About this city
Also known as: The Unofficial Capital of Jefferson
Redding is the largest economic and medical hub in California's northernmost Sacramento Valley region, positioned along the picturesque Sacramento River. Incorporated in 1887, the city expanded rapidly as a central trade infrastructure point for regional gold and copper mining and rail transit. Ringed by spectacular snow-capped volcano mountains like Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak, it serves as an essential outdoor capital defined by vast wilderness reservoirs and river systems.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Walk across the architectural marvel Sundial Bridge, designed by Santiago Calatrava, which spans the Sacramento River. Explore the interactive wildlife exhibits and botanical collections at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Hike through the nearby spectacular granite peaks of Castle Crags, or rent a houseboat on Shasta Lake.
