Abhinav's Guidebook
Food scene
Here’s a collection of our favorite places to eat in Redding. There’s some really unique and flavorful culinary experience in Redding that should not be missed.
Their burgers are really good. They also have a good selection of beers and fantastic garlic tots
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Woody's Brewing Co.
1257 Oregon StTheir burgers are really good. They also have a good selection of beers and fantastic garlic tots
Really good food. Good ambiance. Mosaic is a great place to get a meal. Be it brunch or dinner.
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Mosaic Restaurant
826 Sundial Bridge DriveReally good food. Good ambiance. Mosaic is a great place to get a meal. Be it brunch or dinner.
A local favorite. You know the place to go when you have an ice cream craving in Redding.
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Taste & See Creamery
1419 Market StA local favorite. You know the place to go when you have an ice cream craving in Redding.
Has multiple locations, though the recommend one is in downtown square at market street. Enjoy the delicious food and sunshine with coffee and drinks as well.
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From The Hearth
1427 Market StreetHas multiple locations, though the recommend one is in downtown square at market street. Enjoy the delicious food and sunshine with coffee and drinks as well.
Beautiful outdoors with a view of the Sacramento river, enjoy the sun in the summers and fireplace in winters.
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View 202
202 Hemsted DrBeautiful outdoors with a view of the Sacramento river, enjoy the sun in the summers and fireplace in winters.
Where gourmet meets comfort, this is our personal favorite. Redding has 2 locations.
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Chicken Shack
1970 Eureka WayWhere gourmet meets comfort, this is our personal favorite. Redding has 2 locations.
Experience the magic of authentic Indian food prepared by a Master Indian Chef.
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PRIYA Indian Cuisine
2937 Churn Creek RdExperience the magic of authentic Indian food prepared by a Master Indian Chef.
The Park
1552 Placer StDowntown Redding's food truck park! Thursday-Saturday 6PM- 10PM
Sizable, modern venue with hibachi tables serving teppanyaki, sushi & sake, plus Thai & Korean eats.
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Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse
1300 Market StSizable, modern venue with hibachi tables serving teppanyaki, sushi & sake, plus Thai & Korean eats.
Located in Market Square at the downtown promenade, this is a unique, delectable pizza experience
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Cinders Wood Fired Pizza
1415 Market StLocated in Market Square at the downtown promenade, this is a unique, delectable pizza experience
Traditional thai cuisine and enjoy the burst of flavors in your mouth!
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Champa Garden Restaurant
1107 Hilltop DrTraditional thai cuisine and enjoy the burst of flavors in your mouth!
Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California StGreat neighborhood coffee place. pretty cool vibes
Roots Organic Juice Bar
1950 Pine StOur favorite place to get a good juice.
Very cute neighborhood coffee place. Great coffee, cute seating area
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Heritage Roasting Company
4302 Shasta Dam BlvdVery cute neighborhood coffee place. Great coffee, cute seating area
Walking distance from our house, this gem is a locally focused bistro offering seasonal American eats along with microbrews & handcrafted cocktails.
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Moonstone Bistro
3425 Placer StWalking distance from our house, this gem is a locally focused bistro offering seasonal American eats along with microbrews & handcrafted cocktails.
Cute neighborhood coffee shop with the most amazing owners. Its a short walk fro the house, and a great place to start your day.
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Le Testimony Organic Bistro
3365 Placer StCute neighborhood coffee shop with the most amazing owners. Its a short walk fro the house, and a great place to start your day.
Sightseeing
Redding is known for its outdoors. It has beautiful views all around, but here's some of the suggestions that you can check out while you are at Redding.
Whiskeytown is an excellent gem in Redding’s outdoor crown. The whiskeytown falls area is good if you want a smaller lake experience. At the same time, the main lake is great for all sorts of water activities.
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown is an excellent gem in Redding’s outdoor crown. The whiskeytown falls area is good if you want a smaller lake experience. At the same time, the main lake is great for all sorts of water activities.
