It's about people

“The people here are very special, very caring. They give me the help I need. The food is great. And they let me tell my jokes!”

Jay, former watchmaker, current resident comedian

With the rugged profile of Mount Shasta as a constant backdrop, you can follow walking trails by the Sacramento River or make your way into Redding for excellent shopping, dining and exploring. In the heart of the old town is the Cascade Theater, an art deco showcase featured on the National Register of Historic Places, which plays host to a wide range of performing arts events.

Right nearby is Turtle Bay Exploration Park, home to the botanical gardens of the Redding Arboretum, as well as the fascinating Turtle Bay Museum of history and science—and the dramatic Sundial Bridge by famed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. For lovers of the outdoors, the surrounding region offers every kind of adventure, from salmon fishing to river rafting to hiking the trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park. And of course you can always enjoy time with friends and family on picturesque Lake Shasta—swimming, boating or simply walking the quiet shoreline.