types and features a charming gazebo
Shields Gazebo - Set in a white flower garden, the Shields Grove Gazebo is a peaceful and beautiful locale for events
Local Attraction: The world renowned city of San Francisco is only an hour away from Davis! (Photo via Flickr CC)
Local Attraction: Nearby Napa Valley provides many opportunities for day trips to enjoy the sights (Photo via Flickr CC)
Local Attraction: Lake Tahoe is a vacation destination and only a short drive from Davis (Photo via Flickr CC)
About
About University of California, Davis
If you are looking for a conference center in the Sacramento, CA area, then you are on the right page. Welcome to UC Davis! Located in the heart of Northern California, the campus is only fifteen minutes from downtown Sacramento and a short drive from world renowned vacation destinations like San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. UC Davis has the on-site amenities that you could need for groups of varying sizes. Also, Davis's central location allows guests the freedom to decide between activities such as touring a metropolitan city or hiking the Sierras.
Set in a college town abundant with charm, there is no better option for Sacramento area event venues offering versatile space that matches your needs. From elegant to rustic, historic to contemporary, formal to casual, and everything in between, this celebrated university has a facility to suit any event.
Let the experienced event planners at Conference and Event Services handle all logistical coordination including registration, printing, audio-visual rentals, and lodging. Conference and Event Services can also assist with arranging food and beverage service for your event at UC Davis, providing alcohol permits and pointing you to approved caterers that can service your needs with a wide range of culinary options. Traditional dormitory-style housing is available for overnight guests during the summer months, and UC Davis provides access to a range of local accommodations ranging from cozy inns to business suites. Look no further than UC Davis for your conference center needs – everything is already here.
Watch the video above to learn about even more of the attributes that make the University of California, Davis the premier event venue near Sacramento, California.
Set in a college town abundant with charm, there is no better option for Sacramento area event venues offering versatile space that matches your needs. From elegant to rustic, historic to contemporary, formal to casual, and everything in between, this celebrated university has a facility to suit any event.
Let the experienced event planners at Conference and Event Services handle all logistical coordination including registration, printing, audio-visual rentals, and lodging. Conference and Event Services can also assist with arranging food and beverage service for your event at UC Davis, providing alcohol permits and pointing you to approved caterers that can service your needs with a wide range of culinary options. Traditional dormitory-style housing is available for overnight guests during the summer months, and UC Davis provides access to a range of local accommodations ranging from cozy inns to business suites. Look no further than UC Davis for your conference center needs – everything is already here.
Watch the video above to learn about even more of the attributes that make the University of California, Davis the premier event venue near Sacramento, California.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Sacramento - 15 miles
San Francisco - 73 miles
Napa - 47 miles
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Sacramento International - 20 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $10/day, Monday through Friday; Free on the weekends (exceptions during Special Events)
CATERING
On campus catering available; off campus caterers permitted. Locally grown, organic and environmentally sustainable options and composting services available.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
6500 Attendees
150 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 6500 | Classroom Style 510 | Standing Reception 1800 | Seated Reception 1200
TECHNOLOGY
High-tech, inexpensive audio visual equipment. Wireless internet; teleconferencing and videoconferencing capabilities; computer labs.Yes
Free
Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
3900 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Suite/Apt Style|On-Site Hotel|Off-Site Hotels
Yes
Free
Communal Semi-Private|Private
Accommodations
Accommodations
3900
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Hotel-Like | 70 rooms | image
Hyatt Place is a brand new, state-of-the-art hotel conveniently located on campus. This premier hotel offers a cozy living space, spacious guest rooms, and 24/7 assistance from the gallery host. Complimentary Wi-Fi and easily accessible parking are also available.
This accommodation has A/C
Hyatt Place is a brand new, state-of-the-art hotel conveniently located on campus. This premier hotel offers a cozy living space, spacious guest rooms, and 24/7 assistance from the gallery host. Complimentary Wi-Fi and easily accessible parking are also available.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | image
Affordable residence hall packages include accommodations, full meal plans and recreation passes.
This accommodation has A/C
Affordable residence hall packages include accommodations, full meal plans and recreation passes.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | image
Pristine suites of two sleeping rooms with common kitchenette and bathroom.
This accommodation has A/C
Pristine suites of two sleeping rooms with common kitchenette and bathroom.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | image
Large picture windows overlook manicured lawns. 25 rooms per floor; shared lounge, kitchenette and bathrooms.
