Guidebook for Magalia
Food Scene
Jaki's is a local favorite because it is the number one friendliest eatery on the Ridge. Jaki's has great food, but they are community minded and have special events such as Classic Car Shows, Thanksgiving Dinners, Veteran's Day Barbques.
Hilltop Cafe
14112 SkywayJaki's is a local favorite because it is the number one friendliest eatery on the Ridge. Jaki's has great food, but they are community minded and have special events such as Classic Car Shows, Thanksgiving Dinners, Veteran's Day Barbques.
It is housed in the historic Magalia Train Depot that was once a thoroughfare for giant logs being sent to the local sawmill with many a log cut into lumber as well as wooden matches for the Diamond Match Co. It is full of old photographs from gold mining days as well as logging.
The Depot Restaurant
6818 Depot LaneIt is housed in the historic Magalia Train Depot that was once a thoroughfare for giant logs being sent to the local sawmill with many a log cut into lumber as well as wooden matches for the Diamond Match Co. It is full of old photographs from gold mining days as well as logging.
Sightseeing
Magalia is the home of the Willard Gold Mine. Here in 1860 or so a 48 lb gold nugget was found near Sawmill Peak. Only about 5 miles from here. The Gold Nugget Museum displays a replica of that giant gold nugget as well as other relics and history from the California Gold Rush Days. Entrance is free.
Gold Nugget Museum
475 Pearson RoadMagalia is the home of the Willard Gold Mine. Here in 1860 or so a 48 lb gold nugget was found near Sawmill Peak. Only about 5 miles from here. The Gold Nugget Museum displays a replica of that giant gold nugget as well as other relics and history from the California Gold Rush Days. Entrance is free.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful winding road in a canyon gorge created by the Feather River. Great Salmon and trout fishing in season and beautiful views.
Feather River Canyon
California 70Beautiful winding road in a canyon gorge created by the Feather River. Great Salmon and trout fishing in season and beautiful views.
400 plus acre park with Children's Playground, natural creek swimming pool as well as lush woods and wildlife. Picnic tables.
78 locals recommend
Bidwell Park One-Mile
300 South Park Drive400 plus acre park with Children's Playground, natural creek swimming pool as well as lush woods and wildlife. Picnic tables.
Hiking and Camping. Geothermal pools, gorgeous views . Has restaurant and store.
25 locals recommend
Mount Lassen
Hiking and Camping. Geothermal pools, gorgeous views . Has restaurant and store.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a very small town with a restaurant and bar situated along Hwy 70 in Feather River Canyon. If you go, either plan to spend the night at the lodge or return before dark as the road is dark and windy.
Belden Town Resort and Lodge
14785 Belden Town RdThis is a very small town with a restaurant and bar situated along Hwy 70 in Feather River Canyon. If you go, either plan to spend the night at the lodge or return before dark as the road is dark and windy.
Shopping
This is just a 10 minute drive from here. A group of antique shops where you will find lots of local memorabilia as well as furniture and collectibles.
Skyway Antique Mall
6118 SkywayThis is just a 10 minute drive from here. A group of antique shops where you will find lots of local memorabilia as well as furniture and collectibles.
Getting Around
Just down the hill about 25 minutes. Reasonable Prices by the day week or month. Also Uber and Lyft are both available here. Dont recommend local taxi companies. Too Expensive
Budget Car Rental
1950 E 20th StJust down the hill about 25 minutes. Reasonable Prices by the day week or month. Also Uber and Lyft are both available here. Dont recommend local taxi companies. Too Expensive
Arts & Culture
Chico History goes back several hundred years. Also local Native American History.
7 locals recommend
Chico History Museum
141 Salem StChico History goes back several hundred years. Also local Native American History.