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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Dixon, California
Dixon
One day is enough for Dixon: see the prairie reserve, corn maze and a quick meal; stay only if you need a rest before the next leg.
Dixon sits in Solano County, 65 mi northeast of San Francisco and 22 mi southwest of Sacramento. Its attractions are few and spread out, making a half‑day visit realistic. Most travellers use it as a stopover between larger cities.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Dixon
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, traffic)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$70 excl. bed · Mid $70–$110 excl. bed · High $110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food combo | $6–$9 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $4.30–$5.00 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SMF · Sacramento International Airport
- ≈25 mi north via Hwy 113 and I‑5
- OAK · Oakland International Airport
- ≈70 mi west via I‑80
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $45, includes unlimited miles (check)
- Sol Trans Blue Line bus
- ≈ $5 each way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the primary mode; I‑80 provides direct links to San Francisco (≈75 min) and Sacramento (≈30 min). The Sol Trans Blue Line bus runs through town to Davis and Fairfield; check schedule.
See and do
Known for
- Jepson Prairie Reserve
- Dixon Corn Maze
- Silveyville Tree Farm
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jepson Prairie Reserve | Drive south on Hwy 113 10 mi, then turn east onto Cook Ln | ≈30 min round trip |
| Dixon Corn Maze (Cool Patch Pumpkins) | Drive west on Dixon Ave W to 6150 address | ≈15 min round trip |
| Silveyville Tree Farm | Drive north on 6248 Silveyville Rd | ≈20 min round trip |
Sleep
- Best Western Inn Dixon
- Near I‑80 exit 64; basic rooms, good for a night before heading to Sacramento.
- Motel 6 Dixon
- Budget option on Ary Ln, close to highway.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑koo‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑de es‑ta el ba‑nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can make outdoor walks uncomfortable; bring water.
- Bus schedules are limited on weekends – verify times.
- Corn maze closes after Halloween; open only in fall.
Dixon is a small, low‑crime town; typical US safety advice applies – keep valuables secure in car and be aware of traffic on highways.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dixon, California yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jepson Prairie Reserve
- Dixon Corn Maze
- Silveyville Tree Farm
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Sol Trans – Blue Line: soltrans.org/
- Jepson Prairie Reserve: solanolandtrust.org/protected-lands/jepson-prairie
- Cool Patch Pumpkins – Dixon Corn Maze: www.coolpatchpumpkins.com/
- Wikivoyage: Dixon (California), revision 5258485 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5258485
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Dixon, CaliforniaDixon
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulate in San Francisco; nearest foreign consulates in Sacramento.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/dixon-california). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.