Red Bluff, California
Red Bluff is a city of 14,549 people in Tehama County, California, founded in 1850.
Why visit Red Bluff
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State Theatre, Prime Cinemas, Odd Fellows Building and Old Bank of America Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Red Bluff
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Red Bluff
Red Bluff is a city in and the county seat of Tehama County, California, United States. Its population was 14,710 at the 2020 census, up from 14,076 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Red Bluff, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
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State Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Movie theater in Red Bluff, California, United States
333 Oak Street
Museums and landmarks3
Odd Fellows Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in California, United States
Old Bank of America Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
Park · 1.8 mi
sunrise-sunset
Oak Creek Golf Course (Red Bluff)
Golf course · 2.0 mi
9 hole par 35
Restaurants and cafes35
Burrito Bandito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
525 Adobe Road, Red Bluff
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:30; Su 11:00-17:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
430 South Main Street, Red Bluff
Mo-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su 05:30-23:00
Krystyna’s Polish American Cuisine
Restaurant · Polish · 0.5 mi
620 Main Street, Red Bluff
Fr-Tu 11:00-22:00; PH Off
Green Barn Whiskey Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 1.9 mi
Sugar Shack Cafe
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
607 Main Street, Red Bluff
23 more on the map.
History
In the early 19th century, the Siskiyou Trail was the main north-south path connecting Northern California and Southern Oregon first used by the Native Americans and later fur trappers and hunters. The first European to settle the northern Sacramento Valley in what was then Alta California was Peter Lassen, who in 1844 was granted the 24,000-acre (97 km2) Rancho Bosquejo tract from the Mexican government near present-day Vina, about 20 mi (32 km) southeast of Red Bluff. There, he proposed to establish a town, but his attempts were thwarted when the California gold rush stole the focus of the settlers he had gathered in Missouri. Regardless, the publicity from his colonization efforts attracted new settlers to the valley. In the late 1840s, riverboat traffic began expanding northward along the Sacramento River. Lassen's initial attempt to navigate to his ranch in 1849 had failed, but the following year, a riverboat managed to make the arduous 125-mile (201 km) journey from Sacramento in 5 months before ultimately being sunk.
From the History section of Red Bluff, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Americas Best Value Inn Red Bluff
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
210 South Main Street, Red Bluff
Classic Inn Red Bluff-Magnuson
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1142 Main Street, Red Bluff
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Red Bluff-South Redding Area
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
2810 Main Street, Red Bluff
Churches and places of worship15
Saint Mary's Parish
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
School · 0.7 mi
1660 Monroe St., Red Bluff
Healthcare6
Map of Red Bluff
151 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 1.2 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 62°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 66°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 59°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 51°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Red Bluff Muni Ap 72591 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tehama County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-07-25: Park Fire (Fire)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Los Molinos 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Cottonwood 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Corning 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Anderson 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Happy Valley 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Palo Cedro 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Redding 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Centerville 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Orland 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Chico 36 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Odd Fellows Building in Red Bluff, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Bluff State Theatre, box office (2025)-L1006894, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Java Detour, Red Bluff (2025)-L1006903, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blade of the State Theatre in Red Bluff, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herbert Kraft Memorial Free Library in Red Bluff February 2011, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corner tower of the Cone and Kimball Building in Red Bluff, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Bank of America Building in Red Bluff, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Section A-A, Section B-B - Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek and Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA, Bowie, John R., creator, Public domain
- Volta Powerhouse- East (front elevation), Section A-A - Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek and Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA, Smith, Shannon L., creator, Public domain
- Section A-A, Section B-B - Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek and Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA, Pohlsander, Dianne M., creator, Public domain
- Title Sheet - Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek and Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA, Bowie, John R., creator, Public domain
- Red Bluff Bank of America Building September 2006, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Victorian home in Red Bluff, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Theater 1946 - Red Bluff, CA, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Marys Parish in Red Bluff California September 2006, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sacredheartcatholicchurchredbluff 02, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacredheartcatholicchurchredbluff 01, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacredheartcatholicchurchredbluff 03, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacredheartcatholicchurchredbluff 05, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacredheartcatholicchurchredbluff 06, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacredheartcatholicchurchredbluff 04, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone&kimballplaza 01, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone&kimballplaza 02, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone&kimballplaza 03, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone&kimballplaza 04, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone&kimballplaza 06, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone&kimballplaza 05, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cone & Kimball Clock Tower, Walkineagle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sierra Nevada Narwhal, Tpeck111, CC BY-SA 4.0
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