Sightseeing
New Clairvaux Vineyard & Abbey: 20 min drive to Vina, CA. Vineyard is open daily 11am-5pm, schedule an outdoor tasting online ahead of time. This is a total gem of the region. Award-winning wine, often poured by monks. They’ve also recently reconstructed an 8th century prayer house. It’s pretty stunning, well worth the trip. http://www.newclairvauxvineyard.com
13 locals recommend
New Clairvaux Vineyard
26240 7th StNew Clairvaux Vineyard & Abbey: 20 min drive to Vina, CA. Vineyard is open daily 11am-5pm, schedule an outdoor tasting online ahead of time. This is a total gem of the region. Award-winning wine, often poured by monks. They’ve also recently reconstructed an 8th century prayer house. It’s pretty stunning, well worth the trip. http://www.newclairvauxvineyard.com
Lower Bidwell Park is .4 miles away with One Mile public swimming pool and lawns. Little swimming holes, trails, and a paved road to stroll or bike wraps all around (5 mile loop total). https://tinyurl.com/bidwellparkchico
78 locals recommend
Bidwell Park One-Mile
300 South Park DriveLower Bidwell Park is .4 miles away with One Mile public swimming pool and lawns. Little swimming holes, trails, and a paved road to stroll or bike wraps all around (5 mile loop total). https://tinyurl.com/bidwellparkchico
Upper Bidwell Park is a short drive from our house. Google “Horseshoe Lake” to get directions, and search “Bear Hole” to get tips about a great swimming hole further in. Gorgeous trails all over, especially the Yahi Trail.
Upper Park Road - Gate at Horseshoe Lake
Upper Park RoadUpper Bidwell Park is a short drive from our house. Google “Horseshoe Lake” to get directions, and search “Bear Hole” to get tips about a great swimming hole further in. Gorgeous trails all over, especially the Yahi Trail.
Food scene
Best beer tour ever (once things open up again!). The SN story is inspiring & the taproom menu is yummy & sustainable, to-go menu still solid. sierranevada.com
22 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
1075 E 20th StBest beer tour ever (once things open up again!). The SN story is inspiring & the taproom menu is yummy & sustainable, to-go menu still solid. sierranevada.com
Just the #1 coolest local place in town. Great coffee & pastries. Can't wait for it to be fully open. Check online for current open times, normally 7-11am.
18 locals recommend
Stoble Coffee
418 Broadway StJust the #1 coolest local place in town. Great coffee & pastries. Can't wait for it to be fully open. Check online for current open times, normally 7-11am.
Halo Hawaiian BBQ
1354 East AvenueHUGE portions, best poke salad in town
Mom's
209 Salem StCalifornia breakfast sandwich and mimosas on a cool patio by campus
OM Foods
142 Broadway StVegan/Pescatarian - the slawchos & OG fish tacos will change your life
Pretty satisfying NY style pizza, get the Tom Jones or Oscar Spicy Luau
13 locals recommend
Celestino's New York Pizza
101 Salem StPretty satisfying NY style pizza, get the Tom Jones or Oscar Spicy Luau
Our favs pastries: frosted snickerdoodle, chocolate croissant, & coconut scone
36 locals recommend
Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery
130 Main StOur favs pastries: frosted snickerdoodle, chocolate croissant, & coconut scone
La Flor De Michoacán
1008 East AveHomemade Mexican ice cream shop. SOOO good
Bidwell Perk
664 E 1st AveRight around the corner from our house, awesome spot.