Redding Activity Partners (2024)

FAQs

Why is Redding California famous? ›

Redding, California is the only city on the West Coast recognized as a top 10 trout fishing town in North America. Whether casting from the shores of Whiskeytown Lake or wading into the Sacramento River, Redding is a fisherman's paradise.

Redding is located at the very northwestern end of the Central Valley, which transitions into the Cascade foothills. The city is surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west and fertile farm land to the south.

Everywhere I go lately I learn about another family that has left the Redding area, often for another state. Their reasons include crime rates, the homeless, drug use, high state taxes, onerous regulations and an increasing sense that the California cultural and political climate has become hostile to their values.

Who is the most famous person from Redding? There are a few, but soccer player Megan Rapinoe and actress Francesca Eastwood probably top the list. Clint Eastwood lived in Redding as well, hence his daughter being born here.

The Redding Metro area is the regional center of Northern California for health and legal services, retail shopping and employment. Its location at the junction of I-5 and highways 299 and 44 make Redding the gateway to the Cascade and Trinity Alps recreation areas.

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Redding was: White: 79.48% Two or more races: 10.27% Asian: 4.11%

The Pacific Ocean, about a 3-hour drive from Redding is at the end of the road. This jaunt will take you through Trinity and Humboldt Counties.

Approximately 88% of days in Redding, California, will be spent in sunshine. In fact, the city is known as the second sunniest city in America, second only to Yuma, Arizona. The average annual precipitation is 34.23” and the average snowfall is 4.8”.

Redding is the sunniest city in all of California. If that's not reason enough, consider a wide range of outdoor activities that will keep you engaged from sunrise to well after sunset. Redding, CA is the place to stretch your legs and your limits – whether it's hiking the hills or rafting the rapids.

The Redding Metro area is the regional center of Northern California for health and legal services, retail shopping and employment.

Why do people live in Redding CA? ›

Compared to many California cities, Redding offers a more affordable cost of living without sacrificing quality. Housing, utilities, and daily expenses are generally lower, making it an attractive option for individuals, families, and retirees alike.