Redding Travel Guide

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Nestled in the beautiful Shasta Cascade region of Northern California, Redding is a vibrant city that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban charm. Surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes, and rivers, this scenic destination attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.

One of the main attractions in Redding is the iconic Sundial Bridge. Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, this unique pedestrian bridge spans the Sacramento River and serves as a gateway to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. With its sleek design and massive sundial, the bridge offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding landscape.

For those seeking adventure, Redding is a gateway to some of California's most breathtaking natural wonders. Just a short drive away, you'll find the magnificent Lassen Volcanic National Park. This park is home to stunning volcanic landscapes, including the famous Bumpass Hell, a hydrothermal area with boiling mud pots and steaming fumaroles. Hiking trails, scenic drives, and picturesque lakes make Lassen Volcanic National Park a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

If you're a water lover, you can't miss the opportunity to explore Shasta Lake. With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque shoreline, Shasta Lake offers endless possibilities for boating, fishing, and water sports. You can rent a houseboat and spend a few days exploring the lake's hidden coves and secluded beaches.

For history buffs, Redding offers a glimpse into the state's past at the Shasta State Historic Park. This living museum showcases the remains of an old gold rush town and provides a fascinating insight into the region's rich history. The park features restored buildings, including a courthouse, a general store, and a blacksmith shop.

After a day of adventure, you can unwind in downtown Redding, where you'll find a variety of charming shops, art galleries, and restaurants. From farm-to-table cuisine to international flavors, the city's dining scene offers something for every taste.

Alternative names: Population: 91.6 thous.Area: 61.17 mi²Elevation: 469 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°35'10"N, 122°22'1"W

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Redding Attractions - What to See and Explore

Redding offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Sundial Bridge, Bethel Church, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Landmark bridge with a glass walkway
Sundial Bridge
The Sundial Bridge is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge for bicycles and pedestrians that spans the Sacramento River in Redding, California, United States and forms a large sundial.
Church • Boulder Creek
Bethel Church
Bethel Church is an American non-denominational neo-charismatic megachurch in Redding, California with over 11,000 members. The church was established in 1952, and is currently led by Bill Johnson.
Museum • Science museum • Natural history museum
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park, located in Redding, California, is a non-profit 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, forestry and wildlife center, arboretum and botanical gardens.

Botanical garden • Turtle Bay
McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, also known as the Redding Arboretum, are located within Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in Redding, California. The gardens opened on May 30, 2005, and cover 300 acres, including 200 acres of undeveloped arboretum and 20 acres of botanical garden that span the Sacramento River.
Dam • Shasta
Keswick Dam
Keswick Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sacramento River about 2 miles northwest of Redding, California. Part of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Central Valley Project, the dam is 157 feet high and impounds the Keswick Reservoir, which has a capacity of 23,800 acre⋅ft.
Concerts and shows • Theater
Cascade Theatre
The Cascade Theatre is a prominent example of the Art Deco style in Redding, California. The cinema was designed by J. Lloyd Conrich of San Francisco in 1934 for the Naify family, who operated the Golden State Theaters chain of movie theaters in northern California, which later became the United Artists Theaters.
Nature • Natural attraction • Lake
Mary Lake
Mary Lake is a small freshwater man-made lake in Redding, California. It is located near the Mary Lake Subdivision on the west side of Redding off Buenaventura Boulevard. Its inflow and outflow is Jenny Creek, which flows into the Sacramento River. Mary Lake was previously known as Falks Lake.
40°35'59"N • 122°29'28"W
Shasta State Historic Park
Park • Shasta
Church • Manzanita
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Pilgrim Congregational Church in Redding, California was designed in 1958 by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and built between 1960 and 1963. One of the parishioners contacted Wright, the architect, to inquire about designing a building. Mr.
40°34'47"N • 122°24'4"W
Schreder Planetarium
Observatories and planetariums • Museum
40°35'2"N • 122°23'28"W
Market Street Promenade
Square • Downtown Redding
40°34'28"N • 122°21'14"W
the Stirring
Church • Hilltop
Italianate architecture • Downtown Redding
Edward Frisbie House
The Edward Frisbie House, at 1246 East St. in Redding, California, is an Italianate-style house which was built in 1887. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1887.
40°35'24"N • 122°22'16"W
Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary
Park • Turtle Bay
Racetrack • Sport venue • Sport
Redding Drag Strip
The Redding Drag Strip is the oldest NHRA sanctioned drag strip in the United States today. It was accepted by the National Hot Rod Association in the Fall of 1953 and continues to operate.

Day trips

Redding – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Redding, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Burney Falls (McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park), Mossbrae Falls (Dunsmuir), Hedge Creek Falls (Dunsmuir).

48 milesNE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Burney Falls, McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Nestled within the verdant embrace of McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park in Northern California, Burney Falls is a natural wonder that beckons visitors with its breathtaking beauty. This stunning waterfall is not only one of California's most spectacular...
46 milesN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Mossbrae Falls, Dunsmuir
Mossbrae Falls is a waterfall flowing into the Sacramento River, in the Shasta Cascade area in Dunsmuir, California. The falls are located just south of the lower portion of Shasta Springs.
45 milesN
Natural attraction, Park, Trail
Hedge Creek Falls, Dunsmuir
Hedge Creek Falls is a waterfall on Hedge Creek, in the Shasta Cascade area in Dunsmuir, California. There is a small cave located behind the waterfall, allowing visitors to walk behind the cascading water.
46 milesNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Thompson Peak, Trinity Alps Wilderness
Thompson Peak is a mountain in Trinity County, California. At 9,001 feet, it is the highest peak in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, and the second highest in Northern California west of the Cascades.
44 milesNW
Natural attraction, Lake
Emerald Lake, Trinity Alps Wilderness
Emerald Lake is a lake located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness area, in Northern California. The lake sits in a granite bowl, approximately 5,500 ft above sea level. It is dammed with a rock wall constructed many years ago when the area was used by miners.

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Best Time To Visit Redding

Learn when is the best time to travel to Redding weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in January.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Redding?

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What is the best time to visit Redding?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in August. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January.