Cottage Retreat Guidebook to Redding
Sightseeing & Activities
Beautiful location to see the Sacramento River and McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
165 locals recommend
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge DriveBeautiful location to see the Sacramento River and McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
This is a must see for out of area visitors. It is a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
64 locals recommend
Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark
20359 Shasta Caverns RdThis is a must see for out of area visitors. It is a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
The Lema Ranch trails – four miles on about 200 acres – are paved and showcase five ponds. Dogs are not allowed and bicycles are only allowed on certain sections of the path. The space is open to the public and owned by The McConnell Foundation, who's mission is helping build better communities through philanthropy.
27 locals recommend
Lema Ranch
The Lema Ranch trails – four miles on about 200 acres – are paved and showcase five ponds. Dogs are not allowed and bicycles are only allowed on certain sections of the path. The space is open to the public and owned by The McConnell Foundation, who's mission is helping build better communities through philanthropy.
Visit the National Park Service website for hours of operation. Closed seasonally due to snowpack at the high elevation.
7 locals recommend
Bumpass Hell
Visit the National Park Service website for hours of operation. Closed seasonally due to snowpack at the high elevation.
Lake Redding Park (there is no actual lake) is a great spot for a walk or bike ride. It is the location of the Diestelhorst Bridge. It was completed in 1915 and was the first concrete bridge to span the Sacramento River in Northern Calfornia.
Lake Redding
Lake Redding Park (there is no actual lake) is a great spot for a walk or bike ride. It is the location of the Diestelhorst Bridge. It was completed in 1915 and was the first concrete bridge to span the Sacramento River in Northern Calfornia.
The green fee is $ 12.00 per person for nine holes or $20.00 for 18 holes. Senior rate (62 and older) is $9.00 for 9 holes and $15.00 for 18 holes. The military rate is $10 and is an all-day rate.
Lake Redding Golf Course
1795 Benton DrThe green fee is $ 12.00 per person for nine holes or $20.00 for 18 holes. Senior rate (62 and older) is $9.00 for 9 holes and $15.00 for 18 holes. The military rate is $10 and is an all-day rate.
Contact Michele at Fun Factory Rentals (https://www.funfactoryrentals.com) for the most amazing snowmobiling experience! The views in the park are fantastic and first-timers are encouraged. The drive to Deer Mountain from Redding is easy as well.
Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park
Deer Mountain RoadContact Michele at Fun Factory Rentals (https://www.funfactoryrentals.com) for the most amazing snowmobiling experience! The views in the park are fantastic and first-timers are encouraged. The drive to Deer Mountain from Redding is easy as well.
They offer a large rental selection of ski boats, fishing boats, patio boats, paddleboards, kayaks, and personal water crafts. https://lakeshasta.com
Holiday Harbor
They offer a large rental selection of ski boats, fishing boats, patio boats, paddleboards, kayaks, and personal water crafts. https://lakeshasta.com
This is an hour drive North on I-5. Great spot for hiking.
90 locals recommend
Castle Crags State Park
20022 Castle Creek RdThis is an hour drive North on I-5. Great spot for hiking.
Potem Falls is a stunning waterfall. It is narrow at the top and fans out at the bottom as it plunges 69 ft. off a cliff into the Pit River arm of Lake Shasta; https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/potem-falls-trail
14 locals recommend
Potem Creek Falls
Fenders Ferry RoadPotem Falls is a stunning waterfall. It is narrow at the top and fans out at the bottom as it plunges 69 ft. off a cliff into the Pit River arm of Lake Shasta; https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/potem-falls-trail
McCloud Waterfall Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mccloud, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
28 locals recommend
McCloud River Falls Trailhead
McCloud Waterfall Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mccloud, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.
Lovely outdoor rink! Go skating in the morning and head downtown Mt. Shasta city for lunch.
7 locals recommend
Siskiyou Ice Rink
800 Rockfellow DrLovely outdoor rink! Go skating in the morning and head downtown Mt. Shasta city for lunch.
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
4500 Ski Park Hwy10702 Arapaho Drive; 2 miles from the cottage!
Visit their website at http://arapahorosealpacas.com and email Karen at kskelly1@att.net for a free tour reservation
Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr10702 Arapaho Drive; 2 miles from the cottage!
