Davenport California

Davenport California Information

Attractions and Activities in Davenport

Davenport may be tiny, but it is the perfect place from which to explore the unique and rugged beauty of Monterey Bay’s northern coast.  The most notable attractions in Davenport are St Vincent DePaul Church that was oft-photographed by Ansel Adams, two art galleries that feature works by local artists and a museum in the former Davenport Jail. 

It is the natural beauty around Davenport that keeps tourists and artists coming back, however, and the best place to experience it is in Rancho del Oso, Ano Nuevo and Wilder Ranch state parks.  All three of these areas offer extensive trails for hiking and mountain biking along ocean bluffs, windswept beaches and grassy terraces.  The tiny Hole in the Wall and Panther beaches are wonderfully hidden spots where visitors can surf, swim, sunbathe and watch for whales.

Dining in Davenport

Davenport has four restaurants – the Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn, La Cabana Taqueria, Taqueria El Jarro and Whale City Bakery Bar & Grill.  The Davenport Roadhouse has been serving the area as a restaurant, store and bed & breakfast for over 30 years.  It is a local institution with a restaurant that always leaves customers satisfied.

Shopping in Davenport

Davenport may not be a shopping mecca, but it does have two local artists’ galleries that sell pieces to everyone from the discerning art collector to the amateur art lover.  The Lundberg Studios, the oldest and most well-known gallery in Davenport, supports glass art created by local artists.  The Davenport Gallery rotates its exhibits, but shows everything from sea glass jewelry to oil paintings.  Visitors looking for more affordable souvenirs will find local handicrafts on sale at the Davenport Roadhouse.