This accommodation has A/C
Large picture windows overlook manicured lawns. 25 rooms per floor; shared lounge, kitchenette and bathrooms.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | image
Suites of two or three sleeping rooms, privately shared bathroom and lounge. Outdoor pools and spas.
This accommodation has A/C
Suites of two or three sleeping rooms, privately shared bathroom and lounge. Outdoor pools and spas.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | image
Varied configurations. Surrounded by manicured lawns.
This accommodation has A/C
Varied configurations. Surrounded by manicured lawns.
This accommodation has A/CAmenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
6500
Overall
510
Classroom
Style
Style
1800
Standing
Reception
Reception
1200
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 2,075 SQ FT | 152 Banquet Style | 100 Classroom Style | Varies Conference Style | image | image
A room of many moods, this facility features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, natural lighting and views of a shaded patio and manicured lawns.
A room of many moods, this facility features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, natural lighting and views of a shaded patio and manicured lawns.
| 1,319 SQ FT | 49 Classroom Style | image | image
This spacious and impressive conference room features an 18-foot wood conference table, a credenza, and leather-upholstered chairs. It is a distinguished setting for executive sessions or board meetings.
This spacious and impressive conference room features an 18-foot wood conference table, a credenza, and leather-upholstered chairs. It is a distinguished setting for executive sessions or board meetings.
| 4,880 SQ FT | 264 Banquet Style | 160 Classroom Style | image | image
An impressive ballroom opens onto a private courtyard. This space is ideal for parties, banquets, conferences or information fairs. A state of the art audio/visual system with built in sound and well designed lighting options enhance the ambiance of any event.
An impressive ballroom opens onto a private courtyard. This space is ideal for parties, banquets, conferences or information fairs. A state of the art audio/visual system with built in sound and well designed lighting options enhance the ambiance of any event.
| 408 to 912 SQ FT | 15 to 35 Banquet Style | 25 to 59 Classroom Style | image | image
Two versatile meeting rooms serve as convenient break-out space for the ARC Ballroom or may be booked separately. Boardroom-style tables and chairs can be arranged for lecture, conference or classroom activities.
Two versatile meeting rooms serve as convenient break-out space for the ARC Ballroom or may be booked separately. Boardroom-style tables and chairs can be arranged for lecture, conference or classroom activities.
| 105,000 SQ FT | image | image
Create a memorable event in UC Davis' NCAA Division-I premier athletic facilities, including our new 11,000 capacity stadium.
Create a memorable event in UC Davis' NCAA Division-I premier athletic facilities, including our new 11,000 capacity stadium.
| 3,993 SQ FT | 256 Banquet Style | 198 Classroom Style | image | image
The Conference Center is a state-of-the-art learning and meeting complex adjacent to the Hyatt Place Hotel. The Conference Center blends comfort, versatility and style in the campus' newest facility and includes a large multi-configuration ballroom.
The Conference Center is a state-of-the-art learning and meeting complex adjacent to the Hyatt Place Hotel. The Conference Center blends comfort, versatility and style in the campus' newest facility and includes a large multi-configuration ballroom.
| 14,481 SQ FT | 500 Banquet Style | 500 Classroom Style | 1,318 Conference Style | image | image
This versatile auditorium provides an excellent setting for banquets, auctions, weddings, conferences, concerts and trade shows. Freeborn Hall features a proscenium stage, theatrical lighting, two backstage dressing rooms, and an on-site box office.
This versatile auditorium provides an excellent setting for banquets, auctions, weddings, conferences, concerts and trade shows. Freeborn Hall features a proscenium stage, theatrical lighting, two backstage dressing rooms, and an on-site box office.
| 1,550 SQ FT | 103 Banquet Style | 221 Classroom Style | image | image
The Good Life Garden is an ever-changing edible landscape. This venue features organic and sustainably-grown vegetables, making it a feast for the eyes. Good Life Garden can be tented to accommodate your event.
The Good Life Garden is an ever-changing edible landscape. This venue features organic and sustainably-grown vegetables, making it a feast for the eyes. Good Life Garden can be tented to accommodate your event.
| 95 Banquet Style | image | image
Full-service restaurant and patio can be reserved for meetings and special events.
Full-service restaurant and patio can be reserved for meetings and special events.
| 145 to 511 Classroom Style | image | image
When it comes to lecture or classroom space, no one does it better than a leading research university. The campus offers rooms ranging in capacity from 15 to more than 500. Sophisticated audio/visual equipment comes at no extra charge with built in technology.