Visit their website at http://arapahorosealpacas.com and email Karen at kskelly1@att.net for a free tour reservation
862 North Market Street; 10 min from the cottage
www.pedegoelectricbikes.com
530-605-4500
Open Thursday through Monday 9 AM to 5PM
Pedego Electric Bikes Redding
1374 Hilltop Drive862 North Market Street; 10 min from the cottage
www.pedegoelectricbikes.com
530-605-4500
Open Thursday through Monday 9 AM to 5PM
Food scene
Located at the Sheraton at the Sundial Bridge, this restaurant has a trendy interior and patio seating. Cocktails and food are delicious!
91 locals recommend
Mosaic Restaurant
826 Sundial Bridge DriveLocated at the Sheraton at the Sundial Bridge, this restaurant has a trendy interior and patio seating. Cocktails and food are delicious!
Definitely shop at R&R if you're looking to use our grill. I recommend their prime ribeye! Located at 2159 East St. Redding
11 locals recommend
R&R Quality Meats & Seafood
2159 East StDefinitely shop at R&R if you're looking to use our grill. I recommend their prime ribeye! Located at 2159 East St. Redding
The Chicken Shack is under new ownership and completely remodeled. The food is high quality and a great spot to enjoy a nice day on the patio or inside with some A/C.
15 locals recommend
The Chicken Shack
2586 Churn Creek RdThe Chicken Shack is under new ownership and completely remodeled. The food is high quality and a great spot to enjoy a nice day on the patio or inside with some A/C.
Downtown Redding's food truck park! Located at 1552 Placer Street. Look them up on Instagram for up-to-date hours.
44 locals recommend
The Park
1552 Placer StDowntown Redding's food truck park! Located at 1552 Placer Street. Look them up on Instagram for up-to-date hours.
Lumberjacks
501 East Cypress AvenueLocal greasy spoon!
1600 California Street - finaldraftbrewingcompany.com. This is an industrial styled brewery and restaurant. Family friendly!
I recommend their fried artichoke bites and a kölsch on draft.
65 locals recommend
Final Draft Brewing Company
1600 California St1600 California Street - finaldraftbrewingcompany.com. This is an industrial styled brewery and restaurant. Family friendly!
I recommend their fried artichoke bites and a kölsch on draft.
Cinders Wood Fired Pizza
1415 Market St1415 Market Street- cinderspizza.com
3425 Placer Street; They support local farmers and use seasonal and organic ingredients! Instagram: Moonstonebistro
118 locals recommend
Moonstone Bistro
3425 Placer St3425 Placer Street; They support local farmers and use seasonal and organic ingredients! Instagram: Moonstonebistro
15-20 min drive from the Cottage in West Redding! They serve wines from around the world and it is owned and operated by two Redding families. Visit www.westside-wines.com or on Instagram @westside_wines
Westside Wines
1872 Buenaventura Blvd15-20 min drive from the Cottage in West Redding! They serve wines from around the world and it is owned and operated by two Redding families. Visit www.westside-wines.com or on Instagram @westside_wines
Elevated American plates are served in a contemporary setting with a scenic, lounge-style patio. 202 Hemsted Drive. www.view202redding.com. 10 min drive from the cottage!
127 locals recommend
View 202
202 Hemsted DrElevated American plates are served in a contemporary setting with a scenic, lounge-style patio. 202 Hemsted Drive. www.view202redding.com. 10 min drive from the cottage!
Asian twist on American cuisine. 1545 Placer St. Instagram: fusionlounge530 or www.fusionredding.com
10 locals recommend
Fusion Lounge
1545 Placer StAsian twist on American cuisine. 1545 Placer St. Instagram: fusionlounge530 or www.fusionredding.com
Delicious southern/cajun food!
2704 Hartnell Ave; 2.4 miles/6 min drive
7 locals recommend
The Bantam Kitchen
2704 Hartnell AvenueDelicious southern/cajun food!
2704 Hartnell Ave; 2.4 miles/6 min drive
Donut House
1080 E Cypress AveBest donuts in Redding! 1080 East Cypress in the Lowe’s/Safeway strip mall.
4302 Shasta Dam Blvd
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
11 miles; 14 min drive
Open Monday Through Saturday
Great coffee and lunch!
