Shasta district, California, United States

Places to visit near Redding

Redding is a town in Shasta district, California, United States, home to about 91,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 waterfalls and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Shasta (1 km), Lake Redding Park (1 km) and McConnell Botanical Gardens (2 km).

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Redding, California
Redding, Shasta district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Redding at a glance

Location
Shasta district, California, United States
Population
about 91,582
Coordinates
40.5865° N, 122.3917° W
Places within 50 km
112 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Redding

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Redding

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Redding. The closest is Quartz Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Redding

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Redding. The closest is Lake Redding Park (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Redding

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Redding. The closest is Cascade Park (11 km); the best-known is Brandy Creek Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Redding

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Redding. The closest is Edward Frisbie House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Redding

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Redding. The closest is Mount Shasta (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Redding

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Redding. The closest is Digger Bay (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Redding

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Redding
  2. 2 km Turtle Bay Exploration Park · nature spot, Shasta
  3. 1 km McConnell Botanical Gardens · garden, Shasta
  4. 2 km Lake Redding Park · lake, Shasta
  5. 2 km Pilgrim Congregational Church · church, Shasta
  6. 2 km Mount Shasta · nature spot, Shasta
  7. 0 km Back to Redding

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Redding by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints37100Quartz Hill (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1845Lake Redding Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls825Cascade Park (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1021Edward Frisbie House (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens920Mount Shasta (1 km)
    Other attractions312Sundial Bridge (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Digger Bay (19 km)
    Churches510Pilgrim Congregational Church (2 km)
    Parks58Kutras Park (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Beaver Island (24 km)
    Caves23Subway Cave, Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park (30 km)
    Treks01PCT - California Section O (83 km)

    Redding: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Redding?

    Mount Shasta (nature spot, about 1 km), Lake Redding Park (lake, about 1 km), McConnell Botanical Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Sundial Bridge (attraction, about 2 km), Turtle Bay Exploration Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Pilgrim Congregational Church (church, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Redding?

    112 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Redding?

    Quartz Hill, about 8 km by road; Seventeen Hill (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Redding?

    Lake Redding Park, about 1 km by road; Falks Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Redding?

    Cascade Park, about 11 km by road; Bernie Falls (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Redding?

    Start in Redding, visit Turtle Bay Exploration Park, then McConnell Botanical Gardens, then Lake Redding Park, then Pilgrim Congregational Church, then Mount Shasta, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Redding?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Redding

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Redding’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Redding on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.