Tucked along the shore of Whiskeytown Lake, Brandy Creek features beautiful scenery, great nearby amenities as well as lifeguards who maintain watch from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Brandy Creek is conveniently located approximately 15 miles from Redding and is near the Oak Bottom Marina and Campground making this the perfect destination for your day out on the lake. Brandy Creek Marina offers Boat Slips. Brandy Creek Swim Beach features:
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals
Nearby Brandy Creek Beach store offering sandwiches, salads, snacks, beverages, ice cream, and beach items
A sandy shoreline, and consistent water levels year-round
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Brandy Creek Beach
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity NraTucked along the shore of Whiskeytown Lake, Brandy Creek features beautiful scenery, great nearby amenities as well as lifeguards who maintain watch from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Brandy Creek is conveniently located approximately 15 miles from Redding and is near the Oak Bottom Marina and Campground making this the perfect destination for your day out on the lake. Brandy Creek Marina offers Boat Slips. Brandy Creek Swim Beach features:
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals
Nearby Brandy Creek Beach store offering sandwiches, salads, snacks, beverages, ice cream, and beach items
A sandy shoreline, and consistent water levels year-round
Kayaking and paddle boarding are also some of the most popular recreational activities in the area, which rentals located just right off of swim beach. You can rent boats & kayaks here and dive right into the clear blue water
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Oak Bottom Beach
327 Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity NraKayaking and paddle boarding are also some of the most popular recreational activities in the area, which rentals located just right off of swim beach. You can rent boats & kayaks here and dive right into the clear blue water
This magnificent waterfall is the tallest in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area at a towering 220 feet. This usually misty trail offers a change in climate which invites unique plants and animals. This trail connects to the Mill Creek Trail. This waterfall is moderately accessible by trail. A map of the trail to Whiskeytown Falls is available at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center. Not recommended with kids
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Whiskeytown Falls
This magnificent waterfall is the tallest in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area at a towering 220 feet. This usually misty trail offers a change in climate which invites unique plants and animals. This trail connects to the Mill Creek Trail. This waterfall is moderately accessible by trail. A map of the trail to Whiskeytown Falls is available at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center. Not recommended with kids
In 2004, as an effort to increase tourism in the area, the Sundial Bridge, designed by world-renowned architectural designer Santiago Calatrava, was completed.
The Sundial Bridge casts its gnomon shadow upon a dial to the north of the bridge accurately once a year during the Summer Solstice. With the objective of providing pedestrian access to the north and south of Turtle Bay Exploration Park, the Sundial Bridge has not only lived up to its purpose but has also become an icon for the City of Redding in the present day.
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Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge DriveIn 2004, as an effort to increase tourism in the area, the Sundial Bridge, designed by world-renowned architectural designer Santiago Calatrava, was completed.
The Sundial Bridge casts its gnomon shadow upon a dial to the north of the bridge accurately once a year during the Summer Solstice. With the objective of providing pedestrian access to the north and south of Turtle Bay Exploration Park, the Sundial Bridge has not only lived up to its purpose but has also become an icon for the City of Redding in the present day.
Located in the foothills of Mt. Shasta, 900 feet above Shasta Lake, is the West's newest National Natural Landmark! The 2 hour tour includes a boat ride across the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, a scenic bus tour and a guided tour of Mother Nature's beauty
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Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark
20359 Shasta Caverns RdLocated in the foothills of Mt. Shasta, 900 feet above Shasta Lake, is the West's newest National Natural Landmark! The 2 hour tour includes a boat ride across the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, a scenic bus tour and a guided tour of Mother Nature's beauty
Lake Siskiyou is a reservoir located just 2.3 miles from Mount Shasta, in Siskiyou County. It has amazing beaches where you can spend the day lazing by the water.