41 locals recommend
Heritage Roasting Company
4302 Shasta Dam Blvd4302 Shasta Dam Blvd
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
11 miles; 14 min drive
Open Monday Through Saturday
Great coffee and lunch!
7 min; 2 miles from the cottage. Located within the parking lot of Shasta Mall. My go-to spot for a salad! Highly recommend a bowl or wrap with the pork!
9 locals recommend
Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
1477 Hilltop Drive7 min; 2 miles from the cottage. Located within the parking lot of Shasta Mall. My go-to spot for a salad! Highly recommend a bowl or wrap with the pork!
Lakes
This beach is less than a 45-minute drive from the cottage. It is a very popular beach on Whiskeytown Lake.
21 locals recommend
Brandy Creek Beach
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity NraThis beach is less than a 45-minute drive from the cottage. It is a very popular beach on Whiskeytown Lake.
Shasta Dam
16349 Shasta Dam BlvdThis is the 8th largest dam in the U.S. at 602 feet high!
Located on Lake Shasta. If you want to make use of the kayaks, Antlers is a great spot to push off. Take a scenic drive north to Lakehead, about a 30-minute drive from the cottage.
Antlers Public Boat Ramp
Antlers RoadLocated on Lake Shasta. If you want to make use of the kayaks, Antlers is a great spot to push off. Take a scenic drive north to Lakehead, about a 30-minute drive from the cottage.
This is a traveler favorite! Lots of hikes and beautiful views. It is about an hour's drive from Redding in Lassen National Park.
10 locals recommend
Manzanita Lake
This is a traveler favorite! Lots of hikes and beautiful views. It is about an hour's drive from Redding in Lassen National Park.
This beach is located within Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, outside guests can purchase a day pass for $3 per person. I recommend arriving before 10am. The water is beautiful and you have an amazing view of Mt. Shasta. The drive from the cottage is about an hour and 15 minutes.
77 locals recommend
Lake Siskiyou
This beach is located within Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, outside guests can purchase a day pass for $3 per person. I recommend arriving before 10am. The water is beautiful and you have an amazing view of Mt. Shasta. The drive from the cottage is about an hour and 15 minutes.
26 min; 18 miles from the cottage. This is another great beach option at Whiskeytown. It is near the Oak Bottom boat launch where you can rent boats, paddle boards, and kayaks or bring the kayaks from the cottage!
6 locals recommend
Oak Bottom Beach
327 Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Nra26 min; 18 miles from the cottage. This is another great beach option at Whiskeytown. It is near the Oak Bottom boat launch where you can rent boats, paddle boards, and kayaks or bring the kayaks from the cottage!
Downtown Redding
A locally-owned clothing store downtown. 1501 Yuba Street. You can find them on Instagram at commondowntown for their most up-to-date items!
Common Downtown
1501 Yuba StA locally-owned clothing store downtown. 1501 Yuba Street. You can find them on Instagram at commondowntown for their most up-to-date items!
Sketch and Press
1244 California St1244 California Street - sketchandpress.com. Gift shop!
Coffee roastery and shop! 1250 California Street. You can find them on Instagram at theorycollaborative
98 locals recommend
Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California StCoffee roastery and shop! 1250 California Street. You can find them on Instagram at theorycollaborative
Dandelion
1322 Pine StUnique gifts, clothing, and accessories. 1322 Pine Street.
1475 Placer St. Ste C; Great shop to buy items made from local vendors!
12 locals recommend
Enjoy The Store
1261 Market St1475 Placer St. Ste C; Great shop to buy items made from local vendors!
If you’d like to indulge in ultimate relaxation during your vacation, book a massage at Gild! I highly recommend a hot stone massage.
http://gildbeautybar.com
Gild Beauty Bar
1650 East StreetIf you’d like to indulge in ultimate relaxation during your vacation, book a massage at Gild! I highly recommend a hot stone massage.
http://gildbeautybar.com