Things To Do In Redding

Sundial Bridge

at Turtle Bay

The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay is a beautiful, unique pedestrian bridge that crosses the Sacramento River and connects the Nationally-designated trail system in Redding, California, with the Turtle Bay Exploration Park and McConnell Arboretum.

The bridge is beautiful because of its aqua green, opaque glass deck; strips of granite; and smooth, white imported Spanish tile. The bridge is unique because of its design. The 217-foot pylon acts as a sundial, telling time on a tile covered garden border on the north side of the bridge. The designer of the bridge, world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, has said that, to him, the bridge resembles a bird in flight, and symbolizes the overcoming of adversity. The bridge is also environmentally sensitive to its river setting. The tall pylon and cable stays allow this unique suspension bridge to avoid the nearby salmon-spawning habitat. Several fly fishing publications and professional guides have rated this area of the Sacramento River as being in the top 10 tail water fisheries in the world!

Bridge Hours: 6:00 a.m. to Midnight, daily.

Cost: There is NO CHARGE to visit or walk across the Sundial Bridge!

Directions: I-5 to Exit 678/Eureka. One mile west to Exit 1/Park Marina Drive. Right at top of off-ramp-stay right, but merge to the left-hand lane to the northeast Convention Center parking lot.

Use the northeast parking lot at the Redding Convention Center, and follow the paved path to the bridge. From this entrance, you will also have access to the Cafe at Turtle Bay, where you can enjoy a cool beverage with splendid views of the bridge.

Cafe at Turtle Bay Hours:

6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. , Daily 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Daily

Special Requests: No horses or skateboards on the bridge, please. Bicycles should be walked across. Dogs are allowed on the Sacramento River Trail and, therefore, on the bridge; however, with the exception of service dogs, there are no dogs allowed on the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus. The bridge's glass deck can get hot. Please remember this when walking your pets across the bridge.

Located in McArthur Burney Falls State Park. This 129-foot waterfall can be reached by traveling east on Hwy 299 to the Hwy 89 intersection and proceeding north on Hwy 89 approximately six miles to the Park. This beautiful falls has been called the Eighth Wonder of the World, and is best photographed in the early hours of the day.

Located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (Park Fee Applies). From Redding, travel west about ten miles on Highway 299, and turn left at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center. Just past the entrance to Brandy Creek beach, turn left on the gravel road, and continue past the junction for Sheep Camp. The trailhead is on the left side of the road. The hike is 1.6 miles one way to the falls with a 680` elevation gain.

Oasis Fun Center is northern California's premier fun spot! Located in the city of Shasta Lake just off Interstate 5, five miles north of Redding, Oasis Fun Center is just minutes away from beautiful Lake Shasta.

For over 45 years, Oasis Fun Center has been providing safe, clean fun for families and people of all ages. By offering a variety of activities, there is certain to be something fun for everyone in your group.

The main activities we offer include miniature golf, go carts, laser tag, rock climbing and bumper boats. We also have kiddie rides, an arcade with the latest video games, and a snack bar.