Woodland is a nice quiet middle-sized city, which is developed and safe enough for living with a family. It is characterized by a calm and friendly atmosphere, most locals know each other for ages. There is a good selection of schools, parks, entertaining locations, groceries, restaurants, cafes and other facilities needed for comfortable living.

At the same time, it is situated a short drive from Sacramento ― the capital of the state, which means that, living in Woodland, you can easily make use of all the facilities and opportunities offered by the large city.

• This city is the county seat of Yolo County.
• The total area of Woodland is about 40 sq km.
• As of 2010, the city was inhabited by 55,468 people.
• The zip-codes of Woodland: 95695, 95776.
• The current mayor of the city is Xóchitl Rodríguez.

• To see the world’s biggest collection of ancient agricultural equipment in Heidrick Ag History Center. Woodland is located in California’s Central Valley ― one of the most fertile farming regions in the US, so, it is not surprising that the past, the present and most probably the future of this place are closely connected with cultivating the land and producing crops. In the museum center mentioned, you can see ancient tractors, harvesters, trucks, automobiles, horse-drawn tools and other farming equipment and learn lots of exciting facts about the history of the agricultural industry of California.
• To have a look at vintage automobiles in Reiff’s Gas Station Museum. In fact, this museum is a private house belonging to the automotive fan Mark Reiff, who has gathered a unique collection and has made a decision to show it to the public. This museum is a must-visit spot for both adults and children.
• To watch a show in the Woodland Opera House Theatre. They offer plays to suit every taste: from classics, like The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, to modern musicals and children’s shows inspired by popular cartoons and well-known fairy tales.
• To practice water sports in Velocity Island Park. The best way to spend a hot summer day in this Californian city is to go to a water park. In Velocity Island Park, you can enjoy varied refreshing and fun water activities: from wakeboarding and paddleboarding to trying your skills and strength on the huge inflatable obstacle course. One should note that the safety of each and every guest is the top priority of the team of this entertaining center, so, you can safely try extreme sports there. Sure, when you get tired, you can have some rest on the beach or at the local cafe, serving cheeseburgers, pizza, salads and other delicious and substantial bites.
• To take a ride by Sacramento River Train. If you have some free time ― around 3 hours, be sure to join this train tour from Woodland to West Sacramento. During the tour, you can enjoy entertaining shows offered, which are intended for families with kids mainly, taste delicious meals and drinks that are served on board or just admire the beautiful scenery of the Yolo County Wildlife Refuge.
• To spend time with kids in Jack Slaven Park. There are modern and well-equipped playgrounds for children of different ages, a creative water zone, picnic areas and extensive lawns for varied outdoor activities.
• To find all the cats along Dead Cat Alley. Certainly, there are no dead cats. The alley is marked with the help of 13 funny cat sculptures situated overhead that show the way. In fact, it is the historic landmark, which helps visitors to learn more about the history of the city and to find the main local attractions. During a walk down this alley, you will see the place, where Woodland began, qet a glimpse into the history of the local railroad, find the Woodland Opera House, make a visit to the local Chinatown.

• Jillian Camarena-Williams ― the retired shot putter, who has competed for the USA at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
• Thomas Haden Church ― the well-known actor, who has been shooted in more than 40 films, including Spider-Man 3, Hellboy, George of the Jungle, George of the Jungle 2.
• John Didion ― the American football player, who played as a center for the Washington Redskins and the New Orleans Saints.
• Vicente Escobedo ― the boxer, who has represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
• Dustin Pedroia ― the second baseman, who has played for the Boston Red Sox in the Major League Baseball.
• Edward Howard ― the singer and bandleader, who enjoyed popularity in the 1940s–1950s.

• Knights Landing ― the census-designated place ― is located to the north of Woodland;
• Dunnigan ― the census-designated place ― lies to the northwest of Woodland;
• Madison ― the census-designated place ― is situated to the west of Woodland;
• Davis ― the most populous city in Yolo County ― is located to the south of Woodland;
• West Sacramento and Sacramento lie to the southeast of Woodland.

The majority of Woodland residents gives preference to personal cars, although there is a good selection of YOLOBUS routes linking Woodland to Sacramento, Davis and other neighboring communities.

The city of Woodland is crossed by Interstate 5 and State Route 113, which promotes the development of interurban transportation.

The closest Amtrak stations are located in Davis, Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Rocklin.

The nearest airport is situated in Sacramento.