Covell Park is a beautiful and secluded neighborhood of tree-lined streets in the 95618 zip code. West Covell’s boundary to the north is Northstar Park. A greenbelt with walking and biking trails form the west, south, and eastern boundaries. Northstar Park is a 13.5-acre park that has a wildlife viewing area, baseball fields, and a tot play area. The University of California at Davis is a fifteen-minute bike ride from Covell Park, traveling south. The gourmet restaurants and shops of downtown Davis are a short southward drive or bike ride.
Downtown and Old Town Sacramento are a 20-minute drive to the east, offering riverside gourmet dining and a regional shopping center.
San Francisco is a two-hour drive to the west on Interstate Highway 80. Amtrak commuter trains offer a more leisurely ride from the Davis train station. The Sierra ski country is about two hours to the east on Interstate Highway 80.