When it comes to lecture or classroom space, no one does it better than a leading research university. The campus offers rooms ranging in capacity from 15 to more than 500. Sophisticated audio/visual equipment comes at no extra charge with built in technology.
| 420-2,867 SQ FT | 37-100 Banquet Style | 12-120 Classroom Style | 16-42 Conference Style | image | image
Eight meeting rooms varying in size and shape conveniently located in the heart of campus.
Eight meeting rooms varying in size and shape conveniently located in the heart of campus.
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Known for its eye catching architecture and acoustic excellence, this 1,800-seat theater is gaining an international reputation as a superb performance space.
Known for its eye catching architecture and acoustic excellence, this 1,800-seat theater is gaining an international reputation as a superb performance space.
| 3000 SQ FT | 200 Banquet Style | 250 Classroom Style | image
The Studio Theater features a window wall overlooking an outdoor plaza and the UC Davis Arboretum. It is fully equipped for dance, drama and music performances and can also be set up as a dining or lecture space.
The Studio Theater features a window wall overlooking an outdoor plaza and the UC Davis Arboretum. It is fully equipped for dance, drama and music performances and can also be set up as a dining or lecture space.
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This grand entrance to the Mondavi Center can also be an enchanting setting ideal for an elegant hors d'oeuvre and wine reception, or silent auction.
This grand entrance to the Mondavi Center can also be an enchanting setting ideal for an elegant hors d'oeuvre and wine reception, or silent auction.
| 20,862 SQ FT | 1,000 Banquet Style | 3,000 to 7,200 Classroom Style | image | image
The Pavilion provides more than 150,000 square feet of space for concerts, trade shows, conferences, and athletic events. Seating for 8,000 provides unobstructed views of the arena floor, and seating is retractable, giving considerable flexibility in floor space and use.
The Pavilion provides more than 150,000 square feet of space for concerts, trade shows, conferences, and athletic events. Seating for 8,000 provides unobstructed views of the arena floor, and seating is retractable, giving considerable flexibility in floor space and use.
| 1,420 SQ FT | 100 Banquet Style | 100 Classroom Style | 100-200 Conference Style | image | image
Overlooking Putah Creek in the southwest section of the UC Davis Arboretum, Putah Creek is a unique hexagon shaped facility with a distinctive fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and expansive lawn. Outdoors a patio, barbecue area with picnic tables, and outdoor amphitheater with fire pit are available for use.
Overlooking Putah Creek in the southwest section of the UC Davis Arboretum, Putah Creek is a unique hexagon shaped facility with a distinctive fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and expansive lawn. Outdoors a patio, barbecue area with picnic tables, and outdoor amphitheater with fire pit are available for use.
| 1,420 SQ FT | 100 Banquet Style | 100 Classroom Style | 100-200 Conference Style | image | image
With its natural wood-paneled interior, floor-to-ceiling windows, a stone fireplace and balcony, the Recreation Pool Lodge lends itself to a variety of events from business meetings to social functions.
With its natural wood-paneled interior, floor-to-ceiling windows, a stone fireplace and balcony, the Recreation Pool Lodge lends itself to a variety of events from business meetings to social functions.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
On campus catering available; off campus caterers permitted. Locally grown, organic and environmentally sustainable options and composting services available.Dining Options
| Seating Capacity: 95-150 | menu | image
Gunrock Pub Café is a full-service restaurant that offers a classic menu basic on locally-grown, seasonal ingredients. Next to the Gunrock Pub Cafe is the Silo, which houses several commercial dining options including a coffee house, a deli, a Carl's Junior and Pizza Hut. Visit http://gunrockpub.ucdavis.edu/ for more information
Gunrock Pub Café is a full-service restaurant that offers a classic menu basic on locally-grown, seasonal ingredients. Next to the Gunrock Pub Cafe is the Silo, which houses several commercial dining options including a coffee house, a deli, a Carl's Junior and Pizza Hut. Visit http://gunrockpub.ucdavis.edu/ for more information
| Seating Capacity: 2000 | image
Located near residence halls are three dining commons, offering one of the nation’s finest collegiate residential dining programs. Build your own meal with choices of Asian Fusion, Tex-Mex, Vegan Grill, or one of the many other options.
Located near residence halls are three dining commons, offering one of the nation’s finest collegiate residential dining programs. Build your own meal with choices of Asian Fusion, Tex-Mex, Vegan Grill, or one of the many other options.
| Seating Capacity: 300 | image
Known as the CoHo, the university’s coffee house is the largest student run restaurant in the nation. The CoHo is conveniently located in the heart of campus and features a bakery, espresso bar, and deli. Nearly 100% of food served is prepared by student employees, and many items are certified organic and locally grown.