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Lake Siskiyou
Lake Siskiyou is a reservoir located just 2.3 miles from Mount Shasta, in Siskiyou County. It has amazing beaches where you can spend the day lazing by the water.
Home to all four types of volcanoes—shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome— this park in the northeast corner of California literally bubbles, steams, and roars. Lassen has a restive side too, with crystalline lakes and meadows filled with summer wildflowers. A must visit and hikers love it here too
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Lassen Volcanic
Home to all four types of volcanoes—shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome— this park in the northeast corner of California literally bubbles, steams, and roars. Lassen has a restive side too, with crystalline lakes and meadows filled with summer wildflowers. A must visit and hikers love it here too
The family friendly Shasta Dam is a curved gravity dam across the Sacramento River at Lake Shasta and provides beautiful views of the lake and Mt. Shasta
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Shasta-Talsperre
16349 Shasta Dam BlvdThe family friendly Shasta Dam is a curved gravity dam across the Sacramento River at Lake Shasta and provides beautiful views of the lake and Mt. Shasta
The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are located on the north side of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus and the Sundial Bridge featuring over 200-acres of native and non-native trees and plants
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Mc Connell Arboretum & Gardens
1125 Arboretum DrThe McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are located on the north side of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus and the Sundial Bridge featuring over 200-acres of native and non-native trees and plants
Activity
Fun little things to do in and around Redding.
We highly recommend this Redding ICON! Its a unique, memorable and fun little gem! Aqua golf driving range - Drive golf balls into the Sacramento River from its shores in Redding. Have some fun as you aim at floating targets set against the river cliffs on the other side and enjoy beautiful views as you do.
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Aqua Golf Driving Range
2275 Park Marina DrWe highly recommend this Redding ICON! Its a unique, memorable and fun little gem! Aqua golf driving range - Drive golf balls into the Sacramento River from its shores in Redding. Have some fun as you aim at floating targets set against the river cliffs on the other side and enjoy beautiful views as you do.
Incredible views and hikers paradise (all levels). Castle Crags State Park has inspired enduring myths and legends since prehistoric times. The Okwanuchu Shasta tribe believed spirits took human forms living in these 6,000 ft tall, glacier polished granite formations. The park offers rock climbing, 28 miles of hiking, swimming, and fishing in the Sacramento River.
A favorite among hikers, a rigorous 5.2-mile Castle Dome Trail rewards you with a unique view of the snowcapped Mt. Shasta, the Grey Rocks, and Castle Dome from one vantage point.
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Castle Crags State Park
20022 Castle Creek RdIncredible views and hikers paradise (all levels). Castle Crags State Park has inspired enduring myths and legends since prehistoric times. The Okwanuchu Shasta tribe believed spirits took human forms living in these 6,000 ft tall, glacier polished granite formations. The park offers rock climbing, 28 miles of hiking, swimming, and fishing in the Sacramento River.
A favorite among hikers, a rigorous 5.2-mile Castle Dome Trail rewards you with a unique view of the snowcapped Mt. Shasta, the Grey Rocks, and Castle Dome from one vantage point.
About 7 miles from Shasta Lake and is an amazing waterpark. Great place for kids to have a blast
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WaterWorks Park
151 N Boulder DrAbout 7 miles from Shasta Lake and is an amazing waterpark. Great place for kids to have a blast
Indoor/outdoor fun center with mini golf, go-karts & laser tag, plus kiddie rides & an arcade.
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Oasis Fun Center
3330 Cascade BlvdIndoor/outdoor fun center with mini golf, go-karts & laser tag, plus kiddie rides & an arcade.
Tipps für Reisende
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Don’t forget to get sunscreen in summer
It gets really hot in Redding in summers. Don’t forgot to pack your sunscreens and other essentials. We have the holiday market close to the house where you can buy most of these things in case you forget something
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Driving is the fastest way to get around.
The city is fairly small, so you might be able to bike your way around, but driving by road is the easiest way to get around in Redding