Redding, California
Redding is a city of 93,409 people in Shasta County, California, founded in 1887.
Why visit Redding
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 256 places to eat, 46 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cascade Theatre, WaterWorks Park, Edward Frisbie House and Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Redding
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Redding
Redding is a city in and the county seat of Shasta County, California, United States, and the economic and cultural capital of the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California. Redding lies along the Sacramento River, 162 miles (261 km) north of Sacramento, and 120 miles (190 km) south of California's northern border with Oregon. Its population was 93,611 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Redding, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Cascade Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Theater located in Redding, California
WaterWorks Park
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Amusement park in Redding, California
151 North Boulder Drive, Redding
Shasta College
School · 4.6 mi
Public community college in Redding, California, United States
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Glass cable-stayed bridge located in Redding, California
Museums and landmarks14
Edward Frisbie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
House in Redding, California
1246 East Street, Redding
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Museum · 1.6 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Carter House Gallery & Gift Shop
Museum · 2.2 mi
Hours: Tues-Sat, 11am to 4pm
48 Quartz Hill Road, redding
Old City Hall Art Gallery
Museum · 1.7 mi
1313 Market Street, Redding
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; PH off
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Mary Lake Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Mary Lake Park, on the west side of Redding, is 29 developed acres with tree-lined walking trails winding their way around a man-made...
1696 Lakeside Drive, Redding
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes256
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
1801 Hilltop Drive
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00
244 more on the map.
Where to stay46
Churches and places of worship29
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.6 mi
2850 Foothill Boulevard, Redding
Redding Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.7 mi
2828 Eureka Way, Redding
Shopping66
Gas and EV charging50
Schools, colleges and libraries74
University Preparatory School
School · 2.4 mi
2200 Eureka Way, Redding
Healthcare15
Map of Redding
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 6.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 62°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 100°F | 67°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Redding Muni Ap Hcn 72592 (5 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
Shasta County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-23: Fawn Fire (Fire)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-28: Zogg Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Redding Regional Airport (RDD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Centerville 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Palo Cedro 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Shasta 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Shasta Lake 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Happy Valley 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Bella Vista 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Anderson 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Millville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Mountain Gate 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Red Bluff 28 mi south, about 45 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
- Sundialbridge2, Razster at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Edward Frisbie House, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cascade Theater 1935 - Redding, CA, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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