Dave & Katrina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for a stroll or longer walk along the trail. The view at sunset is stunning.
165 locals recommend
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge DriveGreat for a stroll or longer walk along the trail. The view at sunset is stunning.
Check the schedule so that you can go on the free tour, but be sure to get there AT LEAST 30 minutes before the tour or you won't be able to go.
75 locals recommend
Shasta Dam
16349 Shasta Dam BlvdCheck the schedule so that you can go on the free tour, but be sure to get there AT LEAST 30 minutes before the tour or you won't be able to go.
Beautiful lake in the pines is a quick 8 min drive with great hiking and warm enough to swim in the summer months. There are also rentals from boats to paddle boards.
203 locals recommend
Whiskeytown Lake
Beautiful lake in the pines is a quick 8 min drive with great hiking and warm enough to swim in the summer months. There are also rentals from boats to paddle boards.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Stunning hikes and in the winter fun sledding!
Burney Falls
Guided tours will take you through these stunning caves where you can explore and see amazing underground formations.
64 locals recommend
Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark
20359 Shasta Caverns RdGuided tours will take you through these stunning caves where you can explore and see amazing underground formations.
Located in Shasta State Historic Park, just west of downtown Redding lies the remnants of a historic, and once very populated, bustling gold-rush town. Within this park you will find old brick buildings from the California gold-rush of the 1800s.
Ghost Town
15312 CA-299Located in Shasta State Historic Park, just west of downtown Redding lies the remnants of a historic, and once very populated, bustling gold-rush town. Within this park you will find old brick buildings from the California gold-rush of the 1800s.
WaterWorks Park
151 N Boulder DrThe park has many slides for the young, and ‘young at heart’!
If you like architecture and great history, then you will want to stop by the Old City Hall Arts Centre.
Old City Hall Arts Center
1313 Market StIf you like architecture and great history, then you will want to stop by the Old City Hall Arts Centre.
Food scene
They have some great local organic - farm to table food and a very creative drink menu.
118 locals recommend
Moonstone Bistro
3425 Placer StThey have some great local organic - farm to table food and a very creative drink menu.
View 202
202 Hemsted DrBest views in town, plus outdoor seating with a fireplace.
Local food truck park. Offers a diverse variety of meals served by up to five food trucks.
44 locals recommend
The Park
1552 Placer StLocal food truck park. Offers a diverse variety of meals served by up to five food trucks.
Final Draft Brewing Company
1600 California StNice local brewery with good food and cornhole.
This is a great place for healthy, tasty food. We love the poke over brown rice and salad and they have awesome Asian tacos.
29 locals recommend
Fresh Fire Grill
9520 Deschutes RdThis is a great place for healthy, tasty food. We love the poke over brown rice and salad and they have awesome Asian tacos.
Cinders Wood Fired Pizza
1415 Market StBest artisian pizza in town
Champa Garden Restaurant
1107 Hilltop DrGreat Thai food right in the heart of town
A local favorite for breakfast. Small dinner, fresh food, great staff
21 locals recommend
Trendy's Restaurant
1730 Gold StA local favorite for breakfast. Small dinner, fresh food, great staff
Deja Vu Restaurant
1177 California StGreat for breakfasts - best eggs benedict in town!
This little place is a bit more out of the way and a hole in the wall.... but it has some great Thai food and friendly staff. Also, their seafood Pho is fantastic. Ask the waitress to dress it up for you with special seasoning from the spice tray.
26 locals recommend
Thai Hut
1165 Hartnell AveThis little place is a bit more out of the way and a hole in the wall.... but it has some great Thai food and friendly staff. Also, their seafood Pho is fantastic. Ask the waitress to dress it up for you with special seasoning from the spice tray.
Coffee Scene
Now called Evergreen, it's newly opened and has excellent coffee and cold brew
72 locals recommend
Evergreen
2085 Pine StNow called Evergreen, it's newly opened and has excellent coffee and cold brew
Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California StCrafted coffee, one of the best in town
Great coffee, their specialities are flavored lattes - the pistachio rose latte is a favorite. Their quiche is the best deal in town
9 locals recommend
Caffè Pagato
1031 Butte StGreat coffee, their specialities are flavored lattes - the pistachio rose latte is a favorite. Their quiche is the best deal in town
This is a great place to stop if you are heading out to Shasta Dam
41 locals recommend
Heritage Roasting Company
4302 Shasta Dam BlvdThis is a great place to stop if you are heading out to Shasta Dam