Man FIshing at Manzanita Lake

Get Outside

A blonde woman in a red bathing suit with white polka dots sitting in a yellow and white striped beach chair under a sun shade with her hand on a vintage radio while facing Whiskeytown Lake at Oak Bottom Beach.

The Great Outdoors is Greater in Redding

It’s impossible to want to be inside when there are more days of sunshine per year than anywhere else in California. Really, Google it. From high-octane adventures to relaxed, sun-soaked outings, you’ll find the perfect mix of outdoor activities in Redding or around the area. We’re happy to invite you in for a cup of coffee, but travelers come to Redding to experience life beyond indoor spaces. Consider taking your coffee in a thermos instead. Being outdoors is a way of life for locals and visitors alike.

Girl staring at Whiskeytown Lake

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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

It’s Redding’s favorite outdoor experience, where hiking and kayaking are just the beginning. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and its dam were the last places that President John F. Kennedy dedicated in 1963 and has been a staple of Redding ever since.

Time to Play

Tubing at Whiskeytown

On the Water

If you can do it on the water with a paddle, you’ll do it in Redding, with kayaks, rafts, and stand up paddleboards available on our lakes and rivers. Learn More

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Trails

Whether it’s by foot, bike, or hoof, visitors can hit the trails for riverside views, rolling hills or sweeping valley vistas. Calibrate that Compass

Man Fishing in Sacramento River

Fishing

The Sacramento and Trinity Rivers, alongside Shasta and Manzanita Lakes, provide the West Coast’s best fishing opportunities, from trout to salmon. Take the Bait

Golf

Golf

Unforgettable courses provide a welcomed alternative when you need to settle down from all the adventure in Redding. Tee Time Anyone?

Camping at Castle Crags

National and State Parks

Redding is an ideal base camp for a dozen or so parks, all within an easy drive, where hiking is just the start of your adventure. Pack a Picnic

Whiskeytown Falls Walking

Waterfalls

Dozens of crashing cascades await, offering adventurous travelers a bit of misty wonderment — and great photo ops! Chase Them, Go On

Caves

Go spelunking in Redding, where there’s always an incredible adventure right around the corner. Learn More

Snowboarding in the backcountry of Lassen

Winter Fun

As temperatures drop, excitement rises in Redding with the Garden of Lights and a ski park offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing. Hit the Slopes

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Events

Happening in Redding

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

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IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California

Sun, Aug 16, 2026

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Fri, Sep 11, 2026

redding roots revival music festival 2026

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

redding rancheria stillwater pow wow

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