Known as the CoHo, the university’s coffee house is the largest student run restaurant in the nation. The CoHo is conveniently located in the heart of campus and features a bakery, espresso bar, and deli. Nearly 100% of food served is prepared by student employees, and many items are certified organic and locally grown.
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Stop by the campus' full service Starbucks for your daily coffee fix.
Stop by the campus' full service Starbucks for your daily coffee fix.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Sacramento International - 20 minutesNearby Cities
Sacramento - 15 miles miles | San Francisco - 73 miles miles | Napa - 47 milesTransportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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The Mondavi Center maintains state-of-the art, world-class performance facilities, and provides the highest quality experience for both artists and audiences. World-renowned performances range from traditional to innovative disciplines from diverse cultures. Visit http://www.mondaviarts.org/ for more information
The Mondavi Center maintains state-of-the art, world-class performance facilities, and provides the highest quality experience for both artists and audiences. World-renowned performances range from traditional to innovative disciplines from diverse cultures. Visit http://www.mondaviarts.org/ for more information
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Check out the Davis Farmer's Market for fresh and locally grown produce. Davis Farmer's Market is featured in national magazines and was recently voted "Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner in Yolo County!" by The Davis Enterprise's Readers' Poll.
Check out the Davis Farmer's Market for fresh and locally grown produce. Davis Farmer's Market is featured in national magazines and was recently voted "Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner in Yolo County!" by The Davis Enterprise's Readers' Poll.
Big city excitement waits just over an hour away in San Francisco. Visit one of San Francisco's many museums, take a guided tour, or catch a ball game during the spring and summer months!
Spend a free afternoon experiencing northern California's world renowned wine culture. Tour Clarksburg, El Dorado, Yolo, Lodi, Amador, Sonoma or Napa for fine wine and cuisine!
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Two hours from Davis is Lake Tahoe, a beautiful getaway for skiing, hiking, rock climbing and golfing.
Two hours from Davis is Lake Tahoe, a beautiful getaway for skiing, hiking, rock climbing and golfing.
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Yosemite Valley is best known for its waterfalls, skiing and camping, this world-renounced wilderness park features year-round recreation. Yosemite National Park covers a huge area of the western Sierra Nevada Mountains in central California. There are lakes, meadows, forests, and granite summits with endless alpine scenery.
Yosemite Valley is best known for its waterfalls, skiing and camping, this world-renounced wilderness park features year-round recreation. Yosemite National Park covers a huge area of the western Sierra Nevada Mountains in central California. There are lakes, meadows, forests, and granite summits with endless alpine scenery.
Services
Services
Services
At Conference and Event Services, you can count on service that is individualized and complete. An experienced coordinator will be your contact as you plan and launch your corporate, athletic, or special event. Conference and Event Services offers full logistical coordination to each of our clients, including arranging for meeting space, dining service and audio/visual support.
Our expert event coordinators will handle all of your registration needs. For both on and off-campus events, our team can arrange for printed material, on-site registration, mailing and credit card processing.
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
High-tech, inexpensive audio visual equipment. Wireless internet; teleconferencing and videoconferencing capabilities; computer labs.Technology
Your conference event coordinator will arrange any audio/visual you require, through the affordable campus audio/visual services. Wi-Fi, projector screens, microphones, and other technology for conferences and events are available at most event facilities.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"[Conference & Event Services] are very knowledgeable about the campus and have the infrastructure to provide the largest selection of services. They are a modern organization with an excellent grasp of Internet services. Their experience with many types of organizations gives them insight into enhancing a symposium. They provide the best service at the best possible price."
"Conference & Event Services has been essential in organizing our successful employee events. They coordinate every detail-from the facility to the caterer to the parking-and they offer excellent suggestions based on their experiences. It is truly one of the most valuable and service-oriented event planning organizations in our area."
"We prefer to hold our international meetings at Davis because it is a pleasant and beautiful alternative to hotel or conference centers. The community of scholars on campus also provides participants with the chance to collaborate with colleagues who are not attending the meeting. In addition, Conference & Event Services can organize everything from start to finish. It all makes such a nice package."
"With only a short time remaining until our high-visibility conference, we had no venue and no plans set. We really needed a 'one-stop shop' for planning, coordinating, and managing our conference. Our coordinator had the knowledge, experience, skills, personality, and insights that led to a productive and positive conference. It drew compliments from nearly all participants. We definitely will contact [UC Davis] for future conferences."
