California city lands near top of underrated college towns ranking

It’s time to yolo.A California college town in Yolo County claimed the number two spot for cities flying under the radar.According to a report from Kayak, nearly 85% of jet-setters prefer lesser-known destinations over major hubs.Plus, quick getaways — “nanocations” — are seeing a massive uptick.

Data from the travel search site found that 63% of vacationers are embracing quicker, more spontaneous tips.Especially ones that don’t require weeks of planning.

Cheap eats, great nightlife and walkable spots — it’s easy to see why college towns check every box.According to the report, Davis in Yolo County, California secured the number two spot of the most underrated college towns.Home to UC Davis, the laidback city celebrates bike culture and the classic California living experience students all over the world flock to the Golden State for.On the outskirts of Sacramento, Davis is known for its fruitful farmers markets and a “sustainability-first” mindset.

The NorCal gem has thousands of bike paths — and it even outnumbers cars in some areas.The area actually was the first city in the US to install official bike lanes back in 1967.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story The data from Kayak shows the average price of a hotel is just $148 per night, crushing the number 10 spot of State College, Pennsylvania — which comes in at a whopping $282 per night.The number one college enclave is the South Carolina gem, Clemson, located in Pickens and Anderson counties, the sun-soaked spot lies right on Lake Hartwell in downtown.

While another West Coast hub, Eugene, Oregon — home to the University of Oregon, also made the grade, landing at No.8 on the coveted list.Football is at the heart of this college town will students repping their Clem...