Overview
For the park in Australia, see Red Bluff (Western Australia) Red Bluff is in Tehama County in California.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Red Bluff
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
The old adobe home of William B. Ide, president of the short-lived California Bear Republic.
Sacramento River Discovery Center
Fly fishing at Oasis Springs Lodge
10-room fly-fishing lodge on a private tributary of the Sacramento River.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Redding)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 23 mi away. Directions
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 108 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sacramento River Discovery Center, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
- Lunch Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Fly fishing at Oasis Springs Lodge
- Dinner Egg Roll King
- Evening Tips
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get in
By car
- Interstate 5 bisects Red Bluff offering access from Redding to the north and Sacramento to the south. Red Bluff is accessed from Exits #647-653.
- goes north/south through town as Main St. It goes 106 mi east to Susanville and 142 mi west to Fortuna
- The Golden State Freeway goes down towards north of Sacramento through Chico and Yuba City.
By plane
Go Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL)
Red Bluff Municipal is a general aviation airport. There are no commercial flights into KRBL.
By bus
Go Greyhound
Greyhound travels primarily on Interstate 5 between Portland and Sacramento via Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Medford, Weed, Redding, Chico, Oroville, and/or Marysville. Passengers transfer buses in Portland, Sacramento, Eugene-Springfield, Medford or Los Angeles to reach additional destinations. Some of the buses are direct between Redding and Sacramento. Check schedules. Greyhound no longer serve Red Bluff. The nearest Greyhound stop/station is in Redding.
Place Susanville Indian Rancheria Public Transportation Program (SIR)
Connects Susanville to Chester, Red Bluff and Redding. Passengers connect in Susanville to Lassen (County) Rural Bus to continue to other towns in Lassen County or to another SIR or Sage Stage bus to continue towards Reno from Susanville. Schedules are limited so be sure of the departure and connection times before using this option especially if going to Reno.
By train
Go Amtrak Thruway Motor Coach Rt #3
Connects Redding (via Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, Marysville, Davis, etc) to the Amtrak Gold Runner and Capitol Corridor trains in Sacramento and only the Gold Runner in Stockton. Tickets on this bus are only available for connections to Amtrak trains. Thruway buses stop at the Red Bluff Transit Center at on Rio & Walnut St in downtown Red Bluff. Amtrak trains do not stop into town.
Get around
By bus
Go Tehama Rural Area Express (TRAX)
TRAX has two routes in Red Bluff. In addition to the two routes that service the city, two other routes that lead to other cities in the county originate in Red Bluff. TRAX buses may be flagged down at any point along the published routes where it is safe for the bus to stop. (Map marker at the Red Bluff Transit Center on Rio & Walnut St).
See
Do
Eat
Eat Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant
Drink
Sleep
Stay safe
Call 911 for all emergencies
- Fire and emergency medical services are provided by the
Place Red Bluff Fire Department
- Law enforcement is provided by the
Place Red Bluff Police Department
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