Located just 20 miles northwest of Sacramento in California’s Central Valley, Woodland serves as an industrial and commercial center in one of the state’s fastest growing regions. Now the county seat of Yolo County, the City was incorporated in 1871 and is home to approximately 56,000 people. Less than an hour and a half from San Francisco, Woodland prides itself on its small-town feel and friendly atmosphere. Beautiful scenery, ideal weather conditions, and close proximity to California’s Capital City, ensures Woodland real estate is always in demand.
Shopping and Dining
The Woodland Gateway is a 55-acre shopping center located in east Woodland. The center’s retail stores include: Best Buy, Costco, Famous Footwear, Michaels, Verizon, and Target. There also are several restaurants in the and around the center, including: the Texas Roadhouse steakhouse, Red Robin, and Carinos Italian restaurant. In the summer and fall, Woodland residents can shop at the local farmer’s market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the County Fair Mall. The mall is also home to the Burlington Coat Factory, See’s Candy, Payless Shoesource, and RadioShack, among others.
Parks and Recreation
Due to its fantastic weather (between 36 and 96 degrees Fahrenheit year-round), Woodland residents have ample opportunity to explore the city’s 160 acres of parks and athletic fields. Drop in at the open gym, Monday through Friday, for an exciting game of basketball or volleyball. Want to learn something new? Check out the city’s Fencing Club or the Woodland Boxing Club. Have a few days off? Take the short two-hour drive to Lake Tahoe and enjoy a weekend of camping, hiking, skiing, and backpacking.
Living
Woodland’s fertile soil and extensive irrigation systems have created a unique agricultural setting within the city. The area’s rich heritage is evident in the historical homes and buildings that line the streets of downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to historic, Victorian-era homes, Woodland real estate includes newer properties in a number of recently built subdivisions. With its small town feel, historical roots, and friendly neighborhoods, Woodland is the perfect place for your new home.
Schools, Health, Transportation
The Woodland Joint Unified School District serves the educational needs of the city’s children. The district also operates an Adult School in the area, which provides continuing education to area residents who wish to obtain a career certification or who plan to attend a four-year college in the near future. The city is located just twelve miles from the University of California, Davis campus and a mere eight miles from the Sacramento International Airport. Residents have plenty of healthcare options, including the Woodland Clinic, the Woodland Surgery Center, and the Woodland Memorial Hospital, a 120-bed, state-of-the-art facility with over 200 doctors.